With fog until late a.m. then a brisk S>5 and grey skies nothing much was seen around the village today.
Blackbirds are singing well now early morning until after dark along with Dunnocks whilst resident Magpies, Jackdaws and Crows are nest building.
Good to have HC in the garage today though his plan of checking the Dailies whilst I did his car was scuppered with the fog but good to catch up on past birding experiences. HC and myself started birding together when we were 12 years old.
With Wheatears, Sand Martins, Swallows and Little Ringed Plovers in the country now things should start to get interesting although North winds over the weekend will slow things down temporarily.
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.(2025).