An afternoon shopping trip to Brighouse found around 40 Redwing plus several Blackbirds and Thrushes on the Lane Ends Rowan trees, a popular location for Waxwings in the past but none found today.
Back home at 1415 hrs the last of the rain seemed to be moving off but not when I arrived at Fly Flatts to a strong W>6 and heavy drizzle. The rain soon moved on but the area was once again void of birds other than a flock of around 50 Fieldfare heading for the Castle Carr roost.
With another day of rain forecast for tomorrow I may have to find another location until Fly Flatts sorts itself out.
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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).