A steady flow of Meadow Pipits >S from first light until around 0830hrs when the skies brightened.
Two Swallows headed >S, a scarce bird now with most gone, whilst Jays were the bird of the day with 9 seperate birds counted >NW and probably several missed through work.
Thanks to HC at Oxenhope this morning for the text of Pinkies passing to the West of me but could,nt be seen from work with buildings in the way.
Also a report today at work from customer Roy M of a skein of Pinkies yesterday over the Shelf Hipperholme area.
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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).