Good numbers of swallows have been moving >W over the village today in that head down , determined flight mode along with several parties of Swifts going in the same direction.
This evening 4 Golden Plover came over Foxhill Park very high and >E disappearing in the direction of Yeadon airport, a well known gathering sight in autumn.
LBB gulls come over each evening now around 2100hrs from the direction of Fly Flatts heading >E.
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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).