Rombalds Moor -Ring- tail Harrier 11.30.
Martin Taunton
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 4 Reed Bunting, Siskin, Bullfinch, Stock Dove.
Eldwick Reservoir area - 3 Stock Dove, Kestrel, 80 Redwing ground feeding.
Shaun Radcliffe
Bradup Area - 2 Short-eared Owls, Sparrowhawk
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
18th February 2012
Redcar Tarn20 Tufted Duck, 250+Black-headed Gull, 10+Common Gull
2 Skylark, Curlew
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Goldfinches, Bullfinch
Common Gull,
M Doveston
Whetstone Gate - Rough-legged Buzzard from 13.00-14.30
M Dawson
2 Skylark, Curlew
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Goldfinches, Bullfinch
Common Gull,
M Doveston
Whetstone Gate - Rough-legged Buzzard from 13.00-14.30
M Dawson
Friday 17 February 2012
Dowley Gap, River Aire area -birds seen this morning, 2 Chiff-Chaff, one actually singing it's summer song, 70 Redwings in two fields. Male/Female Goosanders and Grey Heron on river side, no sightings of Kingfisher.
Malc & Fran Stones
Malc & Fran Stones
Thursday 16 February 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Raven, 2 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Red Kite, Curlew.
Shaun Radcliffe
In fields adjacent to Redcar Tarn - 36 Bramblings, 2 Skylarks, 30 Meadow Pipits.
Fred Drake
Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Red Kite, Curlew.
Shaun Radcliffe
In fields adjacent to Redcar Tarn - 36 Bramblings, 2 Skylarks, 30 Meadow Pipits.
Fred Drake
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Smew still at Knotford Nook
145 Wigeon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Keith Moir
3 male Crossbills over Oxenhope garden today (noon)
H Creber
145 Wigeon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Keith Moir
3 male Crossbills over Oxenhope garden today (noon)
H Creber
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard showed well this afternoon, mobbed by Kestrel.
Martin Taunton et al
Cononley Ings: 1 Knot, but disturbed by railway workers, and didn't return
170 Teal, 90 Wigeon, 11 Snipe
Keith Moir
Martin Taunton et al
Cononley Ings: 1 Knot, but disturbed by railway workers, and didn't return
170 Teal, 90 Wigeon, 11 Snipe
Keith Moir
Sunday continued
Silsden Res. - 5 Scaup ( 3 males 2 females), pair of Shoveler, pair of Goosander, 5 Goldeneye, 4 Teal, 16 Tufted Duck, 6 Wigeon, 10 Mallard, 54 Lapwing.
Brian Vickers
Brian Vickers
Additional news from Saturday
Bolton Road above Silsden am 100+ winter thrushes.
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits am - Dipper, pair of Bullfinch, Oystercatcher (resident bird)
Bradup 2.00pm R L Buzzard, Little Owl, pair Stonechat, seen by others at around 1.00pm .
Steve Parkes
Silsden Res. - Tufted Duck 18, Goldeneye 6
Lower Laithe Res. - Wigeon 5, Goosander 4,
Barden Scale - Short Eared Owl 3.
Brian Vickers
White Hill, Oakworth - 2 Short Eared Owl
Fred Drake
(apologies for late entry)
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits am - Dipper, pair of Bullfinch, Oystercatcher (resident bird)
Bradup 2.00pm R L Buzzard, Little Owl, pair Stonechat, seen by others at around 1.00pm .
Steve Parkes
Silsden Res. - Tufted Duck 18, Goldeneye 6
Lower Laithe Res. - Wigeon 5, Goosander 4,
Barden Scale - Short Eared Owl 3.
Brian Vickers
White Hill, Oakworth - 2 Short Eared Owl
Fred Drake
(apologies for late entry)
12th February 2012
Redcar Tarn
20 Greylag Geese, 16 Canada Geese, 120+Mallard,
1 Lesser Black-backed Gull adult, 80+Common Gull,
200+Black-headed Gull, 18+Lapwing, 38 Coot,
1 Herring Gull adult, Skylark, Chaffinch, Pied Wagtails
M Doveston
Myrtle Park,Bingley
2 Dipper, Jay
T Hubbal
20 Greylag Geese, 16 Canada Geese, 120+Mallard,
1 Lesser Black-backed Gull adult, 80+Common Gull,
200+Black-headed Gull, 18+Lapwing, 38 Coot,
1 Herring Gull adult, Skylark, Chaffinch, Pied Wagtails
M Doveston
Myrtle Park,Bingley
2 Dipper, Jay
T Hubbal
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard seen this afternoon. Did not show this morning.
Snail Green Wood, near Graincliffe Res. -3 Crossbill, Green Woodpecker, Siskin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Snail Green Wood, near Graincliffe Res. -3 Crossbill, Green Woodpecker, Siskin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 6th February, 2012
Baildon Moor,
A Short-eared Owl was seen quartering an area close to the trig point at 4pm.
Paul King.
A Short-eared Owl was seen quartering an area close to the trig point at 4pm.
Paul King.
Monday 6 February 2012
Bradup - R L Buzzard located again. After passing Bradup Cottage, look east towards Morton Moor where bird usually perched.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -34 species in total, including a Dunlin - dropped in for a few minutes trying to feed on the ice between the willow and the triangle, it stayed for about 5 minutes before departing as discreetly as it had arrived.
Redwing - 6, Fieldfare - 4, GSW, Lapwing - 100, there was a noticeable movement of birds up the Aire valley from east to west, 6 groups of birds consisting of 4, 28, 18, 8, 21 and 30 individuals respectively.
Kestrel - 2, male and female perching on wires, poles and pylon. Though seen on the perches they were never seen close to the nest boxes. The female spent quite a bit of time hunting above the wood piles and frozen reeds towards the western end of the reserve. Sparrowhawk - two good views crossing the reserve one time being mobbed by a dozen or so Goldfinch. Another group of 20 Goldfinch seen .Jay - 2. Also seen were Cormorant, Goosander, Siskin, Bullfinch, Common Gull plus the usual tits, finches, corvids and woodpigeons.
Stephen Webb & Fred Drake
Deep Cliff Wood, Harden - 3 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & LTT.
Cameron Wilson & Shaun Radcliffe
Redwing - 6, Fieldfare - 4, GSW, Lapwing - 100, there was a noticeable movement of birds up the Aire valley from east to west, 6 groups of birds consisting of 4, 28, 18, 8, 21 and 30 individuals respectively.
Kestrel - 2, male and female perching on wires, poles and pylon. Though seen on the perches they were never seen close to the nest boxes. The female spent quite a bit of time hunting above the wood piles and frozen reeds towards the western end of the reserve. Sparrowhawk - two good views crossing the reserve one time being mobbed by a dozen or so Goldfinch. Another group of 20 Goldfinch seen .Jay - 2. Also seen were Cormorant, Goosander, Siskin, Bullfinch, Common Gull plus the usual tits, finches, corvids and woodpigeons.
Stephen Webb & Fred Drake
Deep Cliff Wood, Harden - 3 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Goldcrest & LTT.
Cameron Wilson & Shaun Radcliffe
5th February 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatches, Redwing, Siskin, Bullfinch,
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Long-tailed Tits,
Black-headed Gulls, Canada Geese, Moorhen, Coot,
Blackbird, Song Thrush, 3 Robin, 4 Dunnock,
Lapwing, Common Gull, Woodpigeon
Bradup area 15.45-16.30
3 Raven, Red-legged Partridge, Red Grouse,
17+Pheasant, Mistle Thrush, Meadow Pipit
M Doveston
2 Nuthatches, Redwing, Siskin, Bullfinch,
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Long-tailed Tits,
Black-headed Gulls, Canada Geese, Moorhen, Coot,
Blackbird, Song Thrush, 3 Robin, 4 Dunnock,
Lapwing, Common Gull, Woodpigeon
Bradup area 15.45-16.30
3 Raven, Red-legged Partridge, Red Grouse,
17+Pheasant, Mistle Thrush, Meadow Pipit
M Doveston
Friday 3rd February 2012
Further information from Glovershaw, Baildon.
On a bright afternoon, ideal for birding, there were at least 160 Golden Plovers in the area, with a flock of 85+ near Birch Close Lane and a similar flock in the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. A Little Owl was sitting in the sun near Glovershaw Farm, two Kestrels were hunting over the moorland fringes and about 40 Lapwing were dispersed around their breeding areas.
Paul King
On a bright afternoon, ideal for birding, there were at least 160 Golden Plovers in the area, with a flock of 85+ near Birch Close Lane and a similar flock in the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. A Little Owl was sitting in the sun near Glovershaw Farm, two Kestrels were hunting over the moorland fringes and about 40 Lapwing were dispersed around their breeding areas.
Paul King
Friday 3 February 2012
Glovershaw this afternoon - flock of 105 Golden Plover. Flew off towards Reva Hill.
Birch Close Lane - male Stonechat close to gorse at horse track.
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl below Weecher Res.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor - Rough-legged Buzzard now confirmed after being seen a couple of days previously, better views have been obtained to confirm its identity. Also present; 2 SEO, 4 Common Buzzard, Red Kite, 2 Stonechat.
Alan Tremethick et al
Birch Close Lane - male Stonechat close to gorse at horse track.
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl below Weecher Res.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor - Rough-legged Buzzard now confirmed after being seen a couple of days previously, better views have been obtained to confirm its identity. Also present; 2 SEO, 4 Common Buzzard, Red Kite, 2 Stonechat.
Alan Tremethick et al
Wednesday 1 February 2012
River Wharfe - Cavendish Pavilion, Tawny Owl calling, inter-action between 2 pair of Dipper.
Above Strid Woods - 2 Buzzard, 120 Fieldfare. Up to 5 Goosander on the river plus another pair of Dipper, 2 Treecreeper, 2 Grey Wagtail & Nuthatch calling everywhere.
Fran & Malc Stones, Julia & Shaun Radcliffe
Above Strid Woods - 2 Buzzard, 120 Fieldfare. Up to 5 Goosander on the river plus another pair of Dipper, 2 Treecreeper, 2 Grey Wagtail & Nuthatch calling everywhere.
Fran & Malc Stones, Julia & Shaun Radcliffe
Recording System - small changes
We have made some small changes to the recording system for 2012 and there is advice shown as you go through the page which we trust is useful.
Please e-mail me any helpful feedback if you so wish. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Please e-mail me any helpful feedback if you so wish. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Riddlesden Garden - 30 Redpoll, 10 Siskin visiting feeders.
Stephen Lilley
Yesterday: 1 Ruff with Lapwings at Cononley Ings
Today: 14 Dunlin and c 290 Golden Plover at Silsden Floods
Keith Moir
Stephen Lilley
Yesterday: 1 Ruff with Lapwings at Cononley Ings
Today: 14 Dunlin and c 290 Golden Plover at Silsden Floods
Keith Moir
Sunday 29 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 28 species recorded including, Oystercatcher, Kestrel,
3 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch, 20 Goldfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Goosanders flying up & down the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Sconce Lane - 2 Grey Partridge, 42 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Siskin, 4 Bullfinch, 20 Goldfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Goosanders flying up & down the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Sconce Lane - 2 Grey Partridge, 42 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 26 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - at last, a Kingfisher was on site and catching sticklebacks. This species last recorded in late October so hoping a pair will return to the nearby river to breed. Also seen today, 3 Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, Siskin on a quiet day.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Stainburn Forest - Just 4 Crossbill but one pair were perched on the solitary beech tree at the entrance to car park. This is the third time I have found this species there even during gale like conditions.
Scargill Reservoir area - flock of 90 Golden Plover & another flock of 120 Lapwing flying around without settling. Also Grey Wagtail, Goosander & Curlew.
Beaverdyke Reservoir area- 212 Greylags in field to north, Sparrowhawk, 10 Redwing seen at top of conifers.
John O'Gaunt Reservoir - 2 Buzzard, 120 Canadas, 8 Tufted Duck.
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding - Oystercatcher
H Kidman
Scargill Reservoir area - flock of 90 Golden Plover & another flock of 120 Lapwing flying around without settling. Also Grey Wagtail, Goosander & Curlew.
Beaverdyke Reservoir area- 212 Greylags in field to north, Sparrowhawk, 10 Redwing seen at top of conifers.
John O'Gaunt Reservoir - 2 Buzzard, 120 Canadas, 8 Tufted Duck.
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding - Oystercatcher
H Kidman
A BIG THANK YOU!!!
Our Group Recorder, Stephen Lilley, wishes to thank everyone for getting their records in for 2011 so promptly. It enables an early start to compiling the Annual Report.
Monday 23rd January 2011
Shipley Glen
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, with its short rapid tapping, was heard in the Glen whilst a flock, which included various Tits, Finches, a couple of Treecreeper and a noisy Nuthatch, was watched by the Park Homes on the Eldwick side. A Sparrowhawk circled overhead, Redwings fed in the fields along the Higher Coach Road and seven Grey Herons were at rest.
Paul King
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, with its short rapid tapping, was heard in the Glen whilst a flock, which included various Tits, Finches, a couple of Treecreeper and a noisy Nuthatch, was watched by the Park Homes on the Eldwick side. A Sparrowhawk circled overhead, Redwings fed in the fields along the Higher Coach Road and seven Grey Herons were at rest.
Paul King
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - a female Kestrel has returned & shows great interest in the boxes, by trying out the old one, a new box erected & the Stock Dove box (normally claimed by Goosander). All we need this year is a male, vigilant enough to see off the Jackdaws.
Also seen in blustery conditions - 4 Bullfinch, Peregrine & 4 Reed Bunting plus a single Lapwing battling up the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Also seen in blustery conditions - 4 Bullfinch, Peregrine & 4 Reed Bunting plus a single Lapwing battling up the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Sunday 22nd January 2012
Oxenhope - 1200 Common Gull, 800 Black-headed Gull, 3 Lesser Black Back, 1 Great Black Back, 9 Goldeneye.
22nd January 2012
Redcar TarnHerring Gull, Common Gulls, Black-headed Gulls, Lapwings
6 Tufted Ducks, Pied Wagtail, Coot, Moorhen, Canada Geese,
East Riddlesden Hall
Male and female Pheasant (ring-necked male),
Great Sptd Woodpecker, Nuthatches, 12+Goldfinch,
4+Siskin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Bullfinch,
Long-tailed Tit, Hedge Accentor, Robin, Blackbird
M Doveston
6 Tufted Ducks, Pied Wagtail, Coot, Moorhen, Canada Geese,
East Riddlesden Hall
Male and female Pheasant (ring-necked male),
Great Sptd Woodpecker, Nuthatches, 12+Goldfinch,
4+Siskin, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Bullfinch,
Long-tailed Tit, Hedge Accentor, Robin, Blackbird
M Doveston
Saturday 21 January 2012
A full count today of all the water areas in and around Bradford South,as follows:
Harold Park Lake, Low Moor - Great Crested Grebe, 33 Coot, 32 Canada Geese, 8 Tufted Duck, 3 Mute Swan, Black Swan
Toad Holes Beck - 8 Teal, Little Grebe.
Royd's Hall Dam, Low Moor - 2 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Goosander, 10 Canada Geese,
11 Coot.
Wibsey Park Lake - 29 Canada Geese, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Coot.
Martyn Priestley
Bingley Garden
Goldfinch c15, Siskin 1 male 2 female
Redpoll 1 (first seen in the garden), Chaffinch 2
Phil Matthews
Harold Park Lake, Low Moor - Great Crested Grebe, 33 Coot, 32 Canada Geese, 8 Tufted Duck, 3 Mute Swan, Black Swan
Toad Holes Beck - 8 Teal, Little Grebe.
Royd's Hall Dam, Low Moor - 2 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Goosander, 10 Canada Geese,
11 Coot.
Wibsey Park Lake - 29 Canada Geese, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Coot.
Martyn Priestley
Bingley Garden
Goldfinch c15, Siskin 1 male 2 female
Redpoll 1 (first seen in the garden), Chaffinch 2
Phil Matthews
Thursday 19 January 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 27 species recorded this morning including 10 Bullfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, Sparrowhawk, 2 Jay. The Snipe seen feeding yesterday was not in evidence.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
2011 Records
IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR 2011 SIGHTINGS, PLEASE SUBMIT THEM WITHOUT DELAY SO THEY FORM PART OF THE ANNUAL REPORT.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Sunday continued
Thackley garden - 4 Redpoll.
Casper Pottle
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - female Teal landed on the ice and left immediately, 3 Reed Bunting,
3 Bullfinch, Siskin. Total of 25 species recorded this morning.
Shaun Radcliffe
Casper Pottle
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - female Teal landed on the ice and left immediately, 3 Reed Bunting,
3 Bullfinch, Siskin. Total of 25 species recorded this morning.
Shaun Radcliffe
15th January 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
Dipper, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 4+Siskin
Redwing, Song Thrush, BHGulls, Canada Goose
M Doveston
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley
Little Owl 1 (Showing very well at the usual spot on Walsh Lane after a few weeks absence),
Lapwing 6 + 13 (Back on the usual haunts, though these may have been a roaming flock),
Red-legged Partridge 5 (Heights Lane), Herring Gull 13 Flying south down valley,
Kestrel 1 female
P Matthews
Dipper, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 4+Siskin
Redwing, Song Thrush, BHGulls, Canada Goose
M Doveston
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley
Little Owl 1 (Showing very well at the usual spot on Walsh Lane after a few weeks absence),
Lapwing 6 + 13 (Back on the usual haunts, though these may have been a roaming flock),
Red-legged Partridge 5 (Heights Lane), Herring Gull 13 Flying south down valley,
Kestrel 1 female
P Matthews
Saturday continued
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - Goldeneye 2m & 1f, Dipper, Goosander 1f, Oystercatcher, Redwing 2,
Denton 250+ woodpigeon
Steve Parkes
Lower Laithe: c450 Pinkfeet north-west at 1100
Lindley Wood Res: 67 Wigeon
Private Wetlands (permit holders only): male Gadwall; 2 skeins of Pinkfeet over: c180 north-west at 1330 and c80 west at 1425
Knotford Nook: Female/1st-winter Smew; female Gadwall; 75 Wigeon
Near Menston: Barn Owl
Keith Moir
Bingley The cold had brought a male Pheasant into the garden, which was feeding alongside Blackbirds and Chaffinches under the feeders
P Matthews
Denton 250+ woodpigeon
Steve Parkes
Lower Laithe: c450 Pinkfeet north-west at 1100
Lindley Wood Res: 67 Wigeon
Private Wetlands (permit holders only): male Gadwall; 2 skeins of Pinkfeet over: c180 north-west at 1330 and c80 west at 1425
Knotford Nook: Female/1st-winter Smew; female Gadwall; 75 Wigeon
Near Menston: Barn Owl
Keith Moir
Bingley The cold had brought a male Pheasant into the garden, which was feeding alongside Blackbirds and Chaffinches under the feeders
P Matthews
14th January 2012
Dowley Gap Greylag Goose 38, Blacvk-headed Gull 200+
Pied Wagtail 50+ (and another c10 by the Rowing Club)
Grey Wagtail 4, Meadow Pipit 2 - 3, Long-tailed Tit 20
Goosander 1 female flying past, Nuthatch 1
Chiffchaff 2 (on the island by the viaduct), Goldcrest 2
P Matthews
Bingley 12.15 - 250+ geese very high SE-NW over Bingley
A Josephs
South Bradford;
Pied Wagtail 50+ (and another c10 by the Rowing Club)
Grey Wagtail 4, Meadow Pipit 2 - 3, Long-tailed Tit 20
Goosander 1 female flying past, Nuthatch 1
Chiffchaff 2 (on the island by the viaduct), Goldcrest 2
P Matthews
Bingley 12.15 - 250+ geese very high SE-NW over Bingley
A Josephs
South Bradford;
Ford Hill; Grey Wagtail.
Sun Wood; Pair GSW, Mistle Thrush (singing), Long Tail Tit 6, Bullfinch, Wren (singing).
Sun Wood; Pair GSW, Mistle Thrush (singing), Long Tail Tit 6, Bullfinch, Wren (singing).
Judy Woods; Jay 2, GSW 5, Nuthatch 5, Treecreeper 1, Chaffinch 4, Mistle Thrush, Brambling, LSWdpkr (possible)
Royds Hall Dam; 2 GCG (exchanging pond weed), Tufted Duck 10.
J Brass
Friday continued
Hawksworth Moor - Red Kite, single Golden Plover.
Whetstone Gate near high trig point - 5 Golden Plovers
High Moor Plantation - flock of 7 Bullfinch, 9 Crossbill.
White Crag Plantation - at least 2 Crossbill. Heard plenty of calling but could not locate more birds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( Flew down the res and away as I arrived )
Chelker Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( see above, looks as though they had only flown as far as Chelker ). They left before I did heading north west, also seen, a Great Crested Grebe, 5 Goldeneye.
Brian Vickers
Whetstone Gate near high trig point - 5 Golden Plovers
High Moor Plantation - flock of 7 Bullfinch, 9 Crossbill.
White Crag Plantation - at least 2 Crossbill. Heard plenty of calling but could not locate more birds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( Flew down the res and away as I arrived )
Chelker Res. - 2 Whooper Swans ( see above, looks as though they had only flown as far as Chelker ). They left before I did heading north west, also seen, a Great Crested Grebe, 5 Goldeneye.
Brian Vickers
13th January 2012
Whetstone Allotment
A Short-eared Owl was hunting over the Allotment area this afternoon.
Paul King.
Soil Hill - 5 Snow Buntings still present
G Phillips
A Short-eared Owl was hunting over the Allotment area this afternoon.
Paul King.
Soil Hill - 5 Snow Buntings still present
G Phillips
Thursday continued
Cononley Ings: Most of the water on the western side of the river has now gone, but a much increased number of 360 Teal were present on what little remained. Birds have now largely relocated to the biggish pool on the eastern side, near the road, and comprised 14 Shoveler, 4 Pintail, 6 Gadwall, 200 Wigeon, 46 Greylags, 34 Pinkfeet and 1400 Lapwing. This number of Pinkfeet were in a field near Redcar Tarn on the 7th. They flew off, but didn't appear to go far, so are probably the same birds.
There were 650 Lapwings at Silsden Floods.
Keith Moir
Leeshaw Res. - 12 Pink feet Geese ( Landed briefly on the field adjacent to the res)
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans have increase to 10 this morning. 12 Canada Geese, and a Goosander.
Barden Scale - 66 Pink Feet Geese west at 1530, Short eared Owls 2.
Brian Vickers
There were 650 Lapwings at Silsden Floods.
Keith Moir
Leeshaw Res. - 12 Pink feet Geese ( Landed briefly on the field adjacent to the res)
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans have increase to 10 this morning. 12 Canada Geese, and a Goosander.
Barden Scale - 66 Pink Feet Geese west at 1530, Short eared Owls 2.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 12th January 2012
Baildon Moor,
A pair of Buzzards passed over Glovershaw Lane and Pennithorne Hill and drifted towards the Glen.
Paul King.
A pair of Buzzards passed over Glovershaw Lane and Pennithorne Hill and drifted towards the Glen.
Paul King.
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Lower Laithe Res. - Whooper Swans still present Pm, also a male Shoveler (a rare duck at Oxenhope), male Goldeneye.
Leeshaw Res. - 2 Cormorant, 60 Pink Feet Geese ( flying low west at 1500 )
Brian Vickers
Dowley Gap - Chiff-Chaff, GSW, Dipper, 6 Jay, 8 Goosander, 4 Grey Wag, 40 Pied Wag,
2 Nuthatch, 2 Kingfisher.
Fred Drake
Leeshaw Res. - 2 Cormorant, 60 Pink Feet Geese ( flying low west at 1500 )
Brian Vickers
Dowley Gap - Chiff-Chaff, GSW, Dipper, 6 Jay, 8 Goosander, 4 Grey Wag, 40 Pied Wag,
2 Nuthatch, 2 Kingfisher.
Fred Drake
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Reva Hill area - 2 Snipe, 8 R L Partridge, 9 Lapwing, 4 Stock Dove, Red Kite plus a hare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Shoveler 17, Gadwall 4, Shelduck 2, Pintail 6, Teal c110, Wigeon c220.
Keith Moir
Lower Laithe Res,. - 5 Whooper Swans (family party, 2 adults, 3 juveniles), 0930 hrs
Brian Vickers
Skipton Area - 12 Snipe, Goosander, Kestrel, 3 Goldfinch.
Yeadon Tarn - Mandarin, Goldeneye, 4 G C G, 15 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard.
Fred Drake
Woodcock flew into field top end of Keighley Golf Course, then flew across canal into Low Wood Nature Reserve. Yesterday in same location was a pair of Goldest.
Graham Forsyth
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Shoveler 17, Gadwall 4, Shelduck 2, Pintail 6, Teal c110, Wigeon c220.
Keith Moir
Lower Laithe Res,. - 5 Whooper Swans (family party, 2 adults, 3 juveniles), 0930 hrs
Brian Vickers
Skipton Area - 12 Snipe, Goosander, Kestrel, 3 Goldfinch.
Yeadon Tarn - Mandarin, Goldeneye, 4 G C G, 15 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard.
Fred Drake
Woodcock flew into field top end of Keighley Golf Course, then flew across canal into Low Wood Nature Reserve. Yesterday in same location was a pair of Goldest.
Graham Forsyth
Monday continued
Dowley Gap to Hirst Wood Locks
Pied Wagtails and Pair of ChiffChaff in Wood by Aquaduct and 1 Meadow Pipit
6 Grey Wagtails on River, Kingfisher 2 Jays Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper + the usual Tits 30+ Redwings in trees by Rowing Club
Malc & Fran Stones
Pied Wagtails and Pair of ChiffChaff in Wood by Aquaduct and 1 Meadow Pipit
6 Grey Wagtails on River, Kingfisher 2 Jays Gt Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper + the usual Tits 30+ Redwings in trees by Rowing Club
Malc & Fran Stones
9th January 2012
Shipley Glen
Another very mild day and there was lots of activity. Two pairs of Nuthatch, at times in the same tree, were disputing territory, Great Tits were paired up and the males were uttering a weak song. A Kingfisher was fishing on the lodge until it was disturbed and ten Grey Herons were huddled at the bottom of the Glen whilst three more were in the ditch below Milnerfields. Four Jays flew up from a patch of leaves, and a Dipper was seen flying away from under the bridge on the Higher Coach Road. I caught sight of another Dipper in the middle of the beck on the other side of the bridge, but it was an alarm call that alerted me. No sooner had I located the bird than a Sparrowhawk flew from the surrounding trees and bushes and scooped the Dipper away from its stone. At least that's what I think I saw, as there was no sign of the Dipper, unless it had escaped the clutches of the predator. Those of you who attended the meeting last Tuesday will recognise this scenario when our excellent speaker, Peter Mawby, drew attention to this behaviour.
Paul King
Another very mild day and there was lots of activity. Two pairs of Nuthatch, at times in the same tree, were disputing territory, Great Tits were paired up and the males were uttering a weak song. A Kingfisher was fishing on the lodge until it was disturbed and ten Grey Herons were huddled at the bottom of the Glen whilst three more were in the ditch below Milnerfields. Four Jays flew up from a patch of leaves, and a Dipper was seen flying away from under the bridge on the Higher Coach Road. I caught sight of another Dipper in the middle of the beck on the other side of the bridge, but it was an alarm call that alerted me. No sooner had I located the bird than a Sparrowhawk flew from the surrounding trees and bushes and scooped the Dipper away from its stone. At least that's what I think I saw, as there was no sign of the Dipper, unless it had escaped the clutches of the predator. Those of you who attended the meeting last Tuesday will recognise this scenario when our excellent speaker, Peter Mawby, drew attention to this behaviour.
Paul King
Sunday continued
Cononley Ings -Shoveler 12, Pintail 30+, Wigeon 100+, Teal 30+, Mallard, Greylag Geese 29,
Canada Geese 15, Lapwing 500+
Brian Vickers
Redcar Lane: 21 Redwing in field near Brighton Wood
Redcar Tarn: Goosander (fem), 15 Tufted Duck, Teal (male), 210 Lapwing .
Nick Tonge
Canada Geese 15, Lapwing 500+
Brian Vickers
Redcar Lane: 21 Redwing in field near Brighton Wood
Redcar Tarn: Goosander (fem), 15 Tufted Duck, Teal (male), 210 Lapwing .
Nick Tonge
8th January 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Nuthatch, 2 Siskin,
30+BhGulls, Bullfinch, 12+Goldfinch, Pheasant
M Doveston
Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Nuthatch, 2 Siskin,
30+BhGulls, Bullfinch, 12+Goldfinch, Pheasant
M Doveston
Saturday 7 January 2012
Shipley Glen Woods - this afternoon, Lesser Spotted briefly drumming, plus vocal Nuthatches.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: 14 Pintail; 8 Shoveler; 120 Wigeon
Redcar Tarn: 34 Pinkfeet in roadside field. Flew off to the north-west
Keith Moir
Laycock - Newsholme area - Dipper, 23 Grey Partridge, pair of Stonechat.
Fred Drake
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: 14 Pintail; 8 Shoveler; 120 Wigeon
Redcar Tarn: 34 Pinkfeet in roadside field. Flew off to the north-west
Keith Moir
Laycock - Newsholme area - Dipper, 23 Grey Partridge, pair of Stonechat.
Fred Drake
DELIBERATE MISTAKE SPOTTED!
Thanks to Keith Moir for noticing the wrong month shown previously & now corrected. It provides me with an opportunity to remind observers to send in all 2011 records as soon as possible. Many thanks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Friday 6 January 2012
Cononley Ings - 62 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 29 Canada Geese, 16 Greylags, male Goldeneye, Sparrowhawk, a few Fieldfare & Redwing, hare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Golf Course - Kestrel. In flooded fields by Howden House near Silsden, two pair Goosander, large flock of Lapwings and Gulls, 70+ Fieldfare, 6 Grey Partridge, Sparrowhawk.
Graham Forsyth
Soil Hill: still at least 7 Snow Buntings
Keighley: c 110 Pinkfeet north-west
Keith Moir
A skein of 60 Pinkfoot seen also over Keighley by Fred Drake.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Golf Course - Kestrel. In flooded fields by Howden House near Silsden, two pair Goosander, large flock of Lapwings and Gulls, 70+ Fieldfare, 6 Grey Partridge, Sparrowhawk.
Graham Forsyth
Soil Hill: still at least 7 Snow Buntings
Keighley: c 110 Pinkfeet north-west
Keith Moir
A skein of 60 Pinkfoot seen also over Keighley by Fred Drake.
Thursday 5 January 2012
Whetstone Gate - 2 Short-eared Owls hunting.
Radcliffes & Stones.
Five Whooper Swans on Silsden Floods, next to the golf driving range near the trunk road.
Keith Moir
Radcliffes & Stones.
Five Whooper Swans on Silsden Floods, next to the golf driving range near the trunk road.
Keith Moir
2nd January 2012
Redcar TarnLapwing 250+, BhGull 100+, Common Gull 10+
Tufted Duck 8, Coot, Mallard, Moorhen, Rook
Stockbridge (Members Only)
Pheasant, Moorhen, Reed Bunting, Siskin,
Hedge Accentor 6, BhGulls, Grey Heron
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, Bullfinch, 16+Goldfinch,
BhGull 36+,
M Doveston
Tufted Duck 8, Coot, Mallard, Moorhen, Rook
Stockbridge (Members Only)
Pheasant, Moorhen, Reed Bunting, Siskin,
Hedge Accentor 6, BhGulls, Grey Heron
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, Bullfinch, 16+Goldfinch,
BhGull 36+,
M Doveston
Sunday 1 January 2012
Embsay Garden - single male Brambling has been visiting daily since Christmas. Today - 3 males and a female now.
Clare Dunn
Stockbridge Reserve - On a very wet & windy morning, 28 species recorded including - 4 Bullfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Siskin, Sparrowhawk & Kestrel. Water Rail has not been seen for some time.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Clare Dunn
Stockbridge Reserve - On a very wet & windy morning, 28 species recorded including - 4 Bullfinch, 3 Reed Bunting, Siskin, Sparrowhawk & Kestrel. Water Rail has not been seen for some time.
Shaun Radcliffe et al.
Friday continued
Sandbeds - Peregrine flying west plus a few Fieldfare near Riddlesden. Plenty of bird song from Mistle Thrush, Great Tit & Robin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
31st December 2011
Shipley Glen
On this mildest of days a Kingfisher was fishing in the 'lodge' at the bottom of the Glen. Ten Grey Herons were roosting at three different locations, and a flock of 30 Greylags had taken up residence in the field below Milnerfield. Five Jays were busy feeding on the acorns, Nuthatches were calling, a couple of Great Spotted Woodpeckers went by and a Sparrowhawk sailed overhead. A Great Tit was in full song, making it the last of the year or the first of the season. Back home a flock of 30 finches, mainly Goldfinch and Greenfinch alighted in surrounding trees.
Paul King
5 Oystercatchers at Lindley Wood Reservoir.
3 Goosanders, 8 Siskin and apx. 80 Redwing at Fewston Reservoir.
J Poland
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, 3 Bullfinch, 16+Goldfinch, Greenfinch,
Treecreeper, male Pheasant, 3 Hedge Accentor,
On the lake; 2 Mute Swan, Canada Geese, Mallard,
Moorhens, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull
M Doveston
On this mildest of days a Kingfisher was fishing in the 'lodge' at the bottom of the Glen. Ten Grey Herons were roosting at three different locations, and a flock of 30 Greylags had taken up residence in the field below Milnerfield. Five Jays were busy feeding on the acorns, Nuthatches were calling, a couple of Great Spotted Woodpeckers went by and a Sparrowhawk sailed overhead. A Great Tit was in full song, making it the last of the year or the first of the season. Back home a flock of 30 finches, mainly Goldfinch and Greenfinch alighted in surrounding trees.
Paul King
5 Oystercatchers at Lindley Wood Reservoir.
3 Goosanders, 8 Siskin and apx. 80 Redwing at Fewston Reservoir.
J Poland
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, 3 Bullfinch, 16+Goldfinch, Greenfinch,
Treecreeper, male Pheasant, 3 Hedge Accentor,
On the lake; 2 Mute Swan, Canada Geese, Mallard,
Moorhens, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull
M Doveston
As New Year 2012 Approaches
Please try to send your 2011 records in as soon after the old year finishes. Many thanks.
28th December 2011
2 bramblings at Swinsty reservoir.
A Robinson
East Riddlesden Hall
4 male 1 female Bullfinch at feeders, 12+Goldfinch,
Common Gull on lake, GSWdpkr, 2 Nuthatch, Redwing
singing Mistle Thrush
M Doveston
A Robinson
East Riddlesden Hall
4 male 1 female Bullfinch at feeders, 12+Goldfinch,
Common Gull on lake, GSWdpkr, 2 Nuthatch, Redwing
singing Mistle Thrush
M Doveston
Tuesday 27 December 2011
South Nab in drizzle - Buzzard, 40 Fieldfare.
Noska Brow - 300 Woodpigeon flew on to Hazlewood Moor, thought that the weather in the valley was better, and flew back towards Cavendish.
Reva Reservoir - Red Kite.
Shaun Radcliffe
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley - Highlights:
Long-tailed Tit 20 (5 groups), Nuthatch 1
Siskin c10 with Goldfinches (Lady Lane)
Weasel 1 (Walsh Lane), Kestrel 1
Red-legged Partridge 14 (Heights Lane)
Lapwing 29 flying N (heights Lane)
Redwing 1 (POW Park)
Phil Matthews
Noska Brow - 300 Woodpigeon flew on to Hazlewood Moor, thought that the weather in the valley was better, and flew back towards Cavendish.
Reva Reservoir - Red Kite.
Shaun Radcliffe
Heights Lane Circuit, Bingley - Highlights:
Long-tailed Tit 20 (5 groups), Nuthatch 1
Siskin c10 with Goldfinches (Lady Lane)
Weasel 1 (Walsh Lane), Kestrel 1
Red-legged Partridge 14 (Heights Lane)
Lapwing 29 flying N (heights Lane)
Redwing 1 (POW Park)
Phil Matthews
Saturday 24 December 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Sparrowhawk, 3 Reed Bunting, 7 Siskin, Jay.
Shaun Radcliffe
Wyke - Buzzard
I Mason
Haworth area - SEO, GBBGull
J Brass
WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
Shaun Radcliffe
Wyke - Buzzard
I Mason
Haworth area - SEO, GBBGull
J Brass
WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
Wednesday 21st December 2011
Shipley Glen
There were 9 Grey Herons feeding in the fields at the bottom of the Glen and a flock of over 50 Greylags were in the Milnerfields area. Other species included five Jays, a couple of Mistle Thrush, a Nuthatch and a Great Spotted Woodpecker on a very mild afternnon.
Paul King.
There were 9 Grey Herons feeding in the fields at the bottom of the Glen and a flock of over 50 Greylags were in the Milnerfields area. Other species included five Jays, a couple of Mistle Thrush, a Nuthatch and a Great Spotted Woodpecker on a very mild afternnon.
Paul King.
Monday 19 December 2011
R. Aire. Bingley to Hirst Wood - 3 Little Grebe, 13 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Dipper.
Dowley Gap S W - 2 Chiff-Chaff
R. Aire. Hirst Wood to Saltaire - 5 Goosander, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe, Kestrel.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor
Pair of stone chats and three short eared owls
M Dawson
Denholme Area
2 Little Owl, SEO
M Joyce
Dowley Gap S W - 2 Chiff-Chaff
R. Aire. Hirst Wood to Saltaire - 5 Goosander, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe, Kestrel.
Shaun Radcliffe
Rombalds Moor
Pair of stone chats and three short eared owls
M Dawson
Denholme Area
2 Little Owl, SEO
M Joyce
Sunday 18th December 2011
Soil Hill - 5 Skylark, 8 Snow Buntings.
C King
Riddlesden - Oystercatcher flying west 15.45
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch coming to feeders, Jay, 25+Goldfinch,
6+Chaffinch, 4+Hedge Accentor, Coal Tit, 2 Bullfinch
M Doveston
C King
Riddlesden - Oystercatcher flying west 15.45
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch coming to feeders, Jay, 25+Goldfinch,
6+Chaffinch, 4+Hedge Accentor, Coal Tit, 2 Bullfinch
M Doveston
Sunday 18 December 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Oystercatcher, 2 Redpoll, 3 Bullfinch, 6 Siskin, 30 Fieldfare, 2 Redwing.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Wednesday 15 December 2011
Lindley Wood Res: 7 Oystercatcher
Knotford Nook: Single Whooper Swan still present, along with 6 Gadwall, and a reduced count of 60 Wigeon.
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Smew still present, but very elusive. There are also
78 Wigeon.
Keith Moir
Knotford Nook: Single Whooper Swan still present, along with 6 Gadwall, and a reduced count of 60 Wigeon.
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Smew still present, but very elusive. There are also
78 Wigeon.
Keith Moir
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Still 9 Snow Buntings on Soil Hill
Teal numbers are well down at Cononley Ings , and Wigeon numbers are about the same (see yesterdays details), but there are now 13 Pintail.
Keith Moir
Teal numbers are well down at Cononley Ings , and Wigeon numbers are about the same (see yesterdays details), but there are now 13 Pintail.
Keith Moir
Monday continued
Soil Hill: Seven very approachable Snow Buntings early morning, and 9 were reported there later.
Cononley Ings: About 1800 Lapwing, 200 Wigeon, 180 Teal, 3 Pintail, and 2 Oystercatchers.
Keith Moir
A flock of about 60 Chaffinches in the beech plantation at the North end of Fewston Reservoir this afternoon included at least 4 Bramblings. On the reservoir were 125 Mallard, 27 Teal and a female Goldeneye.
The Swinsty Reservoir gull roost included apx. 700 Black-headed gulls, apx. 1200 Common gulls and 2 Great Black-backed gulls. Also on Swinsty were 139 Canada geese, 34 Mallard and 6 Teal.
John P
Cononley Ings: About 1800 Lapwing, 200 Wigeon, 180 Teal, 3 Pintail, and 2 Oystercatchers.
Keith Moir
A flock of about 60 Chaffinches in the beech plantation at the North end of Fewston Reservoir this afternoon included at least 4 Bramblings. On the reservoir were 125 Mallard, 27 Teal and a female Goldeneye.
The Swinsty Reservoir gull roost included apx. 700 Black-headed gulls, apx. 1200 Common gulls and 2 Great Black-backed gulls. Also on Swinsty were 139 Canada geese, 34 Mallard and 6 Teal.
John P
Monday 12th December 2011
Yeadon Tarn
7 Pochard, 3 Goosander (2 males and a female), a Goldeneye (male), at least 16 Tufted Duck and a couple of Great Crested Grebes.
Paul King.
7 Pochard, 3 Goosander (2 males and a female), a Goldeneye (male), at least 16 Tufted Duck and a couple of Great Crested Grebes.
Paul King.
Sunday 11 December 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail,3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Redcar Tarn - Bramblings reported to have been seen in trees nearby.
Fred Drake
Redcar Tarn - Bramblings reported to have been seen in trees nearby.
Fred Drake
10th December 2011
Private Wetlands - permit holders only
female Smew still present, Willow Tit still at feeders.
Knorford Nook - Whooper Swan
A Tremethick
female Smew still present, Willow Tit still at feeders.
Knorford Nook - Whooper Swan
A Tremethick
Friday 9 December 2011
The 6 Snow Buntings reported from Soil Hill on Tuesday (via Calderdale Birds) were still there today, despite the weather. Also 10 Sky Larks.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OBSERVERS
Please will you let BOG have all your 2011 records for our recording area, (by whatever means), by 17 January 2012. Many thanks.
Stephen Lilley, Group Recorder.
Stephen Lilley, Group Recorder.
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Skipton Area - 2 Water Rail heard.
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - female Smew
Rod Proctor
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - female Smew
Rod Proctor
Monday 5 December 2011
Riddlesden Garden - first Brambling (male) of the winter for me, on the feeders , lets hope there are more to come.
Stephen Lilley
Chelker Res - 3 goldeneye male, 1 female
M Dawson
Stephen Lilley
Chelker Res - 3 goldeneye male, 1 female
M Dawson
Sunday 4 December 2011
7 Gadwall and 120 Wigeon at Knotford Nook.
27 Wigeon and 1 Oystercatcher at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
270 Golden Plover in Redcar Tarn fields.
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail seen briefly, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
27 Wigeon and 1 Oystercatcher at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
270 Golden Plover in Redcar Tarn fields.
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail seen briefly, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
3rd December 2011
peregrine over st michaels rec( near town centre) carrying food being mobbed by a crow.
gs woodpecker at ladyhill park.
sparrowhawk at greenwood park with charm of goldfinch.
2 goosanders on chellow dean
A Robinson
gs woodpecker at ladyhill park.
sparrowhawk at greenwood park with charm of goldfinch.
2 goosanders on chellow dean
A Robinson
Thursday 1 December 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail (heard), 4 Bullfinch, a few Siskin.
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Snow Buntings on Soil Hill. They flew high to the west at 10.50, and appeared to have left, but they apparently returned (no doubt unable to resist this delightful spot!), and were seen this afternoon. The previous day there - Jack Snipe.
Still masses of gulls in the Cullingworth fields (Haworth Rd.), but generally rather distant, and nothing special discovered yet, (but it must just be a matter of time).
Keith Moir
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Snow Buntings on Soil Hill. They flew high to the west at 10.50, and appeared to have left, but they apparently returned (no doubt unable to resist this delightful spot!), and were seen this afternoon. The previous day there - Jack Snipe.
Still masses of gulls in the Cullingworth fields (Haworth Rd.), but generally rather distant, and nothing special discovered yet, (but it must just be a matter of time).
Keith Moir
Monday 28 November 2011
Two parties of Waxwings flew over Caldene Fields to the S/W this morning with a possible 3rd flock dropping down to feed around the Tong area.
Martyn Priestley
Thruscross Reservoir - 2 Pochard, 160 Canada Geese, Kestrel, 35 lapwing, 40 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Martyn Priestley
Thruscross Reservoir - 2 Pochard, 160 Canada Geese, Kestrel, 35 lapwing, 40 Fieldfare.
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday 27 November 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - good views of Water Rail swimming & feeding in front of hide. Also recorded - Bullfinch, 2 Siskin, 3 Reed Bunting, Sparrowhawk.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Saturday continued
Nuthatch, 6 Long Tailed Tit, Low Wood Nature Reserve viewed from canal bank. Approximately 65 Fieldfare + a few Redwing in amongst in fields and hedgerows around Howden House, (nr Silsden), a Buzzard seen soaring over Jubilee Tower, (nr Steeton).
Graham Forsyth
Graham Forsyth
26th November 2011
Soil Hill - Jack Snipe
news from Birdguides
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, male Siskin, 2 Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch,
3 Magpie, numerous Blue and Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blackbird,
Hedge Accentor, GtSptd Wdpkr, BHGull, Pheasant, Mallard,
Canada Goose
M Doveston
news from Birdguides
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, male Siskin, 2 Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch,
3 Magpie, numerous Blue and Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blackbird,
Hedge Accentor, GtSptd Wdpkr, BHGull, Pheasant, Mallard,
Canada Goose
M Doveston
Thursday 24 November 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Sparrowhawk, Goosander, Reed Bunting, Bullfinch.
Graham Forsyth
Graham Forsyth
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe, Kestrel, 7 Pheasant, 35 R L Partridge & Red Kite.
Graincliffe Reservoir - 125 Mallard plus a Wigeon.
Shaun Radcliffe
Graincliffe Reservoir - 125 Mallard plus a Wigeon.
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 22 November 2011
R.Aire from Railway Bridge to Saltaire - 62 Mallard, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Goosander, 18 Pied Wagtail near sewage works, 20 Siskin close to rowing club, Nuthatch calling & Treecreepr. A few Redwing seen.
Nick Tonge
Nick Tonge
Monday 21 November 2011
R. Aire, Ireland bridge, Bingley - 2 Dippers
On river near Wagon Lane - singing Dipper, Kingfisher. Close to railway bridge, 2 more Kingfishers & Little Grebe.
Shaun Radcliffe
On river near Wagon Lane - singing Dipper, Kingfisher. Close to railway bridge, 2 more Kingfishers & Little Grebe.
Shaun Radcliffe
19th November 2011
Grey Wagtail on house roofs on Beckfield Road, Cottingley
R Conderson
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatches visiting feeders, BHGulls on lake,
Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch
M Doveston
R Conderson
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatches visiting feeders, BHGulls on lake,
Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch
M Doveston
Thursday 17 November 2011
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail (heard), Bullfinch, 2 Reed Bunting, 10 Siskin, 2 Goosander, Cormorant, Sparrowhawk.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Floods -viewed from layby east of roundabout on A629.
2 Yellow-billed Swans, thought to be Bewick's, could have been there for a few days.
M Taunton
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Floods -viewed from layby east of roundabout on A629.
2 Yellow-billed Swans, thought to be Bewick's, could have been there for a few days.
M Taunton
Waxwing Alert
Message received from Nick Tongue -
Thought this may be of interest, from someone on BirdForum (www.birdforum.net)
AndrewF123, Monday 14/11/11: "Waxwings turned up in Skipton yesterday [Sunday 13/11/11] 10 days earlier than last year. Anybody else seen any? I expected the milder weather to delay their arrival."
Thought this may be of interest, from someone on BirdForum (www.birdforum.net)
AndrewF123, Monday 14/11/11: "Waxwings turned up in Skipton yesterday [Sunday 13/11/11] 10 days earlier than last year. Anybody else seen any? I expected the milder weather to delay their arrival."
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Water Rail was at Toad Holes Beck today, 2nd ever record! + 2 Brambling, 1 Common Teal, 5 Goosander, 1 Kingfisher
Martyn Priestley
On Tuesday, a Shelduck stayed briefly at Stockbridge Reserve (members only), seen in the morning but not there later in the day.
Graham Forsyth
Martyn Priestley
On Tuesday, a Shelduck stayed briefly at Stockbridge Reserve (members only), seen in the morning but not there later in the day.
Graham Forsyth
Monday 14 November 2011
2 Goldcrest., Riddlesden. Holden swing bridge, near Silsden, approximately 100 Black-Headed and Common Gull in left hand fields, plus 2 Pied Wagtail. A Woodcock put up on footpath along top of Riddlesden Golf Links, plus a Nuthatch. Redwing and Fieldfare were conspicuous by their absence.
Graham Forsyth
Sconce Lane - 6 Grey Partridge, 2 Kestrel
Glovershaw - flock of 60 Lapwing wandering around in the mist plus 200 Starling.
Weecher Res - Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Graham Forsyth
Sconce Lane - 6 Grey Partridge, 2 Kestrel
Glovershaw - flock of 60 Lapwing wandering around in the mist plus 200 Starling.
Weecher Res - Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species recorded including Little Grebe, 2 Goosander on the lake, Water Rail, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, a few Fieldfare and Redwing plus Siskin. Singing Mistle Thrush.
Fred Drake et al.
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 19 Cormorant
Lindley Wood Reservoir: 67 Teal
Knotford Nook: 142 Wigeon; 3 Gadwall
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al.
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 19 Cormorant
Lindley Wood Reservoir: 67 Teal
Knotford Nook: 142 Wigeon; 3 Gadwall
Keith Moir
13th November 2011
St.Ives (in the morning fog)Little Grebe, Goosander, Redwing, Canada Goose,
Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Nuthatch, GSWdpkr, Jay
Treecreeper, Goldcrests, Long-tailed Tits, Bullfinch
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, Long-tailed Tits, BHGulls.
M Doveston
Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Nuthatch, GSWdpkr, Jay
Treecreeper, Goldcrests, Long-tailed Tits, Bullfinch
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Nuthatch, Long-tailed Tits, BHGulls.
M Doveston
Friday 11 November 2011
Lindley Wood Reservoir - 9 Teal, 140 Mallard, 5 Cormorant plus Red Kite eating a very large trout on the edge of the shore.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 10 November 2011
Redcar Tarn fields - there were 100 Golden Plover and 460 Lapwing.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
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