Another sunny, clear sky day slightly hampered by a strong SW turning W>5.
Another day comprising of a lot of walking and a lot of scoping which failed to produce anything out of the ordinary. At least I can,t say it was quiet with once again the shorelines buzzing with life though no signs of the 6 Ringed Plovers from yesterday.
Dunlins were picked up with every scan and on all 4 shorelines as well as Common Sandpipers and Redshank. Gull numbers are dropping slightly with around 80 LBBs, 40 Herring and a single Black Headed, maybe they,re losing interest slightly?
Another wait now for that special wader to appear.
Dunlin......................33
Common Sandpiper..18
Redshank..................8
Oystercatcher............2
Grey Wagtail.............1
Red Legged Partridge.2
Buzzard......................1
Short Eared Owl........1
Herring gull................c 40
LBB gull....................c 80
Black Headed gull.....1
Swifts........................around 50 >N
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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).