A day of sunshine and showers and an icy cold W>5.
Meadow Pipits were moving well from first light this morning and have now got to that stage in the program where they have moved from heading >W to direct >S showing that their movement schedule is well underway. Another week to two week will show a peak in Mipit movement and then we,ll be watching for winter thrushes coming in.
Skies were otherwise quiet today in the strong wind and even gull numbers were low.
A fence painting project prevented any birding tonight and the shorter daylight hours are rapidly increasing.
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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).