At last some decent moving weather with a cool E>4 and low cloud with drizzle, heavy at times, I can almost smell the waders on their way in.
Some signs of movement today with 11 Lapwing over the garage heading towards Shelf Moor and another 6 were seen yesterday which I forgot to report.
A single Cormorant was way out to the east heading >N up the Aire Valley at midday and a report yesterday from Shaun Radcliffe, ( B.O.G.) of a Wheatear above Bingley meaning that they are starting on their way back through the area, better keep an eye out on Soil Hill.
Check those reservoirs this weekend, most are showing small amounts of shoreline now, enough to tempt a wader or two down.
The Calderbirds 2 year report 2011/2012 is now out and available from Woodlesford newsagents, Moor End Rd, Halifax or see Calderbirds blog for other sources . Well done to Nick Dawtrey for putting it together, a real handy area reference for £ 6.50.
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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).