With pockets of fog down in the valley throughout the day it was inevitable that it would move upwards later in the day which it did late afternoon planting a massive fog bank right on the top of Fly Flatts.
On arrival at 1450 hrs the visibility was down to 30 yards with drizzle on a light SW>3 at 3 degrees but feeling much milder.
With no visibility on the water or to the sky I was left with a walk along the west bank in conditions which were good for a grounded Bunting or Lark, neither of which transpired ,but a good walk and always worth the effort.
Lower down by the Crossroads pub the skies were clear with around 50 small gulls in the field opposite and around 80 in a field opposite the refuse recycling centre on Balkram Edge . A quick check of Mixenden reservoir just produced 2 female Goldeneye and several small gulls.
Two weeks three days now to the shortest day.
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).