A flying visit to Fly Flatts late p.m. with less than an hour spare just to do a wader check. Unfortunately the sun had brought the public out with people walking along the south and west bank which just left me with the east bank to check.
Up to 5 Redshank were present along with this mornings pair of Teal although the Tufteds had moved on. Around 40 Lapwings were along the banking as well as 4 Golden Plover but no sign of Common Sandpipers or hirundines as yet.
Otherwise it was the normal species whilst 4 Golden Plover were in the Skylark field on the way home. Soon be Dotterel time again!!
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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).