River Aire, Hirst Wood weir (next to rowing club) - pair of Common Sandpipers.
Shaun R
Coldstone Beck area - Cuckoo, flock of 30 Linnet.
Margaret & Peter R.
Private Wetlands
1x Black-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpipers,
Swallows, Sand Martins, Redshank, 9 Wigeon,
Goldeneye still present, Gadwall, Shoveler
AGGough
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species recorded this morning. Not many migrants with just Chiff-Chaff, Sand Martins and, very briefly, Blackcap but plenty of activity from residents. Wren, thrushes, LTT all nest building. Reed Bunting, pair of Bullfinch and other finches in song plus plenty of Toad spawn found along with new born Newts.
Shaun R
Shaun R
18th April 2010
St. Ives 0730-1030
Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers, Skylark
Sparrowhawk, Grey Heron, Meadow Pipit,
Green Woodpecker yaffling, GSWdpkrs, Redpoll
Tufted Duck 1 pair,
M Doveston et al
Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers, Skylark
Sparrowhawk, Grey Heron, Meadow Pipit,
Green Woodpecker yaffling, GSWdpkrs, Redpoll
Tufted Duck 1 pair,
M Doveston et al
Saturday 17th April 2010
Glovershaw Baildon,
In this superb spring weather the moorland fringes around Baildon Moor were at their best. The Golden Plover flock was still at around 200 birds, all showing off their breeding plumage as they occasionally lifted from their feeding grounds. 15 pairs of Lapwings had settled to their task, Snipe were heard overhead and from three different wet areas, a couple of Oystercatcher were busy and three pairs of Curlew were active. Three pairs of Grey Partridge were flushed as I strode across the rough ground to the sound of the ever present Skylark. I walked back towards the Glen as a Swallow flashed by and a Kestrel was seen hunting over the ridge. The number of Willow Warblers had reached eight and a Green Woodpecker announced its presence in the Glen. The passage of Wheatear has slowed, I hope temporarily, for next week must be the time when a good movement is recorded.
17th April 2010
Marley Playing Fields
Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers,
30+Sand Martin, Swallows, Oystercatchers,
Goosander male, Black-headed Gull
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcaps, Willow Warbler, Sparrowhawk
M & L Doveston
Willow Warbler back on territory at Steeton & Silsden Railway Station
T Hubball
Wharfe Valley
Osprey ( sailed high over the watchpoint at 1410 heading west )
Trough lane, Wheatear 1,
B Vickers
Fewston reservoir
Sand Martin,Swallow,House Martin,Female Sparrowhawk,
2 pair of displaying GCGrebes, singing Willow Warblers
Chiffchaff,Mallard with 5 young.
P Seaman.
Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, Willow Warblers,
30+Sand Martin, Swallows, Oystercatchers,
Goosander male, Black-headed Gull
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcaps, Willow Warbler, Sparrowhawk
M & L Doveston
Willow Warbler back on territory at Steeton & Silsden Railway Station
T Hubball
Wharfe Valley
Osprey ( sailed high over the watchpoint at 1410 heading west )
Trough lane, Wheatear 1,
B Vickers
Fewston reservoir
Sand Martin,Swallow,House Martin,Female Sparrowhawk,
2 pair of displaying GCGrebes, singing Willow Warblers
Chiffchaff,Mallard with 5 young.
P Seaman.
Friday 16 April 2010
Little Owls - single in Walsh Lane above Eldwick and a pair mating on a wall in nearby Heights Lane.
Shaun R
Shaun R
15th April 2010
Eldwick
A pair of Waxwings were seen in a garden near top of Warren Lane Eldwick at 7am this morning.Ian WatsonSaltaireA flock of 30 hirundines, mostly Swallows with a few House Martins, were feeding over Salts Mill at 5pm.
Thursday 15 April 2010
Low Wood - mating Nuthatch, Chiff-Chaff nest building, 6 Blackcap, Green Woodpecker,
4 G S W.
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - (first on site) Willow Warbler, singing Blackcap,
3 Reed Bunting, Chiff-Chaff.
Shaun R
Several Tawnys and Woodcock on north side of Timble this evening.
Andy J
4 G S W.
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - (first on site) Willow Warbler, singing Blackcap,
3 Reed Bunting, Chiff-Chaff.
Shaun R
Several Tawnys and Woodcock on north side of Timble this evening.
Andy J
Wednesday 14 April 2010
Norwood Bottom (Lindley Wood to Folly Hall Wood)
Weather: rather cool and breezy
5 Willow Warblers 6 Blackcaps 3/ 4 Redstarts (1 in Eller Wood, rest in FH Wood)
Only 1 Pied Flycatcher found (along river beside FH Wood)
John F
Weather: rather cool and breezy
5 Willow Warblers 6 Blackcaps 3/ 4 Redstarts (1 in Eller Wood, rest in FH Wood)
Only 1 Pied Flycatcher found (along river beside FH Wood)
John F
Monday 12 April 2010
Oxenhope watchpoint - 8 Whooper Swan.
see:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
for photographs and more detail.
St Ives - Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcap, Chiff-Chaff, Nuthatches & GSW everywhere.
Sconce Lane - 17 Fieldfare flying north, calling Stock Dove.
Shaun R
see:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
for photographs and more detail.
St Ives - Willow Warbler, 2 Blackcap, Chiff-Chaff, Nuthatches & GSW everywhere.
Sconce Lane - 17 Fieldfare flying north, calling Stock Dove.
Shaun R
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - same Chiff-Chaff singing (has no tail!), female Goosander seen leaving Stock Dove nest box, male Blackcap giving great views from hide, 6 Jays, 3 Reed Bunting, pair of Kestrel.
Shaun R
Several hundred gulls are roosting on Thruscross each evening inc Black-headed, Common and LBBG. 40 + Oystercatchers there. Also Redstart singing below Swinsty Res.
Andy J
Gallows Hill :- Chiffchaff, Blackcap, 2 pair of Goosander on river, singing Skylark.
Knotford Nook:- Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Pair of Treecreeper.
Ernie S
Shaun R
Several hundred gulls are roosting on Thruscross each evening inc Black-headed, Common and LBBG. 40 + Oystercatchers there. Also Redstart singing below Swinsty Res.
Andy J
Gallows Hill :- Chiffchaff, Blackcap, 2 pair of Goosander on river, singing Skylark.
Knotford Nook:- Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Pair of Treecreeper.
Ernie S
11th April 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon
A walk around the area showed that Willow Warblers are now in-situ with six males singing from various vantage points, particularly at Crook Farm. The Golden Plover flock is holding up well with 170 resting in the field alongside Glovershaw Lane. About 15 pairs of Lapwing are at their breeding sites, a few pairs of Snipe, a couple pairs of Curlew, a pair of Oystercatcher, a pair of Grey Partridge and numerous Skylarks, Reed Buntings and Meadow Pipits were active. Six Linnets were seen at the top of the Glen Road and a Green Woodpecker could be heard from Shipley Glen.
PCKing
Redcar Tarn - Greenshank briefly before departing NE
R Proctor
Doe Park Res
Yaffling Green Woodpecker, Willow Warblers, Lapwing
St.Ives
Yaffling Green Woodpecker at two locations,
Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps,
Several GSWdpkrs, Treecreepers, Nuthatches,
10+Redpoll, Skylark, Meadow Pipit
M Doveston
male Redstart and 2 Swallows near John O'Gaunts Reservoir;
2 Oystercatchers and 2 Redshank by the reservoir.
3 Tree sparrows and 2 House sparrows in the garden of the cottage by Beaver Dyke Dam.
Pair of Willow tits (one singing - identified by song) in the wood below Beaver Dyke Dam.
female Wheatear by Scargill Reservoir.
1 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaffs and 4 Willow warblers singing in the area.
3 Tree sparrows and 2 House sparrows in the garden of the cottage by Beaver Dyke Dam.
Pair of Willow tits (one singing - identified by song) in the wood below Beaver Dyke Dam.
female Wheatear by Scargill Reservoir.
1 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaffs and 4 Willow warblers singing in the area.
J Poland
10th April 2010
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits
4 Goosander, 4 Mallard, 2 Moorhen, 4 curlew, Comon Sandpiper, Coot, Little Grebe, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Jay, 2 Chiff-chaff, Willow Warbler,
Butterflies - comma and brimstone.
Butterflies - comma and brimstone.
Simon Parkes.
Saturday continued
Update from Friday (Washburn Valley) 4 Pied Flycatchers - at least 3 seen and 1 heard - Redstarts at least 4 - 2 seen and 2 heard Fieldfare about 50 + 3 Redwing with them.
Malc & Fran Stones
Malc & Fran Stones
Saturday 10th April 2010
Moorlands between Thruscross & Barden
White-tailed Eagle later seen in Wharfe Valley
A Jowett
Fly Flatts Res,
Male Common Scoter ( On the water at 0730 ).
Nab Water lane,
2 Wheatear.
B Vickers
Ogden Reservoir
1 Willow Warbler, 1 Swallow, 2 Goldeneye, 2 Moorhen, 5 Song Thrush, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker + usual species.
C King
East Riddlesden Hall
male Blackcap coming to gerden feeders, Chiffchaff singing,
Bullfinch singing, Oystercatchers heard
Stockbridge (members only reserve)
male Blackcap singing, 2 Chiffchaff singing, Stock Dove,
Kestrel, Reed Buntings, Redpoll flew west, GSWdpkr,
2 Mute Swan, 6+Canada Goose, Oystercatchers heard
Riddlesden canalside
Chiffchaffs singing, 2 Mute Swan
M Doveston
White-tailed Eagle later seen in Wharfe Valley
A Jowett
Fly Flatts Res,
Male Common Scoter ( On the water at 0730 ).
Nab Water lane,
2 Wheatear.
B Vickers
Ogden Reservoir
1 Willow Warbler, 1 Swallow, 2 Goldeneye, 2 Moorhen, 5 Song Thrush, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker + usual species.
C King
East Riddlesden Hall
male Blackcap coming to gerden feeders, Chiffchaff singing,
Bullfinch singing, Oystercatchers heard
Stockbridge (members only reserve)
male Blackcap singing, 2 Chiffchaff singing, Stock Dove,
Kestrel, Reed Buntings, Redpoll flew west, GSWdpkr,
2 Mute Swan, 6+Canada Goose, Oystercatchers heard
Riddlesden canalside
Chiffchaffs singing, 2 Mute Swan
M Doveston
10th April 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon
The flock of Golden Plovers in the fields between Glovershaw Lane and Golcar Farm stands at 175. On the Thursday (8th) it had risen to 210.
Friday 9 April 2010
Washburn Valley - 2 Oystercatchers - 4 Nutchatch calling - Green Woodpecker yaffling - Chiffchaff every 100 yards singing - 3 Grey Wagtails - 2 Willow Warblers - 1 Pied Flycatcher 200 yds before where ramblers bridge was - 1 Buzzard - 4 Blackcaps seen and singing - 2 GS Woodpeckers
Malc Stones
Malc Stones
Thursday continued
Washburn, Lindley Wood to Folly Hall Wood :- 12 Redpoll, pair of Great Crested Grebe displaying, 12 Swallow, 14 Sand Martin, pair of Goosander, lots of Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Buzzard, 3 GSW, 1 Yaffle and 1 Dipper carrying food.
Ernie S
2 Chiffchaff + 1 Blackcap at Raw Nook NR
+ 2 Chiffchaff + 4 Swallow at ToadHoles Beck
MVPriestley
Ernie S
2 Chiffchaff + 1 Blackcap at Raw Nook NR
+ 2 Chiffchaff + 4 Swallow at ToadHoles Beck
MVPriestley
Thursday 8 April 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - feathers flying this morning, literally!!
Pair of Stock Dove ventured into the Kestrel box whilst they were away. Suddenly, the Kestrels returned with the male bird flying directly towards the box. Contact was made with a Dove and observers saw feathers in the air from the impact. Fortunately, no bird was badly injured in the encounter.
Chiff- Chaff on site has no tail, 2 Goosander flew past plus 2 Oystercatcher.
Shaun R
Pair of Stock Dove ventured into the Kestrel box whilst they were away. Suddenly, the Kestrels returned with the male bird flying directly towards the box. Contact was made with a Dove and observers saw feathers in the air from the impact. Fortunately, no bird was badly injured in the encounter.
Chiff- Chaff on site has no tail, 2 Goosander flew past plus 2 Oystercatcher.
Shaun R
Sunday continued
River Aire near Buck Woods - Swallow, 5 Goosander, singing Blackcap, Chiffchaffs
Casper P
1 Redshank at Bradup
40 Fieldfare at Holden Gate
Malc & Fran Stones
Casper P
1 Redshank at Bradup
40 Fieldfare at Holden Gate
Malc & Fran Stones
7th April 2010
Clayton Heights
2x Tree Sparrow
Park Lane, Queensbury
50 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing and a Mistle Thrush
C Shields
2 Herring Gulls at potential nest site in Bradford Centre
MVPriestley
2x Tree Sparrow
Park Lane, Queensbury
50 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing and a Mistle Thrush
C Shields
2 Herring Gulls at potential nest site in Bradford Centre
MVPriestley
Whooper Swans
Fewston Reservoir - 41 on Sunday increasing to 51 on Monday & Tuesday. - John F
Coppice Pond, St Ives - 2 juvenile birds, today, Wednesday. - Fred D
Coppice Pond, St Ives - 2 juvenile birds, today, Wednesday. - Fred D
6th April 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon
P King
2 Jays in Prince of Wales Park, Eldwick today
Tom H
100+ Pinks flew N/W over Caldene Fields on 6/4/10
MVPriestley
Ben Rhydding
3 pairs - oystercatcher, goosander and common sandpiper, 3 chiffchaff.
Steve P
The usual flock of 80 Golden Plovers were present in the field near Golcar Farm. There was lots of activity in the form of pairs of Curlew, Snipe, Grey Partridge, Stock Dove, Skylark, Meadow Pipits and singing Reed Bunting.
P King
2 Jays in Prince of Wales Park, Eldwick today
Tom H
100+ Pinks flew N/W over Caldene Fields on 6/4/10
MVPriestley
Ben Rhydding
3 pairs - oystercatcher, goosander and common sandpiper, 3 chiffchaff.
Steve P
Visibile Migration Log 05-04-2010
A reasonable Easter weekend after a "Bad" Friday and now a bad monday! Too much detail to post again so keep watching:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
For full detail.
Dave
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
For full detail.
Dave
Sunday 4 April 2010
Ilkley - 4 Waxwings in tree in Kings Road this morning (this is the fourth sighting in West Ilkley of between 4 and 6 birds since 27th February – all in or close to Kings Road)
John F
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species this morning including a Brambling,
2 GSW. Sand Martin, Swallows, Chiff- Chaff plus a single Meadow Pipit (uncommon at this site). Kestrels active with male bringing in food for female in box and rewarded appropriately! Mute Swans mating and an egg laid.
Redpoll at Riddlesden Hospital Ground, singing Blackcap heard on Baildon Bank.
Shaun R, Fred D, Margaret & Peter R.
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff singing, Greylag Goose, Meadow Pipits overhead
Whetstone Gate
2+Golden Plover, Red Grouse, Curlew, Skylarks
Meadow Pipits, Lapwings, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
John O'Gaunts and Beaverdyke (pm)
150 to 200 Fieldfares in mixed flock with ~60 Starling feeding in field above reservoir (only 1 Redwing found in flock)
Flock of 6 - 8 finches with at least 3 Brambling (i.e. 1 male, 2 females positively identified)
7 pairs of Tufties
3 Chiffchaff. 1 (and possibly 2) Green Woodpecker heard and flock of ~300 Golden Plover over Scargill Res.
John F
John F
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species this morning including a Brambling,
2 GSW. Sand Martin, Swallows, Chiff- Chaff plus a single Meadow Pipit (uncommon at this site). Kestrels active with male bringing in food for female in box and rewarded appropriately! Mute Swans mating and an egg laid.
Redpoll at Riddlesden Hospital Ground, singing Blackcap heard on Baildon Bank.
Shaun R, Fred D, Margaret & Peter R.
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff singing, Greylag Goose, Meadow Pipits overhead
Whetstone Gate
2+Golden Plover, Red Grouse, Curlew, Skylarks
Meadow Pipits, Lapwings, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
John O'Gaunts and Beaverdyke (pm)
150 to 200 Fieldfares in mixed flock with ~60 Starling feeding in field above reservoir (only 1 Redwing found in flock)
Flock of 6 - 8 finches with at least 3 Brambling (i.e. 1 male, 2 females positively identified)
7 pairs of Tufties
3 Chiffchaff. 1 (and possibly 2) Green Woodpecker heard and flock of ~300 Golden Plover over Scargill Res.
John F
Saturday 3 April 2010
Bradup - 3 Redshank, 6 Stock Dove
Whetstone - pair of Stonechat
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -
First Swallow, six in total. Chiff-Chaff still singing and
LTT nest building close to hide.
Shaun R
Private Wetland - 3 Egyptian Geese, 3 Shoveler (pair plus male).
John F
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff x2 singing, Stock Dove, GSWdpkr,
Common Gull, Greylay Goose,
M Doveston
Trough Lane,
Ring Ouzel 1, Wheatear 7, Sparrowhawk 1
Leeming Res,
Great Crested Grebe 2
Leeshaw Res,
Cormorant 1, Oystercatcher 2, Redshank 4, Stock Dove 10
Moorside Ln Oxenhope,
Golden Plover 22
Marley Playing Fields
Chiffchaff 1, Sand Martin 15+
B Vickers
Whetstone - pair of Stonechat
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -
First Swallow, six in total. Chiff-Chaff still singing and
LTT nest building close to hide.
Shaun R
Private Wetland - 3 Egyptian Geese, 3 Shoveler (pair plus male).
John F
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff x2 singing, Stock Dove, GSWdpkr,
Common Gull, Greylay Goose,
M Doveston
Trough Lane,
Ring Ouzel 1, Wheatear 7, Sparrowhawk 1
Leeming Res,
Great Crested Grebe 2
Leeshaw Res,
Cormorant 1, Oystercatcher 2, Redshank 4, Stock Dove 10
Moorside Ln Oxenhope,
Golden Plover 22
Marley Playing Fields
Chiffchaff 1, Sand Martin 15+
B Vickers
Friday continued
R. Aire near Buck Woods and Sconce area - Swallow
Glovershaw - 120 Golden Plover, Hare
Rombalds Moor - Buzzard
Casper P
Glovershaw - 120 Golden Plover, Hare
Rombalds Moor - Buzzard
Casper P
2nd April 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon
A flock of over 200 Golden Plovers had assembled in a field by Golcar Farm and a flock of 400 Starlings were feeding close by.
P King
Whetstone Area
2 Wheatear, 60 Golden Plover
I Hargreaves
Redcar Tarn
1st Winter Med Gull (not the same bird seen earlier this week!)
K Moir
Thursday 1 April 2010
2 LRP at A650 site.
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Chiff-Chaff, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting included in 28 species recorded. Cold conditions prevailed.
Shaun R
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Chiff-Chaff, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting included in 28 species recorded. Cold conditions prevailed.
Shaun R
31st March 2010
A single flock of 46 Fieldfares ENE over Oxenhope at 15.55 hrs
H Creber
A female Wheatear this morning at Caldene Fields was joined later in the day by a pair.
MVPriestley
H Creber
A female Wheatear this morning at Caldene Fields was joined later in the day by a pair.
MVPriestley
Monday 29 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - female Goosander flew directly into the Stock Dove nest box. Shaun R
Sunday 28 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Sand Martin, Blackcap (not singing), Chiff-Chaff, 2 male Siskin, pair of Bullfinch, 4 Oystercatcher, LTT nest building, Stock Dove, 3 Reed Bunting. Water Rail seen yesterday but not today.
Crossflatts by canal - Chiff Chaff singing.
Shaun R
Aire Valley - Little Ringed Plover - Margaret & Peter R
River Wharfe, Burley-I-W. Common Sandpiper, 3 Redshank, pair of Goosander, Chiff-Chaffs.
Derek P
Private Wetlands 0730-0840
Sand Martins, 3 singing Chiffchaff, 20+Goldeneye, 10+Wigeon,
Great Crested Grebes, Reed Buntings, 11+Lapwing,
2 Redshank, Oystercathers
Knotford
GCGrebe, Little Grebe, Sand Martins, Goldeneye
Redcar Tarn
10+LBBGulls, 28 Tufted Duck, 3 Goosander, Curlew,
Lapwing, Skylark, Redshank
East Riddlesden Hall
Greylag Goose, G Heron, Chiffchaff, Tawny Owl
M Doveston
Trough Lane 9 wheatear, 30 meadow pipits
S Parkes
Trough Lane 14 Wheatear, 2 Oystercatcher
Wharfe Valley
Buzzards, Red kite, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrel, Raven 2, Sand martins over the river
B Vickers
Crossflatts by canal - Chiff Chaff singing.
Shaun R
Aire Valley - Little Ringed Plover - Margaret & Peter R
River Wharfe, Burley-I-W. Common Sandpiper, 3 Redshank, pair of Goosander, Chiff-Chaffs.
Derek P
Private Wetlands 0730-0840
Sand Martins, 3 singing Chiffchaff, 20+Goldeneye, 10+Wigeon,
Great Crested Grebes, Reed Buntings, 11+Lapwing,
2 Redshank, Oystercathers
Knotford
GCGrebe, Little Grebe, Sand Martins, Goldeneye
Redcar Tarn
10+LBBGulls, 28 Tufted Duck, 3 Goosander, Curlew,
Lapwing, Skylark, Redshank
East Riddlesden Hall
Greylag Goose, G Heron, Chiffchaff, Tawny Owl
M Doveston
Trough Lane 9 wheatear, 30 meadow pipits
S Parkes
Trough Lane 14 Wheatear, 2 Oystercatcher
Wharfe Valley
Buzzards, Red kite, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrel, Raven 2, Sand martins over the river
B Vickers
Visible Migration Log... March 2010
Big pick up in apparent movement over this last week... see:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
for full details.
Dave
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
for full details.
Dave
Friday 26th March 2010
Otley
Spring is sort of here with my first singing Chiffchaffs (4) but Winter hasn't quite gone yet with a Brambling (1 male) and Whooper Swan (2). Other birds of note were: - Wigeon 30+, Goldeneye 20+, Pochard 1, Great Crested Grebe 4, Oystercatcher 8, Redshank 2.
Spring is sort of here with my first singing Chiffchaffs (4) but Winter hasn't quite gone yet with a Brambling (1 male) and Whooper Swan (2). Other birds of note were: - Wigeon 30+, Goldeneye 20+, Pochard 1, Great Crested Grebe 4, Oystercatcher 8, Redshank 2.
Friday 26 March 2010
Reva Hill area - 3 Wheatear, 13 Snipe, Redshank, 2 Grey Partridge, 3 Oystercatcher, 80 Golden Plover, 2 Hares. Bradup - pair of Linnet.
Shaun R
Caldene Fields - 2 male Wheatears
MVPriestley
Shaun R
Caldene Fields - 2 male Wheatears
MVPriestley
25th March - Black-necked Grebe
We have a Black-necked Grebe in full breeding plumage in the recording area.
For details please contact Mark D
The Grebe has not been founf today - 26th March
For details please contact Mark D
The Grebe has not been founf today - 26th March
25th March 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon
In the fields by Golcar Farm, there were two Wheatears (a male and a female) and a feeding flock of 37 Golden Plovers. Eight Stock Dove were also near by taking advantage of recently manured ground and several Snipe were displaying, 'chunking' or in one case, sitting out on a field-post. Down in Shipley Glen a Green Woodpecker's call rang out.
P King
Redcar Tarn - Mediterranean Gull briefly
K Moir
Thursday 25 March 2010
Norwood Bottom (LW bridge to (flooded) Ellers Wood)
7 Chiff-Chaff (mainly before Dob Park Bridge)
1 male Mandarin at top end of very high Lindley Wood
1 pair Goosander above Dob Park Bridge
and, delightfully, after so much gloom and despondency about likely scale of Wren losses in recent winter - 8 singing Wrens
Ilkley Old Bridge (and a high river)
1 female Grey Wagtail 1 Dipper
John F
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species this morning including Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, Water Rail, 4 Goosander, pair of Bullfinch, 4 Oystercatcher.
Shaun R
Hope Hill, Baildon - 2 Wheatear plus 50 Golden Plover flyover.
Margaret & Peter R
Draughton Heights - Woodcock flushed. Plenty of Mipits in the area plus Reed Bunting & Kestrel.
John T
7 Chiff-Chaff (mainly before Dob Park Bridge)
1 male Mandarin at top end of very high Lindley Wood
1 pair Goosander above Dob Park Bridge
and, delightfully, after so much gloom and despondency about likely scale of Wren losses in recent winter - 8 singing Wrens
Ilkley Old Bridge (and a high river)
1 female Grey Wagtail 1 Dipper
John F
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species this morning including Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, Water Rail, 4 Goosander, pair of Bullfinch, 4 Oystercatcher.
Shaun R
Hope Hill, Baildon - 2 Wheatear plus 50 Golden Plover flyover.
Margaret & Peter R
Draughton Heights - Woodcock flushed. Plenty of Mipits in the area plus Reed Bunting & Kestrel.
John T
24th March 2010
Trough Lane
8 Wheatear, 1 Ring Ouzel
H Creber
Aire Valley - 2 Oystercatchers
T Hubball
Villa Road Garden, Bingley - male Reed Bunting
A Josephs
8 Wheatear, 1 Ring Ouzel
H Creber
Aire Valley - 2 Oystercatchers
T Hubball
Villa Road Garden, Bingley - male Reed Bunting
A Josephs
23rd March, 2010
Glovershaw, Baildon.
A flock of 81 Golden Plovers had settled in the fields to the side of Golcar Farm and at least ten Skylarks were present on the moorland fringes. Snipe were displaying, Lapwings protecting territory and a pair of Curlews were well established.
23rd March 2010
Trough Lane
Wheatears 9, Stonechat 2, Reed bunting 1
B Vickers
East Riddlesden Hall - singing Chiffchaff
H Doveston
Wheatears 9, Stonechat 2, Reed bunting 1
B Vickers
East Riddlesden Hall - singing Chiffchaff
H Doveston
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 30 species recorded. Water Rail continues to show well, 3 Reed Bunting, pair of Bullfinch included.
Shaun R
Low Dam - 4 Little Grebe (including singing), 1 Coot
Kex Gill-1 pair Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatcher, pair Redshank.
John F
Shaun R
Low Dam - 4 Little Grebe (including singing), 1 Coot
Kex Gill-1 pair Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatcher, pair Redshank.
John F
21st March 2010
Whetstone Gate
Male Wheatear, Stonechats near quarry, Several Skylarks.
I Hargreaves
Redcar Tarn
Several Skylarks, Female Pochard still present,
Male Goosander, Tufted Ducks, 3 LBBGulls
East Riddlesden
2+Meadow Pipits heading up the valley. 10+Redpoll.
M Doveston
Bradford - near Interchange
Male Peregrine
S Cummings
Male Wheatear, Stonechats near quarry, Several Skylarks.
I Hargreaves
Redcar Tarn
Several Skylarks, Female Pochard still present,
Male Goosander, Tufted Ducks, 3 LBBGulls
East Riddlesden
2+Meadow Pipits heading up the valley. 10+Redpoll.
M Doveston
Bradford - near Interchange
Male Peregrine
S Cummings
Friday 19 March 2010
Private Wetlands - male Shoveler, male Gadwall
Only 2 (male) Pochard left
12 Goldeneye
3 pairs Goosander
Down to 35 Coot
10 pairs Oystercatchers
22 Lapwing including 10 on territory.
Knotford Nook - 15 Goldeneye, 49 Coot
John F
Only 2 (male) Pochard left
12 Goldeneye
3 pairs Goosander
Down to 35 Coot
10 pairs Oystercatchers
22 Lapwing including 10 on territory.
Knotford Nook - 15 Goldeneye, 49 Coot
John F
Thursday 18 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - a quiet day but Water Rail still showing well. It now is almost permanently under the feeders splitting peanuts to eat and not shy at all. A few Goldfinch and Reed Buntings seen with the male buntings singing.
Shaun R
Shaun R
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Marsh Tit this a.m. at Low Scargill Plantation, possibly a second heard, but not seen. Up to 6 Snipe chipping and drumming on Scargill Pasture. John T
Fewston - quiet day with water very high and no mud around for waders
3 male, 1 female Goldeneye, 1 male Teal, 6 Moorhens (high count?), 1 Coot, 1 Cormorant.
Kex Gill - 2 Redshanks, 1 pair Tufted Duck - John F
Barden area - Osprey at 13.00 going up the valley, 2 Marsh Tit near Bullcopy Wood,
2 Brambling, 2 Sparrowhawk, flocks of Goldfinch, Siskin plus odd Redpoll in trees towards river. Sand Martin up the river near mid-day.
Wharfe Valley - 7 Buzzard, 3 Red Kite. - Alan T
Fewston - quiet day with water very high and no mud around for waders
3 male, 1 female Goldeneye, 1 male Teal, 6 Moorhens (high count?), 1 Coot, 1 Cormorant.
Kex Gill - 2 Redshanks, 1 pair Tufted Duck - John F
Barden area - Osprey at 13.00 going up the valley, 2 Marsh Tit near Bullcopy Wood,
2 Brambling, 2 Sparrowhawk, flocks of Goldfinch, Siskin plus odd Redpoll in trees towards river. Sand Martin up the river near mid-day.
Wharfe Valley - 7 Buzzard, 3 Red Kite. - Alan T
16th March 2010
Glovershaw
What better than to be on the moorland fringes of Baildon Moor on such a very pleasant day as this. The numbers of Golden Plover had risen to 67 and about 12 pairs of Lapwing were now on territory. Two pairs of Curlew were feeding on the rough pasture and the air was filled with the sound of Skylark and the call of Snipe. No passerines as yet, just the promise of Wheatear, Stonechat and Whinchat in the next few weeks.
Tuesday 16 March 2010
Scargill Res - pair of Redshank. Below res, Treecreeper & Nuthatch.
Beaverdyke Res - 2 Tree Sparrow, 4 Oystercatchers
John O Gaunts Res - Redshank, 7 Tufted, flock of 120 Curlew, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Teal, 2 GCG. 4 Redwing, 20 Lapwing
Shaun R & Ernie S
Beaverdyke Res - 2 Tree Sparrow, 4 Oystercatchers
John O Gaunts Res - Redshank, 7 Tufted, flock of 120 Curlew, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Teal, 2 GCG. 4 Redwing, 20 Lapwing
Shaun R & Ernie S
Monday 15 March 2010
Kings Road, Ilkley - 5 Waxwings stayed this afternoon at 15.15 in a garden for just 10 minutes.
John F
Dowley Gap on river - pair of Dipper
Steet Lane - 200 plus Fieldfare
Shaun R
John F
Dowley Gap on river - pair of Dipper
Steet Lane - 200 plus Fieldfare
Shaun R
Sunday 14 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, 3 Reed Bunting, plus finches. Pair of Goosander on river.
Shaun R
Ashfield Drive, Shipley - still has 9 Waxwings this morning and have been there all week.
Gus R
Private Wetlands - 16 Goldeneye, 4 GCG, 11 Wigeon, 6 Oystercatchers, Redshank, Snipe, Gadwall, 4 Pochard, 4 Brambling.
Wharfedale - Red Kite.
Ernie S
Shaun R
Ashfield Drive, Shipley - still has 9 Waxwings this morning and have been there all week.
Gus R
Private Wetlands - 16 Goldeneye, 4 GCG, 11 Wigeon, 6 Oystercatchers, Redshank, Snipe, Gadwall, 4 Pochard, 4 Brambling.
Wharfedale - Red Kite.
Ernie S
Saturday continued
Timble - Crossbill 8 Woodcock 3 Siskin & Redpoll - small flocks of each.
Washburn Valley -Green Woodpecker, 2 Buzzard, Red Kite.
John T & Andy J
Lindley Wood Res - 20 Redpoll, 3 GSW, 4 Oystercatcher, 2 G C G.
Washburn Valley - 2 Buzzard, Red Kite
Ernie S
Washburn Valley -Green Woodpecker, 2 Buzzard, Red Kite.
John T & Andy J
Lindley Wood Res - 20 Redpoll, 3 GSW, 4 Oystercatcher, 2 G C G.
Washburn Valley - 2 Buzzard, Red Kite
Ernie S
Saturday 13th March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (Members Only)
Water Rail (On feeder! Actually the feeder had fallen on the ground and the Rail was happily pecking at the peanuts). Bullfinch 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Oystercatcher 4, Song Thrush 1 (28 species total). - CJK
Water Rail (On feeder! Actually the feeder had fallen on the ground and the Rail was happily pecking at the peanuts). Bullfinch 3, Long-tailed Tit 2, Oystercatcher 4, Song Thrush 1 (28 species total). - CJK
Thursday 11 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Kestrel. Despite sunshine, a notable lack of bird song.
Shaun R
Aire Valley - Common Buzzard
John T
Shaun R
Aire Valley - Common Buzzard
John T
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Flyflatts area - 2 Golden Plovers
Trough Lane - pair of Stonechat
Leeshaw Res - 23 Lapwing, 50 Greylag, 2 Curlew.
Malc & Fran S
Trough Lane - pair of Stonechat
Leeshaw Res - 23 Lapwing, 50 Greylag, 2 Curlew.
Malc & Fran S
Tuesday continued
Seen from Baildon at 16.05 - a flock of 37 Whooper Swans flying west and following the valley. The birds were not at any great height.
Margaret & Peter R
Walsh Lane, near Eldwick - Little Owl
Heights Lane - calling Stock Dove
Bingley Moor - 5 pair of Greylag plus Skylarks singing.
Buck Stones - 30 Golden Plover
High Moor Plantation - 3 Bullfinch, Redpoll plus Comma Butterfly.
Alder Carr Wood - Nuthatch plus 2 GSW drumming.
Rombalds Moor - Red Kite, Peregrine.
Shaun R
At Thruscross today the Oyc flock is building up well = 64Lots of geese, noisily pairing up. Canadas = 130 and Greylags = 260 approx.Two good sized flocks of Siskin by the old yachting centre.One Little Grebe at the top end!
John T
Margaret & Peter R
Walsh Lane, near Eldwick - Little Owl
Heights Lane - calling Stock Dove
Bingley Moor - 5 pair of Greylag plus Skylarks singing.
Buck Stones - 30 Golden Plover
High Moor Plantation - 3 Bullfinch, Redpoll plus Comma Butterfly.
Alder Carr Wood - Nuthatch plus 2 GSW drumming.
Rombalds Moor - Red Kite, Peregrine.
Shaun R
At Thruscross today the Oyc flock is building up well = 64Lots of geese, noisily pairing up. Canadas = 130 and Greylags = 260 approx.Two good sized flocks of Siskin by the old yachting centre.One Little Grebe at the top end!
John T
9th March 2010
Shipley Glen
Into the woods on a superb day for birding. I hoped to see the pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers that Keith Hillary saw on Sunday. They were seen at very close quarters on the driveway through Milnerfields. Despite by best efforts, there was no sign, although Nuthatch and Great Spotted were prominent. But where have all the Jays gone? It was pleasing to hear a Green Woodpecker calling from an area near Brackenhall where they successfully bred last year.
Sunday 7 March 2010
Pair of L S W displaying in High Coach Road area near Saltaire.
Keith H
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kestrel in box, Sparrowhawk, pair of Peregrine circling the reserve, 3 Reed Bunting, Water Rail, pair of Bullfinch.
Above Sunnydale Reservoir - flock of 50 Curlew, 27 Stock Dove.
Shaun R
St.Ives
Singing Redwing flock still present, Siskins throughout
6 Goosanders, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
Keith H
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kestrel in box, Sparrowhawk, pair of Peregrine circling the reserve, 3 Reed Bunting, Water Rail, pair of Bullfinch.
Above Sunnydale Reservoir - flock of 50 Curlew, 27 Stock Dove.
Shaun R
St.Ives
Singing Redwing flock still present, Siskins throughout
6 Goosanders, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
6th March 2010
East Riddlesden Hall
3 Goosander on lake, 6 Redpoll overhead.
M Doveston
Firecrest still present, seen in holly tree just before horse field (see previous location description). 8 goldcrest in small groups and usual other woodland sp.
G Robin
3 Goosander on lake, 6 Redpoll overhead.
M Doveston
Firecrest still present, seen in holly tree just before horse field (see previous location description). 8 goldcrest in small groups and usual other woodland sp.
G Robin
5th March 2010
Glovershaw,
A flock of 45 Golden Plover were feeding in the field behind Golcar Farm. This is a traditional place for these birds to assemble before they disperse in April. About 20 Lapwing were establishing their breeding territory, Skylarks were prominent on the moorland fringe, but more ominously 40 Graylags had settled in a field along Glovershaw Lane. A flock of 40 or so Common Gulls was still in the vicinity, but otherwise it was rather quiet on such a brilliant, clear day.
Thursday 4 March 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Bullfinch, 3 Reed Bunting plus 120 Pinkfoot flying west (at 10.45).
Bingley Bog North - 3 Teal, pair of Bullfinch.
Shaun R
Glovershaw - 40 Golden Plover
Stephen L
Private Wetland - 3 Pink feet on ground. 15 Goldeneye, 12 Pochard, several Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew, 1 Little Grebe, 2 pair Goosander, 20+ Tufted Duck, Red Kite over, another in distance, pair Kestrel. Feeder had 1 Brambling, pair Bullfinch, Greenfinch, several Chaffinch, Coal-Blue-Great-Longtail Tits, Reed Bunting.
Alan T and Ken Limb
Strid Woods -birds seen this afternoon 12.00 to 15.15pm Goosanders 2 male 1 female. Oystercatcher 1. Curlews 2.
Song Thrush . 1 Mistle Thrush 1 .Treecreepers 3. Dippers 6, and all singing. Male Mandarin . Ravens 4. + numerous blue,great and coal tits and chaffinch
Malc & Fran Stones
9 Waxwings in Shipley around Ashfield Drive according to birdguides today. Firecrest seen again this Tuesday in same place (see earlier reports re Crag Vale). LSW heard drumming on Woodlands Drive (above woods with firecrest)
Gus R
Bingley Bog North - 3 Teal, pair of Bullfinch.
Shaun R
Glovershaw - 40 Golden Plover
Stephen L
Private Wetland - 3 Pink feet on ground. 15 Goldeneye, 12 Pochard, several Oystercatchers, 2 Curlew, 1 Little Grebe, 2 pair Goosander, 20+ Tufted Duck, Red Kite over, another in distance, pair Kestrel. Feeder had 1 Brambling, pair Bullfinch, Greenfinch, several Chaffinch, Coal-Blue-Great-Longtail Tits, Reed Bunting.
Alan T and Ken Limb
Strid Woods -birds seen this afternoon 12.00 to 15.15pm Goosanders 2 male 1 female. Oystercatcher 1. Curlews 2.
Song Thrush . 1 Mistle Thrush 1 .Treecreepers 3. Dippers 6, and all singing. Male Mandarin . Ravens 4. + numerous blue,great and coal tits and chaffinch
Malc & Fran Stones
9 Waxwings in Shipley around Ashfield Drive according to birdguides today. Firecrest seen again this Tuesday in same place (see earlier reports re Crag Vale). LSW heard drumming on Woodlands Drive (above woods with firecrest)
Gus R
Visible Migration Log... 03-03-2010
Skylark passage quelled somewhat but pinks still prolific!
Keep watching:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
Keep watching:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
3rd March 2010
Approx 35 Pink-feet over eastern edge of Silsden (from Keighley direction - heading NW) at 5pm
T Hubball
T Hubball
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe, 50 Lapwing, 15 Skylark, 2 Stock Dove, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk plus
70 Pinkfoot Geese flying north-west at 11 o'clock. In the far distance, another skein of geese seen over Aire valley at the same time.
Rombalds Moor area - 2 Buzzard, 2 Red Kite
Shaun R
East Riddlesden Hall - 3m 2f Goosanders
Shipley - Peregrine
M Doveston
Aire Valley - Buzzard plus 48 Golden Plover
John T
70 Pinkfoot Geese flying north-west at 11 o'clock. In the far distance, another skein of geese seen over Aire valley at the same time.
Rombalds Moor area - 2 Buzzard, 2 Red Kite
Shaun R
East Riddlesden Hall - 3m 2f Goosanders
Shipley - Peregrine
M Doveston
Aire Valley - Buzzard plus 48 Golden Plover
John T
Sightings Request
Dear All,
Could you please re-send ALL your records for 2009 if you sent them to M Doveston via email.
All records were lost thanks to a PC crash and data recovery is proving troublesome.
Records can be sent to M Doveston or P King
Paper records do not need re-sending.
Thanks
M Doveston
Could you please re-send ALL your records for 2009 if you sent them to M Doveston via email.
All records were lost thanks to a PC crash and data recovery is proving troublesome.
Records can be sent to M Doveston or P King
Paper records do not need re-sending.
Thanks
M Doveston
Visible Migration Log 01-03-2010
The vis has really picked up over the last couple of days.... pinkfeet, skylarks and waders very prominent.... especially today, see:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
1st March 2010
Glovershaw
A change in the month and a change in the weather to much more spring-like conditions. A skein of 70 Pink-footed Geese went over Baildon Moor at 10.40am. They came from the east and travelled towards the west. The good conditions had encouraged a couple of Skylarks into song, whilst 20 Lapwing had arrived on their breeding territory.
P King
Ilkley - Tesco Car park
2 Waxwings
D Parkin
Shipley - Peregrine
M Doveston
Sunday 28 February 2010
Bradup - 27 Lapwing, 6 Skylark feeding on manure heap, 3 Stock Dove
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, GSW drumming on metal pylon, 6 Siskin, Sparrowhawk, pair of Kestrel, 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Goosander flying up the valley.
Shaun R
St.Ives 0730-0935
2+Crossbill over Coppice Bog. 3 pairs Goosander Coppice Pond.
Siskin, 60+"singing" Redwing, Fieldfare, Nuthatches,
4+GSWdpkr, 3+Treecreepers, singing Mistle & Song Thrushes
M Doveston
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, GSW drumming on metal pylon, 6 Siskin, Sparrowhawk, pair of Kestrel, 2 Oystercatcher, 3 Goosander flying up the valley.
Shaun R
St.Ives 0730-0935
2+Crossbill over Coppice Bog. 3 pairs Goosander Coppice Pond.
Siskin, 60+"singing" Redwing, Fieldfare, Nuthatches,
4+GSWdpkr, 3+Treecreepers, singing Mistle & Song Thrushes
M Doveston
Saturday 27 February 2010
Stainburn Plantation - 200 Golden Plover, Buzzard, Red Kite.
Scargill Reservoir - 4 Oystercatcher, 3 Goosander
Low Scargill Plantation -
Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit
Ernie S
Scargill Reservoir - 4 Oystercatcher, 3 Goosander
Low Scargill Plantation -
Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Coal Tit
Ernie S
Friday 26 February 2010
River Wharfe above Cavendish Pavilion at Posforth Beck end in Alders
Siskin – a good flock of 60+,
Also two pairs of Dippers on territory (singing)
John T
Siskin – a good flock of 60+,
Also two pairs of Dippers on territory (singing)
John T
Thursday 25 February 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 29 species including Water Rail, 10 Siskin, Curlew & pair of Goosander fly past, 3 Reed Bunting. Three times removal of squirrel nest material from Kestrel nest box appears to have paid off with a pair now seen around the Reserve again. One Kestrel has been in the box today.
Shaun R
Shaun R
Monday 22 February 2010
Steeton, River Aire Bridge - a Dipper singing a mile upstream, 5 Goosanders above the bridge.
Three days earlier, 2 Oystercatchers seen by the river, my first for the year.
John T
Whetstone Gate - 18 Stock Dove
Shaun R
Three days earlier, 2 Oystercatchers seen by the river, my first for the year.
John T
Whetstone Gate - 18 Stock Dove
Shaun R
Sunday 21 February 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 28 species recorded including flock of 32 Goldfinch, Water Rail, 6 Redwing & 3 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Riddlesden Garden - 2 Brambling, Siskin, 5 Bullfinch plus Sparrowhawk.
Stephen L
Shaun R
Riddlesden Garden - 2 Brambling, Siskin, 5 Bullfinch plus Sparrowhawk.
Stephen L
Friday (continued)
Crag Wood Firecrest - (see Tuesday entry for directions), at 16.05 the bird was seen about 100 metres down the path after entering the woods going down stream. It was first in one of the holly bushes at the side of the path, then in tree on river bank opposite before returning to the holly. Also in the area several Goldcrest and LTT.
Alan T & Frank R
Alan T & Frank R
19th February, 2010
Baildon Garden,
A Redpoll (am) and a male Brambling (pm) at feeding station.
See photo of the Brambling on Sightings page.
Friday 19 February 2010
Shipley - Springhurst Road - this morning, single Waxwing.
Bird was at top of tree on edge of small park that is between the back of Asda and Bradford Road. Saw it from a bus, jumped off, the bird flew into Springhurst Road on opposite side of main road. There is a tree laden with berries which is were the bird landed.
Shaun R
Bird was at top of tree on edge of small park that is between the back of Asda and Bradford Road. Saw it from a bus, jumped off, the bird flew into Springhurst Road on opposite side of main road. There is a tree laden with berries which is were the bird landed.
Shaun R
Thursday 18 February 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Water Rail, 3 Reed Bunting, 4 Siskin.
Shaun R
Brambling in Riddlesden Garden
P Taylor
Shaun R
Brambling in Riddlesden Garden
P Taylor
Tuesday 16 February 2010
Scargill Res - Oystercatcher, Curlew
Beaverdyke Res - 3 Goosander, 2 Tree Sparrow in garden with House Sparrows next to east dam.
John O'Gaunts Res - 12 Teal, 6 Tufted Duck, male Goldeneye, 2 Goosander
Shaun R
Beaverdyke Res - 3 Goosander, 2 Tree Sparrow in garden with House Sparrows next to east dam.
John O'Gaunts Res - 12 Teal, 6 Tufted Duck, male Goldeneye, 2 Goosander
Shaun R
15th February 2010
Cottingley
c300 Pink-footed Geese overhead at 11am
M Taunton
150 pink-footed geese passed high over Shipley Golf Course SE - NW at about 11 a.m. this morning
A Jospehs
c300 Pink-footed Geese overhead at 11am
M Taunton
150 pink-footed geese passed high over Shipley Golf Course SE - NW at about 11 a.m. this morning
A Jospehs
Crag Vale
Directions to where Firecrest last seen. Apperley Bridge area, go past Stansfields Arms towards Rawdon, up the hill and look for Woodlands Drive on the right. Go down this road for about a mile and turn right into Underwood Drive. Take the public footpath down towards the river and follow path east (down river). After 500 metres or so, the path leaves the riverbank and goes between a field (that has horses) and a wood. Holly bushes border the wood and the bird has been seen in the bushes. Best of luck & thanks to Gus for the directions.
Shaun R
Shaun R
Sunday 14 February 2010
Crag Vale - Firecrest seen briefly on Thursday re-located. Hope to post more about where this site is when contacted again.
Gus R via Alan T
Timble - 16 Crossbill, 9 Goldcrest in two groups, 3 Red Kite.
Gus R
Gus R via Alan T
Timble - 16 Crossbill, 9 Goldcrest in two groups, 3 Red Kite.
Gus R
Saturday 13 February 2010
Ben Rhydding G P - Goosander 4, Cormorant, 250 Lapwing plus 40 Starling in nearby fields.
Stephen P
Stephen P
Visible Migration Log... 13/14-02-2010
Some real early spring action this weekend in the better conditions up at the Stainburn and Oxenhope watchpoints.... see:
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
Thursday 11 February 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Water Rail, Woodcock flushed, 4 Reed Bunting, Treecreeper (uncommon here).
Shaun R
Private Wetlands (members only) - 18 Goldeneye, 11 Pochard, 8 Wigeon, 61 Coot, female Brambling near feeder.
Knotford Nook - 26 Goldeneye with males displaying, 20 Wigeon, 163 Coot.
John F
Shaun R
Private Wetlands (members only) - 18 Goldeneye, 11 Pochard, 8 Wigeon, 61 Coot, female Brambling near feeder.
Knotford Nook - 26 Goldeneye with males displaying, 20 Wigeon, 163 Coot.
John F
10th February 2010
Wharfe Valley
Red Kite, 7 Buzzard, 2 Raven, 2 Kestrel, Sparrowhawk,
15 Siskin
M Fanshawe
Red Kite, 7 Buzzard, 2 Raven, 2 Kestrel, Sparrowhawk,
15 Siskin
M Fanshawe
Sunday 7th February 2010
Ogden Reservoir
An overlaping mix of skiens of at least 150 Pink-foot Geese passed over the western end of Ogden at 1345 heading north at relatively low level (probably low because of the fog!)
An overlaping mix of skiens of at least 150 Pink-foot Geese passed over the western end of Ogden at 1345 heading north at relatively low level (probably low because of the fog!)
Sunday 7 February 2010
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Oystercatcher, Water Rail, 4 Reed Bunting, Sparrowhawk, 8 Siskin.
Peter & Margaret R
Peter & Margaret R
Visible Migration Log 07-02-2010
Everywhere on the tops fogbound so no vis here today.... but see
Redcar Tarn... gulling saves the day! 07-02-2010
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
Redcar Tarn... gulling saves the day! 07-02-2010
http://vismig.blogspot.com/
Dave
Saturday 6 February 2010
R Aire at Saltaire - 3 Goosander, 11 Redwing. Higher Coach Road - 20 Redwing roosting.
Nick T
Private Wetlands (members only) - 50 Reed Bunting at roost, 3 Water Rail, 14 Oystercatcher plus 50 Siskin.
Andy J
Nick T
Private Wetlands (members only) - 50 Reed Bunting at roost, 3 Water Rail, 14 Oystercatcher plus 50 Siskin.
Andy J
Thursday 4 February 2010
Baildon Green (at 14.45) - 15 Waxwing near Cricketers Pub, in Sycamore Tree.
Peter R
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Woodcock flushed, Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Peter R
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Woodcock flushed, Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Dowley Gap - on river, Australian Wood Duck. Both canal and river had Goosanders.
Shaun R
Yeadon Tarn - 500 Pinkfoot flew over. Andy J
Gallows Hill - Goosander on river, Redpoll, 12 Siskin.
Knotford Nook - 5 Mistle Thrush, 2 Fieldfare, 7 Goosander (3 on river), 120 Coot, 10 Wigeon, 13 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye.
Ernie S
Shaun R
Yeadon Tarn - 500 Pinkfoot flew over. Andy J
Gallows Hill - Goosander on river, Redpoll, 12 Siskin.
Knotford Nook - 5 Mistle Thrush, 2 Fieldfare, 7 Goosander (3 on river), 120 Coot, 10 Wigeon, 13 Tufted, 10 Goldeneye.
Ernie S
Tuesday 2 February 2010
Yeadon Tarn - 17 Goosander, 1 female Red-breasted Merganser, 18 Tufted, 2 Pochard, 186 Mallard, 48 Canada Geese, 1500 BHG plus some Coot.
Andy J
Andy J
Dear All
I'm currently off line and have been for almost two weeks due to my home PC crashing.
There is a danger I may have lost all 2009 records but until I obtain a new PC I won't be in a position to find out.
I can read emails but only by logging onto my webmail while hard at work. To add to my woes I am experiencing difficulty replying to emails via webmail.
Mark
I'm currently off line and have been for almost two weeks due to my home PC crashing.
There is a danger I may have lost all 2009 records but until I obtain a new PC I won't be in a position to find out.
I can read emails but only by logging onto my webmail while hard at work. To add to my woes I am experiencing difficulty replying to emails via webmail.
Mark
Monday 1 February 2010
Sconce Lane/ Glovershaw -
40 Lapwing, 11 Grey Partridge, 3 Reed Bunting,
pair of Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk.
Shipley Glen/ Baildon Bank -
Green Woodpecker, 3 GSW, Treecreeper, Goldcrest,
Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk.
Shaun Radcliffe
Stockbridge - members only
1 Water Rail (excellent views )
B Vickers
Tufted Duck - Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Riddlesden, Bar Lane
G Forsyth
40 Lapwing, 11 Grey Partridge, 3 Reed Bunting,
pair of Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk.
Shipley Glen/ Baildon Bank -
Green Woodpecker, 3 GSW, Treecreeper, Goldcrest,
Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk.
Shaun Radcliffe
Stockbridge - members only
1 Water Rail (excellent views )
B Vickers
Tufted Duck - Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Riddlesden, Bar Lane
G Forsyth
Sunday 31st January 2010
Leeshaw Reservoir Area
34 Greylag, 2 Grey Partridge, 12 Red Grouse, 1 Cormorant, 60 Fieldfare + usual species.
34 Greylag, 2 Grey Partridge, 12 Red Grouse, 1 Cormorant, 60 Fieldfare + usual species.
Sunday 31 January 2010
Above Sunnydale Res. - 17 Stock Dove.
Street Lane area - 40 Goldfinch, 80 Fieldfare plus a few Redwing.
Stockbridge (members only)- Water Rail on ice, pair of Bullfinch, 2 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Street Lane area - 40 Goldfinch, 80 Fieldfare plus a few Redwing.
Stockbridge (members only)- Water Rail on ice, pair of Bullfinch, 2 Reed Bunting.
Shaun R
Saturday 30 January 2010
Private Wetlands - 3 Water Rail calling, Reed Buntings roosting in the reedbed plus Sparrowhawk.
Andy J
Andy J
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