The first birds over this morning as I set off for work were Redwings and this continued until 0930 hrs when the move over the garage stopped. Around 800 counted, all being bounce back birds heading east. The Oxenhope lads clocked over 10,000 Redwing this morning, at last some good numbers.
Also moving this a.m. were Woodpigeons but only around 30 first light all >S.
All quiet at lunchtime in Foxhill park then another near miss with Pinkies this afternoon. Yesterday afternoon Pinkies were moving to the east of me heading east and this afternoon Pinkies were to the west of me heading west. Todays birds were spotted over Shibden valley by PS, text sent via grapevine.
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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).