1615-1815hrs cool N>3 Sunshine.
High hopes of another Wheatear, Swallow or moving Osprey but not to be on all counts although DCB had 3 Wheatear at this site earlier in the day.
Curlew were showing in good numbers over the water moving from the fields to roost and several Goldeneye were on the water.
32 Curlew
5 Goldeneye
11 Goosander
3 LBB gulls >N
1 Redshank
1 Stock Dove
usual Canadas and Mallard.
BS DCB.
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).