An evening of torrential rain and thunderstorms seem to incite things to get moving early a.m. possible before the next bank of rain arrives this evening.
Up to 120 mixed small gulls were in Foxhill park at 0600hrs before being disturbed with early morning dog walkers, whilst overhead Meadow Pipits trickled through in groups of 3 and 4 all >W along with a scattering of Linnets.
Swallows were moving fast and high >S and 4 Mistle Thrushes came over >SE.
Around 30 Lapwings were high up in the clouds >E possibly heading for Shelf Moor or beyond.
By the time I was walking down to work at 0745hrs the sky was clear and blue and all movement had ceased.
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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).