A good dry morning till just after midday when the rain started and slowly got worst as the day went on. By early evening we were left with heavy drizzle and thick fog. On the bright side a big clump of high pressure is over us for the weekend so hopefully we,ll have a decent one, on the down side Ive a capful of decorating to do but I,m sure I can work around that one.
This morning Swallows and Swifts were moving over in good numbers all >NE probably moving in front of the oncoming weather as by late morning the movement had stopped.
Two Curlews came over the garage >NW mid morning very high making me think of Whimbrel until one called dismissing that idea.
Is there a shortage of Dunlin this year so far, I have,nt had any and I have,nt seen any mentioned on the other local blogs ?
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).