Knotford Nook - Pintail
Ernie S
River Aire, Dowley Gap - Kingfisher
Hirst Wood - 20 Siskin plus Little Grebe on river. Singing Mistle Thrush!
Shaun R
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
Monday continued
Private Wetlands :- Water Rail, 1 seen and heard, Barnacle Goose , Redpoll 4,& Red Kite .
Ernie Scarfe
River Aire, 12 Goosander between Ireland Bridge and Myrtle Park including 4 drakes.
Feeder St Ives,up to10 Coal Tit, 3 Nuthatch, 8 Robin, 2 Collard Dove, several Jay on walk up there.
Alan T
Ernie Scarfe
River Aire, 12 Goosander between Ireland Bridge and Myrtle Park including 4 drakes.
Feeder St Ives,up to10 Coal Tit, 3 Nuthatch, 8 Robin, 2 Collard Dove, several Jay on walk up there.
Alan T
29th November 2010
Private Wetlands
Red-head Smew
E Scarfe
two reed buntings on seed feeder Villa Road garden Bingley.
A Josephs
77 Waxwings at Caldene Fields today + 7 feeding C Snipe.
Toad Holes Beck 36 feeding Siskin & a flock of 40+ Redpoll
MVPriestley
Red-head Smew
E Scarfe
two reed buntings on seed feeder Villa Road garden Bingley.
A Josephs
77 Waxwings at Caldene Fields today + 7 feeding C Snipe.
Toad Holes Beck 36 feeding Siskin & a flock of 40+ Redpoll
MVPriestley
Sunday 28 November 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Water Rail, Kingfisher, 3 Reed Bunting. Nearby at B & Q's, 4 Waxwings.
Shaun R
Private Wetlands - 45 Wigeon, 44 Tufted Duck, 5 Teal, 12 Goldeneye, Water Rail, 300 Lapwing, 6 Reed Bunting.
Knotford Nook - 10 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 28 Tufted Duck, 9 Goldeneye.
John F
Shaun R
Private Wetlands - 45 Wigeon, 44 Tufted Duck, 5 Teal, 12 Goldeneye, Water Rail, 300 Lapwing, 6 Reed Bunting.
Knotford Nook - 10 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 28 Tufted Duck, 9 Goldeneye.
John F
Saturday 27 November 2010
Ilkley suspension bridge
11 Goosanders: 3 males and 1 female above suspension bridge; 3 pairs and female below bridge
Perched male Kingfisher
Little Grebe
John Flood
11 Goosanders: 3 males and 1 female above suspension bridge; 3 pairs and female below bridge
Perched male Kingfisher
Little Grebe
John Flood
Thursday 25 November 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Kingfisher, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, a few Siskin.
Shaun R
Shaun R
Wednesday continued
22 Waxwings at lunchtime today in Silsden - Ings Way.
Found by Gary Leeming
per John Topham
Swinsty Res. :- 50+ Brambling, Redwing & Fieldfare.
Ernie Scarfe
Private Wetlands, 12 Wigeon, 3 Goldeneye, 22 Cormorants, 1 Pochard, c20 Tufted Duck, 3 Red Kite, 2 Water Rail heard.
Knotford Nook 24 Wigeon, 4 Great Crested Grebe.
Dowley Gap, 30 Pied Wagtail 5, Grey Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit, 2 Mistle Thrush, 30 Redwing, Goosander.
Alan T
Found by Gary Leeming
per John Topham
Swinsty Res. :- 50+ Brambling, Redwing & Fieldfare.
Ernie Scarfe
Private Wetlands, 12 Wigeon, 3 Goldeneye, 22 Cormorants, 1 Pochard, c20 Tufted Duck, 3 Red Kite, 2 Water Rail heard.
Knotford Nook 24 Wigeon, 4 Great Crested Grebe.
Dowley Gap, 30 Pied Wagtail 5, Grey Wagtail 1, Meadow Pipit, 2 Mistle Thrush, 30 Redwing, Goosander.
Alan T
24th November 2010
Shipley Glen,
A Red Kite was reported over Brackenhall and the Glen this morning.
John Dallas
36 Waxwings in my garden at Low MoorMVPriestley
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Crossflatts Station - At 8.00 there were 25 Waxwings feeding on berries. This afternoon, no birds seen but still some berries remaining. Flock probably disturbed by commuters.
Above Sunnydale Reservoir - Common Buzzard, Peregrine
Whetstone - Kestrel, Little Owl
Shaun R
Above Sunnydale Reservoir - Common Buzzard, Peregrine
Whetstone - Kestrel, Little Owl
Shaun R
Monday 22 November 2010
Thackley/Idle - A small flock of about 10 Waxwings flew over Thackley this morning and was seen again a little later over Idle.
Casper P
Casper P
Sunday 21 November 2010
The first-winter Grey Phalarope was still at Bradley Ings this morning at 11.45am giving perfect views.
Paul K
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - single Pinkfoot flew east, Water Rail, Kingfisher, a few Siskin, Bullfinch.
Shaun R
East Riddlesden Hall - Brambling at feeders
M Doveston
Riddlesden Garden - Brambling
S Lilley
5 waxwings on berry trees in front of Keighley Health Centre in Oakworth Rd
30 fieldfare feeding on hawthorn berries, last Sunday and again today at 12MD. Sighting was down Whalley Lane in the dip between Denholme and Moscow(Half Acre Rd/ Back Heights Rd junction)
P Berriman
Paul K
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - single Pinkfoot flew east, Water Rail, Kingfisher, a few Siskin, Bullfinch.
Shaun R
East Riddlesden Hall - Brambling at feeders
M Doveston
Riddlesden Garden - Brambling
S Lilley
5 waxwings on berry trees in front of Keighley Health Centre in Oakworth Rd
30 fieldfare feeding on hawthorn berries, last Sunday and again today at 12MD. Sighting was down Whalley Lane in the dip between Denholme and Moscow(Half Acre Rd/ Back Heights Rd junction)
P Berriman
Saturday 20 November 2010
Bradley Ings - Grey Phalarope located on river between Cononley Station & Bradley Ings this morning.
Nick T
Grey Phalarope still showing well Cononley, 15.00hrs. For those who don't know, heading down Cononley lane from main Keighley/Skipton road, foot path right side of Cononley lane, just before new houses, on pool 100mtrs from road, near to river. Also a different Whooper swan to the one yesterday dropped in for 10mins.
Alan T
Ben Rhydding Garden - Brambling
D&H Kidman
Nick T
Grey Phalarope still showing well Cononley, 15.00hrs. For those who don't know, heading down Cononley lane from main Keighley/Skipton road, foot path right side of Cononley lane, just before new houses, on pool 100mtrs from road, near to river. Also a different Whooper swan to the one yesterday dropped in for 10mins.
Alan T
Ben Rhydding Garden - Brambling
D&H Kidman
19th November 2010
Bradley Ings
No sign of Phalarope at 13.45 to 14.45, just a few common Snipe flushed, 300 Lapwing in flight, 1 Whooper swan for last 10mins. Lots of Fieldfare up by canal and at least 20 Blackbirds near to swing bridge.
A Tremethick
No sign of Phalarope at 13.45 to 14.45, just a few common Snipe flushed, 300 Lapwing in flight, 1 Whooper swan for last 10mins. Lots of Fieldfare up by canal and at least 20 Blackbirds near to swing bridge.
A Tremethick
Thursday 18 November 2010
Bradley Ings - Grey Phalarope plus 2 Dunlin
Site - only flooded field on left of main Skipton Road heading west, directly opposite where a large house is situated before the turn off to Bradley. Warning -suggest that no parking should be made on the busy main road. Phalarope seen at 10.00 but has kept flying off, then returning. Last seen at 11.20.
Keith M
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 34 Waxwing, Water Rail, GSW, 10 Siskin.
Waxwings are not feeding on the Reserve but come across the river to roost on the riverside. Berries are situated behind B & Q on two trees.
Shaun R
Site - only flooded field on left of main Skipton Road heading west, directly opposite where a large house is situated before the turn off to Bradley. Warning -suggest that no parking should be made on the busy main road. Phalarope seen at 10.00 but has kept flying off, then returning. Last seen at 11.20.
Keith M
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 34 Waxwing, Water Rail, GSW, 10 Siskin.
Waxwings are not feeding on the Reserve but come across the river to roost on the riverside. Berries are situated behind B & Q on two trees.
Shaun R
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Baildon -a flock of at least 25 Waxwings, in mature decidous trees in the gardens of homes at Bilsdale Way (West Lane) Baildon around lunch time, they gradually split up and some flew north toward Baildon Moor and some into the wood to the south, Midgeley Wood, and Baildon Bank.
M & G Shaw.
M & G Shaw.
Monday 15 November 2010
Glovershaw - 35 Golden Plover, 40 Lapwing, 3 Reed Bunting, 14 Grey Partridge
Sconce Lane - 4 Reed Bunting, Little Owl
Shaun R
26 waxwings on Oakworth road Keighley roosting in sycamore tree outside farm suppliers (whitakers) also feeding on berries in tree line outside health center.
M Dawson
Last night at Timble 10 Waxwings came into roost.
Tonight - 2 parties of Waxwing - 12 + 6 came into roost. also 400 Fieldfare to roost as well as Mealy Redpoll caught and ringed. Both nights a few Brambling about as well as good flocks of Goldcrests and Coal Tits.
Andy J
Sconce Lane - 4 Reed Bunting, Little Owl
Shaun R
26 waxwings on Oakworth road Keighley roosting in sycamore tree outside farm suppliers (whitakers) also feeding on berries in tree line outside health center.
M Dawson
Last night at Timble 10 Waxwings came into roost.
Tonight - 2 parties of Waxwing - 12 + 6 came into roost. also 400 Fieldfare to roost as well as Mealy Redpoll caught and ringed. Both nights a few Brambling about as well as good flocks of Goldcrests and Coal Tits.
Andy J
Sunday continued
Whetstone Gate - pair of Stonechat
Crossflatts Station - 3 Waxwing
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - single Waxwing, Kingfisher, Water Rail, 3 Reed Bunting, GSW, 3 Bullfinch & 12 Siskin.
Shaun R
Shipley, Asda top car park - 12 Waxwing.
Cameron W
St.Ives
Brambling, Redpoll
M Doveston
Crossflatts Station - 3 Waxwing
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - single Waxwing, Kingfisher, Water Rail, 3 Reed Bunting, GSW, 3 Bullfinch & 12 Siskin.
Shaun R
Shipley, Asda top car park - 12 Waxwing.
Cameron W
St.Ives
Brambling, Redpoll
M Doveston
Sunday 14th November 2010
Shipley Glen
Whilst walking round the Glen there were four very noisy Nuthatch and at least eight Jays feeding on acorns. But the surprise was a male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker high in the trees alongside the park homes on the Eldwick side of the Glen and five Grey Herons were dotted at various spots in the meadows.
Saturday 13 November 2010
Kings Road Ilkley - 70-80 Waxwings
John F
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 6 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Cormorant, flock of 8 Long-tail Tits, 850 Lapwing fields over river.
Stephen P
John F
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 6 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Cormorant, flock of 8 Long-tail Tits, 850 Lapwing fields over river.
Stephen P
Thursday 11 November 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - good views of Kingfisher, 3 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Shaun R
Visible Migration Reports.. up to10-11-2010
Data now entered for the last few days see the link below for full details.
Dave
Dave
Wednesday 10 November 2010
22 Reed Buntings at Ellarcarr Pike today plus Red Kite at Lippersley Pike. a few Fieldfare and Starlings over. 5 Waxwings over the airport this evening
Andy J
Whetstone Gate - 3 hunting Kestrel plus 60 Fieldfare this afternoon.
Shaun R
Andy J
Whetstone Gate - 3 hunting Kestrel plus 60 Fieldfare this afternoon.
Shaun R
Visible Migration Reports..... update
A bit behind due to pressure of birds over the weekend but keep visiting:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
For latest updates....
Dave
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
For latest updates....
Dave
Monday 8 November 2010
Crossflatts Station - 6 Waxwings this morning. No berries so they flew off.
Shaun R
Shaun R
7th November 2010
Keighley - Oakworth Road 10.30-11.30
Waxwings x 73 opposite medical centre/ social services buildings.
Flycatching from a tall tree and visiting the berry trees at roadside.
Stockbridge - Members Only Reserve - 16.45-17.30
Curlew overhead, Sparrowhawk, Water Rail heard, Siskin,
Redwing, BHGulls, Pheasant,
M Doveston
Waxwings x 73 opposite medical centre/ social services buildings.
Flycatching from a tall tree and visiting the berry trees at roadside.
Stockbridge - Members Only Reserve - 16.45-17.30
Curlew overhead, Sparrowhawk, Water Rail heard, Siskin,
Redwing, BHGulls, Pheasant,
M Doveston
Friday 5 November 2010
100c Waxwings in trees outside Taylor's brewery, Queens Road, Keighley.
Alan T
Waxwings still on Oakworth Road, Keighley this morning 5th Nov at 10-15 am. About 20 birds in trees at roadside just below old Bronte Middle School site but flock mobile.
I Skayman
Alan T
Waxwings still on Oakworth Road, Keighley this morning 5th Nov at 10-15 am. About 20 birds in trees at roadside just below old Bronte Middle School site but flock mobile.
I Skayman
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Bolton Abbey - 5 Brambling near the fountain. There may be more because the birds are feeding close to the side of a steep hill overhanging the river on the beech mast, and are difficult to see.
Shaun R
Shaun R
1st November 2010
2 Waxwings feeding at Northside Terrace Lidget GreenMVPriestley
the Ilkley waxwings appeared at Backstone Way again this morning, they were preening and feeding between 0735 and 0800, mostly perched in ash trees by Sacred Heart School (Valley Drive), occasionally flying off to similar trees at the back of Spooners nearby. Flock comprised approx 40-45 birds in total.
D&H Kidman
Members Only Res
Great Egret - 07.55 flying through north.
Great Grey Shrike - 14.45 flying through east.
Yellow Wagtail
H Creber
Wharfe Valley - Rough-legged Buzzard
G Holmes
Sunday continued
Timble Ings - 200+ Pink Footed Geese yesterday plus c1000 Fieldfare coming to roost.
Similar numbers of Fieldfare tonight. small parties of Crossbills both days plus various Redpoll and Siskin.
Andy J
Similar numbers of Fieldfare tonight. small parties of Crossbills both days plus various Redpoll and Siskin.
Andy J
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