A showery cool day but the westerly was less than yesterday >3. Some of the showers were torrential for a time.
A quick glance at Shelf Moor tonight found several Swallows feeding over the fields with 2 Swifts heading >W.
The pond held 1 Moorhen, 4 Canadas and a pair of Mallard whilst a Heron landed briefly before moving off >E.
Several Linnets and Goldfinch were flitting about in the hedges.
There are several posters up around Shelf for a missing Barn Owl which escaped from its owners so if you see one quartering the fields dont be rushing to get your tick list.
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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).