Swallows well on the move
Golden Plovers high and >SE
Leeshaw moor at its best
Leeshaw reservoir
Distant Cormorants, Lower Laithe
Lower Laithe reservoir
Charms of Goldfinch after thistle tops
Cormorants moving through
Hard work this morning with sunshine and frequent torrential showers piling across the moor on a strong W>6 gusting 7 at times.
Some vis mig was apparent with mainly Swallows and House Martins all >W into the wind whilst Cormorants were moving over >SE as well as a few Golden Plover with others blogging.
Nothing in the way of waders at either side or unusual wildfowl.
Leeshaw
c250 Lapwing
c150 Canadas
15 Greylag
2 Cormorant
12 Golden Plover
Swallows and House Martins
Plenty Goldfinch
Meadow Pipits congregating ready for the off.
3 LBB gulls
usual Mallards and BH gulls
Lower Laithe
3 Cormorant
sev BH gulls
Mallard
Vis Mig
c300 Swallows..............................>W
c50 House Martin.........................>W
8 Golden Plover...........................>SE
6 Cormorant................................>SE
Plenty blogging Mipits
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.(2024).
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