Glovershaw
Two Whinchats and a Wheatear were feeding in the newly cut meadow and three more Wheatears were located on the Golf Course and in the rough pasture by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Above Sunnydale Res. - 2 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk & a Dipper in Sweet Well Dike (a stream that runs into Sunnydale). Near Upwood Farm - Redstart plus a Swift over East Morton.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings (late afternoon): 2 Pintail
Keith Moir
Barden Scale - Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Hobby 2, Peregrine Falcon, Red Kite, Swift 1, Crossbill. Raven 2.
Brian Vickers
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings (late afternoon): 2 Pintail
Keith Moir
Barden Scale - Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Hobby 2, Peregrine Falcon, Red Kite, Swift 1, Crossbill. Raven 2.
Brian Vickers
Sunday 26th August, 2012
Shipley Glen and Glovershaw,
It was very soggy underfoot after yet another downpour. However, the birding was interesting. A Green Woodpecker was disturbed on the Glen and a family of six Jays moved through the tallest trees. Along the Glen Road a pair of Stonechats were feeding three of their brood, Reed Buntings and Dunnocks were similarly engaged. A fresh-looking Whinchat appeared momentarily and two Wheatears were feeding in the newly cut meadow. A young Whitethroat showed briefly at Birch Close Lane where a pair of Stock Doves were moved on by marauding Jackdaws. All the breeding birds seen were occupying the ferns which dominate much of the upland at each side of the Glen Road. This clearly illustrates the value of these plants as a food source, a place of refuge and where the ecology can flourish.
Paul King.
It was very soggy underfoot after yet another downpour. However, the birding was interesting. A Green Woodpecker was disturbed on the Glen and a family of six Jays moved through the tallest trees. Along the Glen Road a pair of Stonechats were feeding three of their brood, Reed Buntings and Dunnocks were similarly engaged. A fresh-looking Whinchat appeared momentarily and two Wheatears were feeding in the newly cut meadow. A young Whitethroat showed briefly at Birch Close Lane where a pair of Stock Doves were moved on by marauding Jackdaws. All the breeding birds seen were occupying the ferns which dominate much of the upland at each side of the Glen Road. This clearly illustrates the value of these plants as a food source, a place of refuge and where the ecology can flourish.
Paul King.
Sunday 26 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Whitethroat, Chiff-Chaff, Willow Warbler, Bullfinch, Blackcap
Fred Drake et al
Cononley Ings: A reasonable amount of water at the western end, and there this evening were:
Lapwing: About 1400, Snipe: 54 (and possibly others went unseen), Ruff: 1
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Cononley Ings: A reasonable amount of water at the western end, and there this evening were:
Lapwing: About 1400, Snipe: 54 (and possibly others went unseen), Ruff: 1
Keith Moir
25th August 2012
Royds Hall and Judy Woods
23 Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, 2 Rook
2 Adult/1 Juv/3 young Great Crested Grebe
3 Little Grebe, 3 Mute Swan, 6 juveniles
17 Canada Geese, C25 Swallow, Chaffinch
Grey Wagtail, Willow Warbler
3 Great Spotted Woopecker, 2 Nuthatch, 3 Treecreeper
C30 Black Headed Gulls, 3 Swift, C 20 Housemartin
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
2+Nuthatch, Chiffchaff, Jay, 2 Bullfinch,
Black Hdd Gulls, Goldfinch, Chaffinch,
Numerous Blue & Great Tits, Dunnock,
M Doveston
23 Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, 2 Rook
2 Adult/1 Juv/3 young Great Crested Grebe
3 Little Grebe, 3 Mute Swan, 6 juveniles
17 Canada Geese, C25 Swallow, Chaffinch
Grey Wagtail, Willow Warbler
3 Great Spotted Woopecker, 2 Nuthatch, 3 Treecreeper
C30 Black Headed Gulls, 3 Swift, C 20 Housemartin
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
2+Nuthatch, Chiffchaff, Jay, 2 Bullfinch,
Black Hdd Gulls, Goldfinch, Chaffinch,
Numerous Blue & Great Tits, Dunnock,
M Doveston
Thursday 23 August 2012
Barden Scale - Buzzards 8, Kestrel 4, Peregrine Falcon, Marsh Harrier.
Brian Vickers
Brian Vickers
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Glovershaw, this evening - 5 Wheatears. The birds obviously attracted to the two newly cut hay meadows.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday (continued)
Denholme Clough this morning: 6 Tree Pipits, 2 Blackcaps, and 7 Willow Warblers.
Keith Moir
Scargill Res. - at 10.20 this morning, Osprey plus Little Grebe with 2 juvs.
Beaverdyke Res area - Green Sandpiper in overflow stream, Tufted Duck with 3 ducklings,
4 Tree Sparrow, also Spotted Flycatcher with Willow Warblers, Treecreeper, Nuthatch & Tits near farm.
John O Gaunt's Res. - Red Kite, 6 Teal. Also a Swift at Askwith.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keith Moir
Scargill Res. - at 10.20 this morning, Osprey plus Little Grebe with 2 juvs.
Beaverdyke Res area - Green Sandpiper in overflow stream, Tufted Duck with 3 ducklings,
4 Tree Sparrow, also Spotted Flycatcher with Willow Warblers, Treecreeper, Nuthatch & Tits near farm.
John O Gaunt's Res. - Red Kite, 6 Teal. Also a Swift at Askwith.
Shaun Radcliffe
Monday (additional sightings)
Dick Delf Hill (Haworth Moor): 2 Marsh Harriers (probably sub-adult females) at noon
Ponden Reservoir: Buzzard
Sugden End (Cullingworth): 1 Adult Yellow-legged Gull feeding with Lesser Black-backs and Black-headeds in a recently slurried field near the pull-in at the top of Halifax Rd.
Keith Moir
Ponden Reservoir: Buzzard
Sugden End (Cullingworth): 1 Adult Yellow-legged Gull feeding with Lesser Black-backs and Black-headeds in a recently slurried field near the pull-in at the top of Halifax Rd.
Keith Moir
Tuesday 21st August, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon
An early morning sweep of the area produced a couple of juvenile Stonechats along the Glen Road where breeding has taken place. A Wheatear was also here and at Birch Close a fresh-looking Whinchat was feeding.
Paul King
An early morning sweep of the area produced a couple of juvenile Stonechats along the Glen Road where breeding has taken place. A Wheatear was also here and at Birch Close a fresh-looking Whinchat was feeding.
Paul King
Monday 20th August, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon
On a bright, sunny afternoon, after heavy rain it was pleasing to see that a strong passage of birds is underway. Seven Wheatears were feeding amongst newly cut hay and two juvenile Whinchat flitted about on tall ferns. A rather 'tatty-looking' male Stonechat sat on the wall where breeding has probably taken place and from the Weecher area could be heard the calls of a Buzzard as it soared with a juvenile. A Swallow 'mobbed' a hunting Kestrel and post-breeding parties of Meadow Pipits and Goldfinch were active.
Paul King
On a bright, sunny afternoon, after heavy rain it was pleasing to see that a strong passage of birds is underway. Seven Wheatears were feeding amongst newly cut hay and two juvenile Whinchat flitted about on tall ferns. A rather 'tatty-looking' male Stonechat sat on the wall where breeding has probably taken place and from the Weecher area could be heard the calls of a Buzzard as it soared with a juvenile. A Swallow 'mobbed' a hunting Kestrel and post-breeding parties of Meadow Pipits and Goldfinch were active.
Paul King
Sunday 19 August 2012
2 Whitethroat, a male Stonechat ,Whetstone Gate this morning.
Stephen Lilley
Thornton-Bell Dean-Egypt-Doe Park
House Martin C40 some still nesting under eaves of the ex council housing
Swallow - C30, Kestrel 2, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Mistle Thrush - 12
Starling - C150
J Brass
Doe Park Res & Denholme Clough
Sand Martin 2, Swallows 24 sat in a tree with males in full song, House Martins, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap 2 female, Willow Warbler 4+, Chiffchaff 8+, Green Woodpecker,
Cullingworth, Keighley Road Fields
numerours Lesser Black-backed Gulls of various ages
East Riddlesden Hall
Nuthatches still coming to feeders
M Doveston
Stephen Lilley
Thornton-Bell Dean-Egypt-Doe Park
House Martin C40 some still nesting under eaves of the ex council housing
Swallow - C30, Kestrel 2, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Mistle Thrush - 12
Starling - C150
J Brass
Doe Park Res & Denholme Clough
Sand Martin 2, Swallows 24 sat in a tree with males in full song, House Martins, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap 2 female, Willow Warbler 4+, Chiffchaff 8+, Green Woodpecker,
Cullingworth, Keighley Road Fields
numerours Lesser Black-backed Gulls of various ages
East Riddlesden Hall
Nuthatches still coming to feeders
M Doveston
Saturday 18 August 2012
2 Wheatear at Bradup
Stephen Lilley
Common Sandpiper at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Shaun Radcliffe
Fly Flatts -Wheatear 6, Common Sandpiper,
Nab Water Lane - Wheatear,
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels.
Brian Vickers
Stephen Lilley
Common Sandpiper at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Shaun Radcliffe
Fly Flatts -Wheatear 6, Common Sandpiper,
Nab Water Lane - Wheatear,
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 16 July 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 7 Bullfinch, 4 Willow Warblers, Blackcap, Kingfisher.
Fred Drake et al
Fred Drake et al
Wednesday 15 July 2012
Barden Scale -Osprey, Red Kite 2, Hobby, Marsh Harriers, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrels, Buzzards, Swifts
Brian Vickers
Kestrels, Buzzards, Swifts
Brian Vickers
Monday 13 August 2012
Goldcrest, Spotted Flycatcher and 4 Willow Warbler in the wood at Upwood. Reed Bunting by the stream below Bradup.
Stephen Lilley
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Raven.
Brian Vickers
Stephen Lilley
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Raven.
Brian Vickers
Sunday 12 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 36 species recorded this morning including -Green Sandpiper (bird stayed only a few minutes), Whitethroat, Cormorant, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Swift
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Female Marsh Harrier at Whit Moor (near Thruscross) this afternoon.
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Female Marsh Harrier at Whit Moor (near Thruscross) this afternoon.
Keith Moir
Sunday 12 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 36 species recorded this morning including -Green Sandpiper (bird stayed only a few minutes), Whitethroat, Cormorant, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Swift
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Saturday continued
Halton Heights - 2 Raven, Red Kite, Buzzard
Lower Barden Reservoir - 4 Spotted Flycatcher
Barden Moor - Wheatear, Peregrine
Per BOG walk
Barden Scale -3 Marsh Harriers, Whimbrel
Brian Vickers
Leeshaw Resr – 76 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag.
A Greenwood
East Riddlesden Hall
Family parties of Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Wood Pigeon. No sign of juv Bullfinch this year though.
M Doveston
Lower Barden Reservoir - 4 Spotted Flycatcher
Barden Moor - Wheatear, Peregrine
Per BOG walk
Barden Scale -3 Marsh Harriers, Whimbrel
Brian Vickers
Leeshaw Resr – 76 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag.
A Greenwood
East Riddlesden Hall
Family parties of Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Wood Pigeon. No sign of juv Bullfinch this year though.
M Doveston
Saturday 11th August 2012
Shipley Glen
Awakened this morning by an adult Green Woodpecker which, together with a juvenile, were clinging to a telegraph post near Brackenhall Farm. These birds have been around for most of the week. At Crook Farm a family of Whitethroats, two adults and two juveniles were feeding amongst the bracken. Elsewhere, Willow Warblers break into a weak and tired song and occasionally call, Mistle Thrush have gathered in small flocks and Grey Partridge are tending to their broods.
Paul King
Awakened this morning by an adult Green Woodpecker which, together with a juvenile, were clinging to a telegraph post near Brackenhall Farm. These birds have been around for most of the week. At Crook Farm a family of Whitethroats, two adults and two juveniles were feeding amongst the bracken. Elsewhere, Willow Warblers break into a weak and tired song and occasionally call, Mistle Thrush have gathered in small flocks and Grey Partridge are tending to their broods.
Paul King
Friday 10 August 2012
Addingham High Moor - adult Cuckoo, perched on a wall and dropped to pick up a very large dark brown caterpillar.
In the bracken below Swastika Stone, Ilkley - single Whitethroat.
Flew out of Brackenwood, next to Hebers Ghyll,Ilkley - 6 Crossbill
Addingham Moorside - at least 4 Tree Sparrow. Adults still coming to nest box.
Shaun Radcliffe
In the bracken below Swastika Stone, Ilkley - single Whitethroat.
Flew out of Brackenwood, next to Hebers Ghyll,Ilkley - 6 Crossbill
Addingham Moorside - at least 4 Tree Sparrow. Adults still coming to nest box.
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 9 August 2012
Shelf area - report of a Barn Owl fly past in the wee small hours of the morning.
Barry Nield
Barry Nield
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Sconce Lane area - Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, Little Owl, 2 Buzzard plus plenty of Willow Warblers especially around Golcar Farm.
Glovershaw - Grey Partridge with a single juvenile. Also Gatekeeper butterflies.
Shaun Radcliffe
Buzzard circling over Bingley at 7.15 pm.
Paul Croft
Glovershaw - Grey Partridge with a single juvenile. Also Gatekeeper butterflies.
Shaun Radcliffe
Buzzard circling over Bingley at 7.15 pm.
Paul Croft
Monday 6 August 2012
Thornton (Hill Top Road): Yellow-legged Gull: 1 2nd-summer in fields.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Sunday 5 August 2012
Mediterranean Gull: Different adults at Redcar Tarn and Silsden (near the golf driving range).
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Saturday 4 August 2012
Sconce Lane area - 7 Whitethroat, Redstart, 2 Buzzard, Kestrel, 6 singing Willow Warblers, Little Owl
4 Linnet
Shaun Radcliffe
Spotted Fly, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Chiffchaff all at wood adjacent Upwood Farmhouse.
4 Reed Bunting by stream below Bradup
2 male Stonechat, 2 Wheatear at Whetstone Allotments
Lapwing, Curlew, Snipe noticeable by their absence.
Stephen Lilley
4 Linnet
Shaun Radcliffe
Spotted Fly, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Chiffchaff all at wood adjacent Upwood Farmhouse.
4 Reed Bunting by stream below Bradup
2 male Stonechat, 2 Wheatear at Whetstone Allotments
Lapwing, Curlew, Snipe noticeable by their absence.
Stephen Lilley
Friday 3 August 2012
Barden Scale - Hobby, 6 Buzzards, Kestrel 3, Sparrowhawk.
Brian Vickers
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe flushed, 6 Skylark, 30 Goldfinch, Grey Partridge, Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Brian Vickers
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe flushed, 6 Skylark, 30 Goldfinch, Grey Partridge, Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 34 species recorded including - 4 Whitethroat, Nuthatch, Kingfisher, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, Willow Warbler.
Fred Drake et al
Haverah Park: Marsh Harrier (female creamcrown) west at 1.00pm.
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Haverah Park: Marsh Harrier (female creamcrown) west at 1.00pm.
Keith Moir
Thursday 2nd August 2012
Glovershaw and Baildon Moor
A very pleasant morning, ideal for checking out breeding passerines. Meadow Pipits and Skylarks were feeding on the Golf Course and a male Reed Bunting carried a Meadow Brown butterfly to the nest. A male Linnet was trilling from the bracken and at Crook Farm a Whitethroat was frantically gathering food. A flock of a dozen or so Swallows were skimming the grasses in their search for insects and high above 15 to 20 Swifts swept by.
Paul King.
A very pleasant morning, ideal for checking out breeding passerines. Meadow Pipits and Skylarks were feeding on the Golf Course and a male Reed Bunting carried a Meadow Brown butterfly to the nest. A male Linnet was trilling from the bracken and at Crook Farm a Whitethroat was frantically gathering food. A flock of a dozen or so Swallows were skimming the grasses in their search for insects and high above 15 to 20 Swifts swept by.
Paul King.
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