Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 35 species this morning including Garden Warbler, 4 Whitethroat,
3 Blackcap, Reed Bunting, male Bullfinch, Swift plus Willow Warbler nest building.
Shaun Radcliffe
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
Saturday continued
Reva Hill area - 3 pair of Redshank, 6 Wheatear, 3 Oystercatcher plus 5 Golden Plover (all Northern Race), 11 Skylark, Willow Warbler. Lapwing & Snipe may have been affected by the recent cold & wet conditions. Only 30 Lapwing & a single Snipe counted. One Hare seen.
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 3 Garden Warbler singing and showing well, 2 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiff-Chaff, 20 + Sand Martin some using nest holes, 4 young Coot, 6+ young Long-Tail Tits, 2 young Robin
Steve Parkes
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 3 Garden Warbler singing and showing well, 2 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiff-Chaff, 20 + Sand Martin some using nest holes, 4 young Coot, 6+ young Long-Tail Tits, 2 young Robin
Steve Parkes
12th May 2012
Whetstone area
5 Wheatears aroung Whetstone Gate this morning and 1 near the quarry.
Also a male Redstart in the dip just below the flat roofed house.
I Hargreaves
East Riddlesden Hall Bird Walk 0700-0830
6+Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Kingfisher,
Common Sandpiper, Oystercatcher, Swifts, Swallows,
Sand Martin nests appear to have been flooded,
House Martin, Jay, female Goosander,
M Doveston, S Hollingdrake et al
Wednesday continued
Burley I W garden -pair of Bullfinches with a juv on Monday.
Checking back, this is our first record of a juv this early in the month…
David & Helen Kidman
Graincliffe Reservoir area - 11 Crossbill, Willow Warblers, Garden Warbler, pair of Siskin plus a Reed Bunting. Also a Green Hairstreak..
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) Good numbers of warblers including 2 Garden Warblers showing well near Sailing Lake, 5 Blackcap, at least 6 Reed Warblers (at least 4 in reed beds, 1 in reeds before Conservation Lake and 1 in reeds in small pond near Sailing Lake), 4 Willow Warblers and 2 Chiff-Chaffs.
Also pair of Common Terns, pair of Redshank, 3 single Great Crested Grebes, one on each of lakes and 6 – 8 Reed Buntings, mostly males.
John Flood
Checking back, this is our first record of a juv this early in the month…
David & Helen Kidman
Graincliffe Reservoir area - 11 Crossbill, Willow Warblers, Garden Warbler, pair of Siskin plus a Reed Bunting. Also a Green Hairstreak..
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) Good numbers of warblers including 2 Garden Warblers showing well near Sailing Lake, 5 Blackcap, at least 6 Reed Warblers (at least 4 in reed beds, 1 in reeds before Conservation Lake and 1 in reeds in small pond near Sailing Lake), 4 Willow Warblers and 2 Chiff-Chaffs.
Also pair of Common Terns, pair of Redshank, 3 single Great Crested Grebes, one on each of lakes and 6 – 8 Reed Buntings, mostly males.
John Flood
Wednesday 9th May 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon,
Wheatear passage continues apace with 8 birds this morning and six yesterday (8th). At close quarters, it was easy to see that two of the female birds had characteristics of the Greenland race leucorhoa.
Paul King.
Wheatear passage continues apace with 8 birds this morning and six yesterday (8th). At close quarters, it was easy to see that two of the female birds had characteristics of the Greenland race leucorhoa.
Paul King.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Low Wood area - singing Garden Warbler, Blackcaps, Chiif-Chaffs, pair of Stock Dove in owl box.
Glovershaw - 5 Wheatear. Off Sconce Lane - Whitethroat
Shaun Radcliffe
Over Ilkley Moor today, a male Wheatear, Heber Moss, two pair Wheatear, bottom of slope by Buck Stones.Also a female Wheatear, & a male Whinchat, left of quarry at Whetstone Allotment.
Graham Forsyth
Glovershaw - 5 Wheatear. Off Sconce Lane - Whitethroat
Shaun Radcliffe
Over Ilkley Moor today, a male Wheatear, Heber Moss, two pair Wheatear, bottom of slope by Buck Stones.Also a female Wheatear, & a male Whinchat, left of quarry at Whetstone Allotment.
Graham Forsyth
Monday 8 May 2012
Yesterday in the Skipton Area - Sedge Warblers, Blackcaps, Long Eared Owl, Reed Buntings
Strid Woods, - Garden Warbler, Redstart, Wood Warblers 3, Pied Flycatcher 4,Tawny Owl. Blackcaps
Today - Nab Water Lane, Wheatear 10, Whinchat 1.
Brian Vickers.
2 Little Owls seen this evening - one at junction of Glovershaw Lane & Glen Road and second a few hundred yards away down Glovershaw Lane , both sat on overhead wires.
Howard Midgley
Monday 7th May 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon,
Three Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course along with eight Skylarks. A pair of Linnets and two pairs of Reed Buntings were noted and the first Lapwing chicks are in the paddock at Golcar Farm. Snipe are continuing to display and six Golden Plover had settled at the end of Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
Goit Stock
4 Blackcap singing, 2 Chiffchaff singing,
2 pairs of Dipper, 2 pairs of Grey Wagtail
Redcar Tarn 15.00
30+Swallows, Sand Martin, Mute Swan,
Tufted Ducks, Oystercatcher, Lapwings
LBBGulls, 2+Common Gulls, BHGulls
M Doveston
Three Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course along with eight Skylarks. A pair of Linnets and two pairs of Reed Buntings were noted and the first Lapwing chicks are in the paddock at Golcar Farm. Snipe are continuing to display and six Golden Plover had settled at the end of Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
Goit Stock
4 Blackcap singing, 2 Chiffchaff singing,
2 pairs of Dipper, 2 pairs of Grey Wagtail
Redcar Tarn 15.00
30+Swallows, Sand Martin, Mute Swan,
Tufted Ducks, Oystercatcher, Lapwings
LBBGulls, 2+Common Gulls, BHGulls
M Doveston
Sunday continued
A Dawn Chorus walk around Raw Nook NR, Toad Holes Beck and Caldene Field
produced 21 singing or calling species including 5 Warbler Sp (2 phyllos and
3 sylvia including Lesser/Common throat).
A feeding Yellow Wagtail was found at Caldene Fields.
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Whitethroat, Blackcap, Bullfinch,
4 Redpoll but still no Garden or Sedge Warbler yet.
Fred Drake
Ilkley Moor - Cuckoo
Baildon Moor - Cuckoo
D Moore
produced 21 singing or calling species including 5 Warbler Sp (2 phyllos and
3 sylvia including Lesser/Common throat).
A feeding Yellow Wagtail was found at Caldene Fields.
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Whitethroat, Blackcap, Bullfinch,
4 Redpoll but still no Garden or Sedge Warbler yet.
Fred Drake
Ilkley Moor - Cuckoo
Baildon Moor - Cuckoo
D Moore
6th May 2012
International Dawn Chorus Day
St.Ives 6am - 9am
Wood Warbler singing in Racecourse Plantation,
numerous Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff,
Green Woodpecker yaffling at Heather Park,
Redpoll, Bullfinch, Linnet, Nuthatches, Treecreepers
M Doveston et al
St.Ives 6am - 9am
Wood Warbler singing in Racecourse Plantation,
numerous Blackcap, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff,
Green Woodpecker yaffling at Heather Park,
Redpoll, Bullfinch, Linnet, Nuthatches, Treecreepers
M Doveston et al
Saturday continued
Esholt Sewage Works - Many hundreds of hirundines over the filter beds (mainly Swallows, but also good numbers of House Martins, Swifts, and some Sand Martins). Also four Common Whitethroat, pair of Lapwing, Kestrel, and lots of Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, and Willow Warblers.
Casper Pottle
Addingham Moorside - Redstart, single Fieldfare, Willow Warbler
BOG Walk
Casper Pottle
Addingham Moorside - Redstart, single Fieldfare, Willow Warbler
BOG Walk
5th May 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
2 Common Sandpiper on R.Aire, 30+Sand Martin,
Swallows, Oystercatcher, Blackcaps, Chiffchaff,
Bullfinch, Siskin,
M Doveston
2 Common Sandpiper on R.Aire, 30+Sand Martin,
Swallows, Oystercatcher, Blackcaps, Chiffchaff,
Bullfinch, Siskin,
M Doveston
Friday 4th May 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
There were three Wheatears on the Golf Course (12th fareway), 20 Golden Plovers in small flocks on the Golcar Farm fields and three pairs of Grey Partridges in the same area. A female Stonechat was close to the Glen Road.
Paul King.
There were three Wheatears on the Golf Course (12th fareway), 20 Golden Plovers in small flocks on the Golcar Farm fields and three pairs of Grey Partridges in the same area. A female Stonechat was close to the Glen Road.
Paul King.
Friday 4 May 2012
Street Lane, above Riddlesden - 130 Fieldfare ground feeding.
Bingley Moor - 2 Wheatear.
Shaun Radcliffe
Northcliffe - Lesser Whitethroat
Casper Pottle
Bingley Moor - 2 Wheatear.
Shaun Radcliffe
Northcliffe - Lesser Whitethroat
Casper Pottle
Thursday 3 May 2012
Lesser Whitethroat at Raw Nook nature reserve in full song
Lesser Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck in full song
Common Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck
A Red Kite drifted low over Toad Holes Beck then moved off to the east
A SITE FIRST!
Wood Warbler at Caldene Fields in full song and showing very well
SECOND EVER RECORD!
21 Swallow E + 4 S over Caldene Fields
Martyn Priestley
Strid Wood circuit, 10 Pied Flycatchers, 1Wood Warbler, 3 Redstart (including 2 on back road), 1 Whinchat, 1 Tree Pipit, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiff-Chaff
60+ flock of Siskin with odd Redpoll
Large numbers of hirundines – Includes 100+ Sand Martin, 30+ Swallows ~8 Swifts, ~5 House Martins.
John Flood
Lesser Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck in full song
Common Whitethroat at Toad Holes Beck
A Red Kite drifted low over Toad Holes Beck then moved off to the east
A SITE FIRST!
Wood Warbler at Caldene Fields in full song and showing very well
SECOND EVER RECORD!
21 Swallow E + 4 S over Caldene Fields
Martyn Priestley
Strid Wood circuit, 10 Pied Flycatchers, 1Wood Warbler, 3 Redstart (including 2 on back road), 1 Whinchat, 1 Tree Pipit, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiff-Chaff
60+ flock of Siskin with odd Redpoll
Large numbers of hirundines – Includes 100+ Sand Martin, 30+ Swallows ~8 Swifts, ~5 House Martins.
John Flood
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Burley Woodhead - Cuckoo
Peter & Margaret Riley
Silsden Ings - 20.00
1 Black-tailed Godwit, 12+Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher,
Bar-headed Goose, Swallows
East Riddlesden Hall - 20.30
2 Swift hawking insects around trees
M Doveston
Peter & Margaret Riley
Silsden Ings - 20.00
1 Black-tailed Godwit, 12+Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher,
Bar-headed Goose, Swallows
East Riddlesden Hall - 20.30
2 Swift hawking insects around trees
M Doveston
Monday 30 April 2012
Bradup - pair of Redshank, 4 Snipe drumming.
Sconce Lane, this evening, behind Scout Camp - male Whinchat plus plenty of Willow Warblers. Towards the old holiday huts - Grasshopper Warbler (heard only), the bird being in the middle of gorse next to a wall.
Glovershaw - 15 Wheatear ( 11 birds on the golf fairway) plus 16 Golden Plover & a single Swift.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Ings: 11 Black-tailed Godwits there today. Currently looks like one of the few places where waders are likely to turn up.
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) Common Sandpiper
Graham Forsyth
Sconce Lane, this evening, behind Scout Camp - male Whinchat plus plenty of Willow Warblers. Towards the old holiday huts - Grasshopper Warbler (heard only), the bird being in the middle of gorse next to a wall.
Glovershaw - 15 Wheatear ( 11 birds on the golf fairway) plus 16 Golden Plover & a single Swift.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Ings: 11 Black-tailed Godwits there today. Currently looks like one of the few places where waders are likely to turn up.
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) Common Sandpiper
Graham Forsyth
29th April 2012
1 Swift at St Ives
1 Wheatear at Bradup
1 Wheatear at Whetstone
20+ Fieldfare in trees at Street lane Bradup
1 Common Sandpiper Leeshaw Reservoir
I Hargreaves
Redcar Tarn
2 Redshank, 4 LBBGulls, 26 Tufted Duck
20+Common Gull, Mute Swan
East Riddlesden Hall
Redpoll, 2 Siskin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Silsden Ings
100+BHGulls, 2 Lapwing, Curlew
M Doveston
Redcar Tarn
2 Redshank, 4 LBBGulls, 26 Tufted Duck
20+Common Gull, Mute Swan
East Riddlesden Hall
Redpoll, 2 Siskin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Silsden Ings
100+BHGulls, 2 Lapwing, Curlew
M Doveston
28 & 29th April 2012
Stockbridge Reserve(members only) - Except for the sighting of House Martin, the current poor weather with NE winds, is delaying migrants at the reserve. By this weekend, Garden, Sedge & Whitethroat are normally recorded but are still awaited. Willow Warbler, Chiff-Chaff and Blackcap continued to sing despite the cold conditions. Swallows searched for any flies on the water.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
28th April 2012
East Riddlesden Hall
Siskin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler,
Goldfinches collecting nest material
Redcar Tarn 20.00-20.30
2 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, Mute Swan
31 Tufted Duck, 2 LBBGulls
M Doveston
Siskin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Willow Warbler,
Goldfinches collecting nest material
Redcar Tarn 20.00-20.30
2 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, Mute Swan
31 Tufted Duck, 2 LBBGulls
M Doveston
Sunday 22nd April 2012
Strid walk this morning produced 37 species in total including 2 male Pied Flycatchers and a brief glimpse of a male Redstart, also Common Sandpiper (pair), Mandarin (2), Dipper; plenty of Sand Martins but only one Swallow; Willow Warbler, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Chiffchaff, Green & Great Spotted Woodpeckers; Lapwing, Curlew, Oystercatcher, Mallards with ducklings, Goosander (pair); and most of the usual passerines present except for Long-tailed Tit…
No sign nor sound of Wood Warblers yet however…
Other surprising absences – blackcap, any raptors, heron, wagtails, kingfisher…
David & Helen Kidman
Ilkley Moor
I’ve just heard from a WNS member that he hear a Cuckoo on the moor yesterday at 0700. He gives the map reference as SE121467
John Flood
Saturday 21st April 2012
Barden Bridge to Cavendish
Seen by a Wharfedale Nats Group:
2 Redstarts, 2 Common Sandpiper,6 male Pied Flycatchers, 3 pair Dipper, pair Goosander, 2 Grey Wagtail. There were plenty of Sand Martins on breeding sight and 3 Swallows, Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush feeding young. Alan Tremethick
Seen by a Wharfedale Nats Group:
2 Redstarts, 2 Common Sandpiper,6 male Pied Flycatchers, 3 pair Dipper, pair Goosander, 2 Grey Wagtail. There were plenty of Sand Martins on breeding sight and 3 Swallows, Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush feeding young. Alan Tremethick
22nd April 2012
East Riddlesden Hall3 Siskin a feeders, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Swallow
Redcar Tarn
40+Swallows feeding low over water
LBBGulls, Common Gulls, BHGulls
Redshank, Lapwing, 26 Tufted Duck
M Doveston
Redcar Tarn
40+Swallows feeding low over water
LBBGulls, Common Gulls, BHGulls
Redshank, Lapwing, 26 Tufted Duck
M Doveston
SIGHTINGS FROM 22 TO 25 APRIL
Please send your sightings during this period to Paul King.
Paul can be contacted on paulcking@btinternet.com
Paul can be contacted on paulcking@btinternet.com
Friday 20th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
This morning 9 Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course along with Skylarks and Meadow Pipits. A pair of Stonechats were again along the Glen Road and 180 Golden Plovers had settled into their usual field alongside Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
This morning 9 Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course along with Skylarks and Meadow Pipits. A pair of Stonechats were again along the Glen Road and 180 Golden Plovers had settled into their usual field alongside Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
Thursday 19 April 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher seen fishing, 5 Blackcaps, pair of Bullfinch, 2 Chiff-Chaff, small passage of Herring Gulls, a few Swallows during abysmal weather.
Fred Drake et al
Fred Drake et al
SIGHTINGS FROM 22nd TO 25th APRIL
Please send any sightings between these dates to Paul King.
Paul can be contacted at paulcking@btinternet.com
Contact returns to usual on 26th April.
Paul can be contacted at paulcking@btinternet.com
Contact returns to usual on 26th April.
Monday 16 April 2012
At 18-00 hrs while watching a pair of Great Crested Grebes and Swallows from the road that runs across Swinsty Reservoir embankment a Osprey flew low over the road and gently over the reservoir towards Fewston Res.
Dave Moore
Dave Moore
Sunday continued
Leeshaw Res. - 3 Redshank, Little Owl
Moorside Lane, Oxenhope - 110 Golden Plover
Stephen Parkes
Moorside Lane, Oxenhope - 110 Golden Plover
Stephen Parkes
Sunday 15th April 2012
Shipley Glen and Glovershaw
Spring has arrived in the form of 8 Willow Warblers (4 in the Glen, 3 at Crook Farm and 1 at Golcar Farm) and 2 Swallows over the Golf Course.
Paul King.
Spring has arrived in the form of 8 Willow Warblers (4 in the Glen, 3 at Crook Farm and 1 at Golcar Farm) and 2 Swallows over the Golf Course.
Paul King.
15th April 2012
The Strid
2 singing Willow Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff
40+ Sand Martin, 2 Swallow, 1 Male Pied Flycatcher
P & H Taylor
Royds Hall Area 07.15-09.00
2 singing Willow Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff
40+ Sand Martin, 2 Swallow, 1 Male Pied Flycatcher
P & H Taylor
Pair GCG nesting, 12 Tufted Duck, Common Sandpiper,
12 Swallow on the wires and feeding across the dam
3 Jay, Pair GSW, Treecreeper, 2 Nuthatch
3 Black Headed Gull, 3 Willow Warbler
J Brass
St.Ives 07.00-10.00
4 Willow Warbler, 6+Blackcap, 6+Chiffchaff,
Numerous Nuthatch, Song Thrush, GSWdpkrs,
Redpoll, Siskin, G Heron, C Goose, Moorhen, Coot,
Meadow Pipits, Linnets, Goldcrest, Jays carrying nest material
M Doveston et al
Saturday 14th April 2012
Oxenhope Area -
Ring Ouzel (M), Dipper, 6 Redshank, Snipe, 7 Goldeneye, 30+ Golden Plover, 3 Willow Warbler.
C King
Whetstone Area
Ring Ouzel (M), Dipper, 6 Redshank, Snipe, 7 Goldeneye, 30+ Golden Plover, 3 Willow Warbler.
C King
Whetstone Area
C40 Meadow Pipit, 2 Linnet, 6 Snipe - drumming
1 Redshank, 9 Curlew, C16 Lapwing
5 Black-headed Gull, 5 Starling, 8 Skylark
10 Brown Hare
J Brass
Saturday continued
Group walk from Lindley Wood Res - Leathley - Farnley area.
Total of 49 species recorded including the following; 19 Chiff-Chaff, 13 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warbler, 10 Swallow, Sand Martin, Greenwoodpecker (heard), GSW, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Siskin, Redpoll and 3 G C G on the water.
Nick Tonge et al
Total of 49 species recorded including the following; 19 Chiff-Chaff, 13 Blackcap, 3 Willow Warbler, 10 Swallow, Sand Martin, Greenwoodpecker (heard), GSW, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Siskin, Redpoll and 3 G C G on the water.
Nick Tonge et al
14th April 2012
East Riddlesden Hall & R.AireGSWdpkr female on feeders, Goosander pair on River,
8+Swallows, 12+Sand Martin, 3 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap,
Redpoll,
M Doveston
8+Swallows, 12+Sand Martin, 3 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap,
Redpoll,
M Doveston
Friday continued
Reva Hill area - 2 Wheatear, 7 Redshank, 6 Snipe, 40 Lapwing, 14 Skylark, 4 Stock Dove, Kestrel & 33 Golden Plover (some Northern race).
Shaun Radcliffe
Kingfisher on River Aire by Stockbridge. 5 Barn Swallows feeding over River Aire , top end of Magnet Joinery. 2 Jays, 2 Blackcap (male), Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, in rough tree/shrub covered industrial land situated between the trunk road and Beechcliffe.
Graham Forsyth
3 Swallows over Goodall's Farm at Tong mid afternoon.
Martyn Priestley
Shaun Radcliffe
Kingfisher on River Aire by Stockbridge. 5 Barn Swallows feeding over River Aire , top end of Magnet Joinery. 2 Jays, 2 Blackcap (male), Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, in rough tree/shrub covered industrial land situated between the trunk road and Beechcliffe.
Graham Forsyth
3 Swallows over Goodall's Farm at Tong mid afternoon.
Martyn Priestley
Friday 13th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon
There were three Wheatears feeding on the golf course, 175 Golden Plovers in their favoured field and three Snipe displaying over their breeding ground. One of the birds was calling from the top of a telegraph pole.
Paul King.
There were three Wheatears feeding on the golf course, 175 Golden Plovers in their favoured field and three Snipe displaying over their breeding ground. One of the birds was calling from the top of a telegraph pole.
Paul King.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Wharfe Valley
Marsh Harrier, 2x Osprey, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, Swift sp.
G Holmes
Warley Moor (Fly Flatts) -6 Twite, Wheatear, Skylark & Common Sandpiper
Malc & Fran Stones
Marsh Harrier, 2x Osprey, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, Swift sp.
G Holmes
Warley Moor (Fly Flatts) -6 Twite, Wheatear, Skylark & Common Sandpiper
Malc & Fran Stones
Wednesday 11 April 2012
A passage Willow Warbler this morning at Raw Nook NR. Interestingly not there at 07.00 but visited the site again at 10.30 and it was in full song, then moved off.
Martyn Priestley
Martyn Priestley
Bingley Moor road Swallow on phone wires.
Trough Lane Denholme 2 male Wheatear.
Paul Croft
2 house martins low over Shipley golf course 2 p.m
4 reed buntings feeding on seed in Villa Road garden, Bingley
A Josephs
2 house martins low over Shipley golf course 2 p.m
4 reed buntings feeding on seed in Villa Road garden, Bingley
A Josephs
Tuesday continued
Redcar Tarn - Little Gull
Keith Moir
Bradup - 4 Redshank, 3 Linnet, pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
Keith Moir
Bradup - 4 Redshank, 3 Linnet, pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday, 10th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
In blustery conditions, three Wheatears (2 males and a female) flew into Birch Close and moments later a female Sparrowhawk swept over them whilst a small flock of 13 Golden Plovers fought with a strong wind.
Paul King
Monday continued
Greylag with young. L&L Canal, Riddlesden
Great Spotted Woodpecker (male). 2 Chiffchaff. Blackcap (male). Rough field top end of Keighley Golf Course, opposite from Low Wood Nature Reserve
Graham Forsyth
Walk along River Aire from Bingley to Saltaire - Kingfisher at Myrtle Park and Hirst Wood, plentyof Chiff-Chaffs and 3 singing Blackcap.
Shaun Radcliffe
Great Spotted Woodpecker (male). 2 Chiffchaff. Blackcap (male). Rough field top end of Keighley Golf Course, opposite from Low Wood Nature Reserve
Graham Forsyth
Walk along River Aire from Bingley to Saltaire - Kingfisher at Myrtle Park and Hirst Wood, plentyof Chiff-Chaffs and 3 singing Blackcap.
Shaun Radcliffe
Monday 9th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
On a wet and dismal afternoon there were 6 Wheatears (3 male and 3 female) at Birch Close Lane and a Red Kite flew by. There were only 15 Golden Plovers in their usual spot, but a couple of Green Woodpeckers were active in Shipley Glen.
Paul King
On a wet and dismal afternoon there were 6 Wheatears (3 male and 3 female) at Birch Close Lane and a Red Kite flew by. There were only 15 Golden Plovers in their usual spot, but a couple of Green Woodpeckers were active in Shipley Glen.
Paul King
9th April 2012
Redcar Tarn
26 Tufted Duck, Herring Gull 2nd W, Common Gulls,
Lapwings on territory nearby, Mute Swan,
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, female GSWdpkr on feeders
Whetstone Quarry area - PM
male Wheatear, Curlews, Lapwings, Mipits
M Doveston
26 Tufted Duck, Herring Gull 2nd W, Common Gulls,
Lapwings on territory nearby, Mute Swan,
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, female GSWdpkr on feeders
Whetstone Quarry area - PM
male Wheatear, Curlews, Lapwings, Mipits
M Doveston
Sunday 8 April 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species this morning including -
brief Blackcap song, 2 Kingfisher, 5 Siskin, 2 Redpoll, Sparrowhawk, 10 Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, 7 Goosander, 3 Jay, 3 Reed Bunting.
Fred Drake et al.
Ireland Bridge, Bingley to Dowley Gap via Beck Foot Lane and River Aire
Grey Heron 1, Nutahtch 2, Goosander pair + 2 separate females, Tufted Duck male, Roe Deer pair, Kingfisher 1, Chiffchaff 2, Great Tit with nest material, Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Jay
P Matthews
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff singing, Blackcap singing, Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk,
Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Canada Geese
M Doveston
brief Blackcap song, 2 Kingfisher, 5 Siskin, 2 Redpoll, Sparrowhawk, 10 Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, 7 Goosander, 3 Jay, 3 Reed Bunting.
Fred Drake et al.
Ireland Bridge, Bingley to Dowley Gap via Beck Foot Lane and River Aire
Grey Heron 1, Nutahtch 2, Goosander pair + 2 separate females, Tufted Duck male, Roe Deer pair, Kingfisher 1, Chiffchaff 2, Great Tit with nest material, Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Jay
P Matthews
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff singing, Blackcap singing, Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk,
Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Canada Geese
M Doveston
Lindley fish farm - Mandarin 1
Kex Gill, Shelduck 2,
Ben Rhydding GP - Goosander pr
T Kuechel
Single Whooper Swan at Leeshaw Res late afternoon.
Single Whooper Swan at Leeshaw Res late afternoon.
Keith Moir
Saturday continued
Swinsty circuit - flock of 131 Fieldfare crowded in tree, pair of Great Crested Grebe,
3 Chiff-Chaff
Kex Gill
Pair of Shelduck still present
John Flood
Glovershaw this afternoon - Golden Plover flock now over 250 including northern race birds.
Sconce Lane - singing Willow Warbler next to scout camp.
Shaun Radcliffe
reva reservoir
little owl sat in top of hawthorn.
several lapwings+oystercatchers in fields
A Robinson
3 Chiff-Chaff
Kex Gill
Pair of Shelduck still present
John Flood
Glovershaw this afternoon - Golden Plover flock now over 250 including northern race birds.
Sconce Lane - singing Willow Warbler next to scout camp.
Shaun Radcliffe
reva reservoir
little owl sat in top of hawthorn.
several lapwings+oystercatchers in fields
A Robinson
Saturday 7th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
There were two distinct flocks of Golden Plovers - a restless 200+ and a contented group of 60, both in the usual field.
Paul King.
There were two distinct flocks of Golden Plovers - a restless 200+ and a contented group of 60, both in the usual field.
Paul King.
Friday 6th April 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
A Willow Warbler was singing from the trees near Crook Farm and a Green Woodpecker was close by. 62 Golden Plover were feeding in the usual field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
East Riddlesden Hall - R.Aire walk
several Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2+Swallow, several Sand Martin
2 Kingfisher, GSWdpkr, BHGull, 20+Meadow Pipits
M Doveston
A Willow Warbler was singing from the trees near Crook Farm and a Green Woodpecker was close by. 62 Golden Plover were feeding in the usual field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
East Riddlesden Hall - R.Aire walk
several Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2+Swallow, several Sand Martin
2 Kingfisher, GSWdpkr, BHGull, 20+Meadow Pipits
M Doveston
Thursday 5 April 2012
Embsay Moor - Ring Ouzel & Wheatear this morning.
Clare Dunn
Stockbridge Reserve ( members only) - 35 species recorded including Kingfisher, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Sand Martin & Chiff-Chaff. Surprisingly no Blackcap yet.
Fred Drake et al
Bradup - pair of Redshank
Graham Forsyth
Horncliffe Well - Wheatear in the snow.
Shaun Radcliffe
From Strid Wood to Barden Bridge - 2 Goosander, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Sand Martin & in small wood closeby - 2 Brambling, 2 Siskin, 7 Redpoll
Fran & Malcolm Stones
Clare Dunn
Stockbridge Reserve ( members only) - 35 species recorded including Kingfisher, 3 Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Sand Martin & Chiff-Chaff. Surprisingly no Blackcap yet.
Fred Drake et al
Bradup - pair of Redshank
Graham Forsyth
Horncliffe Well - Wheatear in the snow.
Shaun Radcliffe
From Strid Wood to Barden Bridge - 2 Goosander, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Sand Martin & in small wood closeby - 2 Brambling, 2 Siskin, 7 Redpoll
Fran & Malcolm Stones
2nd April 2012
Whetstone Gate areaAll usual species up there:Curlew, lapwing, mipits, red grouse, skylark etc. plus 2 Oystercatcher.
I Skayman
I Skayman
Sunday continued
A singing Blackcap at Toad Hole Beck this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species recorded including a single Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Chiff-Chaff, Cormorant.
Fred Drake et al
Singing Willow Warbler - Baildon Bank
Peter Riley
Singing Blackcap at Crossflatts.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lindley Wood - pair of mating Coot
On to Dob Park Bridge (a feast of bird-song, albeit without any Blackcap yet)
13 Chiffchaff, 13 Wren, 4 Song Thrushes, 3 drumming GSW, a yaffling Green Woodpecker
John Flood
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading North at 1150 )
Brian Vickers, Gordon Holmes
Martyn Priestley
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 38 species recorded including a single Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2 Chiff-Chaff, Cormorant.
Fred Drake et al
Singing Willow Warbler - Baildon Bank
Peter Riley
Singing Blackcap at Crossflatts.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lindley Wood - pair of mating Coot
On to Dob Park Bridge (a feast of bird-song, albeit without any Blackcap yet)
13 Chiffchaff, 13 Wren, 4 Song Thrushes, 3 drumming GSW, a yaffling Green Woodpecker
John Flood
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading North at 1150 )
Brian Vickers, Gordon Holmes
1st April 2012
St.Ives 7 - 9am
6 singing Chiffchaff, 10+Fieldfare, 1 Redwing,
10+Redpoll, 2 Siskin, 6 Linnet, drumming GSWpdkr,
Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Jays, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston, J Roberts et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap singing
M Doveston
Oakworth garden
Reed Bunting with Chaffinches & Greenfinches
H Creber
6 singing Chiffchaff, 10+Fieldfare, 1 Redwing,
10+Redpoll, 2 Siskin, 6 Linnet, drumming GSWpdkr,
Nuthatches, Treecreepers, Jays, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston, J Roberts et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap singing
M Doveston
Oakworth garden
Reed Bunting with Chaffinches & Greenfinches
H Creber
Saturday 31st March 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
Over 350 Golden Plover in the field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane at the end of the Glen Road. A pair of Stonechat again along the Glen Road, close to this point.
Paul King
Over 350 Golden Plover in the field adjacent to Glovershaw Lane at the end of the Glen Road. A pair of Stonechat again along the Glen Road, close to this point.
Paul King
Whetstone this morning:
Ring Ouzel (female) flying north low across Bradup allotment - not relocated despite searching. Stonechat (female) opposite quarry. At least 250 Golden Plover in several smaller groups around Whetstone Gate area. At least three Snipe chipping and drumming.
I Hargreaves
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Jay, Sparrowhawk,
M Doveston
East Riddlesden Hall
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Jay, Sparrowhawk,
M Doveston
Bolton bridge to Howgill & back via Simon’ Seat.
Male ring ouzel on Barden Fall
2 adult med gulls on River Wharfe between Howgill & Barden Tower
Sand martin @ Barden Scale, Swallow @ Bolton Bridge
Chiffchaff 4 total, Green woodpecker calling near the Priory
Kingfisher @ Bolton Bridge, Mandarin total of 9
Bullfinch, pair @ Howgill, Siskin, 8 in plantation near Howgill
G Phillips
Friday 30 March 2012
3 Sand Martins late afternoon at Private Wetlands (permit holders only)
John Healey
Singing Blackcap below 5 Rise Locks, Bingley.
Green Woodpecker on Burley Moor edge.
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeshaw Res - Little Owl, Teal, 3 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank.
Brian Vickers
John Healey
Singing Blackcap below 5 Rise Locks, Bingley.
Green Woodpecker on Burley Moor edge.
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeshaw Res - Little Owl, Teal, 3 Cormorants, 4 Oystercatchers, 4 Redshank.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 29 March 2012
Strid Woods - female Mandarin perched in tree in wood by river near Barden Bridge – presumably nest nearby. ~ plus 70 Fieldfare in tight flock heading E
Kex Gill - pair of Shelduck & 2 pairs of Teal
John Flood
River Aire, Stockbridge - single Whooper Swan harassed by local cob.
Fred Drake
Private Wetland - permit holders only
Barnacle Goose
S&S Goodwin
Kex Gill - pair of Shelduck & 2 pairs of Teal
John Flood
River Aire, Stockbridge - single Whooper Swan harassed by local cob.
Fred Drake
Private Wetland - permit holders only
Barnacle Goose
S&S Goodwin
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Barden Scale - Osprey ( heading north at 1240 ) Sand Martin 2, Sparrowhawk.
Gordon Holmes
Gordon Holmes
Monday 26 March 2012
35 Lesser Redpoll S/W over Caldene Fields and single Chiffchaffs at RawNook, Garden and Toad Holes Beck.
Martyn Priestley
Chiff-Chaff also at Bingley Bog North.
Shaun Radcliffe
Chelker Reservoir - tight flock of 21 Whooper Swans at 13.00 (not there at 10.00)
John Flood
Barden Scale - adult Med Gull
Brian Vickers
Haworth - 30 Fieldfare flying west.
Steve Parkes
Martyn Priestley
Chiff-Chaff also at Bingley Bog North.
Shaun Radcliffe
Chelker Reservoir - tight flock of 21 Whooper Swans at 13.00 (not there at 10.00)
John Flood
Barden Scale - adult Med Gull
Brian Vickers
Haworth - 30 Fieldfare flying west.
Steve Parkes
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 37 species today the highlight being 42 Whooper Swans which came right over the top of the hide & disappeared into the mist over B&Q only to return minutes later flying to right of hide towards the canal. They appeared a while later from Marley area towards Riddlesden. Also had Sand Martin, Chiff-Chaff, Water Rail, 3 Goosanders, GSW & male Mute Swan.
Fred Drake et al.
Fred Drake et al.
25th March 2012
St.Ives - Coppice Pond & Cuckoo Nest Wood
Numerous Chiffchaff, a single Blackcap, Common Gull,
Canada Geese, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Jay, Nutchatch,
drumming GSWdpkrs, Greenfinch song flight, Song Thrush,
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Buzzard, 2 Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Grey Heron, BHGull, Common Gull, Greenfinch song flight
M&H Doveston
Numerous Chiffchaff, a single Blackcap, Common Gull,
Canada Geese, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Jay, Nutchatch,
drumming GSWdpkrs, Greenfinch song flight, Song Thrush,
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Buzzard, 2 Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Blackcap
Grey Heron, BHGull, Common Gull, Greenfinch song flight
M&H Doveston
Saturday 24th March, 2011
Glovershaw, Baildon.
After a foggy morning, a sunny, warm afternoon brought out the birds. There was a male Wheatear near the bottom of Birch Close and a pair of Grey Partridge by Golcar Farm. A Little Owl was taking advantage of the conditions behind Brackenhall.
Paul King.
After a foggy morning, a sunny, warm afternoon brought out the birds. There was a male Wheatear near the bottom of Birch Close and a pair of Grey Partridge by Golcar Farm. A Little Owl was taking advantage of the conditions behind Brackenhall.
Paul King.
Saturday continued
Chiff-Chaff singing in garden in Harden.
Cameron Wilson
Cononley Ings: 8 Redshank; 2 Shelduck. Still a few Teal and Wigeon remaining.
Leeshaw: 2 Pinkfeet in fields, with Greylags and Canadas.
Keith Moir
Cameron Wilson
Cononley Ings: 8 Redshank; 2 Shelduck. Still a few Teal and Wigeon remaining.
Leeshaw: 2 Pinkfeet in fields, with Greylags and Canadas.
Keith Moir
24th March 2012
Harden - White Stork
Bird Forum
East Riddlesden Hall
2 singing Chiffchaff, 3 Oystercatcher, Curlew
Dacre
Chiffchaff, 8x Fieldfare,
M&H Doveston
Judy Woods, Wood Fall, Riding Hill area
Bird Forum
East Riddlesden Hall
2 singing Chiffchaff, 3 Oystercatcher, Curlew
Dacre
Chiffchaff, 8x Fieldfare,
M&H Doveston
Judy Woods, Wood Fall, Riding Hill area
3 Chiffchaff, 6 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, 2 Jay, 8 Chaffinch,
2 Greenfinch, 2 Pied Wagtail.
J Brass
Friday continued
Kings Road, Ilkley - female Brambling in garden this afternoon – the first of the winter.
John Flood
Glovershaw (afternoon) - male Wheatear, Kestrel
Weecher Res. - 14 Oystercatcher in surrounding fields
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 8 Oystercatcher, pair of Redshank, Chiffchaff
Steve Parkes
Fly Flatts - 4 Twite, 2 male Wheatear
Brian Vickers
John Flood
Glovershaw (afternoon) - male Wheatear, Kestrel
Weecher Res. - 14 Oystercatcher in surrounding fields
Sconce Lane area - Little Owl
Shaun Radcliffe
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - 8 Oystercatcher, pair of Redshank, Chiffchaff
Steve Parkes
Fly Flatts - 4 Twite, 2 male Wheatear
Brian Vickers
Friday 23rd March, 2011
Glovershaw, Baildon.
25 Golden Plovers in the usual field between Glovershaw Lane and Golcar Farm. A pair of Stonechat were on the Glen Road and a pair of Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding.
Paul King.
25 Golden Plovers in the usual field between Glovershaw Lane and Golcar Farm. A pair of Stonechat were on the Glen Road and a pair of Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding.
Paul King.
Thursday 22 March 2012
Denton Hall Pond -2 Whooper Swans in front of Hall – 1 adult and 1 first winter
Private Wetland (permit holders only) - pair Gadwall, pair Teal, 103 Wigeon (64 males and 39 females), 18 Goldeneye (6 males and 12 females), pair Goosander, 8 Moorhen, 27 Coots,
6 Oystercatcher, 7 Lapwings, Snipe and 2 Redshank plus 4 Reed Buntings.
Knotford Nook - 5 Great Crested Grebes (including 2 pairs),17 Goldeneye (6 males and 11 females)
John Flood
Bradup - male Wheatear
Martin Taunton
FlyFlatts - 2 male Wheatear, male Stonechat
Brian Vickers
Thruscross Res. - 66 Whoopers
Keith Moir
Private Wetland (permit holders only) - pair Gadwall, pair Teal, 103 Wigeon (64 males and 39 females), 18 Goldeneye (6 males and 12 females), pair Goosander, 8 Moorhen, 27 Coots,
6 Oystercatcher, 7 Lapwings, Snipe and 2 Redshank plus 4 Reed Buntings.
Knotford Nook - 5 Great Crested Grebes (including 2 pairs),17 Goldeneye (6 males and 11 females)
John Flood
Bradup - male Wheatear
Martin Taunton
FlyFlatts - 2 male Wheatear, male Stonechat
Brian Vickers
Thruscross Res. - 66 Whoopers
Keith Moir
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Racecourse Plantation, St Ives - 40 Redwing (some singing), 6 Redpoll
Harden Moor - pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
Harden Moor - pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
DALE SCOTT
Sadly we have learnt of the recent death of Dale who was a BOG member and the warden at Low Wood Nature Reserve, run by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The enthusiasm for nature shown by Dale will be missed by all and if you wish to know about the funeral arrangements on Monday 26 March, please ring or e-mail me.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Reva Hill area - 2 Oystercatchers, 8 Snipe, pair of Redshank & 3 Stock Dove.
Shaun Radcliffe
Two Chiffchaff at Boths swing bridge. L & L canal near Keighley
Graham Forsyth
Singing Chiffchaff at Raw Nook NR this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Barden Scale -Osprey ( Heading north at 1215 ),
Trough Lane - 2 Wheatear (Males )
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear ( Males )
Brian Vickers
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - single Whooper Swan, 2 Oystercatche and 3 singing Chiff-Chaff
Lindley Wood - 5 singing Chiff-Chaff, 15 Oystercatcher and 2 Gt Crested Grebe
Malc & Fran Stones
Shaun Radcliffe
Two Chiffchaff at Boths swing bridge. L & L canal near Keighley
Graham Forsyth
Singing Chiffchaff at Raw Nook NR this morning.
Martyn Priestley
Barden Scale -Osprey ( Heading north at 1215 ),
Trough Lane - 2 Wheatear (Males )
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear ( Males )
Brian Vickers
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - single Whooper Swan, 2 Oystercatche and 3 singing Chiff-Chaff
Lindley Wood - 5 singing Chiff-Chaff, 15 Oystercatcher and 2 Gt Crested Grebe
Malc & Fran Stones
Monday 19 March 2012
Group of 42 Golden Plovers located on moor halfway between Whetstone Gate and Thimble Stones. Another group of 80 plus in fields at Bradup.
Graham Forsyth
Graham Forsyth
Sunday 18th March 2012
Denton Hall Pond - Whooper Swan present .Number of Wigeon round pond – 6 seen but limited viewing and almost certainly more. 66 Curlew in fields in front of Hall.
Haverah Park - Single Great Crested Grebe.
John O’Gaunts and Scargill - 52 Teal (25 males, 27 females) on John O’Gaunts – flew off and later number seen under over-hanging branches at Scargill.
20 Tufted Ducks (13 males, 7 females) on John O’Gaunts and Beaverdyke.
male Pochard on John O’Gaunts
A female Goldeneye on Beaverdyke. 2 pairs of Goosander on Scargill
Number of curlews displaying over area but with 68 in tight flock on banks of Scargill
A Redshank on shores of John O’Gaunts
Little Owl on wall above northern shore of John O’Gaunts and below ruined building – watched for 10 minutes
Kex Gill -2 obvious pairs of Redshank
John Flood
Haverah Park - Single Great Crested Grebe.
John O’Gaunts and Scargill - 52 Teal (25 males, 27 females) on John O’Gaunts – flew off and later number seen under over-hanging branches at Scargill.
20 Tufted Ducks (13 males, 7 females) on John O’Gaunts and Beaverdyke.
male Pochard on John O’Gaunts
A female Goldeneye on Beaverdyke. 2 pairs of Goosander on Scargill
Number of curlews displaying over area but with 68 in tight flock on banks of Scargill
A Redshank on shores of John O’Gaunts
Little Owl on wall above northern shore of John O’Gaunts and below ruined building – watched for 10 minutes
Kex Gill -2 obvious pairs of Redshank
John Flood
Friday 16 March 2012
Northcliffe Woods - female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.
Casper Pottle.
2 Redshank at Leeshaw Reservoir.
Graham Forsyth
Casper Pottle.
2 Redshank at Leeshaw Reservoir.
Graham Forsyth
Something Different
West Yorkshire Ecology is again advertising for someone to help with the bird surveys of the South Pennines moorland fringe this summer.
Although the position is for a full-time position, they may be able to accommodate someone part-time (3 days a week), particularly if the person was ready to start early in April.
It's short notice, with the application deadline being midday, Monday 19th March.
If anyone is interested to learn more, please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Shaun Radcliffe
Although the position is for a full-time position, they may be able to accommodate someone part-time (3 days a week), particularly if the person was ready to start early in April.
It's short notice, with the application deadline being midday, Monday 19th March.
If anyone is interested to learn more, please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Shaun Radcliffe
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Hirst Wood - Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 2 Goldcrest, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Jay, Carrion Crow, 3 Mistle Thrush, 7 Blackbird, 8 Robin, 3 Wren, 12 Blue Tit, 2 Coal Tit, 4 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Wood Pigeon, Chaffinch.
River Aire (Hirst Wood - Saltaire):84 Mallard (56 male/28 female), 7 Goosander (3 male/4 female), 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Greylag, Canada Goose, 2 Mute Swan, 2 Moorhen.
In field south of Coach Road:Lapwing, Stock Dove, 31 Wood Pigeon, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard calling in the area.
Nick Tonge
River Aire (Hirst Wood - Saltaire):84 Mallard (56 male/28 female), 7 Goosander (3 male/4 female), 2 Grey Wagtail, 12 Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Greylag, Canada Goose, 2 Mute Swan, 2 Moorhen.
In field south of Coach Road:Lapwing, Stock Dove, 31 Wood Pigeon, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker heard calling in the area.
Nick Tonge
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Alder Carr Wood - Treecreeper, 2 GSW.
Jaytail Farm - flock of 80 Fieldfare, pair of Kestrel.
Conifer woods near Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Crossbill, 8 Goldcrest, 8 Siskin (including a male showing flight display).
Shaun Radcliffe
Jaytail Farm - flock of 80 Fieldfare, pair of Kestrel.
Conifer woods near Graincliffe Reservoir - 2 Crossbill, 8 Goldcrest, 8 Siskin (including a male showing flight display).
Shaun Radcliffe
Monday 12th March 2012
Hirst Wood, Shipley
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was calling loudly from trees along side the canal. It was in an area about half way along the wood. Earlier, a male bird was seen flying across the canal over the aqueduct.
Paul King
A female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was calling loudly from trees along side the canal. It was in an area about half way along the wood. Earlier, a male bird was seen flying across the canal over the aqueduct.
Paul King
Thursday 8 March 2012
Hirst Wood this morning - male Lesser-Spotted Woodpecker first heard calling and drumming, and then seen feeding and drumming. Also Treecreeper, Goldcrest, Jay, and plenty of Coal Tits.
Nick Tonge
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -Kingfisher, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 GSW, male Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Redshank by fishing lake, 20 – 30 Oystercatchers flushed from island in fishing lake by over-flying Sparrowhawk, 130+ Wigeon, 35 Goldeneye including 26 females
3 pairs of Goosander, 5 Great Crested Grebes including 2 pairs, 7 Cormorants on fishing lake including 1 in full breeding plumage
3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a singing Reed Bunting in reed-beds
John Flood
Nick Tonge
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) -Kingfisher, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 GSW, male Bullfinch.
Shaun Radcliffe
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - Redshank by fishing lake, 20 – 30 Oystercatchers flushed from island in fishing lake by over-flying Sparrowhawk, 130+ Wigeon, 35 Goldeneye including 26 females
3 pairs of Goosander, 5 Great Crested Grebes including 2 pairs, 7 Cormorants on fishing lake including 1 in full breeding plumage
3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a singing Reed Bunting in reed-beds
John Flood
Tuesday 6 March 2012
River Aire Walk. Stockbridge to Silsden Bridge.
3 Mistle Thrush + 6 Fieldfare, in fields by Elam Grange Farm. 8 Goosander between the two bridges. 9 Curlew, 11 Oystercatcher + 14 Greylag on Silsden Floods. 3 Snipe, tucked down river bank together in same area. Little Grebe slightly higher up river. Dipper Grey Wagtail, Silsden Bridge.
Graham Forsyth
Hirst Wood - pair of Lesser Pecker
Fred Drake
Fewston Res. - pair of Teal, pair of Goldeneye.
Swinsty Res. - 7 Teal, few Siskin in plantation plus a single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
3 Mistle Thrush + 6 Fieldfare, in fields by Elam Grange Farm. 8 Goosander between the two bridges. 9 Curlew, 11 Oystercatcher + 14 Greylag on Silsden Floods. 3 Snipe, tucked down river bank together in same area. Little Grebe slightly higher up river. Dipper Grey Wagtail, Silsden Bridge.
Graham Forsyth
Hirst Wood - pair of Lesser Pecker
Fred Drake
Fewston Res. - pair of Teal, pair of Goldeneye.
Swinsty Res. - 7 Teal, few Siskin in plantation plus a single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 27 species this morning including - Kingfisher, pair of Bullfinches, Oystercatcher, 4 Reed Bunting, 3 Goosander.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
4th March 2012
Redcar Tarn
Lesser Black-backed Gulls x2 Adults, Common Gulls,
Black-headed Gulls, Tufted Duck x18, Mallard x50+
M Doveston
Lesser Black-backed Gulls x2 Adults, Common Gulls,
Black-headed Gulls, Tufted Duck x18, Mallard x50+
M Doveston
3rd March 2012
Royds Hall Dam
10 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 2 Treecreeper, 9 Long Tail Tits. I heard Nuthatch on 3 occasions, and GSW drumming from 2 locations.
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard,
Moorhen, Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinch,
Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Oystercatcher
M Doveston
10 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 2 Treecreeper, 9 Long Tail Tits. I heard Nuthatch on 3 occasions, and GSW drumming from 2 locations.
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
Common Gull, Black-headed Gull, Canada Goose, Mallard,
Moorhen, Coot, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Goldfinch,
Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Oystercatcher
M Doveston
Thursday 1st March, 2012
Hirst Wood, Shipley.
On an excellent morning for birding, a female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was watched as it fed amongst the trees on the canal side of the wood. The bird was much closer to the Dowley Gap end, but kept to trees adjacent to the canal. It made frequent contact calls as it flew from tree to tree. Fred Drake saw and photographed a male bird on Tuesday in the same area (see the Members' Blog).
Paul King.
had 3-figure counts of Wigeon & Goldeneye, 50+ Tufted, a dozen Pochard, pr Gadwall, 5 GC Grebe, 1 Little Grebe
S Goodwin
Royds Hall Dam - lunchtime
2 Great Crested Grebe, 12 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallards
On an excellent morning for birding, a female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was watched as it fed amongst the trees on the canal side of the wood. The bird was much closer to the Dowley Gap end, but kept to trees adjacent to the canal. It made frequent contact calls as it flew from tree to tree. Fred Drake saw and photographed a male bird on Tuesday in the same area (see the Members' Blog).
Paul King.
Smew still at Knotford
Private Wetlandshad 3-figure counts of Wigeon & Goldeneye, 50+ Tufted, a dozen Pochard, pr Gadwall, 5 GC Grebe, 1 Little Grebe
S Goodwin
Royds Hall Dam - lunchtime
C140 Black Headed Gulls, C 100 Common Gulls, 2 Little Grebe
1 Black Swan, 2 Mute Swan, 4 Canada Geese2 Great Crested Grebe, 12 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallards
1 Kestrel
J Brass
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Stainburn Forest - Red Kite 3, Buzzard 5, Peregrine, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Siskin, Crossbill 6,
Timble Village -Tree Sparrow 3.
Brian Vickers
Timble Village -Tree Sparrow 3.
Brian Vickers
Royds Hall Dam this evening
2 Mute Swan, 1 Black Swan, C10 Moor Hen, 1 Little Grebe, C12 Tufted Duck, C12 Coot, 6 Mallard, 3 Goosander, 3 Canada Geese, pair Great Crested Grebe nestbuilding.
J Brass
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 34 Lapwing, 109 Goldeneye (males displaying),
103 Wigeon, 3 G C Grebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 56 Tufted Duck, Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe,
12 Pochard, pair of Goosander, Buzzard.
Shaun Radcliffe
103 Wigeon, 3 G C Grebe, 11 Oystercatcher, 56 Tufted Duck, Kingfisher, 2 Little Grebe,
12 Pochard, pair of Goosander, Buzzard.
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday 26th February 2012
Shipley Glen,
On a mild, still day, there were four drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers at a variety of locations and a Dipper around the nest site on the beck. Close by, 25 Redwing fed in the ploughed field, 15 Goldfinch found food in the hedgerows along with a pair of Bullfinch. A Song Thrush was in full voice, Jays, Great Tits, Mistle Thrush and Nuthatch were prominent.
Paul King
East Riddlesden - Oystercatchers after dark.
M Doveston
On a mild, still day, there were four drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers at a variety of locations and a Dipper around the nest site on the beck. Close by, 25 Redwing fed in the ploughed field, 15 Goldfinch found food in the hedgerows along with a pair of Bullfinch. A Song Thrush was in full voice, Jays, Great Tits, Mistle Thrush and Nuthatch were prominent.
Paul King
East Riddlesden - Oystercatchers after dark.
M Doveston
Saturday 25th February 2012
Oats Royd, Queensbury - Buzzard (OH at 09.50 heading S), Bullfinch 5, Kestrel 1, Little Owl 2, Siskin 2.
Saturday 25 February 2012
Reva Hill area - 8 Snipe, 2 Curlew, 38 Lapwing, 2 Skylark.
Graincliffe Res (Snail Green Wood). - single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Moor
28 Curlew, 16 Lapwing, and 2 Kestrels
J Brass
Graincliffe Res (Snail Green Wood). - single Crossbill.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keighley Moor
28 Curlew, 16 Lapwing, and 2 Kestrels
J Brass
Friday 24 February 2012
Cononley Ings - 293 Curlew, 6 Oystercatcher plus 5 Goosander on river.
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res - thousands of Starlings coming to roost.
T Hubball
Shaun Radcliffe
Silsden Res - thousands of Starlings coming to roost.
T Hubball
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Barden Scale - Buzzard 4, Sparrowhawk 2, Curlew 6, Lapwing 125, Golden Plover 100+,
Fieldfare 100+, Siskin 122, Starling 300+.
BrianVickers
Fieldfare 100+, Siskin 122, Starling 300+.
BrianVickers
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