Calm, foggy start clearing to mist, slightly brighter p.m.
A grey murky day with low cloud obstructing any sky viewing for most of the day.
Two Mistle Thrush were in Foxhill park at lunch time which is unusual , along with 1 Pied Wagtail and 4 Common Gulls. The Common gull flock is now dispersing although numbers have been poor this winter probably due to the time that the ground remained frozen.
Collared Dove numbers are up with up to 11 birds in the Foxhill area using several feeding stations although I have,nt had any in my garden to press.
A neighbour told me the Sparrowhawk has been seen in my garden on a regular basis after the Sparrows but usually comes when Im at work, good job Lynda doesnt see it or she,d be out with the long brush protecting her sparrows.
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WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING. BRIAN SUMNER. I am based at Queensbury and bird a patch within a 10 mile range of home incorporating 16 stretches of water, several plantations, a belt of woodland, stretches of river and canal and good areas of moorland. I specialize in upland birds, reservoir and sky watching. My local patch is Fly Flatts reservoir. Any reports can be sent by text or call to 07771 705024 or see profile for e mail address. All images on this blog are copyright.(2025).