Another of those deteriorating days with a bright sunrise then by midday a howling SSW>6 with torrential rain which as usual tallied with dinner time dog walking. Foxhill park held 18 Common gulls all heads down into the wind but not seeming too concerned with the rain.
A dash down to Shelf Moor trailer park produced just 3 Lapwing and around 20 small gulls. For some reason the annual winter Lapwing gathering has moved up to Pit Lane even though the habitat at Shelf Moor has,nt changed.
Two more days to work then a long weekend off followed by a three and a half day week next week so hopefully I,ll be able to liven this ultra boring blog up a bit.
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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).