A good start to the day with calm conditions and suitable grey skies.
First off was 15 noisy Canada geese low over the house heading >W towards Ogden.
On the way to, and arriving at work, good numbers of Woodpigeons were coming over >S in groups of 50 +.
A busy start at work so had to get my head down missing the action until an alert from NK who had Fieldfare and Woodpigs over and whilst on the phone to him the Woodpigs were coming over the garage in waves.
By mid morning the weather front arrived from the west bringing heavy drizzle , then by lunch time thick fog which thwarted a planned check of the Raggalds Flood.
Mid afternoon and the fog cleared bringing heavy rain and strong SSW>6 winds.
There must be easier hobbies than this.
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).