Struggling to come light at 0900 hrs
A brief bright period
Sunshine between the next shower
Snow on them there hills
With heavy overnight snow and a strong W>5 the roads up the top here were bad, plus Ollie on light duties, made Fly Flatts out of the question . I set off with the intentions of Leeshaw reservoir but the roads were well covered and treacherous so it was a quick divert to Ogden.
Heavy sleet showers and slow to come light made it hard work although the sun broke through a couple of times but the track around the water was deep in mud so being with the dogs I stuck to the promenade area.
The Kingfisher was in the same spot seeming to favour the lower corner where, in poor light it is barely visible. A Cormorant flew low over the water and looked like landing down near the sluice gate but thought against it and carried on down the valley.
Otherwise it was just a few small gulls and the usual Mallards.
Raggalds Flood was deserted other than 6 Mallard fly overs heading towards Bradshaw whilst 138 Lapwing were on Pit Lane pitches.
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.(2024).
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