At last a day without fog at Fly Flatts but several torrential downpours which the poor Bentley lads found out to their expense working on the west bank. Good job they,re a hardy bunch.
A light WSW>3 with 4/8 okts quickly clouding to 8/8 okts with a temp of 12 degrees and good visibility.
Water is pouring into the reservoir quicker than it can be drained out and the level is rising rapidly.
A disappointing day bird wise with good conditions this morning but very little on the move and still awaiting those big skeins of Pink Footed Geese over along with Whooper Swans. Also the first winter thrush sightings are imminent.
The Tufted duck group is still at 12 with 6 Teal and 2 Mallard present on the water whilst 6 BH gulls were on the north bank this morning briefly.
Best today was 2 Buzzard very high and >SW with 3 birds present along with 4 Wheatear.
Good to get some back up from the top road with DJS up there.
Poor Big Bertha was redundant today with not a picture worth taking.
Vis Mig
113 Mipits...............................>S
8 Reed Bunting.......................>SW
15 Linnet................................>SW
2 Buzzard...............................>SW
11 Skylark..............................>W
2 Swallow..............................>S
Present
12 Tufted
6 Teal
4 Mallard
6 BH gull
4 Wheatear
6 Canadas
3 Buzzard
4 Stonechat....DJS.
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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).