Dredged the whole of the top of Soil Hill last light with absolutely nothing and it was just the sighting of a Carrion Crow that stopped me having a total dip.
Possible disturbance with dog walkers may have sent the Jack Snipe lower down the hill but no time to check in the fast fading light.
Whilst shopping this afternoon checked the top end of Halifax Waxwing hotspots for Rowan berries inc, Pellon Lane, Gibbet St, Queens Rd etc with not a berry in sight , opposite to last year weve got plenty birds and no berries.
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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).