Hoped for Ogden tonight but with a big privet hedge to cut that had to take preference whilst the weather held although it was raining steadily whilst I was doing it. A quick drive round Green Lane first found several hundred small gulls in the fields ready for moving to roost, 90 % of these being BHGs although no time the scope through them.
Swarms of Black Fly were around the trees in the park and 15 Swallows were taking advantage of their presence.
Otherwise today , the grey skies and showers looked good but things seemed reluctant to move, or over Queensbury at least.
Just the morning to work then a long weekend, hopefully something good will show on Sunday.
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).