Oxenhope
marsh harrier over
Kex Gill
60 meadow pipits colour ringed, sparrowhawk, 60+ linnet
Scargill Res
grey wagtail, 2 stonechat
skein of 30 Pinkfoot over Baildon Bank flying east
also Lesser Spotted Woodpkr, Chiffchaff
Glovershaw area
Golcar Farm: 2 Spotted Flycatchers with 2 Willow Warblers and
Chiffchaff. Along the Glen Road was a flock of 15 Mistle Thrushes,
2 Whinchats, Stonechat and a Wheatear. A Yellowhammer
was by the cattle-grid on Glovershaw Lane. At Birch Close Lane,
3 Stonechats were seen, 3 Grey Partridges, Little Owl, Kestrel,
Sparrowhawk mobbed by Swallows and six Jays flew by.
In this area 30 Goldfinches were present with 20 Meadow Pipits.
Weecher 2 more Stonechats, Willow Warbler, 2 Curlews and at
Faweather Farm a flock of Swallows and House Martins
M&P Riley, S Radcliffe, P King, A Jowett
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
6th September 2007
20 Linnets, Kestrel. By Guide pub, edge of Harden moor
Spotted Flycatcher hawking from wires Villa Road, Bingley
Stockbridge today
juv female Wigeon, pair of juv Teal, Reed Warbler, Whitethroat,
Kingfisher, 2 Willow Warblers (1 singing), 2 House Martin, Bullfinch
and male Blackcap
Paul Clough
4 Willow Warblers, 6 Bullfinch, 1 Blackcap, Sparrowhawk
Nab Water Lane
8 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Stonechat,
Fly Flatts, 2 Wheatear.
S Lilley, A Josephs, S Radcliffe, M&P Riley, K Hillery, B Vickers
Spotted Flycatcher hawking from wires Villa Road, Bingley
Stockbridge today
juv female Wigeon, pair of juv Teal, Reed Warbler, Whitethroat,
Kingfisher, 2 Willow Warblers (1 singing), 2 House Martin, Bullfinch
and male Blackcap
Paul Clough
4 Willow Warblers, 6 Bullfinch, 1 Blackcap, Sparrowhawk
Nab Water Lane
8 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Stonechat,
Fly Flatts, 2 Wheatear.
S Lilley, A Josephs, S Radcliffe, M&P Riley, K Hillery, B Vickers
5th September 2007
East Morton Village area -
17 Mistle Thrush, 60 Swallows, Sparrowhawk, 3 Goldfinch
Above Sunnydale Res - 5 Stock Dove, 18 R L Partridge
Upwood Farm - 16 Curlew, 15 Linnet, Willow Warbler
Doubler Stones - 8 Goldfinch
Rivock Edge Plantation - 30 Pheasant, Kestrel, Comma
Small Copper near Buck Stones
S Radcliffe
17 Mistle Thrush, 60 Swallows, Sparrowhawk, 3 Goldfinch
Above Sunnydale Res - 5 Stock Dove, 18 R L Partridge
Upwood Farm - 16 Curlew, 15 Linnet, Willow Warbler
Doubler Stones - 8 Goldfinch
Rivock Edge Plantation - 30 Pheasant, Kestrel, Comma
Small Copper near Buck Stones
S Radcliffe
4th September 2007
Scargill Res
2 whinchat, 100+ swallow, 30+ Meadow pipit, grey wagtail, reed bunting, 3 kestrel
Private Wetlands:-
Jay, 3 Reed Bunting, 2 Reed Warbler, 1 Sedge Warbler
Glovershaw area:
2 Whinchats along the Glen Road and a juvenile Stonechat.
38 Lapwing in the 'horse field' and a Skylark was along the moorside path.
At Birch Close there were 3 Wheatears and 3 Stonechats (adult and two juveniles).
2 Kestrels were hunting over the area and there are signs of Meadow Pipits
gathering in small flocks with about 15 birds. By Golcar Farm a Whitethroat,
The Swallows are very active here.
E Scarfe, P King
2 whinchat, 100+ swallow, 30+ Meadow pipit, grey wagtail, reed bunting, 3 kestrel
Private Wetlands:-
Jay, 3 Reed Bunting, 2 Reed Warbler, 1 Sedge Warbler
Glovershaw area:
2 Whinchats along the Glen Road and a juvenile Stonechat.
38 Lapwing in the 'horse field' and a Skylark was along the moorside path.
At Birch Close there were 3 Wheatears and 3 Stonechats (adult and two juveniles).
2 Kestrels were hunting over the area and there are signs of Meadow Pipits
gathering in small flocks with about 15 birds. By Golcar Farm a Whitethroat,
The Swallows are very active here.
E Scarfe, P King
3rd September 2007
Scargill Res
30+ pied wagtail, grey wagtail, green sandpiper, 100+ swallow
Soil Hill - Black Redstart still present
Denholme Clough
Wood Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 15 Willow warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs,
3 Blackcaps and 10 Long-tailed Tits.
Glovershaw
3 Wheatears in the field by the Glen Road, with 3 Stonchats and
2 Whinchats. Along the moorside there were 2 Wheatears and 3
more on the walls by Birch Close Lane. 3 Whinchats in the fields
by Golcar Farm and Spotted Flycatcher in the trees behind the farm
Nab Water Lane , 8 Wheatear, 5 Whinchat, 3 Stonechat
Fly Flatts, 3 Wheatear
Leeshaw Res, 12 Pied Wagtails, 2 Cormorant, 1 Sparrowhawk
Paul Clough
2 Spotted Flycatchers, 5 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch
Otley Chevin:-
2 GSW, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Sparrowhawk mobbed by 10 swallows
retaliated by chasing two but missed! 20 Mipit
Otley town:-2 House Martin feeding young in nest
A Jowett, Birdguides, B Vickers, K Moir,
P King, A Tremethick, E Scarfe
30+ pied wagtail, grey wagtail, green sandpiper, 100+ swallow
Soil Hill - Black Redstart still present
Denholme Clough
Wood Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 15 Willow warblers, 6 Chiffchaffs,
3 Blackcaps and 10 Long-tailed Tits.
Glovershaw
3 Wheatears in the field by the Glen Road, with 3 Stonchats and
2 Whinchats. Along the moorside there were 2 Wheatears and 3
more on the walls by Birch Close Lane. 3 Whinchats in the fields
by Golcar Farm and Spotted Flycatcher in the trees behind the farm
Nab Water Lane , 8 Wheatear, 5 Whinchat, 3 Stonechat
Fly Flatts, 3 Wheatear
Leeshaw Res, 12 Pied Wagtails, 2 Cormorant, 1 Sparrowhawk
Paul Clough
2 Spotted Flycatchers, 5 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch
Otley Chevin:-
2 GSW, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Sparrowhawk mobbed by 10 swallows
retaliated by chasing two but missed! 20 Mipit
Otley town:-2 House Martin feeding young in nest
A Jowett, Birdguides, B Vickers, K Moir,
P King, A Tremethick, E Scarfe
2nd September 2007
Denholme Clough 0710-0920
Cormorant, 3 Siskin, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
6 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, Blackcap, 18+Swallows,
Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail, 2 Bullfinch, 1 Lapwing
Doe Park Res
2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, GHeron, LBBGulls
M Doveston
Cormorant, 3 Siskin, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
6 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, Blackcap, 18+Swallows,
Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail, 2 Bullfinch, 1 Lapwing
Doe Park Res
2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, GHeron, LBBGulls
M Doveston
1st September 2007
Soil Hill - Black Redstart still present
Queensbury - Osprey
Caldene Fields area - 4 Goosander
Denholme Clough
134 Swallows, Whinchat, Redstart, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps
6 Willow Warblers
Glovershaw area
Two groups of Whinchats were moving through.
A family group of four were near Golcar Farm and another
group of at least three birds were along the Glen Road.
In this group were two Stonechats.
Soil Hill, am visit no sign of Black Redstart,
flock of 30 linnets, 1 wheatear, 8 meadow pipits, kestrel
Tong Street migration watch 0650-1000
GHeron, ComGulls, LBBGulls, Swallows, HMartins,
Pied Wagtail, Linnet, Stock Pigeon
Paul Clough
Kestrel, 2 Wren, 3 Goldfinch, 20-30 Swallows/House Martins
Willow Warbler, female Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
Nab Water lane, 5 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Trough Lane, 2 Wheatear
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
S Johnson, MVPriestley, P King, S Parkes, M Doveston,
S Radcliffe, C King, C Wilson, S Lilley, B Vickers
Queensbury - Osprey
Caldene Fields area - 4 Goosander
Denholme Clough
134 Swallows, Whinchat, Redstart, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps
6 Willow Warblers
Glovershaw area
Two groups of Whinchats were moving through.
A family group of four were near Golcar Farm and another
group of at least three birds were along the Glen Road.
In this group were two Stonechats.
Soil Hill, am visit no sign of Black Redstart,
flock of 30 linnets, 1 wheatear, 8 meadow pipits, kestrel
Tong Street migration watch 0650-1000
GHeron, ComGulls, LBBGulls, Swallows, HMartins,
Pied Wagtail, Linnet, Stock Pigeon
Paul Clough
Kestrel, 2 Wren, 3 Goldfinch, 20-30 Swallows/House Martins
Willow Warbler, female Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
Nab Water lane, 5 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Trough Lane, 2 Wheatear
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
S Johnson, MVPriestley, P King, S Parkes, M Doveston,
S Radcliffe, C King, C Wilson, S Lilley, B Vickers
31st August 2007
Nab Water Lane, 5 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear
Trough Lane, 1 Whinchat
B Vickers
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear
Trough Lane, 1 Whinchat
B Vickers
30th August 2007
Black Redstart still at the Sun Farm paddock, Soil Hill, today at 11.25 a m
Halifax Birders
Halifax Birders
29th August 2007
Wharfe Valley
juv Marsh Harrier, Red Kite from Dumfries, 2+2 Raven,
7 Kestrel, 4 Buzzard
Soil Hill - Black Redstart
Found again in same pylon field Perseverence Rd at 1930hrs
but only showed briefly
AGGough, N Dawtry
juv Marsh Harrier, Red Kite from Dumfries, 2+2 Raven,
7 Kestrel, 4 Buzzard
Soil Hill - Black Redstart
Found again in same pylon field Perseverence Rd at 1930hrs
but only showed briefly
AGGough, N Dawtry
28th August 2007
Perseverance Road, near Soil Hill - Black Redstart
2 Sedge Warbler
Private Wetlands:-
GSWdpkr, BHGull, 1 Willow Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler (one carrying food).
Doe Park - Denholme Clough
Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 20 Chiffchaff, Willow Warblers
N Kerwin, E Scarfe, K Moir
2 Sedge Warbler
Private Wetlands:-
GSWdpkr, BHGull, 1 Willow Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler (one carrying food).
Doe Park - Denholme Clough
Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 20 Chiffchaff, Willow Warblers
N Kerwin, E Scarfe, K Moir
27th August 2007
Denholme Clough
Reed Warbler, Whitethroat, 15+Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaff
3 Kestrel, Stock Pigeon, 3 House Martin, Swallows, Bullfinch
St.Ives - Hobby hawking insects near dis-used reservoir
Glovershaw
3 Wheatears on the walls at GolcarFarm, with 2 Whinchats and
a couple of juv Stonechats. Along the Glen Road was another
Whinchat, Yellowhammer carrying food and a flock of 31 Lapwings.
About 30 Goldfinches, 12 Meadow Pipits and a Skylark.
Bradup/Whetstone
3 Wheatear at Bradup and a further 3 by the Gate.
Between Bradup and Whetstone Quarry were at least 2 Winchat
and c8 Stonechat.
Fly Flatts - vismig watch
Swallow 42 W, Meadow Pipit, 55 WNW, Pied Wagtail 6 W,
Mistle Thrush 9 W, Snipe 3 W, 4 Common Gull S,
also - 2 Grey Partridge, 8 Twite. Later in the day = Wheatear
Paul Clough
Spotted Flycatcher 1, Willow warbler 2, Bullfinch 6,
Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2
Trough lane, Wheatear
Timble Ings
Crossbill 2, Siskin 2, Kestrel, Spotted Flycatcher
close by = mixed flock Swallow and House Martin,Goldfinch 3, Linnet
Members Only Res
1 Peregrine, 2 Kestrel, 18 Lesser Black Back Gull
50+ Black-headed Gull, 22 Swallow, 60+ Meadow Pipit
5 Pied Wagtail, 2 Red Grouse
Soil Hill
30+ Linnet, 20+ Swallow, Skylark, 2 Kestrel
Short-eared Owl
M Doveston, M James, I Hargreaves, P King, B Sumner,
B Vickers, S Lilley, C King
Reed Warbler, Whitethroat, 15+Willow Warblers, 2 Chiffchaff
3 Kestrel, Stock Pigeon, 3 House Martin, Swallows, Bullfinch
St.Ives - Hobby hawking insects near dis-used reservoir
Glovershaw
3 Wheatears on the walls at GolcarFarm, with 2 Whinchats and
a couple of juv Stonechats. Along the Glen Road was another
Whinchat, Yellowhammer carrying food and a flock of 31 Lapwings.
About 30 Goldfinches, 12 Meadow Pipits and a Skylark.
Bradup/Whetstone
3 Wheatear at Bradup and a further 3 by the Gate.
Between Bradup and Whetstone Quarry were at least 2 Winchat
and c8 Stonechat.
Fly Flatts - vismig watch
Swallow 42 W, Meadow Pipit, 55 WNW, Pied Wagtail 6 W,
Mistle Thrush 9 W, Snipe 3 W, 4 Common Gull S,
also - 2 Grey Partridge, 8 Twite. Later in the day = Wheatear
Paul Clough
Spotted Flycatcher 1, Willow warbler 2, Bullfinch 6,
Sparrowhawk 1, Kestrel 2
Trough lane, Wheatear
Timble Ings
Crossbill 2, Siskin 2, Kestrel, Spotted Flycatcher
close by = mixed flock Swallow and House Martin,Goldfinch 3, Linnet
Members Only Res
1 Peregrine, 2 Kestrel, 18 Lesser Black Back Gull
50+ Black-headed Gull, 22 Swallow, 60+ Meadow Pipit
5 Pied Wagtail, 2 Red Grouse
Soil Hill
30+ Linnet, 20+ Swallow, Skylark, 2 Kestrel
Short-eared Owl
M Doveston, M James, I Hargreaves, P King, B Sumner,
B Vickers, S Lilley, C King
26th August 2007
Whetstone & Bradup
Whinchat, 2 parties of Stonechat, Willow Warbler
50+Meadow Pipits, 4+Red Grouse, Kestrel, 10+Swallow
Ilkley Road, Riddlesden - 20+Swallow
Nab Water Lane 11.00am
Kestrel, 6 meadow pipits, 7 wheatear, 4 stonechat
Earlier there had been 13 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Stockbridge.
Green Sandpiper flew low through the reserve west @ 11.30.
Juv Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap,
Willow Warbler, GSWdpkr
Fly Flatts
Swallow 91 W, House Martin 3 W, Meadow Pipit 65 W, Tree Pipit 1 W,
Skylark 2 W, Pied Wagtail 2 W, Wheatear, Whinchat
Trough Lane, 1 Wheatear
Glovershaw
4 Whinchats on the moorside of Glovershaw Lane.
Wheatear on the wall along the Glen Road and 35 Lapwings.
A male Stonechat with juv and a female Reed Bunting and juv
were by the horse track at Birch Close Lane.
Norr Hill, Wilsden - vismig
Swallow 36 W, House Martin 68 SE, mipit 5 W, Skylark 1 W
M Doveston, S Parkes, S Radcliffe, B Sumner,
B Vickers, P King, DCBarker
Whinchat, 2 parties of Stonechat, Willow Warbler
50+Meadow Pipits, 4+Red Grouse, Kestrel, 10+Swallow
Ilkley Road, Riddlesden - 20+Swallow
Nab Water Lane 11.00am
Kestrel, 6 meadow pipits, 7 wheatear, 4 stonechat
Earlier there had been 13 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Stockbridge.
Green Sandpiper flew low through the reserve west @ 11.30.
Juv Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap,
Willow Warbler, GSWdpkr
Fly Flatts
Swallow 91 W, House Martin 3 W, Meadow Pipit 65 W, Tree Pipit 1 W,
Skylark 2 W, Pied Wagtail 2 W, Wheatear, Whinchat
Trough Lane, 1 Wheatear
Glovershaw
4 Whinchats on the moorside of Glovershaw Lane.
Wheatear on the wall along the Glen Road and 35 Lapwings.
A male Stonechat with juv and a female Reed Bunting and juv
were by the horse track at Birch Close Lane.
Norr Hill, Wilsden - vismig
Swallow 36 W, House Martin 68 SE, mipit 5 W, Skylark 1 W
M Doveston, S Parkes, S Radcliffe, B Sumner,
B Vickers, P King, DCBarker
25th August 2007
Wharfe Valley - Hobby in the afternoon
Doe Park Res -
Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warblers, GHeron
Denholme Clough
2 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 12 Swallows
Riddlesden - 30 House Martins still about
M Doveston, AGGough
Doe Park Res -
Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warblers, GHeron
Denholme Clough
2 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 12 Swallows
Riddlesden - 30 House Martins still about
M Doveston, AGGough
24th August 2007
Greengates - Honey Buzzard reported on Birdguides
Anyone knowing details please get in touch. Thanks.
Kex Gill
2 Yellow Wagtail, Reed bunting, Willow Warbler and
70+ Linnet. 40+ Mipit, tree pipt, 5 linnet and a swallow ringed.
Lower Barden Res - Osprey still present
R. Wharfe, Otley - 11 Mute Swan
Hanging Wood, Thruscross
singing Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, GSW, Goldcrests,Coal Tits,
Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcaps, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 2 Sparrowhawks
Paul Clough -
am visit
Whitethroat, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Sparrowhawk
pm visit
1 Green Woodpecker, 50+ Swallow, 2 House Martin
Nab Water Lane
AM visit = 8 Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, 5 Stonechat (family)
PM visit = 2 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Soil Hill
25+ Linnet, 20+ Swallow, 3 Skylark
10+ Meadow Pipit
Wilsden
25 House Martins, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 20 Lapwing
Trough lane, 1 Whinchat
Anyone knowing details please get in touch. Thanks.
Kex Gill
2 Yellow Wagtail, Reed bunting, Willow Warbler and
70+ Linnet. 40+ Mipit, tree pipt, 5 linnet and a swallow ringed.
Lower Barden Res - Osprey still present
R. Wharfe, Otley - 11 Mute Swan
Hanging Wood, Thruscross
singing Chiffchaff, Green Woodpecker, GSW, Goldcrests,Coal Tits,
Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcaps, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 2 Sparrowhawks
Paul Clough -
am visit
Whitethroat, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Sparrowhawk
pm visit
1 Green Woodpecker, 50+ Swallow, 2 House Martin
Nab Water Lane
AM visit = 8 Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, 5 Stonechat (family)
PM visit = 2 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Soil Hill
25+ Linnet, 20+ Swallow, 3 Skylark
10+ Meadow Pipit
Wilsden
25 House Martins, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 20 Lapwing
Trough lane, 1 Whinchat
A Jowett, S Radcliffe, M Taunton, C King, B Vickers, DCBarker
23rd August 2007
Wharfe Valley
Osprey, Red Kites
Nab Water Lane
12 Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Raven, 2 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk
Oxenhope Moor, Adult Peregrine
A Tremethick, B Vickers
Osprey, Red Kites
Nab Water Lane
12 Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Raven, 2 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk
Oxenhope Moor, Adult Peregrine
A Tremethick, B Vickers
22nd August 2007
Nab Water Lane, 8 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Pair Stonechat
Oxenhope Moor, Peregrine
Paul Clough, Pair of Blackcap
Fly Flatts, 5 Wheatear
B Vickers
Oxenhope Moor, Peregrine
Paul Clough, Pair of Blackcap
Fly Flatts, 5 Wheatear
B Vickers
21st August 2007
St.Ives - mid afternoon
young LEO calling and flying around at Lady Blantyre's Rock.
S Radcliffe
young LEO calling and flying around at Lady Blantyre's Rock.
S Radcliffe
20th August 2007
Wharfe Valley - Hobby, Buzzards
Fewston/ Swinsty Res area,
5 Cormorants, male Tufted Duck, Green Woodpecker,
3 Blackcaps eating blackberries, 3 Willow Warblers
Bingley Garden - Sparrowhawk on feeder
Harden Moor - 4 Red Grouse
Queensbury - afternoon vis mig.
6 Swallows, Swift, 2 Golden Plover
JLTopham, S Radcliffe, P Croft, B Sumner
Fewston/ Swinsty Res area,
5 Cormorants, male Tufted Duck, Green Woodpecker,
3 Blackcaps eating blackberries, 3 Willow Warblers
Bingley Garden - Sparrowhawk on feeder
Harden Moor - 4 Red Grouse
Queensbury - afternoon vis mig.
6 Swallows, Swift, 2 Golden Plover
JLTopham, S Radcliffe, P Croft, B Sumner
19th August 2007
juvenile Med Gull at Connonley Ings
Shipley Glen garden - 5 Jays
Stockbridge - 35 species inc:
2 adult Reed Warblers feeding 2 young. 3 Whitethroat
2 young Bullfinch, a Willow Warbler plus 2 Blackcap .
2 Kestrel, female G S W, Jay and a few Sand Martins.
Trough lane, Wheatear 10, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 1
Nab Water lane, Wheatear 2
Fly Flatts, Wheatear 2
K Moir, P King, S Radcliffe, B Vickers
Shipley Glen garden - 5 Jays
Stockbridge - 35 species inc:
2 adult Reed Warblers feeding 2 young. 3 Whitethroat
2 young Bullfinch, a Willow Warbler plus 2 Blackcap .
2 Kestrel, female G S W, Jay and a few Sand Martins.
Trough lane, Wheatear 10, Whinchat 1, Stonechat 1
Nab Water lane, Wheatear 2
Fly Flatts, Wheatear 2
K Moir, P King, S Radcliffe, B Vickers
18th August 2007
Denholme Clough
Redstart, Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff,
6 Willow Warbler, Green Wdpkr, Kestrel, Swallow,
Bullfinch, 2 Collared Dove - S, GSWdpkr,Jay
1 Grey Partridge
Denholme Village
33 House Martin WSW, 9 Swallow SW
Doe Park Res
14 Grey Partridge, Willow Warblers, Goosander
Members Only Res
3 Grey Wagtail, 44 Meadow Pipits, Swallows, 12 LBBGulls
Wheatear, Kestrel
Trough Lane
Whinchat, Stonechat, 9 Wheatear, 2 Red Grouse
Paul Clough - 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warblers
Glovershaw area
2 Stonechats (juvs) along the Glen Road. In the rough pasture by
the race track 4 Whinchats, and a Wheatear on the Golf Course fairway.
Flocks of other species including Meadow Pipits, Swallows, 2 Reed Bunting
and the local Lapwing flock of 36
M Doveston, S Johnson, P King
Redstart, Whitethroat, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff,
6 Willow Warbler, Green Wdpkr, Kestrel, Swallow,
Bullfinch, 2 Collared Dove - S, GSWdpkr,Jay
1 Grey Partridge
Denholme Village
33 House Martin WSW, 9 Swallow SW
Doe Park Res
14 Grey Partridge, Willow Warblers, Goosander
Members Only Res
3 Grey Wagtail, 44 Meadow Pipits, Swallows, 12 LBBGulls
Wheatear, Kestrel
Trough Lane
Whinchat, Stonechat, 9 Wheatear, 2 Red Grouse
Paul Clough - 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warblers
Glovershaw area
2 Stonechats (juvs) along the Glen Road. In the rough pasture by
the race track 4 Whinchats, and a Wheatear on the Golf Course fairway.
Flocks of other species including Meadow Pipits, Swallows, 2 Reed Bunting
and the local Lapwing flock of 36
M Doveston, S Johnson, P King
17th August 2007
Wharfe Valley
Osprey, 2 Red Kite, Peregrine, 5 Buzzard
Kestrel 3, Sparrowhawk, Swift 8,Cormorant 4
Fly Flatts, Wheatear 3
Nab Water Lane, Wheatear 5
Trough Lane
Wheatear 3, Whinchat 3, Stonechat 2, Reed Bunting 4
B Vickers
Osprey, 2 Red Kite, Peregrine, 5 Buzzard
Kestrel 3, Sparrowhawk, Swift 8,Cormorant 4
Fly Flatts, Wheatear 3
Nab Water Lane, Wheatear 5
Trough Lane
Wheatear 3, Whinchat 3, Stonechat 2, Reed Bunting 4
B Vickers
16th August 2007
Trough Lane, 2 Wheatear
Nab water Lane, 3 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Wilsden
House Martin c10, Starling 456 > ESE
Mipit 16 > W, Woodpigeon 25 > NE
Mallard 7 > W
B Vickers, DCBarker
Nab water Lane, 3 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Fly Flatts, 1 Wheatear, 1 Whinchat
Wilsden
House Martin c10, Starling 456 > ESE
Mipit 16 > W, Woodpigeon 25 > NE
Mallard 7 > W
B Vickers, DCBarker
15th August 2007
Members Only Res
Adult Yellow-legged Gull, Short-eared Owl
Trough Lane, 2 Wheatear
Nab water Lane, 1 Wheatear
Ben Rhydding Garden - 6 juv Bullfinches
Wilsden - 3 LBBG > NW. c80 House Martins
Glovershaw
Whinchat and a juvenile male Stonechat. Greenfinch (9)
and Linnets (8). The Lapwing flock is down to just 10.
B Vickers, D Kidman, DCBarker, P King,
Adult Yellow-legged Gull, Short-eared Owl
Trough Lane, 2 Wheatear
Nab water Lane, 1 Wheatear
Ben Rhydding Garden - 6 juv Bullfinches
Wilsden - 3 LBBG > NW. c80 House Martins
Glovershaw
Whinchat and a juvenile male Stonechat. Greenfinch (9)
and Linnets (8). The Lapwing flock is down to just 10.
B Vickers, D Kidman, DCBarker, P King,
14th August 2007
Fly Flatts - fall of 31 Wheatear this morning
46 Swallows & 9 House Martins passed through
Tufted Duck, 2 Pied Wagtails
Riddlesden Garden - female Bullfinch - image by S Lilley
B Sumner, S Lilley
46 Swallows & 9 House Martins passed through
Tufted Duck, 2 Pied Wagtails
Riddlesden Garden - female Bullfinch - image by S Lilley
B Sumner, S Lilley
13th August 2007
Glovershaw area
family party of five Stonechats (2 adults and three
juveniles) feeding along the field fence at Golcar
Farm, where 15 Swallows were gatheringfood.
4 Kestrels could be seen across Baildon Moor.
4 Grey Partridges , 70 Starlings and 35 Lapwings
and pair of Reed Buntings.
Fly Flatts, 12 Wheatear, 2 Raven, 10 Swifts
Nab Water Lane, 6 Wheatear
Trough Lane, 1 Wheatear
Norr Hill, Wilsden (PM visit)
14 Swifts > high W between 1915 and 1930.
Also a single Lapwing > NW at about 1940 & 12 Mipits > W
P King, B Vickers, DCBarker
family party of five Stonechats (2 adults and three
juveniles) feeding along the field fence at Golcar
Farm, where 15 Swallows were gatheringfood.
4 Kestrels could be seen across Baildon Moor.
4 Grey Partridges , 70 Starlings and 35 Lapwings
and pair of Reed Buntings.
Fly Flatts, 12 Wheatear, 2 Raven, 10 Swifts
Nab Water Lane, 6 Wheatear
Trough Lane, 1 Wheatear
Norr Hill, Wilsden (PM visit)
14 Swifts > high W between 1915 and 1930.
Also a single Lapwing > NW at about 1940 & 12 Mipits > W
P King, B Vickers, DCBarker
lost parrot
Can anyone who sees an African Grey Parrot flying around the Bolton Woods area please get in touch asap so the owner can be informed.
Thanks
Thanks
12th August 2007
Crossbill at Timble - S. Lilley
Private Wetlands
GCGrebe with 2 well grown juvs, 16 Mute Swans
Chiffchaff, Sand Martin, Swallows, Reed Bunting
GSWdpkr, no waders at all
Timble Ings - pm visit - 2 Crossbills
Nab Water Lane, 7 Wheatear, 1 Reed Bunting
Leeshaw Res, 1 Sand Martin, 1 Common Sandpiper
Stockbridge - Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat & Blackcap
Norr Hill, Wilsden - am visit
20+Willow Warblers, Redstart
pm visit = 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, 5 Willow Warbler
M Doveston, S Lilley, S Radcliffe, B Vickers, DCBarker
11th August 2007
Members Only Res - PM visit
juv Mediterranean Gull, 2 Wheatear
Soil Hill - 5 Whinchat, Whitethroat
Upwood - Nuthatch plus 3 Bullfinch
Above Bradup - male Stonechat carrying food.
Whetstone Allotment
pair of Stonechat with 3 young, Whitethroat
St.Ives
Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers, Swallows, Sparrowhawk,
Nuthatches, Treecreeper, Jays
Harden Moor - Deep Cliff
Pheasant wih 4 juvs, Willow Warbler
Nab Water Lane, 3 Wheatear
Paul Clough, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Willow Warblers
S Radcliffe, M Doveston, B Vickers, K Moir
juv Mediterranean Gull, 2 Wheatear
Soil Hill - 5 Whinchat, Whitethroat
Upwood - Nuthatch plus 3 Bullfinch
Above Bradup - male Stonechat carrying food.
Whetstone Allotment
pair of Stonechat with 3 young, Whitethroat
St.Ives
Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers, Swallows, Sparrowhawk,
Nuthatches, Treecreeper, Jays
Harden Moor - Deep Cliff
Pheasant wih 4 juvs, Willow Warbler
Nab Water Lane, 3 Wheatear
Paul Clough, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Willow Warblers
S Radcliffe, M Doveston, B Vickers, K Moir
10th August 2007
Fly Flatts Res, 2 Raven, 2 Kestrel, 1 Adult Peregrine, 4 Wheatear.
Nab Water Lane, 3 Whinchat, 3 Wheatear,
Paul Clough,
6 Spotted Flycatchers ( A Family Party ) at the bottom of the Clough,
1 Juv Spotted Flycatcher at the top of the Clough,
1 Juv Green Woodpecker, 10+ Willow Warblers
Soil Hill - Whitethroat
Nab Water Lane, 3 Whinchat, 3 Wheatear,
Paul Clough,
6 Spotted Flycatchers ( A Family Party ) at the bottom of the Clough,
1 Juv Spotted Flycatcher at the top of the Clough,
1 Juv Green Woodpecker, 10+ Willow Warblers
Soil Hill - Whitethroat
B Vickers, K Moir
9th August 2007
Lower Laithe Res, 4 Cormorants
Leeshaw res, 77 Canada Geese
Fly Flatts, 3 Wheatear
Paul Clough, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, 6 Willow Warblers
B Vickers
Leeshaw res, 77 Canada Geese
Fly Flatts, 3 Wheatear
Paul Clough, 3 Spotted Flycatchers, 6 Willow Warblers
B Vickers
6th August 2007
Members Only Res - 7 Common Scoter (Pm)
Nab Water lane
5 Wheatear, Pair of Stonechats (feeding recently fledged young.)
Fly Flatts - 2 Wheatear.
B Vickers
Nab Water lane
5 Wheatear, Pair of Stonechats (feeding recently fledged young.)
Fly Flatts - 2 Wheatear.
B Vickers
3rd August 2007
Lower laithe Res - Cormorant 3
Penistone Hill - Male Stonechat
Members Only Res - Wheatear
2 Ospreys over Oxenhope flying south at 0830 today
B Vickers, R Proctor
Penistone Hill - Male Stonechat
Members Only Res - Wheatear
2 Ospreys over Oxenhope flying south at 0830 today
B Vickers, R Proctor
1st August 2007
Wharfe Valley
Hobby, Merlin, Peregrine, Red Kite, 4+3+Buzzard
Silsden Floods
Little Ringed Plover juv, Snipe, Oystercatcher,
450+Lapwing, 6 GHeron, 75BHGull, Sand Martins
AGGough, M Doveston
Hobby, Merlin, Peregrine, Red Kite, 4+3+Buzzard
Silsden Floods
Little Ringed Plover juv, Snipe, Oystercatcher,
450+Lapwing, 6 GHeron, 75BHGull, Sand Martins
AGGough, M Doveston
30th July 2007
Glovershaw Area
Alongside the Glen Road was a male Yellowhammer and
close by a was a Whinchat. Wheatear on the wall by
Birch Close Lane, the two juvenile Stonechats by Golcar Farm.
A family party of up to ten Pheasants was in this area and
four Grey Partridges flushed. Another Grey Partridge was in
the fields close by Golcar Farm as were a Curlew with a
damaged wing and a post-breeding flock of Lapwings.
Leeshaw Res - Cormorant 3, Kestrel 2 (Juvs)
Nab Water Lane - Kestrel 2 (Juvs)
Members Only Res - 25 Goosander
Whetstone - Bradup area - 6 Wheatear, Willow Warbler
Silsden Floods - pm visit
Snipe, 300+Lapwing, 40+Mallard, 50+BHGulls
LBBGull, Curlew, 75+Pied Wagtails, 8 GHeron
Sand Martin, House Martin, Swifts, Swallows
Barden Fell, Simon's Seat - 4 Wheatear
River Wharfe at Barden Bridge -
Kingfisher. Young Sand Martins showing heads out of bank holes.
Wharfe Valley - Buzzard, Red Kite
P King, B Vickers, K Moir, I Hargreaves,
M Doveston, S Radcliffe
Alongside the Glen Road was a male Yellowhammer and
close by a was a Whinchat. Wheatear on the wall by
Birch Close Lane, the two juvenile Stonechats by Golcar Farm.
A family party of up to ten Pheasants was in this area and
four Grey Partridges flushed. Another Grey Partridge was in
the fields close by Golcar Farm as were a Curlew with a
damaged wing and a post-breeding flock of Lapwings.
Leeshaw Res - Cormorant 3, Kestrel 2 (Juvs)
Nab Water Lane - Kestrel 2 (Juvs)
Members Only Res - 25 Goosander
Whetstone - Bradup area - 6 Wheatear, Willow Warbler
Silsden Floods - pm visit
Snipe, 300+Lapwing, 40+Mallard, 50+BHGulls
LBBGull, Curlew, 75+Pied Wagtails, 8 GHeron
Sand Martin, House Martin, Swifts, Swallows
Barden Fell, Simon's Seat - 4 Wheatear
River Wharfe at Barden Bridge -
Kingfisher. Young Sand Martins showing heads out of bank holes.
Wharfe Valley - Buzzard, Red Kite
P King, B Vickers, K Moir, I Hargreaves,
M Doveston, S Radcliffe
29th July 2007
Silsden Floods
immature Little Ringed Plover, adult Dunlin,
300+Lapwing, Oystrcatcher, Curlew, 6 GHeron
100+Pied Wagtails, 40+BHGulls, Mallards
Wharfe Valley - Red Kite, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawk
20+Swifts, 20+House Martins, 10+Sand Martins, 20+Swallows
Glovershaw
2 Wheatears around the paddock area at Golcar Farm
and nearby 2 juvenile Stonechats and a male by Birch Close Lane.
2 Stock Doves, Kestrel. 50 Lapwings. Meadow Pipits are still
carrying food, ReedBuntings, Linnets and Skylarks.
East Riddlesden Hall
Kingfisher, Willow Warbler, Sand Martin, Swifts,
40+Mallard, Bullfinches, GSWdpkr, Banded Demoiselle
Norr Hill, Wilsden
Swift 30, Common Gull 15 > NW, BHGull 48 > NW
LBBGull 45 > W, Starling 18 > S, Linnet 35
Fly Flatts
House Martin 84 >W, Sand Martin 5 >W, Swift 17 >W, Skylark 4 >W
Wheatear 4 on deck, 6 Linnet, Kestrel, Merlin
P King, M&H Doveston, DCBarker, B Sumner
immature Little Ringed Plover, adult Dunlin,
300+Lapwing, Oystrcatcher, Curlew, 6 GHeron
100+Pied Wagtails, 40+BHGulls, Mallards
Wharfe Valley - Red Kite, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawk
20+Swifts, 20+House Martins, 10+Sand Martins, 20+Swallows
Glovershaw
2 Wheatears around the paddock area at Golcar Farm
and nearby 2 juvenile Stonechats and a male by Birch Close Lane.
2 Stock Doves, Kestrel. 50 Lapwings. Meadow Pipits are still
carrying food, ReedBuntings, Linnets and Skylarks.
East Riddlesden Hall
Kingfisher, Willow Warbler, Sand Martin, Swifts,
40+Mallard, Bullfinches, GSWdpkr, Banded Demoiselle
Norr Hill, Wilsden
Swift 30, Common Gull 15 > NW, BHGull 48 > NW
LBBGull 45 > W, Starling 18 > S, Linnet 35
Fly Flatts
House Martin 84 >W, Sand Martin 5 >W, Swift 17 >W, Skylark 4 >W
Wheatear 4 on deck, 6 Linnet, Kestrel, Merlin
P King, M&H Doveston, DCBarker, B Sumner
28th July 2007
Silsden Floods
300+Lapwings, Pied Wagtails, BHGulls
Wheatstone Gate - Wheatear, Stonechats
St.Ives - Chiffchaff, 20+Swallows
Myrtle Park Area - singing Blackcap, Nuthatch
River Aire, Cottingley area - Browncap, Willow Warbler, Kingfisher
Dowley Gap - approx 200 Swift, juv Willow Warbler
Hirst Wood Area -
singing Blackcap, young Jay, GSW, juv Bullfinch,
Willow Warbler & Garden Warbler
Glovershaw
40 Lapwings and two adults still with large chicks.
5 Willow Warblers (including young birds). Two Grey Partridges
Little Owl, Kestrel
Norr Hill, Wilsden - Swift 141 > WSW
I Hargreaves, S Radcliffe, M&H Doveston, P King, DCBarker
300+Lapwings, Pied Wagtails, BHGulls
Wheatstone Gate - Wheatear, Stonechats
St.Ives - Chiffchaff, 20+Swallows
Myrtle Park Area - singing Blackcap, Nuthatch
River Aire, Cottingley area - Browncap, Willow Warbler, Kingfisher
Dowley Gap - approx 200 Swift, juv Willow Warbler
Hirst Wood Area -
singing Blackcap, young Jay, GSW, juv Bullfinch,
Willow Warbler & Garden Warbler
Glovershaw
40 Lapwings and two adults still with large chicks.
5 Willow Warblers (including young birds). Two Grey Partridges
Little Owl, Kestrel
Norr Hill, Wilsden - Swift 141 > WSW
I Hargreaves, S Radcliffe, M&H Doveston, P King, DCBarker
27th July 2007
Sand Martin @ Leeshaw - B Vickers
Private Wetlands
10 Tufted Duck, 15 Mute Swan, 9 Oystercatcher, Common Tern
4 single G C G, plus pair with 4 young. G S W, 6 Bullfinch (family)
2 Cormorant, Stock Dove, 7 Grey Heron,
possible female Scaup, observer no longer 100%
Members Only Res
19 Goosander, 1 Wheatear, 2 Oystercatchers.
Leeshaw Res - 1 Cormorant, 10 Sand Martins
Oxenhope - Swifts moving all day
Norr Hill, Wilsden
Swifts moving through, 35 House Sparrows, 6 Woodpigeon
50 Jackdaws, 1 Little Owl, 20+ Swallows > W
6 Linnet > W
S Radcliffe, B Vickers, DCBarker
25th July 2007
Leeshaw Res
Little Owls 3 juveniles, Swifts 20+ drifting Sw at 1340.
Oystercatcher 3
Riddlesden - 2 Oystercatchers over
B Vickers, H Doveston
Little Owls 3 juveniles, Swifts 20+ drifting Sw at 1340.
Oystercatcher 3
Riddlesden - 2 Oystercatchers over
B Vickers, H Doveston
24th July 2007
Green Sandpiper on River Aire between Carleton Road bridge and Skipton Sewage Farm this evening ( apparently for a few days )
Alder Carr Wood -
Tawny Owl, Sparrowhawk adult plus at least 1 juvenile.
Jay Tail Farm - Kestrel.
Whetstone Gate - 1 Wheatear
East Riddlesden Hall
Jays, Bullfinches, House Martins, Swifts,
40+Mallards
Foxhill, Queensbury
Swifts moving fast and directly south. Total casual count...226
F Jones, S Radcliffe, H Doveston, B Sumner
Alder Carr Wood -
Tawny Owl, Sparrowhawk adult plus at least 1 juvenile.
Jay Tail Farm - Kestrel.
Whetstone Gate - 1 Wheatear
East Riddlesden Hall
Jays, Bullfinches, House Martins, Swifts,
40+Mallards
Foxhill, Queensbury
Swifts moving fast and directly south. Total casual count...226
F Jones, S Radcliffe, H Doveston, B Sumner
23rd July 2007
Silsden Floods
2 Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Redshank,
300+ Lapwing, 7 Snipe, 4 Oystercatchers
B Vickers
2 Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Redshank,
300+ Lapwing, 7 Snipe, 4 Oystercatchers
B Vickers
22nd July 2007
Private Wetlands 0640-0730
Whimbrel flyover, Reed Warbler singing, Common Gull
GCGrebe with downy young, Oystercatchers, Lapwings,
60+Swifts, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallows, Willow Warbler
Tufted Ducks, Stock Doves, Kingfisher
Silsden Floods
Common Sandpiper, 260 Lapwing, 180 BHGull
4 Oystercatchers, Gheron, Swifts, Sand Martin
House Martin, Swallow, Willow Warbler, Pied Wagtails
East Riddlesden Hall
male GSWdpkr, 3 Jays, Bullfinches, House Martins
Stockbridge
flyover of 10 Cormorant, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler,
Blackcap, Sparrowhawk carrying dead bird,
4 Oystercatchers, 17 Swift
Norr Hill, Wilsden - vismig
Swift 516 >W, Sand Martin 6 >W, Skylark 2 >W, Mistle Thrush 1 >W
Linnet 10 >W, Goldfinch 4 >W, Greenfinch 7 >W, Lesser BB Gull 1 > E
Fly Flatts
71 Swallows >W, 5 Swift >W, 4 Skylark >W
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, DCBarker, B Sumner
Whimbrel flyover, Reed Warbler singing, Common Gull
GCGrebe with downy young, Oystercatchers, Lapwings,
60+Swifts, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallows, Willow Warbler
Tufted Ducks, Stock Doves, Kingfisher
Silsden Floods
Common Sandpiper, 260 Lapwing, 180 BHGull
4 Oystercatchers, Gheron, Swifts, Sand Martin
House Martin, Swallow, Willow Warbler, Pied Wagtails
East Riddlesden Hall
male GSWdpkr, 3 Jays, Bullfinches, House Martins
Stockbridge
flyover of 10 Cormorant, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler,
Blackcap, Sparrowhawk carrying dead bird,
4 Oystercatchers, 17 Swift
Norr Hill, Wilsden - vismig
Swift 516 >W, Sand Martin 6 >W, Skylark 2 >W, Mistle Thrush 1 >W
Linnet 10 >W, Goldfinch 4 >W, Greenfinch 7 >W, Lesser BB Gull 1 > E
Fly Flatts
71 Swallows >W, 5 Swift >W, 4 Skylark >W
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, DCBarker, B Sumner
21st July 2007
Silsden Floods
2 adult Dunlin, 2 Oystercatcher, 120+Lapwing, GHeron
a few BHGulls, Pied Wagtails, Swallows
Redcar Tarn
female Tufted Duck with 2 juvs, 1 BHGull
Leeshaw Res
6+Sand Martin, 30+Swallows, Canada Geese
Little Owl, 2 Oystercatcher, 40+ Swift
Doe Park Res
Willow Warbler singing
East Riddlesden Hall
Blackcap singing, 2 Immature Jays, Treecreeper,
3 Bullfinches, House Martin, Swifts, juv Song Thrush
Stockbridge
young Jay on peanut feeder, Kestrel, GSW,
Sedge Warbler, Blackcaps, Willow Warbler & Kingfisher
Chelker Res Pm visit:
Raven over - Calling, Buzzard over
Reed Buntings, Swift, Swallow, House martin
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, B Vickers, D Farr
2 adult Dunlin, 2 Oystercatcher, 120+Lapwing, GHeron
a few BHGulls, Pied Wagtails, Swallows
Redcar Tarn
female Tufted Duck with 2 juvs, 1 BHGull
Leeshaw Res
6+Sand Martin, 30+Swallows, Canada Geese
Little Owl, 2 Oystercatcher, 40+ Swift
Doe Park Res
Willow Warbler singing
East Riddlesden Hall
Blackcap singing, 2 Immature Jays, Treecreeper,
3 Bullfinches, House Martin, Swifts, juv Song Thrush
Stockbridge
young Jay on peanut feeder, Kestrel, GSW,
Sedge Warbler, Blackcaps, Willow Warbler & Kingfisher
Chelker Res Pm visit:
Raven over - Calling, Buzzard over
Reed Buntings, Swift, Swallow, House martin
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, B Vickers, D Farr
19th July 2007
Members Only Reservoir - vismig count
Swallow 265 > S, Linnet 10 > NW
Gallows Hill
4 Spotted Flycatcher, 4+ Whitethroat,
1 female Bullfinch.
DCBarker, E Scarfe
Swallow 265 > S, Linnet 10 > NW
Gallows Hill
4 Spotted Flycatcher, 4+ Whitethroat,
1 female Bullfinch.
DCBarker, E Scarfe
18th July 2007
East Riddlesden Hall
Kingfisher, Jays, Bullfinches, Dunnock with young
Blackcap singing, Tanwy Owls calling 22:45
Bland Hill (1300)
Juvenile peregrine flying low over fields south of Watson’s lane
M Doveston, J Flood
Kingfisher, Jays, Bullfinches, Dunnock with young
Blackcap singing, Tanwy Owls calling 22:45
Bland Hill (1300)
Juvenile peregrine flying low over fields south of Watson’s lane
M Doveston, J Flood
16th July 2007
Lower Barden Res - 2 male Common Scoter
Draughton Heights - Greenshank
Sconce Lane area
six pairs of Meadow Pipits, four pairs of Reed Buntings,
two pairs of Linnets and a family party of Stonechats.
F Jones, JLTopham, P King
Draughton Heights - Greenshank
Sconce Lane area
six pairs of Meadow Pipits, four pairs of Reed Buntings,
two pairs of Linnets and a family party of Stonechats.
F Jones, JLTopham, P King
15th July 2007
Nuthatch in Queensbury garden - C Shields
East Riddlesden Hall
Jays, Bullfinches, Treecreeper, GSWdpkr female,
Cormorant flew over
St. Ives
3 Chiffchaffs singing, Blackcap singing, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel
Jays, Nuthatches, GSWdpkrs, Grey Wagtail, Swallows
Oystercatcher flew over
Leeshaw Res
3 Common Terns flew over the res from the east at 0900,
Common Sandpiper, 1 Little Owl, 5 Oystercatchers, 2 Grey Wagtail,
44 Canada Geese
Fly Flatts
48 Swift >SW, 14 House Martin >SW, 3 Skylark >W
230 Canadas, 2 Tufted Duck, 4 Common Sandpiper,
3 LBB Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk, Snipe
M&H Doveston, B Vickers, B Sumner, C Shields
14th July 2007
Queensbury Garden - Willow Tit (photo C Shields)
Silsden Floods
137 Lapwing, 4 Oystercatchers, 20+BHGulls, Pied Wagtails
Redcar Tarn - female Tufted with three young
East Riddlesden Hall
Jays, Bullfinches, GSWdpkr female, Blackcap singing,
M&H Doveston, C Shields
137 Lapwing, 4 Oystercatchers, 20+BHGulls, Pied Wagtails
Redcar Tarn - female Tufted with three young
East Riddlesden Hall
Jays, Bullfinches, GSWdpkr female, Blackcap singing,
M&H Doveston, C Shields
8th July 2007
Tufted Duck @ Redcar Tarn - I Hargreaves
Barden Moor
male Whinchat, Stonechat family, 3 Reed Bunting,
Meadow Pipits carrying food, Snipe drumming,
Oystercatcher, Curlew, Lapwings, Kestrel, Willow Warbler
Lower Barden Res
Greylags, Canada Geese, Oystercachers, Lapwings, Linnets
Wharfe Valley
Cormorant, Sand Martin, Swifts, Swallows
Chelker Res - 8 Tufted Ducks
Silsden Floods
adult Yellow-legged Gull (down bypass towards Keighley)
20 LBBGulls, 100 BHGulls, GHeron
East Riddlesden Hall
4 Jay, Moorhen with juvs, Coot with juvs, 40 Mallard,
Blackcap singing, Song Thrush singing, 4 Bullfinches
Stockbridge - 36 species including the following:
Ketrels, Sparrowhawk carrying mammal from reserve,
singing Blackcap, Sedge Warbler & Whitethroat.
Browncap returing to raspbery patch, 2 Willow Warblers,
male Bullfinch at feeder, Song Thrush carrying food
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, I Hargreaves
5th July 2007
Lower Barden Res.
2 Oystercatchers, 1 Snipe drumming, fly past of 60 Curlew,
1 pair of Whinchat with 2 young, another with 3 young.
Grey Wagtail, 2 Linnet, 4 Goldfinch, pair of Stonechat
plenty of Willow Warblers singing. Reed Buntings
Between Lower & Upper Barden Res -
young Cuckoo flying short distances followed by Meadow Pipit parents,
another pair of Stonechat with 2 young.
Gill Beck, Barden Moor
another pair of Stonechat with 2 young. juvenile Wheatear feeding.
Male Blackcap singing from mountain ash in gill
60+ Sand Martins and several Swifts over Leeshaw Res
2 Oystercatchers, 1 Snipe drumming, fly past of 60 Curlew,
1 pair of Whinchat with 2 young, another with 3 young.
Grey Wagtail, 2 Linnet, 4 Goldfinch, pair of Stonechat
plenty of Willow Warblers singing. Reed Buntings
Between Lower & Upper Barden Res -
young Cuckoo flying short distances followed by Meadow Pipit parents,
another pair of Stonechat with 2 young.
Gill Beck, Barden Moor
another pair of Stonechat with 2 young. juvenile Wheatear feeding.
Male Blackcap singing from mountain ash in gill
60+ Sand Martins and several Swifts over Leeshaw Res
24 Curlew, 2 Redshank, 6 Oystercatchers, 4 Teal at Kildwick Ings
East Riddlesden Hall - family party of Jay, Bullfinches
S Radcliffe, B Vickers, M&H Doveston
2nd July 2007
Woods below Oxenhope along Bridgehouse Beck pm
spotted flycatcher adults feeding 2 fledged young
S Parkes
spotted flycatcher adults feeding 2 fledged young
S Parkes
1st July 2007
Stockbridge during downpour.
four young Kestrels. Male Blackcap singing whilst a female
raided the raspberries, next to the hide.
Juvenile Grey Heron, juv Willow Warbler, Whitethroat calling
and 4 Oystercatchers. Parrot Species flying around.
East Riddlesden Hall
Kingfisher, Chiffchaff singing, 3 Juv Bullfinches, Jay.
House Martins, Swifts
S Radcliffe, M&H Doveston
four young Kestrels. Male Blackcap singing whilst a female
raided the raspberries, next to the hide.
Juvenile Grey Heron, juv Willow Warbler, Whitethroat calling
and 4 Oystercatchers. Parrot Species flying around.
East Riddlesden Hall
Kingfisher, Chiffchaff singing, 3 Juv Bullfinches, Jay.
House Martins, Swifts
S Radcliffe, M&H Doveston
30th June 2007
East Riddlesden Hall
Bullfinch 2m 1f 3 juvs, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher,
4 Jay, Swifts, House Martins, Sand Martin,
GSWdpker, 42 Mallard, Moorhen with 6 downy young
Silsden Floods
4 Oystercatchers, 24 Lapwing, 30 Mallard, 60 BHGulls
Redcar Tarn - 6 Tufted Duck, LBBGull
St.Ives - Coppice Pond
Mute Swan, male Tufted Duck, Chiffchaff singing
M Doveston
Bullfinch 2m 1f 3 juvs, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher,
4 Jay, Swifts, House Martins, Sand Martin,
GSWdpker, 42 Mallard, Moorhen with 6 downy young
Silsden Floods
4 Oystercatchers, 24 Lapwing, 30 Mallard, 60 BHGulls
Redcar Tarn - 6 Tufted Duck, LBBGull
St.Ives - Coppice Pond
Mute Swan, male Tufted Duck, Chiffchaff singing
M Doveston
29th June 2007
Stock Dove in Queensbury Garden - C Shields
Scargill Pasture area -
2 Kestrel, 2 Linnet, 1 Snipe, 2 Stock Dove
Scargill Res -
22 Canada, 4 Oystercatcher
Below res - family 6 Mistle, family of 5 Pied Wag
Beaverdyke area -
flock of 60 Curlew, singing Chiffchaff, G C G,
4 Canada Geese, male Tufted, 1 Stock Dove
John O Gaunt Res - 2 male Tufted, 3 Cormorant, GSW
S Radcliffe
2 Kestrel, 2 Linnet, 1 Snipe, 2 Stock Dove
Scargill Res -
22 Canada, 4 Oystercatcher
Below res - family 6 Mistle, family of 5 Pied Wag
Beaverdyke area -
flock of 60 Curlew, singing Chiffchaff, G C G,
4 Canada Geese, male Tufted, 1 Stock Dove
John O Gaunt Res - 2 male Tufted, 3 Cormorant, GSW
S Radcliffe
28th June 2007
Strid/River Wharfe
Yellow-legged Gull and Raven.
Barden fell
a Meadow Pipit feeding a young Cuckoo
J Topham
Yellow-legged Gull and Raven.
Barden fell
a Meadow Pipit feeding a young Cuckoo
J Topham
26th June 2007
Kildwick Ings - 7 Black Tailed Godwits
last viewed at 1300 but were present since the morning
Cononley Ings - pair of Mute Swans with 4 young
K Moir, B Vickers
last viewed at 1300 but were present since the morning
Cononley Ings - pair of Mute Swans with 4 young
K Moir, B Vickers
24th June 2007
The Strid - short walk
Wood Warbler (singing near school gate just below carpark)
Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap+juvs, Nuthatch, Willow Warbler
Plenty of juvenile common woodland species.
Chelker Res - 6 Tufted Duck, 10 Coot
Redcar Tarn - 6 Tufted Duck, 1 BHGull
East Riddlesden Hall
Bullfinch male with 2 juvs + another male, Chiffchaff, Jay
Whetstone Gate -
singing male Whinchat, male Stonechat, 5 Linnet,
3 Goldfinch (including a juv), 3 drumming Snipe plus 1
3 singing male Reed Buntings.
Stockbridge -
2 Kestrels, 2 Peregrine passed by, Sedge Warblers,
2 Mute plus a cygnet, 2 Whitethroat, Blackcap singing
Kingfisher
M Doveston, S Radcliffe
Wood Warbler (singing near school gate just below carpark)
Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap+juvs, Nuthatch, Willow Warbler
Plenty of juvenile common woodland species.
Chelker Res - 6 Tufted Duck, 10 Coot
Redcar Tarn - 6 Tufted Duck, 1 BHGull
East Riddlesden Hall
Bullfinch male with 2 juvs + another male, Chiffchaff, Jay
Whetstone Gate -
singing male Whinchat, male Stonechat, 5 Linnet,
3 Goldfinch (including a juv), 3 drumming Snipe plus 1
3 singing male Reed Buntings.
Stockbridge -
2 Kestrels, 2 Peregrine passed by, Sedge Warblers,
2 Mute plus a cygnet, 2 Whitethroat, Blackcap singing
Kingfisher
M Doveston, S Radcliffe
23rd June 2007
East Riddlesden Hall
GSWdpkr, Jay, Treecreeper, Kingfisher, Bullfinch
Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Song Thrush, Sand Martin
House Martin, Swift, Painted Lady
Stockbridge
Peregrine, Jay, 2 Oystercatcher, Mute Swan, Kestrel,
Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Swift
Members Only Res - pm visit
234 Swift counted moving West between 1440 - 1540 hrs
Glovershaw area - north
Skylarks (two pairs)with food, three pairs of Meadow Pipits
male Stonechat . A post-breeding flock of 40 Lapwing
150 Starlings. Snipe could be heard, Oystercatcher, Curlew .
A 'charm' of 25 to30 Goldfinches were by Golcar Farm.
A Kestrel was hunting along GlenRoad
M Doveston, B Vickers, P King
GSWdpkr, Jay, Treecreeper, Kingfisher, Bullfinch
Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Song Thrush, Sand Martin
House Martin, Swift, Painted Lady
Stockbridge
Peregrine, Jay, 2 Oystercatcher, Mute Swan, Kestrel,
Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Swift
Members Only Res - pm visit
234 Swift counted moving West between 1440 - 1540 hrs
Glovershaw area - north
Skylarks (two pairs)with food, three pairs of Meadow Pipits
male Stonechat . A post-breeding flock of 40 Lapwing
150 Starlings. Snipe could be heard, Oystercatcher, Curlew .
A 'charm' of 25 to30 Goldfinches were by Golcar Farm.
A Kestrel was hunting along GlenRoad
M Doveston, B Vickers, P King
22nd June 2007
Glen Road at Glovershaw pm,
8 singing Reed Buntings and at least ten pairs of Meadow Pipits.
2 pairs of Linnets, 2 singing Yellowhammers and a Grey Wagtail
P King
8 singing Reed Buntings and at least ten pairs of Meadow Pipits.
2 pairs of Linnets, 2 singing Yellowhammers and a Grey Wagtail
P King
21st June 2007
Undisclosed Site
Short Eared Owl (1) Tree Pipit (2) Snipe (2)
Long Eared Owl (8 in total), Spotted Flycatcher (1)
Woodcock (2) Nightjar (2 males displaying)
C King
Short Eared Owl (1) Tree Pipit (2) Snipe (2)
Long Eared Owl (8 in total), Spotted Flycatcher (1)
Woodcock (2) Nightjar (2 males displaying)
C King
20th June 2007
Glovershaw area
male Yellowhammer was singing on the Glen Road.
at least eight breeding pairs of Meadow Pipits
two pairs of Linnets, Reed Bunting and Skylark.
adult Grey Wagtail
Members Only Res - 7 Goosander
Leeshaw Res - 2 Shoveler, Little Owl
P King, B Vickers
19th June 2007
Strid Woods
2 Spotted Flycatchers, Treecreeper, Blackcap,
Long-tailed Tits, Nuthatch
B Vickers
2 Spotted Flycatchers, Treecreeper, Blackcap,
Long-tailed Tits, Nuthatch
B Vickers
17th June 2007
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Kingfisher, Goosander female with juvs, Jay
Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, Willow Warblers, Reed Bunting
3 Oystercatchers, 6 Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Swifts
60+Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow
Harden Moor
male Stonechat singing, 3 Skylarks singing, Meadow Pipits
Willow Warblers, 4 Linnets, 6 Goldfinch, Curlew
Doe Park Res
6 Linnets, 2 Bullfinch, 2 juv Goldfinch,
Blackcap, Willow Warblers
Kingfisher, Goosander female with juvs, Jay
Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, Willow Warblers, Reed Bunting
3 Oystercatchers, 6 Goldfinch, Bullfinch, Swifts
60+Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow
Harden Moor
male Stonechat singing, 3 Skylarks singing, Meadow Pipits
Willow Warblers, 4 Linnets, 6 Goldfinch, Curlew
Doe Park Res
6 Linnets, 2 Bullfinch, 2 juv Goldfinch,
Blackcap, Willow Warblers
Stockbridge - injured male Tufted, Kestrels still feeding 2 young,
Kingfisher with juv, familes of Whitethroat & Sedge Warblers, singing
Garden Warbler, 2 Jays, Sparrowhawk, plenty of Reed Bunting activity.
8 Orchid Spikes plus a Roe Deer
Stonechats a pair of adults and 2 juveniles at Penistone Hill Oxenhope
Ilkley up to Round Hill, Beamsley Beacon and back.
Grey Heron flew over at Middleton Lodge
Kestrels, Red Legged Partridge, Redshank, 2 Oystercatchers
Lots of vocal Curlews together with Lapwings and Meadow Pipits on the Moors. There also seemed to be a lot of Skylarks around – more than previous weekends. Only 1 Grouse seen.
River still pretty high - 2 Grey Wagtails seen on the River Wharfe near the Old Bridge
M Doveston, S Radcliffe, B Vickers, J Stallworthy
16th June 2007
St.Ives
2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Chiffchaffs, House Martin
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Ring-necked Parakeet, 60+Sand Martin, Common Sandpiper
Kingfisher with juvs, Tufted Duck, Garden Warbler, Blackcap
Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Swifts, Swallow, House Martins
M Doveston
2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Chiffchaffs, House Martin
East Riddlesden Hall & R.Aire
Ring-necked Parakeet, 60+Sand Martin, Common Sandpiper
Kingfisher with juvs, Tufted Duck, Garden Warbler, Blackcap
Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Swifts, Swallow, House Martins
M Doveston
11th June 2007
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits
kingfisher, heron, moorhen, mallard, oystercatcher, blackcap,
kestrel, black-headed gull, blue tit, great tit, long tailed tit family group,
wren, blackbird, wood pigeon, swift, (no sand martins nesting).
Leeshaw Res
Little Owl, Common Tern ( resting on the shore at 1230 ).
Members Only Res
Dunlin 1, Common Sandpiper ( A pair with 3 chicks ),
Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles.
Lower Laithe - Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles
Glovershaw area
three Snipe flushed by a low flying bird of prey, possibly a Merlin,
Lapwings, Meadow Pipits, Skylark. Stonechat near Golcar Farm
post-breeding parties of Starlings, Finches and Tits around the farm.
S Parkes, B Vickers, P King
kingfisher, heron, moorhen, mallard, oystercatcher, blackcap,
kestrel, black-headed gull, blue tit, great tit, long tailed tit family group,
wren, blackbird, wood pigeon, swift, (no sand martins nesting).
Leeshaw Res
Little Owl, Common Tern ( resting on the shore at 1230 ).
Members Only Res
Dunlin 1, Common Sandpiper ( A pair with 3 chicks ),
Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles.
Lower Laithe - Grey Wagtail 4 Juveniles
Glovershaw area
three Snipe flushed by a low flying bird of prey, possibly a Merlin,
Lapwings, Meadow Pipits, Skylark. Stonechat near Golcar Farm
post-breeding parties of Starlings, Finches and Tits around the farm.
S Parkes, B Vickers, P King
10th June 2007 part two
Wharfe Valley - Hobby
Ilkley, Middleton Lodge, Round Hill, Beamsley Beacon & back
Kingfisher sitting on a rock close to the Old Bridge in Ilkley
Golden Plover seen close to Round Hill and another heard.
A further Golden Plover heard at Old Pike. Kestrel at Beamsley Beacon.
On the moors were plenty of meadow pipits, a few skylarks,
lots of very vocal curlew, a few lapwing some with young,
swallows, swifts. But only saw 2 grouse all day.
B Vickers, J Stallworthy,
Ilkley, Middleton Lodge, Round Hill, Beamsley Beacon & back
Kingfisher sitting on a rock close to the Old Bridge in Ilkley
Golden Plover seen close to Round Hill and another heard.
A further Golden Plover heard at Old Pike. Kestrel at Beamsley Beacon.
On the moors were plenty of meadow pipits, a few skylarks,
lots of very vocal curlew, a few lapwing some with young,
swallows, swifts. But only saw 2 grouse all day.
B Vickers, J Stallworthy,
10th June 2007
St.Ives
Little Owl, 3 families of Nuthatch, 4 families Long-tailed Tit,
Treecreeper, 2 GSWdpkrs, Moorhen juv, Sparrowhawk,
Blackcaps, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Pheasant
Stockbridge
Kestrels, Garden, Willow and Sedge Warblers plus Whitethroat
Song Thrush. Pair of Reed Buntings and a male Bullfinch. Jay.
Mute Swans down to 1 cygnet
East Riddlesden Hall
Cuckoo heard among dawn chorus
Blackcap, Coot + 4 juvs, Moorhen, Mute Swan
Tufted Duck, Song Thrush, House Martins
Marley
Swifts, Sand Martins, Swallows
M Doveston, S Johnson, S Radcliffe, H Doveston
Little Owl, 3 families of Nuthatch, 4 families Long-tailed Tit,
Treecreeper, 2 GSWdpkrs, Moorhen juv, Sparrowhawk,
Blackcaps, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Pheasant
Stockbridge
Kestrels, Garden, Willow and Sedge Warblers plus Whitethroat
Song Thrush. Pair of Reed Buntings and a male Bullfinch. Jay.
Mute Swans down to 1 cygnet
East Riddlesden Hall
Cuckoo heard among dawn chorus
Blackcap, Coot + 4 juvs, Moorhen, Mute Swan
Tufted Duck, Song Thrush, House Martins
Marley
Swifts, Sand Martins, Swallows
M Doveston, S Johnson, S Radcliffe, H Doveston
9th June 2007
BOG Members Walk - Barden Moor
Cuckoo (male & female), Linnet(about 4 birds), Meadow Pipits,
Willow Warblers, Red Grouse, Pheasant, Stonechat pairs,
Whinchat pair, Reed Bunting, Oystercatcher 3,Wrens, Greenfinch 4,
Blackbirds, CommonSandpiper (pair on each res.),
Greylag Geese (13upper, 16 lower), Canada (86 upper, 25 lower),
2Lapwings, pair of Mistle Thrush (breeding), Red-legged Partridge,
Swallows, House Martins, Curlews, B H Gulls(colony of app. 2000),
L B B Gulls, Chaffinches, Goldfinches, Grey Wagtail, Robin, Dunnock,
Red Kite, Cormorant (lower res), Rook -4, Pied Wagtail (upper res),
Skylark singing.
Crossflatts bridge
2 young Canada Geese with adults, Moorhen family
and at least 10 House Martins collecting mud.
P King et al, A Josephs
Cuckoo (male & female), Linnet(about 4 birds), Meadow Pipits,
Willow Warblers, Red Grouse, Pheasant, Stonechat pairs,
Whinchat pair, Reed Bunting, Oystercatcher 3,Wrens, Greenfinch 4,
Blackbirds, CommonSandpiper (pair on each res.),
Greylag Geese (13upper, 16 lower), Canada (86 upper, 25 lower),
2Lapwings, pair of Mistle Thrush (breeding), Red-legged Partridge,
Swallows, House Martins, Curlews, B H Gulls(colony of app. 2000),
L B B Gulls, Chaffinches, Goldfinches, Grey Wagtail, Robin, Dunnock,
Red Kite, Cormorant (lower res), Rook -4, Pied Wagtail (upper res),
Skylark singing.
Crossflatts bridge
2 young Canada Geese with adults, Moorhen family
and at least 10 House Martins collecting mud.
P King et al, A Josephs
6th June 2007
Strid
pair of Spotted Flycatchers, three pairs of GreyWagtails,
pair of GSW with a young bird, Pied Flycatchers at two boxes,
Common Sandpiper with young, 3 family parties of Great Tits
and a young Robin.
P King
pair of Spotted Flycatchers, three pairs of GreyWagtails,
pair of GSW with a young bird, Pied Flycatchers at two boxes,
Common Sandpiper with young, 3 family parties of Great Tits
and a young Robin.
P King
4th June 2007
Members Only Res
Dunlin 1, Redshank 2, Common Sandpiper 2,
Grey Wagtail 2 adults, 1 Juv, 2 Juvenile Stonechat
B Vickers
Dunlin 1, Redshank 2, Common Sandpiper 2,
Grey Wagtail 2 adults, 1 Juv, 2 Juvenile Stonechat
B Vickers
3rd June 2007
Parakeet species flying across Leeds-Liverpool Canal from Saltaire Church to Roberts Park
R Ratcliffe
R Ratcliffe
2nd June 2007
Ilkley along to Ben Rhydding, over Denton Bridge, up Carters Lane to Middleton, along Hunger Hill, across Middleton Moor and Langbar Moor to Old Pike, Beamsley Beacon and then back via Wards Cottage across the moor and down into Ilkley along the river.
Highlights were:
4 Grey Heron and a Kestrel seen in fields next to Carters Lane.
2 Golden Plover heard but not seen on the way up to Old Pike and another heard as walked along to Beamsley Beacon
3 Grey Heron flew over near Beamsley, Kestrel at Beamsley Beacon
Lots of curlew, lapwing – some with chicks, meadow pipits, skylarks, swallows, martins, swifts - around the moors. Large numbers of starlings about – at one point there must have been a flock in excess of 1000. Did not see a single grouse all day.
Kingfisher and Little Grebe on river.
J Stallworthy
Highlights were:
4 Grey Heron and a Kestrel seen in fields next to Carters Lane.
2 Golden Plover heard but not seen on the way up to Old Pike and another heard as walked along to Beamsley Beacon
3 Grey Heron flew over near Beamsley, Kestrel at Beamsley Beacon
Lots of curlew, lapwing – some with chicks, meadow pipits, skylarks, swallows, martins, swifts - around the moors. Large numbers of starlings about – at one point there must have been a flock in excess of 1000. Did not see a single grouse all day.
Kingfisher and Little Grebe on river.
J Stallworthy
29th May 2007
Fewston Res
pink footed goose
Timble Ings
3 tree pipit
Gooseye
Tawny Owl, c4 Spotted Flycatcher, Bullfinch pr, Goldfinch
Green Woodpecker (almost certainly at nest)
Treecreepers, Gt Sptd Woodpecker , Jay
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff , Garden Warbler
Blackcap - nest building (see pic) , Woodcock (flushed)
Redstart (Sunday, but not since!), Long-tailed Tit + 9 young
photos by I Hargreavespink footed goose
Timble Ings
3 tree pipit
Gooseye
Tawny Owl, c4 Spotted Flycatcher, Bullfinch pr, Goldfinch
Green Woodpecker (almost certainly at nest)
Treecreepers, Gt Sptd Woodpecker , Jay
Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff , Garden Warbler
Blackcap - nest building (see pic) , Woodcock (flushed)
Redstart (Sunday, but not since!), Long-tailed Tit + 9 young
J Poland, I Hargreaves, A Jowett
28th May 2007
Oxenhope Moor
2 golden plover, wheatear, grey partridge.
Very high density of curlew.
Hawksworth Moor - Golden Pheasant
A.Greenwood, J Flood
2 golden plover, wheatear, grey partridge.
Very high density of curlew.
Hawksworth Moor - Golden Pheasant
A.Greenwood, J Flood
27th May 2007
Oxenhope area-
swifts, 1 male Reed Bunting, Meadow pipit feeding nestlings,
willow warblers , Kestrel nest with audible young
A Greenwood
swifts, 1 male Reed Bunting, Meadow pipit feeding nestlings,
willow warblers , Kestrel nest with audible young
A Greenwood
26th May 2007
St.Ives - Cuckoo Nest Wood
Spotted Flycatcher between steps and box 36
Glovershaw:
2 male Stonechats, three Wheatears
Barden bridge to Howgill (0700)
3 families of mandarin, females with 8, 5 and 2 juveniles
1 female goosander with 8 juveniles
Little owl at Gamsworth
Female kingfisher on rock at Howgill
Between Barden and Storiths:
Dippers, Grey Wagtails, Sand Martins, Sandpiper, Nuthatch,
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Cuckoo heard
Storiths to Beamsley:
Cuckoo heard, 2 red legged Partridge, Sparrowhawk
Beamsley to Middleton Lodge:
Stonechat, 2 Snipe, 2 Wheatear, 2 Grouse, Cuckoo heard, Skylarks,
Thrushes, Curlews, Lapwings, Meadow Pipits
Middleton Lodge and along the river into Ilkley:
Little Grebe, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Pied Wagtails, Dipper.
M Doveston, P King, J Flood, J Stallworthy
Spotted Flycatcher between steps and box 36
Glovershaw:
2 male Stonechats, three Wheatears
Barden bridge to Howgill (0700)
3 families of mandarin, females with 8, 5 and 2 juveniles
1 female goosander with 8 juveniles
Little owl at Gamsworth
Female kingfisher on rock at Howgill
Between Barden and Storiths:
Dippers, Grey Wagtails, Sand Martins, Sandpiper, Nuthatch,
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Cuckoo heard
Storiths to Beamsley:
Cuckoo heard, 2 red legged Partridge, Sparrowhawk
Beamsley to Middleton Lodge:
Stonechat, 2 Snipe, 2 Wheatear, 2 Grouse, Cuckoo heard, Skylarks,
Thrushes, Curlews, Lapwings, Meadow Pipits
Middleton Lodge and along the river into Ilkley:
Little Grebe, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Pied Wagtails, Dipper.
M Doveston, P King, J Flood, J Stallworthy
25th May 2007
Lindley Bridge, Dob Park,Ellers Wood and Folly Hall Wood.
at least six Redstarts, three Pied Flycatchers, a Spotted Flycatcher,
GreenWoodpecker, GSW,Woodcock (flushed), Garden Warbler, Blackcap
Timble Ings
tawny owl, cuckoo, redstart
Strid
3 mandarin
P King, S Radcliffe, A Jowett
at least six Redstarts, three Pied Flycatchers, a Spotted Flycatcher,
GreenWoodpecker, GSW,Woodcock (flushed), Garden Warbler, Blackcap
Timble Ings
tawny owl, cuckoo, redstart
Strid
3 mandarin
P King, S Radcliffe, A Jowett
24th May 2007
Glovershaw area
Along the Glen Road a male Stonechat, male Yellowhammer and a Snipe. Female Wheatear in the fields alongside the Golf Course. On Birch Close Lane, seven Wheatear.By the 12th tee, there were four Stonechats, male and three females. 28 Greylags near Birch Close Lane. Also seen: Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Reed Buntings, Curlews and Lapwings.
Low Wood area -
2 Garden Warblers, Blackcap
Whetstone gate -
pair of Stonechat with 2 young plus nearby another singing male Stonechat.
P King, S Radcliffe
Along the Glen Road a male Stonechat, male Yellowhammer and a Snipe. Female Wheatear in the fields alongside the Golf Course. On Birch Close Lane, seven Wheatear.By the 12th tee, there were four Stonechats, male and three females. 28 Greylags near Birch Close Lane. Also seen: Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Reed Buntings, Curlews and Lapwings.
Low Wood area -
2 Garden Warblers, Blackcap
Whetstone gate -
pair of Stonechat with 2 young plus nearby another singing male Stonechat.
P King, S Radcliffe
23rd May 2007
Knotford Nook area:-
Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff, a pair of Swans with 8 cygnet, 1 male Pochard,
10 Sand Martin, juvenile Dunnock, juvenile Pied Wagtail
River Wharfe:-
1 female Goosander with 15 large chicks,
1 female Goosander with 2 large chicks on her back;
Gallows Hill:-
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, 1 Whitethroat
E Scarfe
Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff, a pair of Swans with 8 cygnet, 1 male Pochard,
10 Sand Martin, juvenile Dunnock, juvenile Pied Wagtail
River Wharfe:-
1 female Goosander with 15 large chicks,
1 female Goosander with 2 large chicks on her back;
Gallows Hill:-
Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, 1 Whitethroat
E Scarfe
21st May 2007
Timble Ings
Tawny, Snipe, skylark, Cuckoo.
Glovershaw
twopairs of Grey Partridges
J Flood, P King
Tawny, Snipe, skylark, Cuckoo.
Glovershaw
twopairs of Grey Partridges
J Flood, P King
20th May 2007
male Nightjar heard on breeding grounds
Hollins Hill 0635 - Little Owl
Private Wetlands 0650
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Garden Warbler,
Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Common Tern,
3 Common Sandpiper, LRP, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Lapwing
Sparrowhawk, Swift, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow,
Tufted Ducks, LBBGulls, Reed Bunting
Knotford Nook
male Pochard, Sand Martin, Swift, Swallow, Blackcap
Whetstone Quarry
family party of Stonechat, female Wheatear, 4 Linnets
Rivock Edge - Willow Warblers, Goldcrest, Chaffinch
Fly Flatts
5 Common Sandpiper, Redshank, Grey Wagtail
3 Twite, 6 Wheatear.
Glovershaw
male Stonechat and a female Wheatear,
Snipe sitting on the wall and another was in short grass.
3 Wheatears feeding on the open peaty ground and
2 across the fields towards Golcar Farm.
Skylarks, Meadow Pipits,Reed Buntings, Linnets, Yellowhammers,
Lapwings and Curlews with young
Lindley Wood Res
Redstart, LRP, Bullfinch pair, fem Goosander with young,
two pair of GC Grebe, Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps,
Garden Warblers, Swallows, Green Wdpkr, GSWdpkr
M & H Doveston, B Sumner, P King, S Thomson,
C King, A Jowett
Hollins Hill 0635 - Little Owl
Private Wetlands 0650
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Garden Warbler,
Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Common Tern,
3 Common Sandpiper, LRP, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Lapwing
Sparrowhawk, Swift, Sand Martin, House Martin, Swallow,
Tufted Ducks, LBBGulls, Reed Bunting
Knotford Nook
male Pochard, Sand Martin, Swift, Swallow, Blackcap
Whetstone Quarry
family party of Stonechat, female Wheatear, 4 Linnets
Rivock Edge - Willow Warblers, Goldcrest, Chaffinch
Fly Flatts
5 Common Sandpiper, Redshank, Grey Wagtail
3 Twite, 6 Wheatear.
Glovershaw
male Stonechat and a female Wheatear,
Snipe sitting on the wall and another was in short grass.
3 Wheatears feeding on the open peaty ground and
2 across the fields towards Golcar Farm.
Skylarks, Meadow Pipits,Reed Buntings, Linnets, Yellowhammers,
Lapwings and Curlews with young
Lindley Wood Res
Redstart, LRP, Bullfinch pair, fem Goosander with young,
two pair of GC Grebe, Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps,
Garden Warblers, Swallows, Green Wdpkr, GSWdpkr
M & H Doveston, B Sumner, P King, S Thomson,
C King, A Jowett
19th May 2007
Toad Holes Beck - Whitethroat (photo MVPriestley)
St.Ives (photo S Ipson)
Pied Flycatcher now in woods above box 39 but hard to locate.
12 male Blackcap, 6 male Chiffchaff, Jay, 3 Nuthatch, Treecreeper
Long-tailed Tits with young, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, GSWdpkr
3 pairs of Canada Geese with young.
Ogden Water - Wood Warbler
Wharfe Valley watchpoint - Osprey 14.30
Members Only Res - evening visit
9 Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpiper, 30+LBBGull
Goosander, 2 Swallow, Mallard with young
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Swift, House Martin
Swallow, 40+Sand Martin, Bullfinch, 2 Greenfinch,
M Doveston, F,K,& S Ipson, C King, MVPriestley, M Taunton,
H Doveston,
17th May 2007
John o' Gaunts area
3 male Redstarts, four Redshanks on Beaverdyke
and four Tree Sparrows on walk in from the Sun Inn.
3 singing Reed Buntings, pair of Great Crested Grebe
and a female GSW.
East Riddlesden Hall - Peregrine circling high above
P King, M&H Doveston
3 male Redstarts, four Redshanks on Beaverdyke
and four Tree Sparrows on walk in from the Sun Inn.
3 singing Reed Buntings, pair of Great Crested Grebe
and a female GSW.
East Riddlesden Hall - Peregrine circling high above
P King, M&H Doveston
15th May 2007
Glovershaw
5 Wheatears (1 male and 4 females)
Meadow Pipits are now carrying food,
Reed Buntings, Skylarks and a male Yellowhammer are singing,
Snipes, Lapwings and Curlews
P King
5 Wheatears (1 male and 4 females)
Meadow Pipits are now carrying food,
Reed Buntings, Skylarks and a male Yellowhammer are singing,
Snipes, Lapwings and Curlews
P King
14th May 2007
Members Only Res - pm visit
Dunlin, 2 Oystercatchers, pair Goosander, Lapwing, Swallow,
Pied Wagtail, Mallard with juvs, LBBGull
Trough Lane - pair Wheatear
East Riddlesden Hall
Bullfinch, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Jay, Mute Swan
Glovershaw
six Wheatears and pair of Yellowhammers
M Doveston, P King
Dunlin, 2 Oystercatchers, pair Goosander, Lapwing, Swallow,
Pied Wagtail, Mallard with juvs, LBBGull
Trough Lane - pair Wheatear
East Riddlesden Hall
Bullfinch, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Jay, Mute Swan
Glovershaw
six Wheatears and pair of Yellowhammers
M Doveston, P King
13th May 2007
photos B Vickers
Private Wetlands
LRP, Dunlin, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat,
Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Redshank, Common Tern,
6 BHGull, GCGrebe, Little Grebe, Sparrowhawk, Swift
Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin, Tufted Duck
Knotford Nook
male Pochard, Swallow, Sand Martin, Swift, GCGrebe,
Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff,
St.Ives
Pied Flycatcher (by box 36), Chiffchaff, Blackcap,
Nuthatch, 4 Jay, 15 House Martin
Bolton Abbey/Strid Woods: -
Cuckoo 2, Pied Flycatcher 5 (4M + 1F)
Grey Wagtil 8 (5 adults + 3 juv), Common Sandpiper 2
Bullfinch 1 (M), Garden Warbler 3, Blackcap 4 (3M +1 F)
Wood Warbler 1, Mandarin 1 (M), Redstart 1 (M)
Dipper 1 (juv), Kingfisher 1
Fly Flatts
2 Dunlin, 8 Common Sandpiper, Redshank
2 Grey Wag, 1 Pied Wag, 2 Twite...unrung
1m Reed Bunting, 1 Golden Plover, 22 Canada chicks
11 Greylag ad., 2 Wheatear
Ilkley Moor (Whetstone end) - female Wheatear
Leeshaw Res -Dunlin 1, Little Owl
Members Only Res - 4 Common Sandpipers, Male Stonechat
Trough Lane, - 5 Wheatear
Undisclosed sites:
2+1 LRP
M Doveston, S Thomson, C King, B Sumner, B Vickers, H Doveston,
12th May 2007
John O'Gaunts
2 male redstarts singing, female wheatear,
lots of willow warblers and 5 swift, redshank
St.Ives
Pied Flycatcher by box 37, Blackcaps, 6 Chiffchaff,
Willow Warblers, Whitethroat,
Leeshaw Res 0955,
Arctic Tern flew low down the res and over the moor Nw
East Riddlesden
Swifts, House Martins, Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Coot with young, Mute Swan,
M Gurney, S Goodwin, M Doveston, B Vickers
2 male redstarts singing, female wheatear,
lots of willow warblers and 5 swift, redshank
St.Ives
Pied Flycatcher by box 37, Blackcaps, 6 Chiffchaff,
Willow Warblers, Whitethroat,
Leeshaw Res 0955,
Arctic Tern flew low down the res and over the moor Nw
East Riddlesden
Swifts, House Martins, Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Coot with young, Mute Swan,
M Gurney, S Goodwin, M Doveston, B Vickers
11th May 2007
Fewston Reservoir
five singing Garden Warblers, three Blackcaps, two Sedge Warblers, three Bullfinch (two females one male), two pairs of Common Sandpipers, a pair of Teal, and a Redpoll.
five singing Garden Warblers, three Blackcaps, two Sedge Warblers, three Bullfinch (two females one male), two pairs of Common Sandpipers, a pair of Teal, and a Redpoll.
Members Only Res - Sanderling (photo B Vickers)
2 Dunlin, 3 Oystercatchers, 4 Common Sandpiper, 4 Redshank
P King, S Radcliffe, B Vickers
10th May 2007
Strid Woods
Pied Flycatcher- five males, two females.
A pair of Dippers were feeding 3 young below Barden bridge
and another pair feeding on the aquaduct. male Mandarin,
Common Sandpipers and Grey Wagtail
P King
Pied Flycatcher- five males, two females.
A pair of Dippers were feeding 3 young below Barden bridge
and another pair feeding on the aquaduct. male Mandarin,
Common Sandpipers and Grey Wagtail
P King
9th May 2007
Glovershaw
Snipe displaying and'chunking', Lapwings with chicks and Curlew.
Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting and Linnets, male Stonechat
pair of GreyPartridge and four Wheatears (a male and three females)
Gallows Hill:-
Bullfinch, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Blackcap, Garden Warbler;
River Wharfe:- 2 Female Goosander
Intake Gate - 2 Wheatears
Hawksworth Moor
3 Redshank, 2 Snipe - all displaying, 4 Oystercatchers
Burley Moor - pair of Stonechat
P King, E Scarfe, S Radcliffe
Snipe displaying and'chunking', Lapwings with chicks and Curlew.
Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Reed Bunting and Linnets, male Stonechat
pair of GreyPartridge and four Wheatears (a male and three females)
Gallows Hill:-
Bullfinch, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Blackcap, Garden Warbler;
River Wharfe:- 2 Female Goosander
Intake Gate - 2 Wheatears
Hawksworth Moor
3 Redshank, 2 Snipe - all displaying, 4 Oystercatchers
Burley Moor - pair of Stonechat
P King, E Scarfe, S Radcliffe
8th May 2007
Ebor Lane Reserve pm brief visit
2 Willow warbler, grey heron mobbed by crow, pair canada geese
St.Ives - pm visit
2 pairs Canada Geese with young, 2 Tufted Duck, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap,
S Parkes, S Radcliffe, M Doveston
2 Willow warbler, grey heron mobbed by crow, pair canada geese
St.Ives - pm visit
2 pairs Canada Geese with young, 2 Tufted Duck, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap,
S Parkes, S Radcliffe, M Doveston
belated news - Dotterel
a lone Dotterel was spotted on Round Hill near Timble on Friday 4th May in poor weather conditions.
JLTopham
JLTopham
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