By the time we,d got back from Halifax plus calling at the daughters at Shelf Moor the daylight was almost gone, 1530hrs so a quick drive round Green Lane on the way home was all I could fit in.
No Lapwings were present at Shelf Moor in the usual fields but there were large numbers of Corvids on the ground pre roost feeding whilst 6 Mistle Thrushes landed briefly on the wires.
Around 20 BHG gulls were on Green Lane along with 2 of the 3 Little Owls in the usual spot but pretty well hidden.
Two Grey Partridge flew across the road and 8 Magpies were in the tops of Holly bushes near the Deanstones end.
Ogden or Fly Flatts in the morning depending on the wind and fog conditions.
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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).