11th June 2007

Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits
kingfisher, heron, moorhen, mallard, oystercatcher, blackcap,
kestrel, black-headed gull, blue tit, great tit, long tailed tit family group,
wren, blackbird, wood pigeon, swift, (no sand martins nesting).

Leeshaw Res
Little Owl, Common Tern ( resting on the shore at 1230 ).

Members Only Res
Dunlin 1, Common Sandpiper ( A pair with 3 chicks ),
Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles.

Lower Laithe - Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles

Glovershaw area
three Snipe flushed by a low flying bird of prey, possibly a Merlin,
Lapwings, Meadow Pipits, Skylark. Stonechat near Golcar Farm
post-breeding parties of Starlings, Finches and Tits around the farm.


S Parkes, B Vickers, P King