Very quiet this a.m. over Queensbury until the drizzle cleared just before midday which seemed to open a window for Redwings to move.
Several small flocks of 10 to 20 birds came over mainly moving >E and >SE towards brighter skies avoiding the grim looking grey skies to the west.
Most of the birds were very high with just a small percentage low down skimming the roof tops.
This evening after dark several contact calls could be heard over Foxhill, these seeming to be heading south.
Hopefully these are the forerunners ahead of the big push.
BS
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).