BIRD SIGHTINGS

Monday 13th November 2010

Gracechurch Street, Bradford.

A large flock of over 100 Waxwings feeding on Rowan berries on trees in Gracechurch Street which is between Lumb Lane and White Abbey Road.

posted by P King

"there are now 5 reed buntings visiting the garden (Villa Road) regularly - remarkable when there hasn't been a house sparrow for two years"

A Josephs

Sunday 12 December 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 37 species recorded including Woodcock (flushed), 2 Brambling, 3 Redpoll, a few Siskin, Fieldfare & Redwing, GSW, Goldcrest, 4 Reed Bunting and 3 Waxwings.
Shaun R

Lumb Lane, Bradford - Waxwing flock now exceeds 100

J Middleton

Oxenhope Garden - Woodcock

H Creber

Saturday 11 December 2010

Riddlesden Garden - 8 Brambling
Stephen L
Glovershaw - 2 Reed Bunting, Snipe flushed, Kestrel plus unexpected Skylark
Sconce Lane - 3 Stock Dove, Curlew, Sparrowhawk, another Reed Bunting and a few Redwing.
Shaun R
Storiths - Great Grey Shrike showed well
Alan T
Keighley - Peregrine
M Doveston
83 Waxwings just off lumb lane in Bradford on trees that are full if rowen berries
J Middleton
Esholt to Apperley Bridge via sewage works - Water Rail (one bird seen and at least one other heard), several Waxwings flew over, 2 Reed Bunting, 3 Teal, 2 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, flock of Redwing, Goldcrests, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Grey Heron.
Casper P
This evening c20 waxwings flew north over Blubberhouses Moor. also 2 Kestrel, 150 Fieldfare and a Tawny Owl
Andy J

A single party of 111 Waxwings at Lidget Green

MVPriestley

Friday 10 December 2010

Little Egret flying west over Otley Road 400 yards before Dick Hudsons @ 12.35 today
Malc & Fran S

Thursday 9 December 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 4 Reed Bunting, 6 Siskin. In the distance, at B & Q near Keighley, at least 30 Waxwing.
Back on the frozen lake, a BHG flew in carrying a vole and swallowed it whole.
Shaun R

Wednesday 8 December 2010

Five Rise Locks area, Bingley - 30 odd Waxwings this morning, (good garden tick for Simon G).
Shaun R

Tuesday 7 December 2010

Not yet seen by me but there is a Great Grey Shrike in the Storiths area of wharfedale, near to the farm cafe, on the back road from the A59. It as been also seen flying towards the river from that road.
Alan T

Monday 6 December 2010

Peregrine over Silsden at 11.45, following pigeons.
John T
Waxwings still around Bingley with about 20 in Priesthorpe Road early afternoon.
Shaun R

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For those members that have not noticed the message on the front page - the December Meeting tomorrow and the birding get together on Saturday are cancelled due to the weather.

Sunday 5 December 2010

Timble Ings - Buzzard, Peregrine
Andy J
Single Waxwing on canal bank at Sandbeds plus 10 birds still at Sleningford Road, next to 5 rise.
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 3 Reed Bunting, pair of Bullfinch, a few Siskin, Snipe flewpast. Previous day, 3 Woodcock flushed.
Freddy D & Shaun R

Stockbridge (Members Only) Evening Visit -
Whooper Swan flew up valley

Waxwing flock of about 15 still around in field between 3 & 5 Rise locks Sunday afternoon
Mark & Helen Doveston

Saturday 4 December 2010

Ilkley -Sightings this morning along river from above Old Bridge to below the suspension bridge: 1 Grey Wagtail at water’s edge and 3 Little Grebes 14/15 Goosanders, 6 Moorhens
3 Dippers
John F
River Aire walk from Cottingley Bridge to Bingley - Grey Wagtail, 3 Grey Heron, 6 Goosander, 2 Dipper, Kingfisher.
Shaun R
Baildon Bank - along with Blackbirds feeding on apples still on tree, male Blackcap.
Peter R

Storiths - Great Grey Shrike - F Jones

Friday 3 December 2010

Sleningford Road, Crossflatts - this morning, 15 Waxwing feeding on fruit. The road is close to the Five Rise Locks.
Simon G
Timble Ings - 50 Fieldfare to roost plus at least 10 Woodcock moving out on to the moor to feed at dusk.
Andy J

5 Common Snipe + 1 Jack Snipe at Toad holes Beck

MVPriestley

Wednesday 1 December 2010

Canal bank at Sandbeds - 6 Waxwing
Shaun R

Tuesday 30 November 2010

Knotford Nook - Pintail
Ernie S
River Aire, Dowley Gap - Kingfisher
Hirst Wood - 20 Siskin plus Little Grebe on river. Singing Mistle Thrush!
Shaun R

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

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

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

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

Thursday 25 November 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Kingfisher, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, a few Siskin.
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

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 Moor

MVPriestley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Thursday 11 November 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - good views of Kingfisher, 3 Reed Bunting.
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

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

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

Monday 8 November 2010

Crossflatts Station - 6 Waxwings this morning. No berries so they flew off.
Shaun R

Sunday continued

Silsden area - Rough-Legged Buzzard soaring above the valley.
John T

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

Visible Migration Report... 06-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_06_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 05-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_05_archive.html
Dave

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

Visible Migration Report... 04-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_04_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 03-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_03_archive.html
Dave

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

Visible Migration Report... 02-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_02_archive.html
Dave

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Cow and Calf Hotel - 45 Waxwings in trees nearby.
Stephen L

Visible Migration Report... 01-11-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html
Dave

1st November 2010

2 Waxwings feeding at Northside Terrace Lidget Green

MVPriestley

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

31st October 2010

Crossflatts - 60 Waxwings

S Lilley

Keighley - Oakworth Road - 61+Waxwings near Health Centre
Brambling off Oakworth Road behind Whitakers Pet Food

M Doveston, J James

Ilkley - Backstone Beck, Valley Drive, near Sacred Heart School
82 Waxwings

D&H Kidman

Stockbridge - 16.45-17.30
120+Mallard into roost, Redwings overhead, Song Thrush,
28 Canada Geese, 1 female Goosander, Adult Fox

M Doveston

Visible Migration Report... 31-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_31_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report.... 30-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_30_archive.html
Dave

Saturday 30 October 2010

Waxwings still on Oakworth Road, Keighley as reported yesterday.
Steve P

More Waxwings - seen this afternoon at 13.50 - 40 birds feeding on mountain ash berries in Evergreen Walk. This is a walk through in an area of flats near to Crossflatts Railway Station but on the other side of the by-pass.
Shaun R

23 Waxwings at Hollingwood Primary School at Great Horton

MVPriestley

12 Waxwings in Glenholm Road, Baildon

Peter & Margaret Riley

Visible Migration Report.... 29-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_29_archive.html
Dave

Friday 29 October 2010

Oakworth Road, Keighley - this morning opposite the health centre - flock of 70 Waxwings.
Fred D

Visible Migration Report.... 27/28-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_28_archive.html
http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_27_archive.html
Dave

Thursday 28 October 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, excellent views of Green Woodpecker, pair of Kestrels displaying over the reserve and visiting the box, G S W, Bullfinch.
Shaun R

20 Waxwings seen at 9.30 am today in Beech trees on Old Langley lane, Baildon behind nursing home.

Tony Halliday

Wednesday 27 October 2010

Barden Bridge area - 20 + Waxwings seen today.
Malc & Fran Stones

Tuesday 27 October 201

West Lane, Keighley - 3 Waxwings ( insect catching ), and 2 House Martins feeding high on insects above.
K Moir Pm.

Visible Migrtaion Report... 24/26-10-2010

Time to catch up today after two days of "swampout"....
http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_26_archive.html
http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_25_archive.html
http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_24_archive.html
Dave

Sunday 24 October 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 39 species recorded including - Water Rail showing well, Kingfisher, Chiff-Chaff catching flies, Bullfinches, Siskin, GSW, plus 350 Fieldfare in small flocks flying west. Also BHG picking insects from the top of willo trees on the banks of the river. This strange feeding method was also noted on Halifax Birders site on Friday 22nd Oct.

Eldwick Reservoir - amongst the Mallards, a male Pintail.
Shaun R

Wharfe Valley
3 Greylag Geese, 4 Cormorants, 5 Red Kites, 7+ Buzzards, 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Kestrels, 1 Peregrine, 50+ Waxwings (1 flock of 9 birds at 10.20am, 2nd flock of 40+ birds at 11.15am flying through and calling, quite good views but unfortunately they didn't stop!), 180+ Fieldfares (flocks flying through all morning), Goldcrest, 2 Ravens, 9 Siskins.

M Fanshawe

2 peregrines, 4 red kites, 10 xbill - timble/denton moor

A Jowett

Visible Migration Report... 23-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_23_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 22-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_22_archive.html
Dave

Thursday 21 October 2010

Lower Laithe Res. -3 Whooper Swans on the reservoir, pm,
Brian V

Visible Migration Report... 21-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_21_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 20-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_20_archive.html
Dave

Wednesday 20 October 2010

Fewston Res. - single Whooper Swan plus 24 Teal
Timble Ings - 8 Crossbill plus 300 Fieldfare flying west in flocks of about 50 each. Also a few Siskin, Redpoll & Bullfinch.
Shaun R

Sunday continued

Redcar Tarn - reported 17.30 - White-fronted Goose, observer believes the bird to be the rarer, Lesser because of ring around eyes.
Fred D

Redcar Update
Unless video footage proves otherwise the "White-front" could well be a hybrid Canada showing 90% parentage of a Canada as there wasn't a "White-front present at 18.30. The hybrid has a thin white line at base of bill and is basically a "small grey" Canada.

M Doveston

Sunday 17 October 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiff-Chaff, Bullfinches, Reed Buntings, GSW & Cormorant with small flocks of Redwings passing along the valley & a few on the reserve.
Shaun R

Visible Migration Report... 16-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_16_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 15-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_15_archive.html
Dave

Friday 15 October 2010

Heaton - Common Buzzard circling over the fields between Northcliffe and Heaton Woods, also several small flocks of Redwings.
Casper P

WAXWING ALERT

Reported to me tonight by a visitor to the region, a Waxwing was seen at Hebden near Grassington, so time to check those berries! Diverted the phone call to Craven RSPB Group.
Shaun R

Visible Migration Report... 14-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_14_archive.html
Dave

Thursday 14 October 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species recorded including Water Rail, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, GSW, Bullfinch & 3 Swallows taking flies off the water.

Freddy D.

Visible Migration Report... 13-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_13_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report.... 12-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_12_archive.html
Dave

Sunday 10 October 2010

Sconce Lane - 3 Common Buzzard, Red Kite, Kestrel, 2 Cormorant, Grey Partridge, Reed Buntings and Meadow Pipits.
Casper P

Visible Migration Report.... 11-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_11_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 10-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_10_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 09-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_09_archive.html
Dave

9th October 2010

East Riddlesden Hall 14.40 -
150+ Pink-feet heading up the Aire Valley

M&H Doveston

Visible Migration Report.... 08-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_08_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 07-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_07_archive.html
Dave

Visible Migration Report... 06-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_06_archive.html
Dave

5th October 2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_05_archive.html
Dave

Caldene Fields - 4 Twite over

MVPriestley

Visible Migration Report... 04-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_04_archive.html
Dave

4th October 2010

Glovershaw and Baildon Moor

During a warm, sunny afternoon a late Wheatear was seen, 14 Grey Partridge flushed near Golcar Farm, two Skylarks, about 25 Meadow Pipits, three Reed Buntings and a hunting Kestrel were around the moorland fringes.

Monday 4 October 2010

Glovershaw - 6 Grey Partridge, male Stonechat

Sconce Lane - 14 Grey Partridge, distant Buzzard, Chiff-Chaff
Shaun R

Timble south side, 1 female Crossbill, 2 Bullfinch, Buzzard, 2+2 Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 10 Goldfinch.

Fewston Res Timble car park, 4 Crossbill in flight, flock of Goldfinch, Red Kite
Alan T

calling Snow Bunting flew S/E over Caldene Fields

MVPriestley

Visible Migration Report... 03-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_03_archive.html
Dave

Sunday 3 October 2010

Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - late sighting of Reed Warbler, Kingfisher, Chiff-Chaff in LTT flock.
Shaun R

East Riddlesden Hall
20+Goldfinch, 3+Greenfinch, 6+Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, House Martins,
Bullfinch, 2 Great Spotted Wdpkrs, BHGull, 2 Goldcrests

M Doveston

Visible Migration Report.... 02-10-2010

http://vismig.blogspot.com/2010_10_02_archive.html
Dave

Saturday 2 October 2010

Sconce Lane area - Buzzard, 22 Siskin plus a few House Martin & Swallows. A Redwing near Reva.
Shaun R
Flyover a Silsden garden at 15.50, calling steadily - Common Crane
John T
Redcar Tarn 0720-0820
Dunlin, 1 pair Teal, 200+Lapwing, 6 Common Gull, 14 Goosander,
3 Swallows, Meadow Pipits
M Doveston

Friday 1 October 2010
Ben Rhydding pm - River Wharfe, family group 6 Little Grebe, fields beside river c480 Curlew, 6 Lapwing
Stephen P