Soil Hill, 1600-1730hrs. Howling W>5-6 with driving horizontal drizzle and limited visibility, lovely.
I knew it would be bad but not that bad but I thought it was ideal weather to bring a Dotterel or two down on the hill. Unfortunately after a full search of the summit I realized that the Dotterel had more sense than me and stuck to the lower land.
Surprisingly in the conditions there were several Skylarks and Meadow Pipits about as well as a group of 15 Linnets feeding on the track.
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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).