A last light visit to Fly Flatts found the weather much improved with a very light S > 2 and 60 % light grey cloud cover.
Although the weather seemed ideal the birding was,nt with this mornings fall of passerines moved on apart from 1 pair of Stonechat around the boatyard.
Golden Plover were down to 8 on the east shore and the Mallard count was up to 61.
With this mornings fall of Reed Buntings I thought there must be a Snow Bunting in the area, but if there was I didnt find it after a thorough search of the feeding area and along the bottom of the west bank. Maybe later this week when I find a Ring Ouzel.
Now to check through this mornings Reed Bunting photos to see if I can make one into a Lap Bunt.
BS.
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).