In contrast to yesterdays spring like weather today was just the opposite with thick fog over the tops whilst Leeshaws weather was terrible with a near gale force WSW>7 along with dark clouds and drizzle.
Bird wise it was poor with just 2 Cormorant on the tower along with 12 Black Headed gulls over the water and 2 Herring gulls in the field. The highlight was around 100 Fieldfare that flew in low over the moor into the plantation to roost. The only wildfowl present were a few Mallard and a single Greylag goose.
Not the best of forecasts for tomorrow with more rain and strong south westerlies but we,ll have to wait and see. I think the first window in the weather from now will see a substantial move of Pinkies.
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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).