much darker than Scandian sp ( nivalis)
First found by DJS and re located the day after by myself.
All quiet in and over the village today with no signs of the Shelf Moor Goldies.
Thanks to NK for checking them out.
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).
Monday, November 23, 2015
Soil Hill Snow Buntings DEC 2011 to FEB 2012
A cracking winter for Soil Hill Snow Buntings with several counts of 9 birds present between Dec 2011 and Feb 2012. It got so reports for that time were saying " all quiet on Soil Hill, just the usual Snow Buntings ". all photos B.S.
In the rain
One to watch for, Icelantic variation ( insulae)
much darker than Scandian sp ( nivalis)
First found by DJS and re located the day after by myself.
Burrowing in the snow
4 together
All quiet in and over the village today with no signs of the Shelf Moor Goldies.
Thanks to NK for checking them out.
BS
much darker than Scandian sp ( nivalis)
First found by DJS and re located the day after by myself.
All quiet in and over the village today with no signs of the Shelf Moor Goldies.
Thanks to NK for checking them out.
BS