Soil Hill 1500-1600hrs. Strong WNW>6, good visibility.
A second last light visit to the hill found, once again not a single bird either in the clear skies or on the deck.
The only birds of note were c 500 gulls on TMR across in the distance despite a full search of the west and east summits without even a Skylark which have wintered up there in good numbers in previous years.
To continue NKs sheep story on Qbybirder one of the survivors was stuck with its back legs down in the mud on the top of the mounds with no chance of moving even when I approached but with a bit of a backbreaking lift it came free and carried on grazing as if nothing had happened. I got home muddy and smelling of sheep which got me a funny look from the wife ?
Them Snow Bunts have got to turn up soon.
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).