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).
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Here we go again
Another spring breeding season and again a large moorland fire in the Fly Flatts area.
The fire, viewed from Ogden and Ned Hill, is concentrated just to the SW of the Withins possibly beyond Cold Edge Dams but with the strength of the wind it could spread rapidly.
Fire crews were in attendance and a fire officer was at Ned Hill taking photos.
Ogden itself was quiet due to the wind and partly unworkable due to the heavy smoke lying in the valley.
As reported by Denise, the long staying m Goldeneye has moved on.
4 House Martin
6 LBBs >N
4 Willow Warblers
+ usual sp.
BS