A quick check on Ogden at 1800 hrs this evening failed to produce anything to waken the taste buds though the gull count was reasonable with LBB, Common and BHG but no Meds or Yellow Legged amongst them and none wearing leg rings.
Common gulls seem later back this year with counts of ones and twos , even up at Oxenhope amongst the mass of gulls up there. Last year I was starting to get double figures at the end of June and good numbers of the Foxhill flock were back by 17th July .
Otherwise Ogden just held the usual Canadas, Mallards and Heron.
Several Swallows were over the water whilst Swifts are becoming noticeable by their absence.
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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).