WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING: Looking forward to February at Fly Flatts.

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).

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Looking forward to February at Fly Flatts.

Mid February is when Ringed Plovers start to

appear at Fly Flatts.

Juvs start to show July.

A bright sunny day but unfortunately a wait in for the central heating plumber who told me the 15 year old boiler is a write off so its a 10 day wait now with no central heating and limited hot water for a new one fitting.

So far, I'm clear in the morning so should be back out in the field, but then another morning spoilt on Thursday with the car in for MOT.

Just a reminder above of what I'm waiting for now when the Ringed Plovers start trickling back into Fly Flatts late February, though last year the water was high so the first time with no breeding taking place. Just Christmas and New Year to get out of the way now then back to some decent birding, hopefully.

A cloud and sunshine morning on a light southerly at 4 degrees.