No sign of the Lapwing flock this afternoon around Shelf Moor but several Pied Wagtails were grouping ready to move with up to 15 in the Gorse field. This field looks ideal for Yellow Wag this early autumn although the nearest report of one in previous years is from the field below the golf course.
Linnets lined the wires with 11 in one group and a single Moorhen was on the pond.
Hopefully the next 2 days will produce some movement although strong winds are forecast.
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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).