With a good covering of snow this morning thawing by 0930 hrs and a strong cold W>5 spring felt anything but near.
By midday the sun was trying to break through amongst light drizzle showers so with a low expectancy it was off around the local Wheatear habitats during dinner break.
Raggalds Flood held a pair of Lapwings and 3 Pied Wagtails although all were being harassed by a large ginger cat. Still no water present.
Roper Lane had 4 Mistle Thrush , around 30 Meadow Pipits and a Skylark.
Old Guy Road could only manage 3 Meadow Pipits and 2 Skylark with a fly over of 3 Mallard.
This is the latest Spring for Wheatear to appear for some years now.
Most gulls have left the area now.
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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).