A bright clear crisp day with excellent visibility to the west but dark mist cloud to the east.
Nothing heard of Pinkies today but an exodus of Common gulls was taking place with a steady flow all day mainly >NW. A small number of LBBs moved >W first light but no signs of Herring gulls.
Herons were again moving looking for unfrozen water with 4 singles all >W during the day.
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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).