BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
31st May 2008
Silsden, R.Aire (west of main road) 06.30-0830
Lesser Whitethroat singing and showing well in hedgerows on north bank of river. Dipper and Kingfisher were seen also. Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Blackbirds with young, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Mistle Thrush, BHgull, Oystercatcher, Lapwing
East Riddlesden Hall
Jay, Swifts, House Martins, Bullfinch, BHGulls, LBBGulls
Sparrowhawk, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Oystercatcher
Hewenden Area
Green Woodpecker , Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat
Swifts, Swallows, Bullfinch, Long-tailed Tit
Fly Flatts
Curlew 6+, Redshank 2, Lapwing 4, Golden Plover 2,
Grey Wagtail 2 (Breeding Pair),
Twite 2 (one had colour rings - Right Leg White, Left Leg Red
M Doveston, DCBarker, C King
Lesser Whitethroat singing and showing well in hedgerows on north bank of river. Dipper and Kingfisher were seen also. Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Blackbirds with young, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Mistle Thrush, BHgull, Oystercatcher, Lapwing
East Riddlesden Hall
Jay, Swifts, House Martins, Bullfinch, BHGulls, LBBGulls
Sparrowhawk, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Oystercatcher
Hewenden Area
Green Woodpecker , Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat
Swifts, Swallows, Bullfinch, Long-tailed Tit
Fly Flatts
Curlew 6+, Redshank 2, Lapwing 4, Golden Plover 2,
Grey Wagtail 2 (Breeding Pair),
Twite 2 (one had colour rings - Right Leg White, Left Leg Red
M Doveston, DCBarker, C King
30th May 2008
4 Shoveler on Redcar Tarn this morning (3m + 1f)
Timble Ings this morning...
4 Tree Pipits, two pairs of Bullfinches, Redpoll, c.20 Crossbills. The Crossbills were on the north side of the main clearing, they were spooked by a Sparrowhawk. At Timble village I saw four Tree Sparrows, these are nesting on the old library.
I Hargreaves, D Odell
Timble Ings this morning...
4 Tree Pipits, two pairs of Bullfinches, Redpoll, c.20 Crossbills. The Crossbills were on the north side of the main clearing, they were spooked by a Sparrowhawk. At Timble village I saw four Tree Sparrows, these are nesting on the old library.
I Hargreaves, D Odell
29th May 2008
Glovershaw Area
The pair of Stonechats, at the Glovershaw end of the Glen Road, have now produced two juveniles, and all four birds were visible this morning. Other post-breeding birds included Starlings, which were seen in the fields by Golcar Farm. Meadow Pipits were carrying food, four male Skylarks were ascending and singing, and numerous Lapwings were aggressively guarding their territory. The Snipe were much quieter now but they could be seen in the damp fields and occasionally sitting on a post
Low Wood - GSW feeding young heard in hole, Nuthatch feeding young & removing faecal sac, family of Treecreepers consisting of 2 adults with at least 2 young, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap feeding young in nest
Fly Flatts
Ringed Plover,a Golden Plover, and three Twite
P King, S Radcliffe, D Odell,
The pair of Stonechats, at the Glovershaw end of the Glen Road, have now produced two juveniles, and all four birds were visible this morning. Other post-breeding birds included Starlings, which were seen in the fields by Golcar Farm. Meadow Pipits were carrying food, four male Skylarks were ascending and singing, and numerous Lapwings were aggressively guarding their territory. The Snipe were much quieter now but they could be seen in the damp fields and occasionally sitting on a post
Low Wood - GSW feeding young heard in hole, Nuthatch feeding young & removing faecal sac, family of Treecreepers consisting of 2 adults with at least 2 young, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap feeding young in nest
Fly Flatts
Ringed Plover,a Golden Plover, and three Twite
P King, S Radcliffe, D Odell,
28th May 2008
two pairs of Gt.Crested Grebes at Silsden Res
The R.Aire west of Silsden
five Goosander [a female,then two drakes and then two more females]
and a Grey Wagtail carrying food.
Singing Lesser Whitethroat c. 400 metres west of the main road.
D Odell
The R.Aire west of Silsden
five Goosander [a female,then two drakes and then two more females]
and a Grey Wagtail carrying food.
Singing Lesser Whitethroat c. 400 metres west of the main road.
D Odell
27th May 2008
Silsden Res.
pair of Gt. Crested Grebes.
Private Wetlands
pair of Gt.Crested Grebes,Redshank,
Reed Warbler and Garden Warbler.
Timble Ings one Tree Pipit carrying food.
Silsden pair of Grey Wagtails at the Beck
D Odell
pair of Gt. Crested Grebes.
Private Wetlands
pair of Gt.Crested Grebes,Redshank,
Reed Warbler and Garden Warbler.
Timble Ings one Tree Pipit carrying food.
Silsden pair of Grey Wagtails at the Beck
D Odell
26th May 2008
Private Wetlands
23 Crossbill, 3 pairs GCgrebe, Red Kite through,
Swift, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow,
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler,
Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Lapwing, Redshank,
Oystercatcher, Curlew, Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk
Sun Lane Nature Reserve
Garden Warblers, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Swift, Swallow,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Kingfisher, Goosander, Mute Swan with 6 cygnets,
imm GHeron, Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail,
Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, House Martin, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler,
M Doveston
23 Crossbill, 3 pairs GCgrebe, Red Kite through,
Swift, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow,
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler,
Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Lapwing, Redshank,
Oystercatcher, Curlew, Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk
Sun Lane Nature Reserve
Garden Warblers, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Swift, Swallow,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Kingfisher, Goosander, Mute Swan with 6 cygnets,
imm GHeron, Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail,
Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, House Martin, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler,
M Doveston
25th May 2008
Stockbridge -
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler,
Kestrel looks like feeding chicks in box, Whitethroat,
Peregrine
Strid Wood
Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Cuckoo, Spotted Flycatcher,
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
Reed Bunting, Goosander, GHeron, Canada Goose, Moorhen,
Swifts, Sand Martins, House Martins, Swallows
S Radcliffe, M Doveston
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler,
Kestrel looks like feeding chicks in box, Whitethroat,
Peregrine
Strid Wood
Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Cuckoo, Spotted Flycatcher,
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
Reed Bunting, Goosander, GHeron, Canada Goose, Moorhen,
Swifts, Sand Martins, House Martins, Swallows
S Radcliffe, M Doveston
24th May 2008
St.Ives
Pink-footed Goose on Coppice Pond. 2 singing Spotted Flycatchers, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Swallow, Swift, Nuthatches, GSWdpkr, Green Wdpkr, Goosander,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
4 female Goosanders with 16 young, Sand Martins,
Swallows, House Martins, Swifts,
M Doveston, C Morton,
Pink-footed Goose on Coppice Pond. 2 singing Spotted Flycatchers, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Swallow, Swift, Nuthatches, GSWdpkr, Green Wdpkr, Goosander,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
4 female Goosanders with 16 young, Sand Martins,
Swallows, House Martins, Swifts,
M Doveston, C Morton,
Bluethroat
A 1st year Bluethroat was found at our Members Only Reservoir on Friday evening (23rd May). Sadly it was not re-located at all during Saturday 24th May.
The photos supplied by the finder B.Vickers.
23rd May 2008
Bullfinch at Jaytail Farm near Riddlesden
Tawny Owl [ 16.20] Spring Crag Wood.
Grey Partridge near the electricity sub station, Silsden
D Odell
Tawny Owl [ 16.20] Spring Crag Wood.
Grey Partridge near the electricity sub station, Silsden
D Odell
22nd May 2008
Stockbridge -
Reed Warbler, 3 Reed Bunting males, 2 Sedge Warbler,
2 Whitethroat & pair of Mute Swan have 6 cygnets
S Radcliffe
Reed Warbler, 3 Reed Bunting males, 2 Sedge Warbler,
2 Whitethroat & pair of Mute Swan have 6 cygnets
S Radcliffe
21st May 2008
High Moor Plantation (Rivock Edge) -
2 Tree Pipit, Cuckoo (mobbed by probably a Meadow Pipit),
5 (plus 3 or same) Crossbill, 3 Redpoll, plus Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Coal Tit, Goldcrest, all singing.
Nab End area - pair of Linnet, carrying nest material,
another 6 Linnet perched on a cable.
Redstart calling from tree at Pipers Crag near Ilkley.
Little Owl near Banks Lane, above Riddlesden
S Radcliffe
2 Tree Pipit, Cuckoo (mobbed by probably a Meadow Pipit),
5 (plus 3 or same) Crossbill, 3 Redpoll, plus Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Coal Tit, Goldcrest, all singing.
Nab End area - pair of Linnet, carrying nest material,
another 6 Linnet perched on a cable.
Redstart calling from tree at Pipers Crag near Ilkley.
Little Owl near Banks Lane, above Riddlesden
S Radcliffe
19th May 2008
Glovershaw
female Whinchat was in the rough pasture by Golcar Farm and a female Yellowhammer (at last), was seen on the lane leading up to Golcar Farm. Otherwise, breeding is in full swing with Lapwing, Snipe, Curlew and Oystercatcher prominent and Skylark, Reed Bunting and Linnets in various locations. Three Meadow Pipits were seen carrying food, and three Stock Doves were about.
Leeshaw Res
Cuckoo, Male Stonechat, 10+ Linnets, Little Owl,
Lapwing with 4 chicks
Members Only Res
1 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Oystercatchers,
Reed Buntings, Willow Warbler
P King, B Vickers
female Whinchat was in the rough pasture by Golcar Farm and a female Yellowhammer (at last), was seen on the lane leading up to Golcar Farm. Otherwise, breeding is in full swing with Lapwing, Snipe, Curlew and Oystercatcher prominent and Skylark, Reed Bunting and Linnets in various locations. Three Meadow Pipits were seen carrying food, and three Stock Doves were about.
Leeshaw Res
Cuckoo, Male Stonechat, 10+ Linnets, Little Owl,
Lapwing with 4 chicks
Members Only Res
1 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Oystercatchers,
Reed Buntings, Willow Warbler
P King, B Vickers
18th May 2008
Timble Ings - Brambling
Wharfe Valley - Osprey 10am
Barden Bridge to The Strid and to Simon's Seat
2 Mandarin Ducks, 2 Red Legged Partridges, 3 Cuckoos,
2 Redstarts, 1 Blackcap, 1 Wood Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatchers,
3 Pied Flycatchers (singing Males), Nuthatch, Treecreepers
4 Kestrels
St.Ives
2 separate Crossbills, Spotted Flycatcher, Whitethroat,
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Swallow, Tawny Owl,
Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrel
Fly Flatts
2 Dunlin, 6 Common Sand, 1m Whinchat, 4 Twite
54 Canadas + 22 young, 2 Reed Bunts
Members Only Res
Red-legged Partridge 2, Common Sandpiper 2, Pied Wagtail 3+
Little Ringed Plover 1, Curlew 6+, Rook 1, Redshank 2, Linnet 5+
Grey Wagtail 2, Red Grouse 1, Swift 3, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1
Herring Gull, Lapwing 10+, Stock Dove 3, Reed Bunting 2
Whinchat
Ilkley Moor from Whetstone Gate
1 pair Stonechat, 1 pair Redshank, 4 Curlew, 2 Lapwing,
6 Skylark, Red Grouse, Pheasant, Meadow Pipits
Linnets
Stockbridge -
3 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, 3 Reed Bunting
M Fanshawe, M Doveston, C King, DCBarker, B Sumner,
S Radcliffe, J James
Wharfe Valley - Osprey 10am
Barden Bridge to The Strid and to Simon's Seat
2 Mandarin Ducks, 2 Red Legged Partridges, 3 Cuckoos,
2 Redstarts, 1 Blackcap, 1 Wood Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatchers,
3 Pied Flycatchers (singing Males), Nuthatch, Treecreepers
4 Kestrels
St.Ives
2 separate Crossbills, Spotted Flycatcher, Whitethroat,
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Swallow, Tawny Owl,
Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrel
Fly Flatts
2 Dunlin, 6 Common Sand, 1m Whinchat, 4 Twite
54 Canadas + 22 young, 2 Reed Bunts
Members Only Res
Red-legged Partridge 2, Common Sandpiper 2, Pied Wagtail 3+
Little Ringed Plover 1, Curlew 6+, Rook 1, Redshank 2, Linnet 5+
Grey Wagtail 2, Red Grouse 1, Swift 3, Kestrel 2, Peregrine 1
Herring Gull, Lapwing 10+, Stock Dove 3, Reed Bunting 2
Whinchat
Ilkley Moor from Whetstone Gate
1 pair Stonechat, 1 pair Redshank, 4 Curlew, 2 Lapwing,
6 Skylark, Red Grouse, Pheasant, Meadow Pipits
Linnets
Stockbridge -
3 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, 3 Reed Bunting
M Fanshawe, M Doveston, C King, DCBarker, B Sumner,
S Radcliffe, J James
17th May 2008
Wharfe Valley - Osprey early afternoon
Doe Park Res
Willow Warblers, Swallows, Swifts, GHeron,
Canada Goose with goslings, LBBGulls, Pheasant
Goit Stock
Dipper, Chiffchaff, Swallows, Swifts, Blackcap
Willow Warbler, Long-tailed Tits, Jays
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler,
2 GSWdpkr, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow, Swift,
2 Oystercatcher, Goosander, LBBGulls
A650
1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Lapwing,
Blackcap, BHGulls
M Doveston, G Holmes
Doe Park Res
Willow Warblers, Swallows, Swifts, GHeron,
Canada Goose with goslings, LBBGulls, Pheasant
Goit Stock
Dipper, Chiffchaff, Swallows, Swifts, Blackcap
Willow Warbler, Long-tailed Tits, Jays
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler,
2 GSWdpkr, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow, Swift,
2 Oystercatcher, Goosander, LBBGulls
A650
1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Oystercatcher, 4 Lapwing,
Blackcap, BHGulls
M Doveston, G Holmes
15th May 2008
Barden Scale - Cuckoo
Strid area
Common Sandpiper, pair Mandarin Ducks (M&F). Garden Warbler,
Redstart. Pied Flycatchers.Grey Wagtail feeding at nest,Buzzard,
Dippers, one nest building. G.S. Woodpecker.
T Hubball, S Lilley, B Vickers
images by S Lilley
Strid area
Common Sandpiper, pair Mandarin Ducks (M&F). Garden Warbler,
Redstart. Pied Flycatchers.Grey Wagtail feeding at nest,Buzzard,
Dippers, one nest building. G.S. Woodpecker.
T Hubball, S Lilley, B Vickers
images by S Lilley
14th May 2008
Stockbridge
Grasshopper Warbler reeling from east of reserve, either relocated or another male has arrived.
Fly Flatts - 6 Twite
Private Wetlands - Both Barnacle and Pink-footed Geese present
S Radcliffe, B Vickers, SJGoodwin
Grasshopper Warbler reeling from east of reserve, either relocated or another male has arrived.
Fly Flatts - 6 Twite
Private Wetlands - Both Barnacle and Pink-footed Geese present
S Radcliffe, B Vickers, SJGoodwin
13th May 2008
Members Only ResDunlin (picture by B.Vickers), Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Buntings, Willow Warbler
Strid Area
Wood Warbler, Redstart near Laudale House.
Green Woodpecker
Caldene Fields
Grey Wagtail collecting food
A Tremethick, MVPriestley, B Vickers
Wood Warbler, Redstart near Laudale House.
Green Woodpecker
Caldene Fields
Grey Wagtail collecting food
A Tremethick, MVPriestley, B Vickers
11th May 2008
Members Only Res
Hen Harrier passed through NE
2 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Wheatear, Swifts
Private Wetlands
Barnacle Goose (departed just after 8am)
Common Sandpiper, Redshank, Lapwing, Oystercatcher,
Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler,
Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Knorford Nook - Linnet, Swallows, Sand Martin,
Stockbridge
Barnacle Goose dropped in at 11.50am.
A59 - Red Kite
East Riddlesden Hall
Goosander +5 young, Mallard + 11 young, Kingfisher,
Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Common Sandpiper,
Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin, Swift,
P King, DCBarker, M Doveston,
Hen Harrier passed through NE
2 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Wheatear, Swifts
Private Wetlands
Barnacle Goose (departed just after 8am)
Common Sandpiper, Redshank, Lapwing, Oystercatcher,
Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler,
Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Knorford Nook - Linnet, Swallows, Sand Martin,
Stockbridge
Barnacle Goose dropped in at 11.50am.
A59 - Red Kite
East Riddlesden Hall
Goosander +5 young, Mallard + 11 young, Kingfisher,
Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Common Sandpiper,
Oystercatcher, Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin, Swift,
P King, DCBarker, M Doveston,
10th May 2008
Barden Bridge - Hobby
Ben Rhydding G P -
Goosander with 14 ducklings, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher,
4 Garden Warbler, Little Grebe
St.Ives
Goosander with 11 ducklings, 8+Chiffchaff, Willow Warblers,
Blackcaps, Swallows, Treecreeper, 2 Nuthatch nest sites,
2 GSWdpkr, Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker, Bullfinch,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Mallard with 9 ducklings, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler,
Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin, Swift, Common Sandpiper,
2 Oystercatcher, Goosander, Coot with young, Moorhen,
A650 - 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Lapwing, Blackcap
Bradup & Whetstone
On the way up a Snipe landed on the wall top, managed a shot from the car. There was a Lapwing chick feeding in the open grassland just above the delapidated farm on the left. A cuckoo was heard in the distance towards the east. Three Wheatear on the top. On the way down a small flock of Linnets by the roadside
Members Only Res
Wheatear, Swifts, Swallows
Timble Ings
Tree Pipit, Redstart, Garden Warbler
Ponden
Ring Ouzel pair, Whinchat 2, Cuckoo in the Clough
Sparrowhawk, Sand Martin 6 feeding over the reservoir.
Green Hairstreak...... lots.... two colonies
D Anderton, S Radcliffe, M Doveston, S Lilley, DCBarker,
S Wiseman,
Ben Rhydding G P -
Goosander with 14 ducklings, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher,
4 Garden Warbler, Little Grebe
St.Ives
Goosander with 11 ducklings, 8+Chiffchaff, Willow Warblers,
Blackcaps, Swallows, Treecreeper, 2 Nuthatch nest sites,
2 GSWdpkr, Sparrowhawk, Green Woodpecker, Bullfinch,
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Mallard with 9 ducklings, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler,
Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin, Swift, Common Sandpiper,
2 Oystercatcher, Goosander, Coot with young, Moorhen,
A650 - 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Lapwing, Blackcap
Bradup & Whetstone
On the way up a Snipe landed on the wall top, managed a shot from the car. There was a Lapwing chick feeding in the open grassland just above the delapidated farm on the left. A cuckoo was heard in the distance towards the east. Three Wheatear on the top. On the way down a small flock of Linnets by the roadside
Members Only Res
Wheatear, Swifts, Swallows
Timble Ings
Tree Pipit, Redstart, Garden Warbler
Ponden
Ring Ouzel pair, Whinchat 2, Cuckoo in the Clough
Sparrowhawk, Sand Martin 6 feeding over the reservoir.
Green Hairstreak...... lots.... two colonies
D Anderton, S Radcliffe, M Doveston, S Lilley, DCBarker,
S Wiseman,
7th May 2008
Private Wetlands
Crema Crown Marsh Harrier briefly
No sign of the Black Tern of yesterday.
1 Common Tern
Between Lindley Wood Res and Dob Park Bridge
1 Spotted Flycatcher
SJGoodwin
Crema Crown Marsh Harrier briefly
No sign of the Black Tern of yesterday.
1 Common Tern
Between Lindley Wood Res and Dob Park Bridge
1 Spotted Flycatcher
SJGoodwin
6th May 2008
Private Wetlands -
1 Black Tern that stayed all morning, Reed Warbler,
Sedge Warbler, Redshank, 10 Grey Heron, Garden Warbler,
12 Tufted Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Sparrowhawk
S Radcliffe
1 Black Tern that stayed all morning, Reed Warbler,
Sedge Warbler, Redshank, 10 Grey Heron, Garden Warbler,
12 Tufted Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Sparrowhawk
S Radcliffe
5th May 2008
Leeshaw - Drop Farm
No sign of Great Grey Shrikes
2 Wheatears, Common Sandpipers,
male Redstart singing near Drop Farm
Fly Flatts Res
Yellow Wagtail, 2 Twite, 4 Common Sandpiper
Redshanks, Curlew, Golden Plover, 4 Wheatear
Caldene Fields House Martin (12) new in, Swift 7 new in,
Whitethroat new in Raw Nook
Kingfisher at Toad Holes
Whetstone Gate & Ilkley Moor
One wheatear (female), a few red grouse, 3 lapwing,
several skylarks in song, three or four golden plover on the
burnt flat area around 400 yds down on the Ilkley side of
Whetstone Gate, close to the “road”
Two or three siskin in the wooded area between Spicey Gill and
the White Wells track. Cuckoo heard on lower slopes of Moor
Members Only Res
Grasshopper Warbler.... a site tick!!
Wheatear 16, Dunlin 4, Common Sand 4, Redshank 6,
Ringed Plover 2, Turnstone 1, Swallow 25 > N, Swift 6 > NW
Sand Martin 10 > NW, Ring Ouzel 1F
Shibden Head
Wood Warbler (singing), Willow Warbler 5+, Chiffchaff 3
Blackcap 3, Bullfinch 5, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
St.Ives - Coppice Pond
First ever breeding record of Goosander at St.Ives.
A Red-head was seen with 13 ducklings.
M Doveston, D Kidman, DCBarker, MVPriestley, C King,
I Hargreaves,
No sign of Great Grey Shrikes
2 Wheatears, Common Sandpipers,
male Redstart singing near Drop Farm
Fly Flatts Res
Yellow Wagtail, 2 Twite, 4 Common Sandpiper
Redshanks, Curlew, Golden Plover, 4 Wheatear
Caldene Fields House Martin (12) new in, Swift 7 new in,
Whitethroat new in Raw Nook
Kingfisher at Toad Holes
Whetstone Gate & Ilkley Moor
One wheatear (female), a few red grouse, 3 lapwing,
several skylarks in song, three or four golden plover on the
burnt flat area around 400 yds down on the Ilkley side of
Whetstone Gate, close to the “road”
Two or three siskin in the wooded area between Spicey Gill and
the White Wells track. Cuckoo heard on lower slopes of Moor
Members Only Res
Grasshopper Warbler.... a site tick!!
Wheatear 16, Dunlin 4, Common Sand 4, Redshank 6,
Ringed Plover 2, Turnstone 1, Swallow 25 > N, Swift 6 > NW
Sand Martin 10 > NW, Ring Ouzel 1F
Shibden Head
Wood Warbler (singing), Willow Warbler 5+, Chiffchaff 3
Blackcap 3, Bullfinch 5, Great Spotted Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
St.Ives - Coppice Pond
First ever breeding record of Goosander at St.Ives.
A Red-head was seen with 13 ducklings.
M Doveston, D Kidman, DCBarker, MVPriestley, C King,
I Hargreaves,
4th May 2008
Drop Farm, near Leeshaw Res
1 Pair of Great Grey Shrikes
Private Wetlands
Male Garganey, Pink-footed Goose, Reed Warbler,
Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Swifts, Swallows,
Sand Martins, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Common Sandpiper, Red-crested Pochard,
Reed Bunting, Kingfisher, 12 GHerons, Cormorant,
Redshank, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, 3 pairs GCGrebes
Little Owl, Stock Pigeon,
Knotford Nook
Male Pochard, Swifts, Whitethroat, Swallows, Sand Martin
East Riddlesden Hall
Goosander, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Oystercatcher
12 Swifts, Swallows, House Martins, Sand Martins
Fly Flatts
15 Twite, 2 House Martin, 4 Common Sandpiper
6 Wheatear, 1 Redshank, 1pr Tufted, Reed Bunting
Glovershaw - 2 female Wheatears
Stockbridge -
Grasshopper Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler,
4 Reed Bunting, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Kestrel, 20 Swift
Strid
10 blackcap, 1 garden warbler and 1 wood warbler; 2 chiffchaff, 4 willow
Pied Flycatchers - 13. (10 singing males and 1 female taking material into box)
pair on west bank with female taking material into box
Courtship display by pair of goldcrest
Calling cuckoo and green woodpecker from east bank
Party of 3 jays, 8 Nuthatches, 2 male Mandarin
Members Only Res
Moving Birds: Sand Martin 3,LRPlover 1, Dunlin 2, Wheatear 3
Common Gull 1, Cuckoo 1
Others:Grey Heron 1, LBB Gull 12, Swallows, C geese,
Common Sandpipier 2+, Reed Bunting 2, Pied Wagtail 3
Song thrush 1, Whinchat 1, Redshank 4
Red legged Partridge 2, Meadow Pipits
MDoveston, SJGoodwin, B Sumner, D Kidman, P King,
SRadcliffe, R Grillo, J Flood, DCBarker
1 Pair of Great Grey Shrikes
Private Wetlands
Male Garganey, Pink-footed Goose, Reed Warbler,
Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Swifts, Swallows,
Sand Martins, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
Willow Warbler, Common Sandpiper, Red-crested Pochard,
Reed Bunting, Kingfisher, 12 GHerons, Cormorant,
Redshank, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, 3 pairs GCGrebes
Little Owl, Stock Pigeon,
Knotford Nook
Male Pochard, Swifts, Whitethroat, Swallows, Sand Martin
East Riddlesden Hall
Goosander, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Oystercatcher
12 Swifts, Swallows, House Martins, Sand Martins
Fly Flatts
15 Twite, 2 House Martin, 4 Common Sandpiper
6 Wheatear, 1 Redshank, 1pr Tufted, Reed Bunting
Glovershaw - 2 female Wheatears
Stockbridge -
Grasshopper Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler,
4 Reed Bunting, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Kestrel, 20 Swift
Strid
10 blackcap, 1 garden warbler and 1 wood warbler; 2 chiffchaff, 4 willow
Pied Flycatchers - 13. (10 singing males and 1 female taking material into box)
pair on west bank with female taking material into box
Courtship display by pair of goldcrest
Calling cuckoo and green woodpecker from east bank
Party of 3 jays, 8 Nuthatches, 2 male Mandarin
Members Only Res
Moving Birds: Sand Martin 3,LRPlover 1, Dunlin 2, Wheatear 3
Common Gull 1, Cuckoo 1
Others:Grey Heron 1, LBB Gull 12, Swallows, C geese,
Common Sandpipier 2+, Reed Bunting 2, Pied Wagtail 3
Song thrush 1, Whinchat 1, Redshank 4
Red legged Partridge 2, Meadow Pipits
MDoveston, SJGoodwin, B Sumner, D Kidman, P King,
SRadcliffe, R Grillo, J Flood, DCBarker
3rd May 2008
White Stork over A650/Keighley at 10am
Timble Ings
Whimbrel over north side, Tree Pipit at south side
Garden Warbler
Hobby through Aire Valley at Snaygill Ings
Members Only Res
Whimbrel 1 > N, House Martin 6 > N, Wheatear 2, Greylag Goose 2
Canadas and Mallards with young chicks
St.Ives 07.20-10.00
9 Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers, Swallows, 6 Jay,
4 Nuthatches, 3 GSWdpkr, Kestrel, 2 Tufted Duck, Goosander
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Goosander, 4 BHGull, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler
Glovershaw - Whinchat, 2 Grey Partridge
two Wheatear near the 12 Apostles
White House, Baildon Moor,
1 Little Owl, 6 Swallows, 2 Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldfinch
Strid; Barden Bridge to Cavendish Pav & back 0700-1100 hrs.
2 common sandpiper (very active and vocal), kingfisher,
6-7 oystercatcher, grey wagtail, dipper, swallows, sand martins,
4 heron, red-legged partridge, g/s woodpecker drumming,
goosander (male), Garden warbler, blackcap, pied flycatcher,
wood warbler (very localised), one redstart (1 male, showing well in tree/s just south of aqueduct, east side riverbank).
2 Wheatear Trough Lane
I Hargreaves, P King, M Doveston, D Ogden, D Halliday, D Kidman,
T Hubbal, M Taunton, F Jones, S Parkes, DCBarker
Timble Ings
Whimbrel over north side, Tree Pipit at south side
Garden Warbler
Hobby through Aire Valley at Snaygill Ings
Members Only Res
Whimbrel 1 > N, House Martin 6 > N, Wheatear 2, Greylag Goose 2
Canadas and Mallards with young chicks
St.Ives 07.20-10.00
9 Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers, Swallows, 6 Jay,
4 Nuthatches, 3 GSWdpkr, Kestrel, 2 Tufted Duck, Goosander
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Goosander, 4 BHGull, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler
Glovershaw - Whinchat, 2 Grey Partridge
two Wheatear near the 12 Apostles
White House, Baildon Moor,
1 Little Owl, 6 Swallows, 2 Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldfinch
Strid; Barden Bridge to Cavendish Pav & back 0700-1100 hrs.
2 common sandpiper (very active and vocal), kingfisher,
6-7 oystercatcher, grey wagtail, dipper, swallows, sand martins,
4 heron, red-legged partridge, g/s woodpecker drumming,
goosander (male), Garden warbler, blackcap, pied flycatcher,
wood warbler (very localised), one redstart (1 male, showing well in tree/s just south of aqueduct, east side riverbank).
2 Wheatear Trough Lane
I Hargreaves, P King, M Doveston, D Ogden, D Halliday, D Kidman,
T Hubbal, M Taunton, F Jones, S Parkes, DCBarker
2nd May 2008
Cuckoo observed flying from Leeshaw Res and back
A650 - 2 Little Ringed Plover
Barden - Cuckoo
Stainburn Plantation
six Tree Pipits, some of them performing their flight display, chasing and wing inflating. There were also about 12 Meadow Pipits for comparison, two Redpoll, a Redstart and a Bullfinch were calling from the edge of the plantation and a flock of 26 Golden Plovers flew over
Lindley Wood to Folly HallWood.
9 Garden Warblers, 12 Blackcaps, 7 Chiffchaffs, 12 Willow Warblers,
6 Redstart and 4 male Pied Flycatchers and a female at a box in
In addition three Bullfinches
M Taunton, H Creber, P King, S Radcliffe
A650 - 2 Little Ringed Plover
Barden - Cuckoo
Stainburn Plantation
six Tree Pipits, some of them performing their flight display, chasing and wing inflating. There were also about 12 Meadow Pipits for comparison, two Redpoll, a Redstart and a Bullfinch were calling from the edge of the plantation and a flock of 26 Golden Plovers flew over
Lindley Wood to Folly HallWood.
9 Garden Warblers, 12 Blackcaps, 7 Chiffchaffs, 12 Willow Warblers,
6 Redstart and 4 male Pied Flycatchers and a female at a box in
In addition three Bullfinches
M Taunton, H Creber, P King, S Radcliffe
1st May 2008
Stocksbridge Reserve,
Grasshopper Warbler (Good views)
Redpoll 2, Whitethroat
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 4 Garden Warbler
B Vickers, SJGoodwin
Grasshopper Warbler (Good views)
Redpoll 2, Whitethroat
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 4 Garden Warbler
B Vickers, SJGoodwin
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