22nd December 2006

Dowley Gap
Firecrest still present

Myrtle Park to Cottingley along R.Aire
Black Swan, 2 Nuthatch with Coal tits feeding on beech mast. Grey Wagtail. Dipper on R Aire above Cottingley. Another Dipper singing near rugby grounds. 350 BHG plus 7 Canada Geese also on grounds. male Blackcap nearby.

Hirst Wood -
flock of 17 Redpoll feeding on silver birch, Treecreeper, 3 Jays, 2 Nuthatch, Kingfisher & 3 Mute Swan on canal.

Wakefield Road/Bowling Back lane
200+Lapwing

A Tremethic, S Radcliffe, I Watson