1600 hrs and a check on Raggalds Flood found nothing in the way of waders with just 3 Pied Wagtails, 3 Wheatear and 1pr Mallard present as well as a few Swallows over which have suddenly become an every day sighting. With Yellow Wagtails on the move I,ll be keeping a regular check on the flood having ideal conditions for this species as long as it does,nt dry out completely. The last one seen there was 17/05/2013.
Soil Hill got the usual Ouzel, Plover check to no avail producing just the usual Skylarks, Mipits, 2f Reed Buntings, Oystercatchers, Curlews and Lapwings etc. An icy cold NW>5-6 didnt help.
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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).