Bingley Bog North - Just 2 Waxwings this afternoon.
Shaun Radcliffe
BRADFORD ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP'S SIGHTINGS PAGE
Friday 23 November 2012
Bingley Bog North - 6 Waxwings enjoying the sunshine just below Five Rise Locks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeds-Liverpool Canal -Kingfisher between Riverside Clinic & Dowley Gap. American Wood Duck with Mallards on the Canal central Bingley.Paul Croft
Shaun Radcliffe
Leeds-Liverpool Canal -Kingfisher between Riverside Clinic & Dowley Gap. American Wood Duck with Mallards on the Canal central Bingley.Paul Croft
Friday 23 November 2012
Bingley Bog North - 6 Waxwings enjoying the sunshine just below Five Rise Locks.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
A Dreadful Sight!
At the railway bridge, just upriver from Hirst Wood today (Monday), the body of a Grey Heron was dangling from a tree. The bird had got caught in fishing line and its shoulder and head was surfing on the surface of the river. The condition of the head would suggest the bird died some time ago. I could not reach the body as the line came from two different branches on a tree overhanging the river. A very sorry spectacle.
Sunday 19th November, 2012
Shipley Glen
On a bright, frosty morning there were still plenty of Jays in the Glen and three of them combined to flush a Sparrowhawk from its perch. At least six noisy Nuthatch called from various locations in marked contrast to a silent Treecreeper and a nice flock of 15 Long-tailed Tits.
Paul King
On a bright, frosty morning there were still plenty of Jays in the Glen and three of them combined to flush a Sparrowhawk from its perch. At least six noisy Nuthatch called from various locations in marked contrast to a silent Treecreeper and a nice flock of 15 Long-tailed Tits.
Paul King
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail, Kingfisher, Siskin, Stock Dove, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting.
Fred Drake
Fred Drake
18th November 2012
Buzzard being mobbed by 4 carrion crows at Hollings, Haworth 9am.
N Ward
East Riddlesden Hall
GSWdpkr on feeders, Goldcrest around feeders,
numerous BHGulls
M Doveston
Friday 16 November 2012
Crossflatts - a small flock of 8 Waxwings landed in a tree behind the chipshop for a few seconds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 15 November 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 32 species including - male Blackcap, a Woodcock flew past, Kingfisher, Siskin.
Fred Drake
Fred Drake
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Canal at Saltaire - male Mandarin
River at Saltaire - Little Grebe near Boathouse.
Paul Marfell
River at Saltaire - Little Grebe near Boathouse.
Paul Marfell
Monday 12 November 2012
Thornton Road, Bradford - 200 Waxwings in the Preston Street/ Crown Street area. With there being plenty of berries in this area, the flock is moving about somewhat.
Susan Hepton
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 2 Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, 63 Wigeon, 3 Goldeneye, 24 Tufted Duck, 16 Cormorant, 2 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 20 Fieldfare, 34 Curlew flying west.
Shaun Radcliffe
20 waxwings in leaventhorpe area 4pm.
A Robinson
Susan Hepton
Private Wetlands (permit holders only) - 2 Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, 63 Wigeon, 3 Goldeneye, 24 Tufted Duck, 16 Cormorant, 2 Goosander, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, 20 Fieldfare, 34 Curlew flying west.
Shaun Radcliffe
20 waxwings in leaventhorpe area 4pm.
A Robinson
Sunday 11 November 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 34 species this morning including - Pair of Bullfinch, Kingfisher, Cormorant, Reed Bunting, Goosander. At about 10.00, a skein of 200 Pinkfoot Geese flew high over the Reserve going east.
Yesterday, Water Rail & Chiff-Chaff were seen.
Fred Drake
Yesterday, Water Rail & Chiff-Chaff were seen.
Fred Drake
Saturday 10 November 2012
Timble Ings - 6 Crossbill, Red Kite plus a few Fieldfare.
Noctule Bat out feeding by Fewston Reservoir.
Shaun Radcliffe
Common Buzzard over Cullingworth flying south mobbed by corvids
D Ogden
Noctule Bat out feeding by Fewston Reservoir.
Shaun Radcliffe
Common Buzzard over Cullingworth flying south mobbed by corvids
D Ogden
Thursday 8 November 2012
26 Waxwings through Oxenhope watchpoint yesterday pm just after lunch. This morning, 6 so far by 11 o'clock.
Dave Barker
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, female Bullfinch, 2 Goosander on a quiet morning.
Plenty of Redwing on canal at Sandbeds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lower Laithe Reservoir - 2 Whooper Swans
Barden Scale - 2 Waxwing.
Brian Vickers
Keighley by-pass close to Keighley golf course - today's Waxwing count now 50.
John Preshaw
Dave Barker
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, female Bullfinch, 2 Goosander on a quiet morning.
Plenty of Redwing on canal at Sandbeds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Lower Laithe Reservoir - 2 Whooper Swans
Barden Scale - 2 Waxwing.
Brian Vickers
Keighley by-pass close to Keighley golf course - today's Waxwing count now 50.
John Preshaw
Thursday 8 November 2012
26 Waxwings through Oxenhope watchpoint yesterday pm just after lunch. This morning, 6 so far by 11 o'clock.
Dave Barker
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, female Bullfinch, 2 Goosander on a quiet morning.
Plenty of Redwing on canal at Sandbeds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Dave Barker
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, female Bullfinch, 2 Goosander on a quiet morning.
Plenty of Redwing on canal at Sandbeds.
Shaun Radcliffe
Wednesday 7 November 201
Bowling Park area, Bradford - 20 Waxwings reported, stayed for 20 minutes.
Fran Andrews
Fran Andrews
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Ilkley Bus Station at 14.00 - 3 Waxwings.
Mike Bloomfield.
More Waxwings seen - 27 on the by-pass near to Keighley Golf Course.
Jon Middleton
Cononley Ings: Family party of 7 Whooper Swans there this morning.
Keith Moir
Mike Bloomfield.
More Waxwings seen - 27 on the by-pass near to Keighley Golf Course.
Jon Middleton
Cononley Ings: Family party of 7 Whooper Swans there this morning.
Keith Moir
Monday 5 November 2012
A mega today! A Hawfinch came in from the N and flew low to the S over Caldene Fields, South Bradford, no photo but got a good description!.
Also there was an L.f.(intermedius) which flew W with a party of LBB Gulls.
Martyn Priestley
Whetstone area - pair of Stonechat near to the quarry plus another pair above Bradup. In the paddock at Bradup, 4 Fieldfare ground feeding.
Stephen Lilley
Special Notice to BOG Members
The November meeting this Tuesday is at our new venue, East Riddlesden Hall, near Keighley. BOG is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and there is a special presentation by Tim Melling of the RSPB. Tim's talks have been enjoyed before so why not join us? The meeting starts at 7.30 pm and guests are welcome.
Sunday 4 November 2012
Baildon garden - male Brambling.
Paul Marfell
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Hollings, Haworth
Small flock of Siskns and Goldfinches feeding on Alders.
Jay collecting acorns.
N Ward
Paul Marfell
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Hollings, Haworth
Small flock of Siskns and Goldfinches feeding on Alders.
Jay collecting acorns.
N Ward
Thursday continued
Wilsden Garden - male Brambling
Fran & Malc Stones
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Redpoll but no sightin of Water Rail. Later in the day, 2 Kestrel, some Jays plus a few Redwing.
Fred Drake et al
Fran & Malc Stones
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, Bullfinch, Redpoll but no sightin of Water Rail. Later in the day, 2 Kestrel, some Jays plus a few Redwing.
Fred Drake et al
Thursday 1st November, 2012
Shipley Glen
A pleasant walk on a rare sunny morning produced only a limited number of birds, these included eight Jays, six of which were prominent in the Glen and another two made what has become a daily visit to an adjoining garden. Nuthatches were very active in three different places, a Grey Wagtail was feeding on the beck but the big surprise was the total absence of Herons. At this time of year, with the river swollen after heavy rains, there are likely to be roosting birds in two or three locations.
Paul King
A pleasant walk on a rare sunny morning produced only a limited number of birds, these included eight Jays, six of which were prominent in the Glen and another two made what has become a daily visit to an adjoining garden. Nuthatches were very active in three different places, a Grey Wagtail was feeding on the beck but the big surprise was the total absence of Herons. At this time of year, with the river swollen after heavy rains, there are likely to be roosting birds in two or three locations.
Paul King
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Soil Hill (surprise,surprise,engulfed in fog): 10 Twite at 8.30
Keith Moir
Chelker Reservoir - 4 Whooper Swans today at 12 noon.
Malc & Fran Stones
Keith Moir
Chelker Reservoir - 4 Whooper Swans today at 12 noon.
Malc & Fran Stones
Sunday 28 October 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 35 species recorded including - Peregrine, Water Rail, Redpoll, GSW, Kingfisher, 85 Fieldfare & 35 Redwing flying west.
Fred Drake et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Several small groups of winter thrushes seen throughout the day.
Numerous Black-headed Gulls, Common Gull, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
Fred Drake et al
East Riddlesden Hall
Several small groups of winter thrushes seen throughout the day.
Numerous Black-headed Gulls, Common Gull, Sparrowhawk
M Doveston
Saturday 27 October 2012
Baildon Hill - pair of Stonechat
Shaun Radcliffe
Canal at Silsden - Snow Goose (unknown origin) seen with Canada Geese.
Dave Dimmock
Shaun Radcliffe
Canal at Silsden - Snow Goose (unknown origin) seen with Canada Geese.
Dave Dimmock
Thursday 25 October 2012
Yellow-legged Gull (adult) at Cullingworth (Flappit fields).
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Kingfisher, 13 Redpoll, Reed Bunting, Chiff-Chaff.
Fred Drake et al
Keith Moir
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 2 Kingfisher, 13 Redpoll, Reed Bunting, Chiff-Chaff.
Fred Drake et al
Sunday 21 October 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Water Rail showing well despite being chased by Moorhens. Also seen - Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Redpoll.
Fred Drake et al
Fred Drake et al
Friday 19 October 2012
Dowley Gap, Bingley - Small flock of Redwing c12 next to Fisherman Bridge, 1 Grey Wagtail on floating branch on canal, 1 Sparrowhawk over aqueduct, plenty Jays collecting acorns.
Alan TremethickA Shag flew S/W with a Cormorant over Caldene Fields, South Bradford!
A new site tick!
Martyn Priestley
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
Glovershaw and Baildon Moor
Two Buzzards floated over the moor and a couple of Stonechats remained on the Glen Road where they have been seen for most of the spring and summer. Two Jays flew across the Glen and another was in the garden for the second day running.
Paul King.
Wharfe Valley
Two Buzzards floated over the moor and a couple of Stonechats remained on the Glen Road where they have been seen for most of the spring and summer. Two Jays flew across the Glen and another was in the garden for the second day running.
Paul King.
Wharfe Valley
Spoonbill > N from Hare Head hills over Barden Moor at 1.30/40 pm;
2
Red Kites (one seen to be a juv.); a ringtail;
10+
Buzzards , 2 Kestrels; a juv. Peregrine; & a Cormorant
AGGough
Monday 15 October 2012
Cullingworth (Haworth Road fields): Yellow-legged Gull ( 2nd-winter) late afternoon.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
14th October 2012
Sunday 14 October 2012
Paul Clough - 6 Redwing, 8 Bullfinch
Steve Parkes
Cullingworth Fields (Flappit) - 1st winter Med Gull, early evening
K Moir
Denholme Clough - no vis-mig
Redpoll, Redwing, Green Wdpkr, Bullfinch,
Reed Bunting, Cormorant x2,
Doe Park Res
50+LBBGulls, 200+BHGulls, 5+Common Gulls
on res after spending time in fields along Ten Yards Lane
East Riddlesden Hall
Redpoll, Siskin, Nuthatch, Kingfisher, Canada Geese
M Doveston
Heights Lane, Bingley
Red-legged Partridge 5
Grey Partridge 5 (in a different field 100 yds further on)
Phil Matthews
Bradup
Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, Kestrel
A Tremethick
Paul Clough - 6 Redwing, 8 Bullfinch
Steve Parkes
Cullingworth Fields (Flappit) - 1st winter Med Gull, early evening
K Moir
Denholme Clough - no vis-mig
Redpoll, Redwing, Green Wdpkr, Bullfinch,
Reed Bunting, Cormorant x2,
Doe Park Res
50+LBBGulls, 200+BHGulls, 5+Common Gulls
on res after spending time in fields along Ten Yards Lane
East Riddlesden Hall
Redpoll, Siskin, Nuthatch, Kingfisher, Canada Geese
M Doveston
Heights Lane, Bingley
Red-legged Partridge 5
Grey Partridge 5 (in a different field 100 yds further on)
Phil Matthews
Bradup
Red Kite, 2 Buzzard, Kestrel
A Tremethick
12th October 2012
Cononley Ings - 76 Wigeon, c200 Teal, Shoveler, Dunlin
K Moir
"Cream-crown" over Kex Gill
M Dawson
K Moir
"Cream-crown" over Kex Gill
M Dawson
Tuesday 9 October 2012
John O Gaunt Res - Little Grebe, Kestrel, 4 Snipe, Chiff-Chaff.
Beaverdyke Res- 3 Tree Sparrow
Sandwith Moor - 300 Golden Plover
Scargill Pasture - Red Kite, Peregrine took a Mistle Thrush
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Now 8 Shoveler and 5 Pintail. Other numbers much as yesterday.
Silsden Ings: c 600 Lapwing.
Keith Moir
Beaverdyke Res- 3 Tree Sparrow
Sandwith Moor - 300 Golden Plover
Scargill Pasture - Red Kite, Peregrine took a Mistle Thrush
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings: Now 8 Shoveler and 5 Pintail. Other numbers much as yesterday.
Silsden Ings: c 600 Lapwing.
Keith Moir
Monday continued
Cononley Ings: Pintail: 3, Shoveler: 5, Wigeon: 20, Teal: c 125, Lapwing: c 1550
At Cullingworth ( Haworth Rd. fields ): Yellow-legged Gull ( 1 adult )
Keith Moir
At Cullingworth ( Haworth Rd. fields ): Yellow-legged Gull ( 1 adult )
Keith Moir
Monday, 8th October 2012
Glovershaw,
There was a female Stonechat feeding from the Bracken on the Glen Road and 11 Grey Partridge were noted, eight in the fields at Golcar Farm and three were flushed from the heather adjacent to the Golf Course.
Paul King.
There was a female Stonechat feeding from the Bracken on the Glen Road and 11 Grey Partridge were noted, eight in the fields at Golcar Farm and three were flushed from the heather adjacent to the Golf Course.
Paul King.
Saturday 6 October 2012
BOG Walk - 43 species recorded included the following:
Swinsty car park - 2 Swallow
Beecroft Plantation - Chiff-Chaff, Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk, Redpoll, Goldcrest.
Timble Ings - 6 Crossbill, Bullfinch, Kestrel, 6 Red Kite, Buzzard, Siskin plus a Wheatear near the car park.
Timble Village - plenty of Tree Sparrows.
Good numbers of Goldcrest seen in both plantations.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Royds Hall area;
2 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe
Cormarant - gulping a huge fish down before flying off south
Kestrel, 15 Long Tail Tits, Sparrowhawk
2 Measow Pipit, Jay, 2 Common Gull
J Brass
Swinsty car park - 2 Swallow
Beecroft Plantation - Chiff-Chaff, Nuthatch, Sparrowhawk, Redpoll, Goldcrest.
Timble Ings - 6 Crossbill, Bullfinch, Kestrel, 6 Red Kite, Buzzard, Siskin plus a Wheatear near the car park.
Timble Village - plenty of Tree Sparrows.
Good numbers of Goldcrest seen in both plantations.
Shaun Radcliffe et al
Royds Hall area;
2 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe
Cormarant - gulping a huge fish down before flying off south
Kestrel, 15 Long Tail Tits, Sparrowhawk
2 Measow Pipit, Jay, 2 Common Gull
J Brass
Thursday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (continued) - 33 species recorded including - 2 Kingfisher, pair of Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, 2 Chiff-Chaff, 3 Reed Bunting, 3 Bullfinch, 5 Redpoll, Siskins, Willow Warbler.
Fred Drake et al
Fred Drake et al
Thursday 4th October 2012
Glovershaw,
A rather exhausted-looking Wheatear was nestling into the fringe alongside a fairway on the Golf Course. Four Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding in heather and a dozen or so Meadow Pipits and a couple of Skylarks flew over a very soggy moor.
Paul King
A rather exhausted-looking Wheatear was nestling into the fringe alongside a fairway on the Golf Course. Four Grey Partridge were disturbed whilst feeding in heather and a dozen or so Meadow Pipits and a couple of Skylarks flew over a very soggy moor.
Paul King
Wednesday 3 October 2012
At Bradup this afternoon. Merlin plus 6 Common Buzzard ( 4 over Rivock Edge plantation and 2 over Sunnydale)
Martin Taunton
Martin Taunton
Sunday 30 September 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - on a dismal morning 33 species recorded including - Reed Bunting, Siskin, Redpoll, Kingfisher, Chiff-Chaff, Sparrowhawk, Jay, Cormorant.
Fred Drake et al.
Silsden Floods - 510 BHG, 3 LBBG, 4 Herring Gull, 4 Canada Goose, 3 Mute Swan, Cormorant, Curlew, 330 Lapwing, 30 Starling, 40 Mallard, Teal, 8 Wigeon, 10 Pied Wagtail, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Dipper on Silsden Beck, 6 House Martin
Steve Parkes
Fred Drake et al.
Silsden Floods - 510 BHG, 3 LBBG, 4 Herring Gull, 4 Canada Goose, 3 Mute Swan, Cormorant, Curlew, 330 Lapwing, 30 Starling, 40 Mallard, Teal, 8 Wigeon, 10 Pied Wagtail, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Dipper on Silsden Beck, 6 House Martin
Steve Parkes
Saturday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - the swollen river brought 3 Kingfisher on to the reserve. Also recorded - 6 Redpoll, 200 BHG, 3 Chiff-Chaff, 3 Bullfinch, Kestrel
Fred Drake, Peter & Margaret Riley.
Fred Drake, Peter & Margaret Riley.
29th September 2012
Denholme Clough 0730-0915
Good steady vis mig this morning though as the clouds cleared the birds became too high to count. Swallows 8+, Redwing 1, Fieldfare 1, Chiffchaff 1, Meadow Pipits, Pied Wagtails, Grey Wagtails 3, Siskin, Redpoll, Chaffinches, Reed Bunting 1, Kestrel, Pheasant, Song Thrushes, Goldcrests, Coal Tits, Long-tailed Tits, Cormorants 3.
Doe Park Reservoir - Cormorant 1
M Doveston
Good steady vis mig this morning though as the clouds cleared the birds became too high to count. Swallows 8+, Redwing 1, Fieldfare 1, Chiffchaff 1, Meadow Pipits, Pied Wagtails, Grey Wagtails 3, Siskin, Redpoll, Chaffinches, Reed Bunting 1, Kestrel, Pheasant, Song Thrushes, Goldcrests, Coal Tits, Long-tailed Tits, Cormorants 3.
Doe Park Reservoir - Cormorant 1
M Doveston
Thursday, 27th September 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon Moor
After the deluge, three Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course and in the soggy meadow at Golcar Farm, there were two Lapwings.
Paul King.
After the deluge, three Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course and in the soggy meadow at Golcar Farm, there were two Lapwings.
Paul King.
Wednesday 26th September 2012
Fly Flatts
One Wheatear
Nab Water Lane
One Wheatear and one Whinchat
Brian Vickers.
One Wheatear
Nab Water Lane
One Wheatear and one Whinchat
Brian Vickers.
23rd September 2012
Denholme Clough 0830-0930
Very little vis mig. Chiffchaff 6+, Blackcap 2+
Goldcrests, Jays, GSWdpkrs, Mistle Thrush
Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Swallows,
Doe Park Res 0730-0800 & 0930-0945
Teal x15 on the reservoir, Swallows, Meadow Pipits,
Grey Partridge, Jays, Chiffchaff, Stock Dove, Redpoll,
Siskin
Cottingley Bar - House Martins gathered over woods
Stoney Ridge 16.20 - 5 Swallows heading East
M Doveston
Very little vis mig. Chiffchaff 6+, Blackcap 2+
Goldcrests, Jays, GSWdpkrs, Mistle Thrush
Song Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Swallows,
Doe Park Res 0730-0800 & 0930-0945
Teal x15 on the reservoir, Swallows, Meadow Pipits,
Grey Partridge, Jays, Chiffchaff, Stock Dove, Redpoll,
Siskin
Cottingley Bar - House Martins gathered over woods
Stoney Ridge 16.20 - 5 Swallows heading East
M Doveston
Saturday, 22nd September 2012
At Paul Clough - Willow warbler 2, Goldcrest 2, Greenfinch 20, Bullfinch 16, Reed bunting 2, Long Tailed Tits and 12 Chaffinch.
A Wheatear was seen at Fly Flatts.
At Barden Scale the raptors included three Red Kites, four Raven, six Buzzards, a Merlin, a few Sparrowhawks and Kestrels.
Brian Vickers.
At Glovershaw, five Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course along with Skylarks and Meadow Pipits.
Paul King.
Friday 21st September 2012
Glovershaw
Wheatears have continued to make their progress through the area. The fairways of Baildon Golf Course again proved to be attractive to the species. On a very wet day, six of these birds were feeding. Nearby a Whinchat flew amongst tall grasses.
Paul King.
Fly Flatts
One Wheatear.
Brian Vickers.
Chellow Dean - Kingfisher
Hilltop Rec, Thornton - 2 Wheatear
A Robinson
Wheatears have continued to make their progress through the area. The fairways of Baildon Golf Course again proved to be attractive to the species. On a very wet day, six of these birds were feeding. Nearby a Whinchat flew amongst tall grasses.
Paul King.
Fly Flatts
One Wheatear.
Brian Vickers.
Chellow Dean - Kingfisher
Hilltop Rec, Thornton - 2 Wheatear
A Robinson
Thursday, 20th September 2012
Glovershaw
At least nine Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course and two Whinchats were with them near to Birch Close Lane. All them fled when disturbed by the inevitable dog-walker.
Paul King
At least nine Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course and two Whinchats were with them near to Birch Close Lane. All them fled when disturbed by the inevitable dog-walker.
Paul King
Tuesday, 18th September 2012
Baildon Moor
On yet another blustery day, 10 Wheatears were feeding across the Golf Course until they moved onto the fields by Golcar Farm. There were also post-breeding flocks of Meadow Pipits and ten or so Skylarks feeding on the short grasses
Paul King.
At Fly Flatts there were two Wheatears and over at Paul Clough the passage of birds included 60 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, two reed Buntings and a couple of Song Thrush.
Brian Vickers
On yet another blustery day, 10 Wheatears were feeding across the Golf Course until they moved onto the fields by Golcar Farm. There were also post-breeding flocks of Meadow Pipits and ten or so Skylarks feeding on the short grasses
Paul King.
At Fly Flatts there were two Wheatears and over at Paul Clough the passage of birds included 60 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, two reed Buntings and a couple of Song Thrush.
Brian Vickers
Monday, 17th September 2012
Baildon Moor
On a bright, blustery morning there were six Wheatears and over 60 Meadow Pipits with six Skylarks feeding across various fairways on Baildon Golf Course.
Paul King
At Barden Scale a Hobby, Pergerine, six Buzzards, a Sparrowhawk were amongst Kestrels, Jays and a couple of Ravens were reported. Later at Paul Clough, six Bullfinch, two Reed Buntings and a Ring Ouzel were also seen by Brian Vickers.
On a bright, blustery morning there were six Wheatears and over 60 Meadow Pipits with six Skylarks feeding across various fairways on Baildon Golf Course.
Paul King
At Barden Scale a Hobby, Pergerine, six Buzzards, a Sparrowhawk were amongst Kestrels, Jays and a couple of Ravens were reported. Later at Paul Clough, six Bullfinch, two Reed Buntings and a Ring Ouzel were also seen by Brian Vickers.
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until Saturday 29 September.
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until Saturday 29 September.
Many thanks.
Sunday continued
River Aire, Myrtle Park, Bingley - acorns are falling which may have attracted a pair of Mandarin plus a Wood Duck. In Beckfoot Lane, singing Chiff-Chaff plus female Blackcap on elderberries. Wagon Lane stretch of river - Kingfisher, Goosander & Dipper plus 6 Sand Martin with plenty of House Martin in the valley.
Shaun Radcliffe
Denholme Clough 0700-0930
Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcaps, singing Chiffchaffs,
Meadow Pipits on the move, 2 Sand Martins West,
Swallows mainly West, Reed Bunting, Siskins,
Redpolls, Goldcrests, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel,
Doe Park Reservoir
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel,
Stoat catching adult Rabbit
Denholme Sewage Works
House Martins, Swallows
Ten Yards Lane
Numerous Meadow Pipits in the fields
Trough Lane - Numerous Meadow Pipits
East Riddlesden Hall
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Nuthatches,
M Doveston
Shaun Radcliffe
Denholme Clough 0700-0930
Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcaps, singing Chiffchaffs,
Meadow Pipits on the move, 2 Sand Martins West,
Swallows mainly West, Reed Bunting, Siskins,
Redpolls, Goldcrests, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel,
Doe Park Reservoir
Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel,
Stoat catching adult Rabbit
Denholme Sewage Works
House Martins, Swallows
Ten Yards Lane
Numerous Meadow Pipits in the fields
Trough Lane - Numerous Meadow Pipits
East Riddlesden Hall
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Nuthatches,
M Doveston
Sunday, 16th September 2012
Glovershaw and Baildon Moor
A heavy overcast morning but the birding was again very good. Seven Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course, making 22 on my three visits in the past six days. Whinchats were also continuing to pass through with another three near Birch Close Lane where a juvenile male Stonechat popped-up amongst a surge of flighty Meadow Pipits. Three Grey Partridges rose from the meadow as I walked across.
Paul King
A heavy overcast morning but the birding was again very good. Seven Wheatears were feeding on the Golf Course, making 22 on my three visits in the past six days. Whinchats were also continuing to pass through with another three near Birch Close Lane where a juvenile male Stonechat popped-up amongst a surge of flighty Meadow Pipits. Three Grey Partridges rose from the meadow as I walked across.
Paul King
Saturday 15 September 2012
Paul Clough 9.00-10.30 - Not many birds moving through or over. There was a Spotted Flycatcher on wall, a flock of 6 Siskin in the mountain ash and tit flocks moving up and down the clough, House Martins, Swallows, and Meadow Pipits over.
Steve Parkes
Steve Parkes
Tuesday 11th September, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon Moor
Despite the strong breeze, there were plenty of interesting birds in the area. A family of four Stonechats were feeding along the Glen Road, a brace of Grey Partridge raced across the meadow and a Buzzard drifted across the Moor. On the Golf Course, nine Wheatears were counted on four different fairways.
Paul King
Despite the strong breeze, there were plenty of interesting birds in the area. A family of four Stonechats were feeding along the Glen Road, a brace of Grey Partridge raced across the meadow and a Buzzard drifted across the Moor. On the Golf Course, nine Wheatears were counted on four different fairways.
Paul King
Monday, 10th September 2012
Glovershaw
On a morning of drizzly rain a couple of Spotted Flycatchers were feeding at Golcar Farm and a Whinchat popped up onto a wall at Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
On a morning of drizzly rain a couple of Spotted Flycatchers were feeding at Golcar Farm and a Whinchat popped up onto a wall at Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 32 species recorded this morning including - Green Woodpecker, GSW, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Chiff-Chaff, Bullfinch family, Cormorant, Blackcap, Redpoll. Most of the birds seen in the willows in front of the hide.
Fred Drake et al
Bradup, late afternoon - 2 Wheatear, Stonechat, Redpoll.
Shaun Radcliffe
Denholme Clough 0715-0915am
Common Buzzard, Spotted Flycatcher, Garden Warbler,
Whitethroat 2, Blackcap 10+, Willow Warbler 2 singing,
Chiffchaff 30+, Goldcrests, GSWdpkr, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrel, Jays, numerous Tit-flocks, Swallows, Meadow Pipits
Reed Bunting
Doe Park Reservoir
House Martin 20+, Swallows, Chiffchaff, Meadow Pipits
G Heron, LBBGulls, BHGulls, Common Gulls
Ten Yards Lane - Wheatear, Siskin 6
M Doveston
1300 hrs Bingley
3 Buzzards seen from garden
1330 - 1400 Walsh Lane
Meadow Pipit 1, Cormorant 1 flying E-W
Phil Matthews
Fred Drake et al
Bradup, late afternoon - 2 Wheatear, Stonechat, Redpoll.
Shaun Radcliffe
Denholme Clough 0715-0915am
Common Buzzard, Spotted Flycatcher, Garden Warbler,
Whitethroat 2, Blackcap 10+, Willow Warbler 2 singing,
Chiffchaff 30+, Goldcrests, GSWdpkr, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrel, Jays, numerous Tit-flocks, Swallows, Meadow Pipits
Reed Bunting
Doe Park Reservoir
House Martin 20+, Swallows, Chiffchaff, Meadow Pipits
G Heron, LBBGulls, BHGulls, Common Gulls
Ten Yards Lane - Wheatear, Siskin 6
M Doveston
1300 hrs Bingley
3 Buzzards seen from garden
1330 - 1400 Walsh Lane
Meadow Pipit 1, Cormorant 1 flying E-W
Phil Matthews
Sunday 9th September, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon.
Another very bright and warm morning and some interesting birds. A flock of chats, on the bracken, along the Glen Road, provide the best moments. They turned out to be a couple of Stonechats and a post-breeding group of five Whinchats. A Whitethroat was on the horse-field hedge, three Stock Doves flew by Golcar Farm and a solitary Wheatear scuttled across the Golf Course.
Paul King.
Another very bright and warm morning and some interesting birds. A flock of chats, on the bracken, along the Glen Road, provide the best moments. They turned out to be a couple of Stonechats and a post-breeding group of five Whinchats. A Whitethroat was on the horse-field hedge, three Stock Doves flew by Golcar Farm and a solitary Wheatear scuttled across the Golf Course.
Paul King.
Saturday continued
Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits - highlights were a Spotted Flycatcher (a rarity for the site), Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Cormorant, 10 Goldfiinch feeding on thistles and drinking from river gravel bars.
Stephen Parkes
Dowley Gap - Beck Foot
Jay 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Grey Heron 2
Bingley - early evening from garden
Goldcrest 1, Buzzard 2, Red Kite 1
P Matthews
Stephen Parkes
Dowley Gap - Beck Foot
Jay 7, Great Spotted Woodpecker 2, Grey Heron 2
Bingley - early evening from garden
Goldcrest 1, Buzzard 2, Red Kite 1
P Matthews
Saturday 8th September, 2012
Glovershaw
On a bright warm day, two Whitethroats fed in the hedgerow below the 'horse-field', a Spotted Flycatcher launched into a swarm of midges and a Willow Warbler sang weakly whilst hidden in a birch. At Golcar Farm, a family of five Spotted Flycatchers fed happily and three Wheatears were in the vicinity of Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
On a bright warm day, two Whitethroats fed in the hedgerow below the 'horse-field', a Spotted Flycatcher launched into a swarm of midges and a Willow Warbler sang weakly whilst hidden in a birch. At Golcar Farm, a family of five Spotted Flycatchers fed happily and three Wheatears were in the vicinity of Birch Close Lane.
Paul King.
Thursday 6 September 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 33 species recorded this morning including 2 Sparrowhawk, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, Blackcap, 3 Bullfinch, Willow Warbler, House Martin, Swallow, GSW, Kestrel.
Fred Drake et al
Ben Rhydding next to A65 at 9.00pm - estimate 200+ curlew roosting in fields next to sewage works.
Stephen Parkes
Fred Drake et al
Ben Rhydding next to A65 at 9.00pm - estimate 200+ curlew roosting in fields next to sewage works.
Stephen Parkes
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Glovershaw - 6 Cormorant, Redpoll, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk
Sconce Lane - close to old holiday cottages - Whinchat
Hedge below Glen Road - 2 Whitethroat, Spotted Fly, male Blackcap, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Stonechat.
Shaun Radcliffe
Strid Woods - 2 Spotted Flycatchers together just upstream of aqueduct plus a tight group of 8 Mandarin – mainly juveniles but with a male in eclipse.
John Flood
Sconce Lane - close to old holiday cottages - Whinchat
Hedge below Glen Road - 2 Whitethroat, Spotted Fly, male Blackcap, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Stonechat.
Shaun Radcliffe
Strid Woods - 2 Spotted Flycatchers together just upstream of aqueduct plus a tight group of 8 Mandarin – mainly juveniles but with a male in eclipse.
John Flood
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Fly Flatts - Whinchat, Wheatear
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear.
Brian Vickers
Common Scoter on Lindley Wood Reservoir late afternooon.
Keith Moir
Nab Water Lane - 2 Wheatear.
Brian Vickers
Common Scoter on Lindley Wood Reservoir late afternooon.
Keith Moir
Monday, 3rd September 2012
Shipley Glen
A very quiet morning on the moor so attention switched to the hedgerow at the bottom of the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. Here there was a hive of activity. A big flock of Greenfinch attracted my attention, but there were many other species, including a Spotted Flycatcher, a Whitethroat, a female Blackcap, a few fresh-looking Willow Warblers and a pair of Bullfinch. The adjacent bracken seemed alive with families of Reed Buntings. A downy looking Stonechat hopped along the wall and two more adult looking birds were seen near Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
A very quiet morning on the moor so attention switched to the hedgerow at the bottom of the 'horse-field' along the Glen Road. Here there was a hive of activity. A big flock of Greenfinch attracted my attention, but there were many other species, including a Spotted Flycatcher, a Whitethroat, a female Blackcap, a few fresh-looking Willow Warblers and a pair of Bullfinch. The adjacent bracken seemed alive with families of Reed Buntings. A downy looking Stonechat hopped along the wall and two more adult looking birds were seen near Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King.
Sunday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, Whitethroat, Blackcap, 2 Grey Wagtails amongst 29 species recorded.
Fred Drake et al
Bradup - single Wheatear, Little Owl, Merlin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Fred Drake et al
Bradup - single Wheatear, Little Owl, Merlin.
Shaun Radcliffe
Oxenhope –
small groups of house martins passing over through the day, probably around 200 in all, heading South. Also ; Raven overhead, kestrel, green woodpecker.
Andrew Greenwood
Sunday, 2nd September 2012
Glovershaw and Shipley Glen
The interesting weekend continued with another good passage of migrants and post-breeding flocks of passerines. In a hedgerow alongside the 'horse-field' a group of 20 or more Willow Warblers passed along before diving for cover into ferns. A Whitethroat attended to a couple of juveniles and a female Redstart flicked its tail and fled amongst the cover. Further along at Golcar, three Wheatear and two Whinchats were feeding and the moorland fringes were alive with gathering Meadow Pipits. At Brackenhall, Tawny Owls, disturbed by Crows, could be heard making contact whilst a Green Woodpecker flew over the Glen.
Paul King.
Denholme Clough 07.40-09.30
Vis-mig was very poor; Redpoll 1, Siskin 1, Tree Pipit 1.
The bushes, however, were more productive;
Tree Pipit 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 4, Chiffchaff 6,
Reed Bunting 1, Song Thrushes 6+, Goldcrest, Robins,
Bullfinches, Siskin 12, Green Woodpecker, Swallows
Doe Park Res
Swallows, House Martins, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaffs,
Lesser Black-backed Gulls 30+W, Lapwing 1 N
Ten Yards Lane
Wheatear 2
Keighley 12.30 - Cormorant 2 heading up valley
M Doveston
The interesting weekend continued with another good passage of migrants and post-breeding flocks of passerines. In a hedgerow alongside the 'horse-field' a group of 20 or more Willow Warblers passed along before diving for cover into ferns. A Whitethroat attended to a couple of juveniles and a female Redstart flicked its tail and fled amongst the cover. Further along at Golcar, three Wheatear and two Whinchats were feeding and the moorland fringes were alive with gathering Meadow Pipits. At Brackenhall, Tawny Owls, disturbed by Crows, could be heard making contact whilst a Green Woodpecker flew over the Glen.
Paul King.
Denholme Clough 07.40-09.30
Vis-mig was very poor; Redpoll 1, Siskin 1, Tree Pipit 1.
The bushes, however, were more productive;
Tree Pipit 2, Willow Warbler 2, Blackcap 4, Chiffchaff 6,
Reed Bunting 1, Song Thrushes 6+, Goldcrest, Robins,
Bullfinches, Siskin 12, Green Woodpecker, Swallows
Doe Park Res
Swallows, House Martins, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaffs,
Lesser Black-backed Gulls 30+W, Lapwing 1 N
Ten Yards Lane
Wheatear 2
Keighley 12.30 - Cormorant 2 heading up valley
M Doveston
Saturday, 1st September 2012
Glovershaw area
It was very wet underfoot, with all the fields ankle deep in water, nevertheless, there was a good passage of birds this morning. In the 'horse-field' on the Glen Road, a couple of Whinchats were feeding with two Wheatears and further along in the newly cut meadow a similar group but with an additional Whinchat. A Buzzard watched for voles from a fence post at Weecher and three Stock Doves fed in the open fields. Along the hedgerow, up from Glovershaw Farm, five Spotted Flycatchers, a Blackcap, three Willow Warblers and an adult Stonechat with juvenile completed a satisfactory tour.
Paul King, Julia and Shaun Radcliffe.
Knotford Nook and along riverbank towards Otley (part way)
Coot 22, Great Crested Grebe 2 + 2 juvenile
Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Kingfisher 2
Moorhen quite young chick seen with adults
Spotted Flycatcher 1, Herring Gull 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1 (heard)
Insects;
Southern Hawker, Brown Hawker, Common Darter
Ruddy Darter, Common Blue Damselfly
Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Large White
Small Copper, Peacock
Phil Matthews
It was very wet underfoot, with all the fields ankle deep in water, nevertheless, there was a good passage of birds this morning. In the 'horse-field' on the Glen Road, a couple of Whinchats were feeding with two Wheatears and further along in the newly cut meadow a similar group but with an additional Whinchat. A Buzzard watched for voles from a fence post at Weecher and three Stock Doves fed in the open fields. Along the hedgerow, up from Glovershaw Farm, five Spotted Flycatchers, a Blackcap, three Willow Warblers and an adult Stonechat with juvenile completed a satisfactory tour.
Paul King, Julia and Shaun Radcliffe.
Knotford Nook and along riverbank towards Otley (part way)
Coot 22, Great Crested Grebe 2 + 2 juvenile
Tufted Duck 2, Cormorant 1, Kingfisher 2
Moorhen quite young chick seen with adults
Spotted Flycatcher 1, Herring Gull 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1 (heard)
Insects;
Southern Hawker, Brown Hawker, Common Darter
Ruddy Darter, Common Blue Damselfly
Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Large White
Small Copper, Peacock
Phil Matthews
Friday, 31st August 2012
Glovershaw
Two Whinchats and a Wheatear were feeding in the newly cut meadow and three more Wheatears were located on the Golf Course and in the rough pasture by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Two Whinchats and a Wheatear were feeding in the newly cut meadow and three more Wheatears were located on the Golf Course and in the rough pasture by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Above Sunnydale Res. - 2 Buzzard, Sparrowhawk & a Dipper in Sweet Well Dike (a stream that runs into Sunnydale). Near Upwood Farm - Redstart plus a Swift over East Morton.
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings (late afternoon): 2 Pintail
Keith Moir
Barden Scale - Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Hobby 2, Peregrine Falcon, Red Kite, Swift 1, Crossbill. Raven 2.
Brian Vickers
Shaun Radcliffe
Cononley Ings (late afternoon): 2 Pintail
Keith Moir
Barden Scale - Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Hobby 2, Peregrine Falcon, Red Kite, Swift 1, Crossbill. Raven 2.
Brian Vickers
Sunday 26th August, 2012
Shipley Glen and Glovershaw,
It was very soggy underfoot after yet another downpour. However, the birding was interesting. A Green Woodpecker was disturbed on the Glen and a family of six Jays moved through the tallest trees. Along the Glen Road a pair of Stonechats were feeding three of their brood, Reed Buntings and Dunnocks were similarly engaged. A fresh-looking Whinchat appeared momentarily and two Wheatears were feeding in the newly cut meadow. A young Whitethroat showed briefly at Birch Close Lane where a pair of Stock Doves were moved on by marauding Jackdaws. All the breeding birds seen were occupying the ferns which dominate much of the upland at each side of the Glen Road. This clearly illustrates the value of these plants as a food source, a place of refuge and where the ecology can flourish.
Paul King.
It was very soggy underfoot after yet another downpour. However, the birding was interesting. A Green Woodpecker was disturbed on the Glen and a family of six Jays moved through the tallest trees. Along the Glen Road a pair of Stonechats were feeding three of their brood, Reed Buntings and Dunnocks were similarly engaged. A fresh-looking Whinchat appeared momentarily and two Wheatears were feeding in the newly cut meadow. A young Whitethroat showed briefly at Birch Close Lane where a pair of Stock Doves were moved on by marauding Jackdaws. All the breeding birds seen were occupying the ferns which dominate much of the upland at each side of the Glen Road. This clearly illustrates the value of these plants as a food source, a place of refuge and where the ecology can flourish.
Paul King.
Sunday 26 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Whitethroat, Chiff-Chaff, Willow Warbler, Bullfinch, Blackcap
Fred Drake et al
Cononley Ings: A reasonable amount of water at the western end, and there this evening were:
Lapwing: About 1400, Snipe: 54 (and possibly others went unseen), Ruff: 1
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Cononley Ings: A reasonable amount of water at the western end, and there this evening were:
Lapwing: About 1400, Snipe: 54 (and possibly others went unseen), Ruff: 1
Keith Moir
25th August 2012
Royds Hall and Judy Woods
23 Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, 2 Rook
2 Adult/1 Juv/3 young Great Crested Grebe
3 Little Grebe, 3 Mute Swan, 6 juveniles
17 Canada Geese, C25 Swallow, Chaffinch
Grey Wagtail, Willow Warbler
3 Great Spotted Woopecker, 2 Nuthatch, 3 Treecreeper
C30 Black Headed Gulls, 3 Swift, C 20 Housemartin
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
2+Nuthatch, Chiffchaff, Jay, 2 Bullfinch,
Black Hdd Gulls, Goldfinch, Chaffinch,
Numerous Blue & Great Tits, Dunnock,
M Doveston
23 Tufted Duck, Sparrowhawk, 2 Rook
2 Adult/1 Juv/3 young Great Crested Grebe
3 Little Grebe, 3 Mute Swan, 6 juveniles
17 Canada Geese, C25 Swallow, Chaffinch
Grey Wagtail, Willow Warbler
3 Great Spotted Woopecker, 2 Nuthatch, 3 Treecreeper
C30 Black Headed Gulls, 3 Swift, C 20 Housemartin
J Brass
East Riddlesden Hall
2+Nuthatch, Chiffchaff, Jay, 2 Bullfinch,
Black Hdd Gulls, Goldfinch, Chaffinch,
Numerous Blue & Great Tits, Dunnock,
M Doveston
Thursday 23 August 2012
Barden Scale - Buzzards 8, Kestrel 4, Peregrine Falcon, Marsh Harrier.
Brian Vickers
Brian Vickers
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Glovershaw, this evening - 5 Wheatears. The birds obviously attracted to the two newly cut hay meadows.
Shaun Radcliffe
Shaun Radcliffe
Tuesday (continued)
Denholme Clough this morning: 6 Tree Pipits, 2 Blackcaps, and 7 Willow Warblers.
Keith Moir
Scargill Res. - at 10.20 this morning, Osprey plus Little Grebe with 2 juvs.
Beaverdyke Res area - Green Sandpiper in overflow stream, Tufted Duck with 3 ducklings,
4 Tree Sparrow, also Spotted Flycatcher with Willow Warblers, Treecreeper, Nuthatch & Tits near farm.
John O Gaunt's Res. - Red Kite, 6 Teal. Also a Swift at Askwith.
Shaun Radcliffe
Keith Moir
Scargill Res. - at 10.20 this morning, Osprey plus Little Grebe with 2 juvs.
Beaverdyke Res area - Green Sandpiper in overflow stream, Tufted Duck with 3 ducklings,
4 Tree Sparrow, also Spotted Flycatcher with Willow Warblers, Treecreeper, Nuthatch & Tits near farm.
John O Gaunt's Res. - Red Kite, 6 Teal. Also a Swift at Askwith.
Shaun Radcliffe
Monday (additional sightings)
Dick Delf Hill (Haworth Moor): 2 Marsh Harriers (probably sub-adult females) at noon
Ponden Reservoir: Buzzard
Sugden End (Cullingworth): 1 Adult Yellow-legged Gull feeding with Lesser Black-backs and Black-headeds in a recently slurried field near the pull-in at the top of Halifax Rd.
Keith Moir
Ponden Reservoir: Buzzard
Sugden End (Cullingworth): 1 Adult Yellow-legged Gull feeding with Lesser Black-backs and Black-headeds in a recently slurried field near the pull-in at the top of Halifax Rd.
Keith Moir
Tuesday 21st August, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon
An early morning sweep of the area produced a couple of juvenile Stonechats along the Glen Road where breeding has taken place. A Wheatear was also here and at Birch Close a fresh-looking Whinchat was feeding.
Paul King
An early morning sweep of the area produced a couple of juvenile Stonechats along the Glen Road where breeding has taken place. A Wheatear was also here and at Birch Close a fresh-looking Whinchat was feeding.
Paul King
Monday 20th August, 2012
Glovershaw, Baildon
On a bright, sunny afternoon, after heavy rain it was pleasing to see that a strong passage of birds is underway. Seven Wheatears were feeding amongst newly cut hay and two juvenile Whinchat flitted about on tall ferns. A rather 'tatty-looking' male Stonechat sat on the wall where breeding has probably taken place and from the Weecher area could be heard the calls of a Buzzard as it soared with a juvenile. A Swallow 'mobbed' a hunting Kestrel and post-breeding parties of Meadow Pipits and Goldfinch were active.
Paul King
On a bright, sunny afternoon, after heavy rain it was pleasing to see that a strong passage of birds is underway. Seven Wheatears were feeding amongst newly cut hay and two juvenile Whinchat flitted about on tall ferns. A rather 'tatty-looking' male Stonechat sat on the wall where breeding has probably taken place and from the Weecher area could be heard the calls of a Buzzard as it soared with a juvenile. A Swallow 'mobbed' a hunting Kestrel and post-breeding parties of Meadow Pipits and Goldfinch were active.
Paul King
Sunday 19 August 2012
2 Whitethroat, a male Stonechat ,Whetstone Gate this morning.
Stephen Lilley
Thornton-Bell Dean-Egypt-Doe Park
House Martin C40 some still nesting under eaves of the ex council housing
Swallow - C30, Kestrel 2, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Mistle Thrush - 12
Starling - C150
J Brass
Doe Park Res & Denholme Clough
Sand Martin 2, Swallows 24 sat in a tree with males in full song, House Martins, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap 2 female, Willow Warbler 4+, Chiffchaff 8+, Green Woodpecker,
Cullingworth, Keighley Road Fields
numerours Lesser Black-backed Gulls of various ages
East Riddlesden Hall
Nuthatches still coming to feeders
M Doveston
Stephen Lilley
Thornton-Bell Dean-Egypt-Doe Park
House Martin C40 some still nesting under eaves of the ex council housing
Swallow - C30, Kestrel 2, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, Grey Heron, Mistle Thrush - 12
Starling - C150
J Brass
Doe Park Res & Denholme Clough
Sand Martin 2, Swallows 24 sat in a tree with males in full song, House Martins, Spotted Flycatcher, Blackcap 2 female, Willow Warbler 4+, Chiffchaff 8+, Green Woodpecker,
Cullingworth, Keighley Road Fields
numerours Lesser Black-backed Gulls of various ages
East Riddlesden Hall
Nuthatches still coming to feeders
M Doveston
Saturday 18 August 2012
2 Wheatear at Bradup
Stephen Lilley
Common Sandpiper at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Shaun Radcliffe
Fly Flatts -Wheatear 6, Common Sandpiper,
Nab Water Lane - Wheatear,
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels.
Brian Vickers
Stephen Lilley
Common Sandpiper at Private Wetlands (permit holders only).
Shaun Radcliffe
Fly Flatts -Wheatear 6, Common Sandpiper,
Nab Water Lane - Wheatear,
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Kestrels.
Brian Vickers
Thursday 16 July 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 7 Bullfinch, 4 Willow Warblers, Blackcap, Kingfisher.
Fred Drake et al
Fred Drake et al
Wednesday 15 July 2012
Barden Scale -Osprey, Red Kite 2, Hobby, Marsh Harriers, Sparrowhawk,
Kestrels, Buzzards, Swifts
Brian Vickers
Kestrels, Buzzards, Swifts
Brian Vickers
Monday 13 August 2012
Goldcrest, Spotted Flycatcher and 4 Willow Warbler in the wood at Upwood. Reed Bunting by the stream below Bradup.
Stephen Lilley
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Raven.
Brian Vickers
Stephen Lilley
Barden Scale - Osprey, Marsh Harrier 3, Hobby, Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrowhawk, Raven.
Brian Vickers
Sunday 12 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 36 species recorded this morning including -Green Sandpiper (bird stayed only a few minutes), Whitethroat, Cormorant, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Swift
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Female Marsh Harrier at Whit Moor (near Thruscross) this afternoon.
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Female Marsh Harrier at Whit Moor (near Thruscross) this afternoon.
Keith Moir
Sunday 12 August 2012
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 36 species recorded this morning including -Green Sandpiper (bird stayed only a few minutes), Whitethroat, Cormorant, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Swift
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Fred Drake et al
Whetstone Gate - Linnet, Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Stonechat ( 1male adult, 2 juv)
Stephen Lilley
Saturday continued
Halton Heights - 2 Raven, Red Kite, Buzzard
Lower Barden Reservoir - 4 Spotted Flycatcher
Barden Moor - Wheatear, Peregrine
Per BOG walk
Barden Scale -3 Marsh Harriers, Whimbrel
Brian Vickers
Leeshaw Resr – 76 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag.
A Greenwood
East Riddlesden Hall
Family parties of Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Wood Pigeon. No sign of juv Bullfinch this year though.
M Doveston
Lower Barden Reservoir - 4 Spotted Flycatcher
Barden Moor - Wheatear, Peregrine
Per BOG walk
Barden Scale -3 Marsh Harriers, Whimbrel
Brian Vickers
Leeshaw Resr – 76 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag.
A Greenwood
East Riddlesden Hall
Family parties of Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Wood Pigeon. No sign of juv Bullfinch this year though.
M Doveston
Saturday 11th August 2012
Shipley Glen
Awakened this morning by an adult Green Woodpecker which, together with a juvenile, were clinging to a telegraph post near Brackenhall Farm. These birds have been around for most of the week. At Crook Farm a family of Whitethroats, two adults and two juveniles were feeding amongst the bracken. Elsewhere, Willow Warblers break into a weak and tired song and occasionally call, Mistle Thrush have gathered in small flocks and Grey Partridge are tending to their broods.
Paul King
Awakened this morning by an adult Green Woodpecker which, together with a juvenile, were clinging to a telegraph post near Brackenhall Farm. These birds have been around for most of the week. At Crook Farm a family of Whitethroats, two adults and two juveniles were feeding amongst the bracken. Elsewhere, Willow Warblers break into a weak and tired song and occasionally call, Mistle Thrush have gathered in small flocks and Grey Partridge are tending to their broods.
Paul King
Friday 10 August 2012
Addingham High Moor - adult Cuckoo, perched on a wall and dropped to pick up a very large dark brown caterpillar.
In the bracken below Swastika Stone, Ilkley - single Whitethroat.
Flew out of Brackenwood, next to Hebers Ghyll,Ilkley - 6 Crossbill
Addingham Moorside - at least 4 Tree Sparrow. Adults still coming to nest box.
Shaun Radcliffe
In the bracken below Swastika Stone, Ilkley - single Whitethroat.
Flew out of Brackenwood, next to Hebers Ghyll,Ilkley - 6 Crossbill
Addingham Moorside - at least 4 Tree Sparrow. Adults still coming to nest box.
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday 9 August 2012
Shelf area - report of a Barn Owl fly past in the wee small hours of the morning.
Barry Nield
Barry Nield
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Sconce Lane area - Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, Little Owl, 2 Buzzard plus plenty of Willow Warblers especially around Golcar Farm.
Glovershaw - Grey Partridge with a single juvenile. Also Gatekeeper butterflies.
Shaun Radcliffe
Buzzard circling over Bingley at 7.15 pm.
Paul Croft
Glovershaw - Grey Partridge with a single juvenile. Also Gatekeeper butterflies.
Shaun Radcliffe
Buzzard circling over Bingley at 7.15 pm.
Paul Croft
Monday 6 August 2012
Thornton (Hill Top Road): Yellow-legged Gull: 1 2nd-summer in fields.
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Sunday 5 August 2012
Mediterranean Gull: Different adults at Redcar Tarn and Silsden (near the golf driving range).
Keith Moir
Keith Moir
Saturday 4 August 2012
Sconce Lane area - 7 Whitethroat, Redstart, 2 Buzzard, Kestrel, 6 singing Willow Warblers, Little Owl
4 Linnet
Shaun Radcliffe
Spotted Fly, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Chiffchaff all at wood adjacent Upwood Farmhouse.
4 Reed Bunting by stream below Bradup
2 male Stonechat, 2 Wheatear at Whetstone Allotments
Lapwing, Curlew, Snipe noticeable by their absence.
Stephen Lilley
4 Linnet
Shaun Radcliffe
Spotted Fly, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Chiffchaff all at wood adjacent Upwood Farmhouse.
4 Reed Bunting by stream below Bradup
2 male Stonechat, 2 Wheatear at Whetstone Allotments
Lapwing, Curlew, Snipe noticeable by their absence.
Stephen Lilley
Friday 3 August 2012
Barden Scale - Hobby, 6 Buzzards, Kestrel 3, Sparrowhawk.
Brian Vickers
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe flushed, 6 Skylark, 30 Goldfinch, Grey Partridge, Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Brian Vickers
Reva Hill area - 4 Snipe flushed, 6 Skylark, 30 Goldfinch, Grey Partridge, Red Kite
Shaun Radcliffe
Thursday continued
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - 34 species recorded including - 4 Whitethroat, Nuthatch, Kingfisher, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, Willow Warbler.
Fred Drake et al
Haverah Park: Marsh Harrier (female creamcrown) west at 1.00pm.
Keith Moir
Fred Drake et al
Haverah Park: Marsh Harrier (female creamcrown) west at 1.00pm.
Keith Moir
Thursday 2nd August 2012
Glovershaw and Baildon Moor
A very pleasant morning, ideal for checking out breeding passerines. Meadow Pipits and Skylarks were feeding on the Golf Course and a male Reed Bunting carried a Meadow Brown butterfly to the nest. A male Linnet was trilling from the bracken and at Crook Farm a Whitethroat was frantically gathering food. A flock of a dozen or so Swallows were skimming the grasses in their search for insects and high above 15 to 20 Swifts swept by.
Paul King.
A very pleasant morning, ideal for checking out breeding passerines. Meadow Pipits and Skylarks were feeding on the Golf Course and a male Reed Bunting carried a Meadow Brown butterfly to the nest. A male Linnet was trilling from the bracken and at Crook Farm a Whitethroat was frantically gathering food. A flock of a dozen or so Swallows were skimming the grasses in their search for insects and high above 15 to 20 Swifts swept by.
Paul King.
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