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BS




Monday, January 26, 2026

Running out of options, Wibsey Park.

 

                                    Plenty small gulls to sift through


                                    High count of Tufted duck


                                    Few Herring gulls




                                    and not a Med gull to be found

                                    Mute Swan displaying.



With fog on the tops for the tenth consecutive morning I'm running out of venues with no visits to Fly Flatts as yet this year and Leeshaw riddled with road closures its getting difficult.
    Wibsey park was clear of fog with just a light mist and dampness in the air on a light E>3 at 2 degrees.
   A good count of small gulls on and around the water as well as 8 Herring gulls, but looking bad for finding a Med gull again this year.
   Tufted ducks were out in force with a count of 48 along with Canada and Greylag geese, Mallard, Coot and Moorhen whilst one of the Mute Swans is displaying and seeing off any Greylags that get too close to it. Strangely this was the only species that the swan took a dislike to.
    The top trees were alive with Collared Dove, Woodpigeon and Long Tailed Tits as well as the usual park species.
    Looking like a no go job for tomorrow with heavy rain, sleet and snow forecast throughout the day on a strong SE wind starting off at 1 degree, plus some fog thrown in for good measure.
BS