Embsay Garden - male Brambling
Clare Dunn
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
2nd April 2012
Whetstone Gate areaAll usual species up there:Curlew, lapwing, mipits, red grouse, skylark etc. plus 2 Oystercatcher.
I Skayman
I Skayman
Sunday continued
A singing Blackcap at Toad Hole Beck this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species recorded including a single Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Chiff-Chaff, Cormorant.
Fred Drake et al
Singing Willow Warbler - Baildon Bank
Peter Riley
Singing Blackcap at Crossflatts.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lindley Wood - pair of mating Coot
On to Dob Park Bridge (a feast of bird-song, albeit without any Blackcap yet)
13 Chiffchaff, 13 Wren, 4 Song Thrushes, 3 drumming GSW, a yaffling Green Woodpecker
John Flood
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading North at 1150 )
Brian Vickers, Gordon Holmes
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species recorded including a single Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Chiff-Chaff, Cormorant.
Fred Drake et al
Singing Willow Warbler - Baildon Bank
Peter Riley
Singing Blackcap at Crossflatts.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lindley Wood - pair of mating Coot
On to Dob Park Bridge (a feast of bird-song, albeit without any Blackcap yet)
13 Chiffchaff, 13 Wren, 4 Song Thrushes, 3 drumming GSW, a yaffling Green Woodpecker
John Flood
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading North at 1150 )
Brian Vickers, Gordon Holmes
1st April 2012
St.Ives 7 - 9am
6 singing Chiffchaff, 10+Fieldfare, 1 Redwing,
10+Redpoll, 2 Siskin, 6 Linnet, drumming GSWpdkr,
Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Jays, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston, J Roberts et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap singing
M Doveston
Oakworth garden
Reed Bunting with Chaffinches & Greenfinches
H Creber
6 singing Chiffchaff, 10+Fieldfare, 1 Redwing,
10+Redpoll, 2 Siskin, 6 Linnet, drumming GSWpdkr,
Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Jays, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston, J Roberts et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap singing
M Doveston
Oakworth garden
Reed Bunting with Chaffinches & Greenfinches
H Creber
Saturday 31st March 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
Over 350 Golden Plover in the field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane at the end of the Glen Road. A pair of Stonechat again along the Glen Road, close to this point.
Paul King
Over 350 Golden Plover in the field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane at the end of the Glen Road. A pair of Stonechat again along the Glen Road, close to this point.
Paul King
Whetstone this morning:
Ring Ouzel (female) flying north low across Bradup allotment - not relocated despite searching. Stonechat (female) opposite quarry. At least 250 Golden Plover in several smaller groups around Whetstone Gate area. At least three Snipe chipping and drumming.
I Hargreaves
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Jay, Sparrowhawk,
M Doveston
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Jay, Sparrowhawk,
M Doveston
Bolton bridge to Howgill & back via Simon’ Seat.
Male ring ouzel on Barden Fall
2 adult med gulls on River Wharfe between Howgill & Barden Tower
Sand martin @ Barden Scale, Swallow @ Bolton Bridge
Chiffchaff 4 total, Green woodpecker calling near the Priory
Kingfisher @ Bolton Bridge, Mandarin total of 9
Bullfinch, pair @ Howgill, Siskin, 8 in plantation near Howgill
G Phillips
Friday 30 March 2012
3 Sand Martins late afternoon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only)
John Healey
Singing Blackcap below 5 Rise Locks, Bingley.
Green Woodpecker on Burley Moor edge.
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeshaw Res - Little Owl, Teal, 3 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank.
Brian Vickers
John Healey
Singing Blackcap below 5 Rise Locks, Bingley.
Green Woodpecker on Burley Moor edge.
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeshaw Res - Little Owl, Teal, 3 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 29 March 2012
Strid Woods - female Mandarin perched in tree in wood by river near Barden Bridge – presumably nest nearby. ~ plus 70 Fieldfare in tight flock heading E
Kex Gill - pair of Shelduck & 2 pairs of Teal
John Flood
River Aire, Stockbridge - single Whooper Swan harassed by local cob.
Fred Drake
Private Wetland - permit holders only
Barnacle Goose
S&S Goodwin
Kex Gill - pair of Shelduck & 2 pairs of Teal
John Flood
River Aire, Stockbridge - single Whooper Swan harassed by local cob.
Fred Drake
Private Wetland - permit holders only
Barnacle Goose
S&S Goodwin
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading north at 1240 ) Sand Martin 2, Sparrowhawk.
Gordon Holmes
Gordon Holmes
Monday 26 March 2012
35 Lesser Redpoll S/W over Caldene Fields and single Chiffchaffs at RawNook, Garden and Toad Holes Beck.
Martyn Priestley
Chiff-Chaff also at Bingley Bog North.
Shaun Radcliffe
Chelker Reservoir - tight flock of 21 Whooper Swans at 13.00 (not there at 10.00)
John Flood
Barden Scale - adult Med Gull
Brian Vickers
Haworth - 30 Fieldfare flying west.
Steve Parkes
Martyn Priestley
Chiff-Chaff also at Bingley Bog North.
Shaun Radcliffe
Chelker Reservoir - tight flock of 21 Whooper Swans at 13.00 (not there at 10.00)
John Flood
Barden Scale - adult Med Gull
Brian Vickers
Haworth - 30 Fieldfare flying west.
Steve Parkes
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 37 species today the highlight being 42 Whooper Swans which came right over the top of the hide & disappeared into the mist over B&Q only to return minutes later flying to right of hide towards the canal. They appeared a while later from Marley area towards Riddlesden. Also had Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, Water Rail, 3 Goosanders, GSW & male Mute Swan.
Fred Drake et al.
Fred Drake et al.
25th March 2012
St.Ives - Coppice Pond & Cuckoo Nest Wood
Numerous Chiffchaff, a single Blackcap, Common Gull,
Canada Geese, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Jay, Nutchatch,
drumming GSWdpkrs, Greenfinch song flight, Song Thrush,
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Buzzard, 2 Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Grey Heron, BHGull, Common Gull, Greenfinch song flight
M&H Doveston
Numerous Chiffchaff, a single Blackcap, Common Gull,
Canada Geese, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Jay, Nutchatch,
drumming GSWdpkrs, Greenfinch song flight, Song Thrush,
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Buzzard, 2 Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Grey Heron, BHGull, Common Gull, Greenfinch song flight
M&H Doveston
Saturday 24th March, 2011
Glovershaw, Baildon.
After a foggy morning, a sunny, warm afternoon brought out the birds. There was a male Wheatear near the bottom of Birch Close and a pair of Grey Partridge by Golcar Farm. A Little Owl was taking advantage of the conditions behind Brackenhall.
Paul King.
After a foggy morning, a sunny, warm afternoon brought out the birds. There was a male Wheatear near the bottom of Birch Close and a pair of Grey Partridge by Golcar Farm. A Little Owl was taking advantage of the conditions behind Brackenhall.
Paul King.
Saturday continued
Chiff-Chaff singing in garden in Harden.
Cameron Wilson
Cononley Ings: 8 Redshank; 2 Shelduck. Still a few Teal and Wigeon remaining.
Leeshaw: 2 Pinkfeet in fields, with Greylags and Canadas.
Keith Moir
Cameron Wilson
Cononley Ings: 8 Redshank; 2 Shelduck. Still a few Teal and Wigeon remaining.
Leeshaw: 2 Pinkfeet in fields, with Greylags and Canadas.
Keith Moir
24th March 2012
Harden - White Stork
Bird Forum
East Riddlesden Hall
2 singing Chiffchaff, 3 Oystercatcher, Curlew
Dacre
Chiffchaff, 8x Fieldfare,
M&H Doveston
Judy Woods, Wood Fall, Riding Hill area
Bird Forum
East Riddlesden Hall
2 singing Chiffchaff, 3 Oystercatcher, Curlew
Dacre
Chiffchaff, 8x Fieldfare,
M&H Doveston
Judy Woods, Wood Fall, Riding Hill area
3 Chiffchaff, 6 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, 2 Jay, 8 Chaffinch,
2 Greenfinch, 2 Pied Wagtail.
J Brass
Friday continued
Kings Road, Ilkley - female Brambling in garden this afternoon – the first of the winter.
John Flood
Glovershaw (afternoon) - male Wheatear, Kestrel
Weecher Res. - 14 Oystercatcher in surrounding fields
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 8 Oystercatcher, pair of Redshank, Chiffchaff
Steve Parkes
Fly Flatts - 4 Twite, 2 male Wheatear
Brian Vickers
John Flood
Glovershaw (afternoon) - male Wheatear, Kestrel
Weecher Res. - 14 Oystercatcher in surrounding fields
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 8 Oystercatcher, pair of Redshank, Chiffchaff
Steve Parkes
Fly Flatts - 4 Twite, 2 male Wheatear
Brian Vickers
Friday 23rd March, 2011
Glovershaw, Baildon.
25 Golden Plovers in the usual field between Glovershaw Lane and Golcar Farm. A pair of Stonechat were on the Glen Road and a pair of Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding.
Paul King.
25 Golden Plovers in the usual field between Glovershaw Lane and Golcar Farm. A pair of Stonechat were on the Glen Road and a pair of Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding.
Paul King.
Thursday 22 March 2012
Denton Hall Pond -2 Whooper Swans in front of Hall – 1 adult and 1 first winter
Private Wetland (permit holders only) - pair Gadwall, pair Teal, 103 Wigeon (64 males and 39 females), 18 Goldeneye (6 males and 12 females), pair Goosander, 8 Moorhen, 27 Coots,
6 Oystercatcher, 7 Lapwings, Snipe and 2 Redshank plus 4 Reed Buntings.
Knotford Nook - 5 Great Crested Grebes (including 2 pairs),17 Goldeneye (6 males and 11 females)
John Flood
Bradup - male Wheatear
Martin Taunton
FlyFlatts - 2 male Wheatear, male Stonechat
Brian Vickers
Thruscross Res. - 66 Whoopers
Keith Moir
Private Wetland (permit holders only) - pair Gadwall, pair Teal, 103 Wigeon (64 males and 39 females), 18 Goldeneye (6 males and 12 females), pair Goosander, 8 Moorhen, 27 Coots,
6 Oystercatcher, 7 Lapwings, Snipe and 2 Redshank plus 4 Reed Buntings.
Knotford Nook - 5 Great Crested Grebes (including 2 pairs),17 Goldeneye (6 males and 11 females)
John Flood
Bradup - male Wheatear
Martin Taunton
FlyFlatts - 2 male Wheatear, male Stonechat
Brian Vickers
Thruscross Res. - 66 Whoopers
Keith Moir
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Racecourse Plantation, St Ives - 40 Redwing (some singing), 6 Redpoll
Harden Moor - pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
Harden Moor - pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
DALE SCOTT
Sadly we have learnt of the recent death of Dale who was a BOG member and the warden at Low Wood Nature Reserve, run by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The enthusiasm for nature shown by Dale will be missed by all and if you wish to know about the funeral arrangements on Monday 26 March, please ring or e-mail me.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Reva Hill area - 2 Oystercatchers, 8 Snipe, pair of Redshank & 3 Stock Dove.
Shaun Radcliffe
Two Chiffchaff at Boths swing bridge. L & L canal near Keighley
Graham Forsyth
Singing Chiffchaff at Raw Nook NR this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Barden Scale -Osprey ( Heading north at 1215 ),
Trough Lane - 2 Wheatear (Males )
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear ( Males )
Brian Vickers
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - single Whooper Swan, 2 Oystercatche and 3 singing Chiff-Chaff
Lindley Wood - 5 singing Chiff-Chaff, 15 Oystercatcher and 2 Gt Crested Grebe
Malc & Fran Stones
Shaun Radcliffe
Two Chiffchaff at Boths swing bridge. L & L canal near Keighley
Graham Forsyth
Singing Chiffchaff at Raw Nook NR this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Barden Scale -Osprey ( Heading north at 1215 ),
Trough Lane - 2 Wheatear (Males )
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear ( Males )
Brian Vickers
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - single Whooper Swan, 2 Oystercatche and 3 singing Chiff-Chaff
Lindley Wood - 5 singing Chiff-Chaff, 15 Oystercatcher and 2 Gt Crested Grebe
Malc & Fran Stones
Monday 19 March 2012
Group of 42 Golden Plovers located on moor halfway between Whetstone Gate and Thimble Stones. Another group of 80 plus in fields at Bradup.
Graham Forsyth
Graham Forsyth
Sunday 18th March 2012
Denton Hall Pond - Whooper Swan present .Number of Wigeon round pond – 6 seen but limited viewing and almost certainly more. 66 Curlew in fields in front of Hall.
Haverah Park - Single Great Crested Grebe.
John O’Gaunts and Scargill - 52 Teal (25 males, 27 females) on John O’Gaunts – flew off and later number seen under over-hanging branches at Scargill.
20 Tufted Ducks (13 males, 7 females) on John O’Gaunts and Beaverdyke.
male Pochard on John O’Gaunts
A female Goldeneye on Beaverdyke. 2 pairs of Goosander on Scargill
Number of curlews displaying over area but with 68 in tight flock on banks of Scargill
A Redshank on shores of John O’Gaunts
Little Owl on wall above northern shore of John O’Gaunts and below ruined building – watched for 10 minutes
Kex Gill -2 obvious pairs of Redshank
John Flood
Haverah Park - Single Great Crested Grebe.
John O’Gaunts and Scargill - 52 Teal (25 males, 27 females) on John O’Gaunts – flew off and later number seen under over-hanging branches at Scargill.
20 Tufted Ducks (13 males, 7 females) on John O’Gaunts and Beaverdyke.
male Pochard on John O’Gaunts
A female Goldeneye on Beaverdyke. 2 pairs of Goosander on Scargill
Number of curlews displaying over area but with 68 in tight flock on banks of Scargill
A Redshank on shores of John O’Gaunts
Little Owl on wall above northern shore of John O’Gaunts and below ruined building – watched for 10 minutes
Kex Gill -2 obvious pairs of Redshank
John Flood
Friday 16 March 2012
Northcliffe Woods - female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.
Casper Pottle.
2 Redshank at Leeshaw Reservoir.
Graham Forsyth
Casper Pottle.
2 Redshank at Leeshaw Reservoir.
Graham Forsyth
Something Different
West Yorkshire Ecology is again advertising for someone to help with the bird surveys of the South Pennines moorland fringe this summer.
Although the position is for a full-time position, they may be able to accommodate someone part-time (3 days a week), particularly if the person was ready to start early in April.
It's short notice, with the application deadline being midday, Monday 19th March.
If anyone is interested to learn more, please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Shaun Radcliffe
Although the position is for a full-time position, they may be able to accommodate someone part-time (3 days a week), particularly if the person was ready to start early in April.
It's short notice, with the application deadline being midday, Monday 19th March.
If anyone is interested to learn more, please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Shaun Radcliffe
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Hirst Wood - Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 2 Goldcrest, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Jay, Carrion Crow, 3 Mistle Thrush, 7 Blackbird, 8 Robin, 3 Wren, 12 Blue Tit, 2 Coal Tit, 4 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Wood Pigeon, Chaffinch.
River Aire (Hirst Wood - Saltaire):84 Mallard (56 male/28 female), 7 Goosander (3 male/4 female), 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Greylag, Canada Goose, 2 Mute Swan, 2 Moorhen.
In field south of Coach Road:Lapwing, Stock Dove, 31 Wood Pigeon, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard calling in the area.
Nick Tonge
River Aire (Hirst Wood - Saltaire):84 Mallard (56 male/28 female), 7 Goosander (3 male/4 female), 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Greylag, Canada Goose, 2 Mute Swan, 2 Moorhen.
In field south of Coach Road:Lapwing, Stock Dove, 31 Wood Pigeon, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard calling in the area.
Nick Tonge
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Alder Carr Wood - Treecreeper, 2 GSW.
Jaytail Farm - flock of 80 Fieldfare, pair of Kestrel.
Conifer woods near Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Crossbill, 8 Goldcrest, 8 Siskin (including a male showing flight display).
Shaun Radcliffe
Jaytail Farm - flock of 80 Fieldfare, pair of Kestrel.
Conifer woods near Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Crossbill, 8 Goldcrest, 8 Siskin (including a male showing flight display).
Shaun Radcliffe
Monday 12th March 2012
Hirst Wood, Shipley
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was calling loudly from trees along side the canal. It was in an area about half way along the wood. Earlier, a male bird was seen flying across the canal over the aqueduct.
Paul King
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was calling loudly from trees along side the canal. It was in an area about half way along the wood. Earlier, a male bird was seen flying across the canal over the aqueduct.
Paul King
Thursday 8 March 2012
Hirst Wood this morning - male Lesser-Spotted Woodpecker first heard calling and drumming, and then seen feeding and drumming. Also Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Jay, and plenty of Coal Tits.
Nick Tonge
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -Kingfisher, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 GSW, male Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Redshank by fishing lake, 20 – 30 Oystercatchers flushed from island in fishing lake by over-flying Sparrowhawk, 130+ Wigeon, 35 Goldeneye including 26 females
3 pairs of Goosander, 5 Great Crested Grebes including 2 pairs, 7 Cormorants on fishing lake including 1 in full breeding plumage
3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a singing Reed Bunting in reed-beds
John Flood
Nick Tonge
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -Kingfisher, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 GSW, male Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Redshank by fishing lake, 20 – 30 Oystercatchers flushed from island in fishing lake by over-flying Sparrowhawk, 130+ Wigeon, 35 Goldeneye including 26 females
3 pairs of Goosander, 5 Great Crested Grebes including 2 pairs, 7 Cormorants on fishing lake including 1 in full breeding plumage
3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a singing Reed Bunting in reed-beds
John Flood
Tuesday 6 March 2012
River Aire Walk. Stockbridge to Silsden Bridge.
3 Mistle Thrush + 6 Fieldfare, in fields by Elam Grange Farm. 8 Goosander between the two bridges. 9 Curlew, 11 Oystercatcher + 14 Greylag on Silsden Floods. 3 Snipe, tucked down river bank together in same area. Little Grebe slightly higher up river. Dipper Grey Wagtail, Silsden Bridge.
Graham Forsyth
Hirst Wood - pair of Lesser Pecker
Fred Drake
Fewston Res. - pair of Teal, pair of Goldeneye.
Swinsty Res. - 7 Teal, few Siskin in plantation plus a single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Mistle Thrush + 6 Fieldfare, in fields by Elam Grange Farm. 8 Goosander between the two bridges. 9 Curlew, 11 Oystercatcher + 14 Greylag on Silsden Floods. 3 Snipe, tucked down river bank together in same area. Little Grebe slightly higher up river. Dipper Grey Wagtail, Silsden Bridge.
Graham Forsyth
Hirst Wood - pair of Lesser Pecker
Fred Drake
Fewston Res. - pair of Teal, pair of Goldeneye.
Swinsty Res. - 7 Teal, few Siskin in plantation plus a single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 27 species this morning including - Kingfisher, pair of Bullfinches, Oystercatcher, 4 Reed Bunting, 3 Goosander.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
4th March 2012
Redcar Tarn
Lesser Black-backed Gulls x2 Adults, Common Gulls,
Black-headed Gulls, Tufted Duck x18, Mallard x50+
M Doveston
Lesser Black-backed Gulls x2 Adults, Common Gulls,
Black-headed Gulls, Tufted Duck x18, Mallard x50+
M Doveston
3rd March 2012
Royds Hall Dam
10 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 2 Treecreeper, 9 Long Tail Tits. I heard Nuthatch on 3 occasions, and GSW drumming from 2 locations.
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard,
Moorhen, Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinch,
Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Oystercatcher
M Doveston
10 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 2 Treecreeper, 9 Long Tail Tits. I heard Nuthatch on 3 occasions, and GSW drumming from 2 locations.
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard,
Moorhen, Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinch,
Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Oystercatcher
M Doveston
Thursday 1st March, 2012
Hirst Wood, Shipley.
On an excellent morning for birding, a female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was watched as it fed amongst the trees on the canal side of the wood. The bird was much closer to the Dowley Gap end, but kept to trees adjacent to the canal. It made frequent contact calls as it flew from tree to tree. Fred Drake saw and photographed a male bird on Tuesday in the same area (see the Members' Blog).
Paul King.
had 3-figure counts of Wigeon & Goldeneye, 50+ Tufted, a dozen Pochard, pr Gadwall, 5 GC Grebe, 1 Little Grebe
S Goodwin
Royds Hall Dam - lunchtime
2 Great Crested Grebe, 12 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallards
On an excellent morning for birding, a female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was watched as it fed amongst the trees on the canal side of the wood. The bird was much closer to the Dowley Gap end, but kept to trees adjacent to the canal. It made frequent contact calls as it flew from tree to tree. Fred Drake saw and photographed a male bird on Tuesday in the same area (see the Members' Blog).
Paul King.
Smew still at Knotford
Private Wetlandshad 3-figure counts of Wigeon & Goldeneye, 50+ Tufted, a dozen Pochard, pr Gadwall, 5 GC Grebe, 1 Little Grebe
S Goodwin
Royds Hall Dam - lunchtime
C140 Black Headed Gulls, C 100 Common Gulls, 2 Little Grebe
1 Black Swan, 2 Mute Swan, 4 Canada Geese2 Great Crested Grebe, 12 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallards
1 Kestrel
J Brass
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Stainburn Forest - Red Kite 3, Buzzard 5, Peregrine, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Siskin, Crossbill 6,
Timble Village -Tree Sparrow 3.
Brian Vickers
Timble Village -Tree Sparrow 3.
Brian Vickers
Royds Hall Dam this evening
2 Mute Swan, 1 Black Swan, C10 Moor Hen, 1 Little Grebe, C12 Tufted Duck, C12 Coot, 6 Mallard, 3 Goosander, 3 Canada Geese, pair Great Crested Grebe nestbuilding.
J Brass
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 34 Lapwing, 109 Goldeneye (males displaying),
103 Wigeon, 3 G C Grebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 56 Tufted Duck, Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe,
12 Pochard, pair of Goosander, Buzzard.
Shaun Radcliffe
103 Wigeon, 3 G C Grebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 56 Tufted Duck, Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe,
12 Pochard, pair of Goosander, Buzzard.
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday 26th February 2012
Shipley Glen,
On a mild, still day, there were four drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers at a variety of locations and a Dipper around the nest site on the beck. Close by, 25 Redwing fed in the ploughed field, 15 Goldfinch found food in the hedgerows along with a pair of Bullfinch. A Song Thrush was in full voice, Jays, Great Tits, Mistle Thrush and Nuthatch were prominent.
Paul King
East Riddlesden - Oystercatchers after dark.
M Doveston
On a mild, still day, there were four drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers at a variety of locations and a Dipper around the nest site on the beck. Close by, 25 Redwing fed in the ploughed field, 15 Goldfinch found food in the hedgerows along with a pair of Bullfinch. A Song Thrush was in full voice, Jays, Great Tits, Mistle Thrush and Nuthatch were prominent.
Paul King
East Riddlesden - Oystercatchers after dark.
M Doveston
Saturday 25th February 2012
Oats Royd, Queensbury - Buzzard (OH at 09.50 heading S), Bullfinch 5, Kestrel 1, Little Owl 2, Siskin 2.
Saturday 25 February 2012
Reva Hill area - 8 Snipe, 2 Curlew, 38 Lapwing, 2 Skylark.
Graincliffe Res (Snail Green Wood). - single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Moor
28 Curlew, 16 Lapwing, and 2 Kestrels
J Brass
Graincliffe Res (Snail Green Wood). - single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Moor
28 Curlew, 16 Lapwing, and 2 Kestrels
J Brass
Friday 24 February 2012
Cononley Ings - 293 Curlew, 6 Oystercatcher plus 5 Goosander on river.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res - thousands of Starlings coming to roost.
T Hubball
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res - thousands of Starlings coming to roost.
T Hubball
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Barden Scale - Buzzard 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Curlew 6, Lapwing 125, Golden Plover 100+,
Fieldfare 100+, Siskin 122, Starling 300+.
BrianVickers
Fieldfare 100+, Siskin 122, Starling 300+.
BrianVickers
Sunday 19 February 2012
Rombalds Moor -Ring- tail Harrier 11.30.
Martin Taunton
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 4 Reed Bunting, Siskin, Bullfinch, Stock Dove.
Eldwick Reservoir area - 3 Stock Dove, Kestrel, 80 Redwing ground feeding.
Shaun Radcliffe
Bradup Area - 2 Short-eared Owls, Sparrowhawk
Martin Taunton
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 4 Reed Bunting, Siskin, Bullfinch, Stock Dove.
Eldwick Reservoir area - 3 Stock Dove, Kestrel, 80 Redwing ground feeding.
Shaun Radcliffe
Bradup Area - 2 Short-eared Owls, Sparrowhawk
18th February 2012
Redcar Tarn20 Tufted Duck, 250+Black-headed Gull, 10+Common Gull
2 Skylark, Curlew
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Goldfinches, Bullfinch
Common Gull,
M Doveston
Whetstone Gate - Rough-legged Buzzard from 13.00-14.30
M Dawson
2 Skylark, Curlew
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Goldfinches, Bullfinch
Common Gull,
M Doveston
Whetstone Gate - Rough-legged Buzzard from 13.00-14.30
M Dawson
Friday 17 February 2012
Dowley Gap, River Aire area -birds seen this morning, 2 Chiff-Chaff, one actually singing it's summer song, 70 Redwings in two fields. Male/Female Goosanders and Grey Heron on river side, no sightings of Kingfisher.
Malc & Fran Stones
Malc & Fran Stones
Thursday 16 February 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Raven, 2 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Red Kite, Curlew.
Shaun Radcliffe
In fields adjacent to Redcar Tarn - 36 Bramblings, 2 Skylarks, 30 Meadow Pipits.
Fred Drake
Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Red Kite, Curlew.
Shaun Radcliffe
In fields adjacent to Redcar Tarn - 36 Bramblings, 2 Skylarks, 30 Meadow Pipits.
Fred Drake
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Smew still at Knotford Nook
145 Wigeon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Keith Moir
3 male Crossbills over Oxenhope garden today (noon)
H Creber
145 Wigeon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Keith Moir
3 male Crossbills over Oxenhope garden today (noon)
H Creber
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard showed well this afternoon, mobbed by Kestrel.
Martin Taunton et al
Cononley Ings: 1 Knot, but disturbed by railway workers, and didn't return
170 Teal, 90 Wigeon, 11 Snipe
Keith Moir
Martin Taunton et al
Cononley Ings: 1 Knot, but disturbed by railway workers, and didn't return
170 Teal, 90 Wigeon, 11 Snipe
Keith Moir
Sunday continued
Silsden Res. - 5 Scaup ( 3 males 2 females), pair of Shoveler, pair of Goosander, 5 Goldeneye, 4 Teal, 16 Tufted Duck, 6 Wigeon, 10 Mallard, 54 Lapwing.
Brian Vickers
Brian Vickers
Additional news from Saturday
Bolton Road above Silsden am 100+ winter thrushes.
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits am - Dipper, pair of Bullfinch, Oystercatcher (resident bird)
Bradup 2.00pm R L Buzzard, Little Owl, pair Stonechat, seen by others at around 1.00pm .
Steve Parkes
Silsden Res. - Tufted Duck 18, Goldeneye 6
Lower Laithe Res. - Wigeon 5, Goosander 4,
Barden Scale - Short Eared Owl 3.
Brian Vickers
White Hill, Oakworth - 2 Short Eared Owl
Fred Drake
(apologies for late entry)
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits am - Dipper, pair of Bullfinch, Oystercatcher (resident bird)
Bradup 2.00pm R L Buzzard, Little Owl, pair Stonechat, seen by others at around 1.00pm .
Steve Parkes
Silsden Res. - Tufted Duck 18, Goldeneye 6
Lower Laithe Res. - Wigeon 5, Goosander 4,
Barden Scale - Short Eared Owl 3.
Brian Vickers
White Hill, Oakworth - 2 Short Eared Owl
Fred Drake
(apologies for late entry)
12th February 2012
Redcar Tarn
20 Greylag Geese, 16 Canada Geese, 120+Mallard,
1 Lesser Black-backed Gull adult, 80+Common Gull,
200+Black-headed Gull, 18+Lapwing, 38 Coot,
1 Herring Gull adult, Skylark, Chaffinch, Pied Wagtails
M Doveston
Myrtle Park,Bingley
2 Dipper, Jay
T Hubbal
20 Greylag Geese, 16 Canada Geese, 120+Mallard,
1 Lesser Black-backed Gull adult, 80+Common Gull,
200+Black-headed Gull, 18+Lapwing, 38 Coot,
1 Herring Gull adult, Skylark, Chaffinch, Pied Wagtails
M Doveston
Myrtle Park,Bingley
2 Dipper, Jay
T Hubbal
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard seen this afternoon. Did not show this morning.
Snail Green Wood, near Graincliffe Res. -3 Crossbill, Green Woodpecker, Siskin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Snail Green Wood, near Graincliffe Res. -3 Crossbill, Green Woodpecker, Siskin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 6th February, 2012
Baildon Moor,
A Short-eared Owl was seen quartering an area close to the trig point at 4pm.
Paul King.
A Short-eared Owl was seen quartering an area close to the trig point at 4pm.
Paul King.
Monday 6 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard located again. After passing Bradup Cottage, look east towards Morton Moor where bird usually perched.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -34 species in total, including a Dunlin - dropped in for a few minutes trying to feed on the ice between the willow and the triangle, it stayed for about 5 minutes before departing as discreetly as it had arrived.
Redwing - 6, Fieldfare - 4, GSW, Lapwing - 100, there was a noticeable movement of birds up the Aire valley from east to west, 6 groups of birds consisting of 4, 28, 18, 8, 21 and 30 individuals respectively.
Kestrel - 2, male and female perching on wires, poles and pylon. Though seen on the perches they were never seen close to the nest boxes. The female spent quite a bit of time hunting above the wood piles and frozen reeds towards the western end of the reserve. Sparrowhawk - two good views crossing the reserve one time being mobbed by a dozen or so Goldfinch. Another group of 20 Goldfinch seen .Jay - 2. Also seen were Cormorant, Goosander, Siskin, Bullfinch, Common Gull plus the usual tits, finches, corvids and woodpigeons.
Stephen Webb & Fred Drake
Deep Cliff Wood, Harden - 3 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & LTT.
Cameron Wilson & Shaun Radcliffe
Redwing - 6, Fieldfare - 4, GSW, Lapwing - 100, there was a noticeable movement of birds up the Aire valley from east to west, 6 groups of birds consisting of 4, 28, 18, 8, 21 and 30 individuals respectively.
Kestrel - 2, male and female perching on wires, poles and pylon. Though seen on the perches they were never seen close to the nest boxes. The female spent quite a bit of time hunting above the wood piles and frozen reeds towards the western end of the reserve. Sparrowhawk - two good views crossing the reserve one time being mobbed by a dozen or so Goldfinch. Another group of 20 Goldfinch seen .Jay - 2. Also seen were Cormorant, Goosander, Siskin, Bullfinch, Common Gull plus the usual tits, finches, corvids and woodpigeons.
Stephen Webb & Fred Drake
Deep Cliff Wood, Harden - 3 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & LTT.
Cameron Wilson & Shaun Radcliffe
5th February 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatches, Redwing, Siskin, Bullfinch,
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Long-tailed Tits,
Black-headed Gulls, Canada Geese, Moorhen, Coot,
Blackbird, Song Thrush, 3 Robin, 4 Dunnock,
Lapwing, Common Gull, Woodpigeon
Bradup area 15.45-16.30
3 Raven, Red-legged Partridge, Red Grouse,
17+Pheasant, Mistle Thrush, Meadow Pipit
M Doveston
2 Nuthatches, Redwing, Siskin, Bullfinch,
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Long-tailed Tits,
Black-headed Gulls, Canada Geese, Moorhen, Coot,
Blackbird, Song Thrush, 3 Robin, 4 Dunnock,
Lapwing, Common Gull, Woodpigeon
Bradup area 15.45-16.30
3 Raven, Red-legged Partridge, Red Grouse,
17+Pheasant, Mistle Thrush, Meadow Pipit
M Doveston
Friday 3rd February 2012
Further information from Glovershaw, Baildon.
On a bright afternoon, ideal for birding, there were at least 160 Golden Plovers in the area, with a flock of 85+ near Birch Close Lane and a similar flock in the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. A Little Owl was sitting in the sun near Glovershaw Farm, two Kestrels were hunting over the moorland fringes and about 40 Lapwing were dispersed around their breeding areas.
Paul King
On a bright afternoon, ideal for birding, there were at least 160 Golden Plovers in the area, with a flock of 85+ near Birch Close Lane and a similar flock in the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. A Little Owl was sitting in the sun near Glovershaw Farm, two Kestrels were hunting over the moorland fringes and about 40 Lapwing were dispersed around their breeding areas.
Paul King
Friday 3 February 2012
Glovershaw this afternoon - flock of 105 Golden Plover. Flew off towards Reva Hill.
Birch Close Lane - male Stonechat close to gorse at horse track.
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl below Weecher Res.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor - Rough-legged Buzzard now confirmed after being seen a couple of days previously, better views have been obtained to confirm its identity. Also present; 2 SEO, 4 Common Buzzard, Red Kite, 2 Stonechat.
Alan Tremethick et al
Birch Close Lane - male Stonechat close to gorse at horse track.
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl below Weecher Res.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor - Rough-legged Buzzard now confirmed after being seen a couple of days previously, better views have been obtained to confirm its identity. Also present; 2 SEO, 4 Common Buzzard, Red Kite, 2 Stonechat.
Alan Tremethick et al
Wednesday 1 February 2012
River Wharfe - Cavendish Pavilion, Tawny Owl calling, inter-action between 2 pair of Dipper.
Above Strid Woods - 2 Buzzard, 120 Fieldfare. Up to 5 Goosander on the river plus another pair of Dipper, 2 Treecreeper, 2 Grey Wagtail & Nuthatch calling everywhere.
Fran & Malc Stones, Julia & Shaun Radcliffe
Above Strid Woods - 2 Buzzard, 120 Fieldfare. Up to 5 Goosander on the river plus another pair of Dipper, 2 Treecreeper, 2 Grey Wagtail & Nuthatch calling everywhere.
Fran & Malc Stones, Julia & Shaun Radcliffe
Recording System - small changes
We have made some small changes to the recording system for 2012 and there is advice shown as you go through the page which we trust is useful.
Please e-mail me any helpful feedback if you so wish. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Please e-mail me any helpful feedback if you so wish. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Riddlesden Garden - 30 Redpoll, 10 Siskin visiting feeders.
Stephen Lilley
Yesterday: 1 Ruff with Lapwings at Cononley Ings
Today: 14 Dunlin and c 290 Golden Plover at Silsden Floods
Keith Moir
Stephen Lilley
Yesterday: 1 Ruff with Lapwings at Cononley Ings
Today: 14 Dunlin and c 290 Golden Plover at Silsden Floods
Keith Moir
Sunday 29 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 28 species recorded including, Oystercatcher, Kestrel,
3 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch, 20 Goldfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Goosanders flying up & down the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Sconce Lane - 2 Grey Partridge, 42 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch, 20 Goldfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Goosanders flying up & down the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Sconce Lane - 2 Grey Partridge, 42 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 26 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - at last, a Kingfisher was on site and catching sticklebacks. This species last recorded in late October so hoping a pair will return to the nearby river to breed. Also seen today, 3 Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, Siskin on a quiet day.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Stainburn Forest - Just 4 Crossbill but one pair were perched on the solitary beech tree at the entrance to car park. This is the third time I have found this species there even during gale like conditions.
Scargill Reservoir area - flock of 90 Golden Plover & another flock of 120 Lapwing flying around without settling. Also Grey Wagtail, Goosander & Curlew.
Beaverdyke Reservoir area- 212 Greylags in field to north, Sparrowhawk, 10 Redwing seen at top of conifers.
John O'Gaunt Reservoir - 2 Buzzard, 120 Canadas, 8 Tufted Duck.
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding - Oystercatcher
H Kidman
Scargill Reservoir area - flock of 90 Golden Plover & another flock of 120 Lapwing flying around without settling. Also Grey Wagtail, Goosander & Curlew.
Beaverdyke Reservoir area- 212 Greylags in field to north, Sparrowhawk, 10 Redwing seen at top of conifers.
John O'Gaunt Reservoir - 2 Buzzard, 120 Canadas, 8 Tufted Duck.
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding - Oystercatcher
H Kidman
A BIG THANK YOU!!!
Our Group Recorder, Stephen Lilley, wishes to thank everyone for getting their records in for 2011 so promptly. It enables an early start to compiling the Annual Report.
Monday 23rd January 2011
Shipley Glen
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, with its short rapid tapping, was heard in the Glen whilst a flock, which included various Tits, Finches, a couple of Treecreeper and a noisy Nuthatch, was watched by the Park Homes on the Eldwick side. A Sparrowhawk circled overhead, Redwings fed in the fields along the Higher Coach Road and seven Grey Herons were at rest.
Paul King
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, with its short rapid tapping, was heard in the Glen whilst a flock, which included various Tits, Finches, a couple of Treecreeper and a noisy Nuthatch, was watched by the Park Homes on the Eldwick side. A Sparrowhawk circled overhead, Redwings fed in the fields along the Higher Coach Road and seven Grey Herons were at rest.
Paul King
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - a female Kestrel has returned & shows great interest in the boxes, by trying out the old one, a new box erected & the Stock Dove box (normally claimed by Goosander). All we need this year is a male, vigilant enough to see off the Jackdaws.
Also seen in blustery conditions - 4 Bullfinch, Peregrine & 4 Reed Bunting plus a single Lapwing battling up the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Also seen in blustery conditions - 4 Bullfinch, Peregrine & 4 Reed Bunting plus a single Lapwing battling up the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Oxenhope - 1200 Common Gull, 800 Black-headed Gull, 3 Lesser Black Back, 1 Great Black Back, 9 Goldeneye.
22nd January 2012
Redcar TarnHerring Gull, Common Gulls, Black-headed Gulls, Lapwings
6 Tufted Ducks, Pied Wagtail, Coot, Moorhen, Canada Geese,
East Riddlesden Hall
Male and female Pheasant (ring-necked male),
Great Sptd Woodpecker, Nuthatches, 12+Goldfinch,
4+Siskin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Bullfinch,
Long-tailed Tit, Hedge Accentor, Robin, Blackbird
M Doveston
6 Tufted Ducks, Pied Wagtail, Coot, Moorhen, Canada Geese,
East Riddlesden Hall
Male and female Pheasant (ring-necked male),
Great Sptd Woodpecker, Nuthatches, 12+Goldfinch,
4+Siskin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Bullfinch,
Long-tailed Tit, Hedge Accentor, Robin, Blackbird
M Doveston
Saturday 21 January 2012
A full count today of all the water areas in and around Bradford South,as follows:
Harold Park Lake, Low Moor - Great Crested Grebe, 33 Coot, 32 Canada Geese, 8 Tufted Duck, 3 Mute Swan, Black Swan
Toad Holes Beck - 8 Teal, Little Grebe.
Royd's Hall Dam, Low Moor - 2 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Goosander, 10 Canada Geese,
11 Coot.
Wibsey Park Lake - 29 Canada Geese, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Coot.
Martyn Priestley
Bingley Garden
Goldfinch c15, Siskin 1 male 2 female
Redpoll 1 (first seen in the garden), Chaffinch 2
Phil Matthews
Harold Park Lake, Low Moor - Great Crested Grebe, 33 Coot, 32 Canada Geese, 8 Tufted Duck, 3 Mute Swan, Black Swan
Toad Holes Beck - 8 Teal, Little Grebe.
Royd's Hall Dam, Low Moor - 2 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Goosander, 10 Canada Geese,
11 Coot.
Wibsey Park Lake - 29 Canada Geese, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Coot.
Martyn Priestley
Bingley Garden
Goldfinch c15, Siskin 1 male 2 female
Redpoll 1 (first seen in the garden), Chaffinch 2
Phil Matthews
Thursday 19 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 27 species recorded this morning including 10 Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, Sparrowhawk, 2 Jay. The Snipe seen feeding yesterday was not in evidence.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
2011 Records
IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR 2011 SIGHTINGS, PLEASE SUBMIT THEM WITHOUT DELAY SO THEY FORM PART OF THE ANNUAL REPORT.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Sunday continued
Thackley garden - 4 Redpoll.
Casper Pottle
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - female Teal landed on the ice and left immediately, 3 Reed Bunting,
3 Bullfinch, Siskin. Total of 25 species recorded this morning.
Shaun Radcliffe
Casper Pottle
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - female Teal landed on the ice and left immediately, 3 Reed Bunting,
3 Bullfinch, Siskin. Total of 25 species recorded this morning.
Shaun Radcliffe
15th January 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
Dipper, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 4+Siskin
Redwing, Song Thrush, BHGulls, Canada Goose
M Doveston
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley
Little Owl 1 (Showing very well at the usual spot on Walsh Lane after a few weeks absence),
Lapwing 6 + 13 (Back on the usual haunts, though these may have been a roaming flock),
Red-legged Partridge 5 (Heights Lane), Herring Gull 13 Flying south down valley,
Kestrel 1 female
P Matthews
Dipper, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 4+Siskin
Redwing, Song Thrush, BHGulls, Canada Goose
M Doveston
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley
Little Owl 1 (Showing very well at the usual spot on Walsh Lane after a few weeks absence),
Lapwing 6 + 13 (Back on the usual haunts, though these may have been a roaming flock),
Red-legged Partridge 5 (Heights Lane), Herring Gull 13 Flying south down valley,
Kestrel 1 female
P Matthews
Saturday continued
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - Goldeneye 2m & 1f, Dipper, Goosander 1f, Oystercatcher, Redwing 2,
Denton 250+ woodpigeon
Steve Parkes
Lower Laithe: c450 Pinkfeet north-west at 1100
Lindley Wood Res: 67 Wigeon
Private Wetlands (permit holders only): male Gadwall; 2 skeins of Pinkfeet over: c180 north-west at 1330 and c80 west at 1425
Knotford Nook: Female/1st-winter Smew; female Gadwall; 75 Wigeon
Near Menston: Barn Owl
Keith Moir
Bingley The cold had brought a male Pheasant into the garden, which was feeding alongside Blackbirds and Chaffinches under the feeders
P Matthews
Denton 250+ woodpigeon
Steve Parkes
Lower Laithe: c450 Pinkfeet north-west at 1100
Lindley Wood Res: 67 Wigeon
Private Wetlands (permit holders only): male Gadwall; 2 skeins of Pinkfeet over: c180 north-west at 1330 and c80 west at 1425
Knotford Nook: Female/1st-winter Smew; female Gadwall; 75 Wigeon
Near Menston: Barn Owl
Keith Moir
Bingley The cold had brought a male Pheasant into the garden, which was feeding alongside Blackbirds and Chaffinches under the feeders
P Matthews
14th January 2012
Dowley Gap Greylag Goose 38, Blacvk-headed Gull 200+
Pied Wagtail 50+ (and another c10 by the Rowing Club)
Grey Wagtail 4, Meadow Pipit 2 - 3, Long-tailed Tit 20
Goosander 1 female flying past, Nuthatch 1
Chiffchaff 2 (on the island by the viaduct), Goldcrest 2
P Matthews
Bingley 12.15 - 250+ geese very high SE-NW over Bingley
A Josephs
South Bradford;
Pied Wagtail 50+ (and another c10 by the Rowing Club)
Grey Wagtail 4, Meadow Pipit 2 - 3, Long-tailed Tit 20
Goosander 1 female flying past, Nuthatch 1
Chiffchaff 2 (on the island by the viaduct), Goldcrest 2
P Matthews
Bingley 12.15 - 250+ geese very high SE-NW over Bingley
A Josephs
South Bradford;
Ford Hill; Grey Wagtail.
Sun Wood; Pair GSW, Mistle Thrush (singing), Long Tail Tit 6, Bullfinch, Wren (singing).
Sun Wood; Pair GSW, Mistle Thrush (singing), Long Tail Tit 6, Bullfinch, Wren (singing).
Judy Woods; Jay 2, GSW 5, Nuthatch 5, Treecreeper 1, Chaffinch 4, Mistle Thrush, Brambling, LSWdpkr (possible)
Royds Hall Dam; 2 GCG (exchanging pond weed), Tufted Duck 10.
J Brass
Friday continued
Hawksworth Moor - Red Kite, single Golden Plover.
Whetstone Gate near high trig point - 5 Golden Plovers
High Moor Plantation - flock of 7 Bullfinch, 9 Crossbill.
White Crag Plantation - at least 2 Crossbill. Heard plenty of calling but could not locate more birds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( Flew down the res and away as I arrived )
Chelker Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( see above, looks as though they had only flown as far as Chelker ). They left before I did heading north west, also seen, a Great Crested Grebe, 5 Goldeneye.
Brian Vickers
Whetstone Gate near high trig point - 5 Golden Plovers
High Moor Plantation - flock of 7 Bullfinch, 9 Crossbill.
White Crag Plantation - at least 2 Crossbill. Heard plenty of calling but could not locate more birds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( Flew down the res and away as I arrived )
Chelker Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( see above, looks as though they had only flown as far as Chelker ). They left before I did heading north west, also seen, a Great Crested Grebe, 5 Goldeneye.
Brian Vickers
13th January 2012
Whetstone Allotment
A Short-eared Owl was hunting over the Allotment area this afternoon.
Paul King.
Soil Hill - 5 Snow Buntings still present
G Phillips
A Short-eared Owl was hunting over the Allotment area this afternoon.
Paul King.
Soil Hill - 5 Snow Buntings still present
G Phillips
Thursday continued
Cononley Ings: Most of the water on the western side of the river has now gone, but a much increased number of 360 Teal were present on what little remained. Birds have now largely relocated to the biggish pool on the eastern side, near the road, and comprised 14 Shoveler, 4 Pintail, 6 Gadwall, 200 Wigeon, 46 Greylags, 34 Pinkfeet and 1400 Lapwing. This number of Pinkfeet were in a field near Redcar Tarn on the 7th. They flew off, but didn't appear to go far, so are probably the same birds.
There were 650 Lapwings at Silsden Floods.
Keith Moir
Leeshaw Res. - 12 Pink feet Geese ( Landed briefly on the field adjacent to the res)
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans have increase to 10 this morning. 12 Canada Geese, and a Goosander.
Barden Scale - 66 Pink Feet Geese west at 1530, Short eared Owls 2.
Brian Vickers
There were 650 Lapwings at Silsden Floods.
Keith Moir
Leeshaw Res. - 12 Pink feet Geese ( Landed briefly on the field adjacent to the res)
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans have increase to 10 this morning. 12 Canada Geese, and a Goosander.
Barden Scale - 66 Pink Feet Geese west at 1530, Short eared Owls 2.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 12th January 2012
Baildon Moor,
A pair of Buzzards passed over Glovershaw Lane and Pennithorne Hill and drifted towards the Glen.
Paul King.
A pair of Buzzards passed over Glovershaw Lane and Pennithorne Hill and drifted towards the Glen.
Paul King.
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans still present Pm, also a male Shoveler (a rare duck at Oxenhope), male Goldeneye.
Leeshaw Res. - 2 Cormorant, 60 Pink Feet Geese ( flying low west at 1500 )
Brian Vickers
Dowley Gap - Chiff-Chaff, GSW, Dipper, 6 Jay, 8 Goosander, 4 Grey Wag, 40 Pied Wag,
2 Nuthatch, 2 Kingfisher.
Fred Drake
Leeshaw Res. - 2 Cormorant, 60 Pink Feet Geese ( flying low west at 1500 )
Brian Vickers
Dowley Gap - Chiff-Chaff, GSW, Dipper, 6 Jay, 8 Goosander, 4 Grey Wag, 40 Pied Wag,
2 Nuthatch, 2 Kingfisher.
Fred Drake
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Reva Hill area - 2 Snipe, 8 R L Partridge, 9 Lapwing, 4 Stock Dove, Red Kite plus a hare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Shoveler 17, Gadwall 4, Shelduck 2, Pintail 6, Teal c110, Wigeon c220.
Keith Moir
Lower Laithe Res,. - 5 Whooper Swans (family party, 2 adults, 3 juveniles), 0930 hrs
Brian Vickers
Skipton Area - 12 Snipe, Goosander, Kestrel, 3 Goldfinch.
Yeadon Tarn - Mandarin, Goldeneye, 4 G C G, 15 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard.
Fred Drake
Woodcock flew into field top end of Keighley Golf Course, then flew across canal into Low Wood Nature Reserve. Yesterday in same location was a pair of Goldest.
Graham Forsyth
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Shoveler 17, Gadwall 4, Shelduck 2, Pintail 6, Teal c110, Wigeon c220.
Keith Moir
Lower Laithe Res,. - 5 Whooper Swans (family party, 2 adults, 3 juveniles), 0930 hrs
Brian Vickers
Skipton Area - 12 Snipe, Goosander, Kestrel, 3 Goldfinch.
Yeadon Tarn - Mandarin, Goldeneye, 4 G C G, 15 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard.
Fred Drake
Woodcock flew into field top end of Keighley Golf Course, then flew across canal into Low Wood Nature Reserve. Yesterday in same location was a pair of Goldest.
Graham Forsyth
Monday continued
Dowley Gap to Hirst Wood Locks
Pied Wagtails and Pair of ChiffChaff in Wood by Aquaduct and 1 Meadow Pipit
6 Grey Wagtails on River, Kingfisher 2 Jays Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper + the usual Tits 30+ Redwings in trees by Rowing Club
Malc & Fran Stones
Pied Wagtails and Pair of ChiffChaff in Wood by Aquaduct and 1 Meadow Pipit
6 Grey Wagtails on River, Kingfisher 2 Jays Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper + the usual Tits 30+ Redwings in trees by Rowing Club
Malc & Fran Stones
9th January 2012
Shipley Glen
Another very mild day and there was lots of activity. Two pairs of Nuthatch, at times in the same tree, were disputing territory, Great Tits were paired up and the males were uttering a weak song. A Kingfisher was fishing on the lodge until it was disturbed and ten Grey Herons were huddled at the bottom of the Glen whilst three more were in the ditch below Milnerfields. Four Jays flew up from a patch of leaves, and a Dipper was seen flying away from under the bridge on the Higher Coach Road. I caught sight of another Dipper in the middle of the beck on the other side of the bridge, but it was an alarm call that alerted me. No sooner had I located the bird than a Sparrowhawk flew from the surrounding trees and bushes and scooped the Dipper away from its stone. At least that's what I think I saw, as there was no sign of the Dipper, unless it had escaped the clutches of the predator. Those of you who attended the meeting last Tuesday will recognise this scenario when our excellent speaker, Peter Mawby, drew attention to this behaviour.
Paul King
Another very mild day and there was lots of activity. Two pairs of Nuthatch, at times in the same tree, were disputing territory, Great Tits were paired up and the males were uttering a weak song. A Kingfisher was fishing on the lodge until it was disturbed and ten Grey Herons were huddled at the bottom of the Glen whilst three more were in the ditch below Milnerfields. Four Jays flew up from a patch of leaves, and a Dipper was seen flying away from under the bridge on the Higher Coach Road. I caught sight of another Dipper in the middle of the beck on the other side of the bridge, but it was an alarm call that alerted me. No sooner had I located the bird than a Sparrowhawk flew from the surrounding trees and bushes and scooped the Dipper away from its stone. At least that's what I think I saw, as there was no sign of the Dipper, unless it had escaped the clutches of the predator. Those of you who attended the meeting last Tuesday will recognise this scenario when our excellent speaker, Peter Mawby, drew attention to this behaviour.
Paul King
Sunday continued
Cononley Ings -Shoveler 12, Pintail 30+, Wigeon 100+, Teal 30+, Mallard, Greylag Geese 29,
Canada Geese 15, Lapwing 500+
Brian Vickers
Redcar Lane: 21 Redwing in field near Brighton Wood
Redcar Tarn: Goosander (fem), 15 Tufted Duck, Teal (male), 210 Lapwing .
Nick Tonge
Canada Geese 15, Lapwing 500+
Brian Vickers
Redcar Lane: 21 Redwing in field near Brighton Wood
Redcar Tarn: Goosander (fem), 15 Tufted Duck, Teal (male), 210 Lapwing .
Nick Tonge
8th January 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Nuthatch, 2 Siskin,
30+BhGulls, Bullfinch, 12+Goldfinch, Pheasant
M Doveston
Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Nuthatch, 2 Siskin,
30+BhGulls, Bullfinch, 12+Goldfinch, Pheasant
M Doveston
Saturday 7 January 2012
Shipley Glen Woods - this afternoon, Lesser Spotted briefly drumming, plus vocal Nuthatches.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: 14 Pintail; 8 Shoveler; 120 Wigeon
Redcar Tarn: 34 Pinkfeet in roadside field. Flew off to the north-west
Keith Moir
Laycock - Newsholme area - Dipper, 23 Grey Partridge, pair of Stonechat.
Fred Drake
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: 14 Pintail; 8 Shoveler; 120 Wigeon
Redcar Tarn: 34 Pinkfeet in roadside field. Flew off to the north-west
Keith Moir
Laycock - Newsholme area - Dipper, 23 Grey Partridge, pair of Stonechat.
Fred Drake
DELIBERATE MISTAKE SPOTTED!
Thanks to Keith Moir for noticing the wrong month shown previously & now corrected. It provides me with an opportunity to remind observers to send in all 2011 records as soon as possible. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Friday 6 January 2012
Cononley Ings - 62 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 29 Canada Geese, 16 Greylags, male Goldeneye, Sparrowhawk, a few Fieldfare & Redwing, hare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Golf Course - Kestrel. In flooded fields by Howden House near Silsden, two pair Goosander, large flock of Lapwings and Gulls, 70+ Fieldfare, 6 Grey Partridge, Sparrowhawk.
Graham Forsyth
Soil Hill: still at least 7 Snow Buntings
Keighley: c 110 Pinkfeet north-west
Keith Moir
A skein of 60 Pinkfoot seen also over Keighley by Fred Drake.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Golf Course - Kestrel. In flooded fields by Howden House near Silsden, two pair Goosander, large flock of Lapwings and Gulls, 70+ Fieldfare, 6 Grey Partridge, Sparrowhawk.
Graham Forsyth
Soil Hill: still at least 7 Snow Buntings
Keighley: c 110 Pinkfeet north-west
Keith Moir
A skein of 60 Pinkfoot seen also over Keighley by Fred Drake.
Thursday 5 January 2012
Whetstone Gate - 2 Short-eared Owls hunting.
Radcliffes & Stones.
Five Whooper Swans on Silsden Floods, next to the golf driving range near the trunk road.
Keith Moir
Radcliffes & Stones.
Five Whooper Swans on Silsden Floods, next to the golf driving range near the trunk road.
Keith Moir
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