A damp windy morning, then by late morning the wind increased to gale force >SW 7 with torrential rain and sleet showers.Dog walking at lunch time was horrendous with waves of white water blowing across the park in the strengthening wind. By early evening the wind had risen to severe gale force SW>8 gusting 9 and seemed to peak around 1900hrs dropping slightly with less frequent rain showers.
Needless to say no sightings to report today but well done to NK for tackling Soil Hill and coming away rewarded, see Queensburybirder for his report.
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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).