Torrential rain and fog this morning meant a very wet dog walk around Foxhill and over Mountain.
Around 200 Starlings were giving an amazing aerial display over Old Guy road before landing on wires then dropping into the field.
The rain continued to bounce down throughout the afternoon but a late afternoon dog walk at Ogden found it eased off to drizzle before starting again by last light.
Ogden , checked from the prom only, produced just the usual Common and Black Headed gulls along with Mallards on the water whilst the sluice gate held 1 Kingfisher, 1 Grey Wagtail and a single Dipper.
Oh well, theres always tomorrow and at least it gave me chance to get my wallpapering done.
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).