One of these visits I,m going to get a reward from Soil Hill but its just taking a little longer than expected. 1500 hrs today in a brisk, cold WNW > 6 but clear and the last of the sun.
The male Reed Bunting was down on the Nyjer on the east summit then appeared from a small reed bed in the mounds making me wonder how it had got past me without me seeing it. This was soon resolved when I had 2 male Reed Bunts in sight, one still on the mounds and the other flitting around the small tree by the cattle grid. I suspected this earlier in the week but could not be sure.
2 Red Legged Partridge flushed from the edge of the west summit , obviously getting away from the saddo gunmen whose fun time is nearly over now as the end of the season draws near, whilst 8 Mallard were down on the NK pond.
Mipits, Carrion Crows and Starlings concluded the sightings.
Thanks to Mark Murrays report of Woodcock and Nuthatch at Ogden, 2 species which have been keeping their heads down this year.
Around 150 Lapwing were present on the Pit Lane pitches but no Goldies.
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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).