With a million jobs to do this afternoon birding had to take a bit of a back seat limited to a quick check on Tracys Wheatear field, Shelf Moor trailer park but no sign of Wheatears. The field was active with around 15 Meadow Pipits, 4 Lapwing and a Mistle Thrush whilst 4 Snipe dropped into the juncus field to roost. The car boot sale field off High Cross Lane held around 40 Fieldfare and at least 2 Redwing with several Lapwing in fields along Corporal Hill,
Otherwise a poor day with thick fog till midday then hazy skies all p.m. with limited visibility.
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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).