Despite the fact that I hate woodland birding and knowing that Wood Warbler is a morning singer, after seeing Denises amazing photos on Queensburybirder I found myself heading for Ogden early evening for another try and thinking at least I may come away with a Spotted Fly pic.
By the time I got to the area the wind had increased and the rain was steadily falling making the inside of the wood black as night and deadly silent.
After a quick sighting of a female Blackcap it was get me out of here and up on the tops.
With little time left a quick check of the ponds on Soil Hill, which are now looking much healthier , proved fruitless but if the water remains the same it may just bring a wader or two out of the sky.
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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).