A run out to a few reservoirs Oxenhope way on what
looked like an ideal morning but was spoiled somewhat by a strong WSW wind.
The temperature in the car on my return journey was
17 Degrees.
Leeshaw
11:00
There were Greylag Goose with young on the reservoir
shore and lots in the fields with Canadas and lots of Lapwing ducking and
diving. Heron, 2 Goldfinch, Linnet, 2 Pied Wagtail, Curlew, 2 Oystercatcher,
Swallow and a couple of LBBG or a LBBG and a Common Gull - not sure.
Ponden
12:00
Windy. I didn’t stop long as it was Very quiet – 2 guys
were messing about with the canoes so that might have made a difference.
Greylag with 10 Gosling, Moorhen, Swallow, Willow
Warbler.
Watersheddles
12:30
With the strong wind at Leeshaw and Ponden I tried
my luck further up the road and over the border.
Windier still up here! LBBG were on patrol.
Curlew, Red Grouse calling, Meadow Pipit,1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher.
Leeming
13:35
Leeming was less windy and at the top (south) end it
was sheltered, warm and pleasant. The birdlife improved as well.
2 Redshank, Canada Goose, Great Crested Grebe, 2 Common Sandpiper,
Coot, Willow Warbler, 2 Mistle Thrush, Swallow, House Martin.
Leeshaw:
Ponden:
Watersheddles:
Leeming:
Nice Common Sand pics and a stonking Willow Warb.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bri. caught the Willow Warb half asleep!!!
ReplyDeleteJohn