Thursday 26 May 2011

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Whitethroat family are out, Reed Warbler, 2 Blackcaps.
Canal side near Low Wood, Riddlesden - adults entering nest sites - Chiff-Chaff, Garden Warbler.
Shaun Radcliffe
Norwood Bottom (LW Bridge to FH Wood)
Unusually for Washburn ~20 Sand Martins above bridge with several seen entering holes in bank of river exposed by low water level.
Families of Treecreepers and Siskin in trees near Dob Park Bridge.
10 adult Blackcap, mostly below Dob Park Bridge; there were 2 locations with adults feeding young.
Spotted Flycatcher near Dob Park Bridge (Ken Limb).
Male Bullfinch and young Robin near Dob Park Bridge
Still numbers of singing Chiff-Chaff and Willow Warblers.
John Flood