A full timetable this afternoon with town shopping then just one hour spare before a vet appointment, for the dog that is, not me, although the fellow who,s car I condemned on the MOT this morning would probably like to see me put down.
This only left me time for a check of Ogden with a walk along the east bank to the bridge and back, which I knew would probably get me nothing but wound up, did just that and the thoughts of getting a few of my first Warblers of the year soon became obvious that it was,nt going to happen.
Conditions were good for passerines with sunshine and sheltered from the W>4 but no warbler of any description was showing or singing and the only birds throughout the visit were 1 Robin, 1 Carrion Crow, 1 Wren and a few Mallard and Canadas plus 1 LBB gull.
With plenty disturbance and a throbbing neck I headed for home and dreams of returning to the wide open spaces and peacefulness of Fly Flatts.
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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).