A deteriorating day with light rain a.m. progressing to heavy rain and low cloud by early afternoon, though very little wind and mild temperatures.
Foxhill park is now alive with young, noisy Starlings which all seem to appear at the same time with c70 feeding on the football pitches this evening.
Blackbirds, Dunnocks and a Wren behind the house are all gathering food for their young although House Sparrow numbers are disappointing with around 10 on the feeders where in the past we have had up to 80 post breeding.
Good news on the garden Goldfinches which are now up to 5 adult birds which up to recent was unheard of in this area.
Driving back from the daughters across Shelf Moor this evening an Oystercatcher was flying low in front of the car disappearing over Jackson Hill towards Green Lane. A first for me at this location.
All quiet at the Raggalds flood tonight with just the usual Lapwings and 2 Pied Wagtails.
Hopefully the weather front coming in from the north sea tomorrow will drift something across our way.
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).