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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Queensbury, excellent sky watching conditions

                                       First light, clear skies
                                  Last light, a hazy sunset from Roper Lane
                                Waiting for a turn on the feeders
                                        On the lookout

A glorious day with low temperatures and wall to wall sunshine bringing clear blue skies.
Ideal conditions for Pinkie movement and several reports came in with mainly p.m. skeins but unfortunately none over my air space although Ive had a birding free day due to family commitments but it doesnt stop you gazing skyward all the same.
A quick look at Shelf Moor whilst passing found the Lapwing flock about the same size  with 300 + birds and around 10 Goldies.
The fields along Roper Lane held a few winter thrushes and a party of 11 Goldfinch on the wires.
A bit murky up here in the gods tonight so hoping the fog keeps away for the morning.
BS