Eleven Herring gull counted throughout the day >NE over Queensbury today all heading up the Aire valley which is an unusual direction for them at this time of year but the strong WNW wind could have been making them veer from their usual course of >W and >NW. All were in ones or twos.
Swallows were also noticeable from midday on with several over >S in migration mode whilst several bloggers were feeding over the park.
Hopefully the usual Bank Holiday low pressure and rain will bring us some much awaited Terns and Waders over.
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).