First birding session of the year found dark grey skies, heavy rain and sleet on a NNE>5 with a temp of 2 deg at Ogden.
A brisk check of the water which produced the usual small gulls and Mallards and with conditions worsening I aborted and headed back home by 0915 hrs.
Raggalds Flood held 8 Mallard whilst around 100 Lapwing were on the Pit Lane pitches along with a few small gulls.
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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).