0700 hrs at Fly Flatts with heavy to torrential rain throughout carried on by a SE>4 and very low cloud base which dropped by 0900 hrs stopping play.
Ideal moving conditions for sea birds this morning but just the usual gulls with LBBs and BHGs very active over the water .
A single Ringed Plover came in from the SW landing briefly on the south shore but was quickly seen off by the long staying Common Sandpiper . I traced it across to the east bank near the spit but conditions too bad to re locate it.
The water held the usual Canadas, and Barnacles along with 4 Mallard and yesterdays 3 Teal still present whilst 2 very short billed juv Curlews were on the waters edge at the north end. On the way back up the track 4 Grey Partridge were in the new mown top field.
The first reet good soaking for quite a while at Fly Flatts but it was better than the hot blazing sunshine and blue skies although I could have done without the fog.
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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.(2024).