Sunday, 4 May 2014

Long Ashes/ Threshfield Quarry / Grassington.

A day out with friends and a short stroll around Grassington area. Cool and damp improving later.

On the way there a single Swift near Skipton. Lapwing & Curlew plentiful in the fields.

Grassington – River Wharf short stroll.

Along the river Sand Martin and Swallow in abundance and a single Swift.
8+ Pied Wagtail, 6+ Grey Wagtail, M. Mandarin and Common Sandpiper.
(looking forward to seeing one on Ogden Water).

Long Ashes.
Moorhen with 2 chicks. 3 pr Tufted Duck.

Threshfield Quarry.


Pr. Tufted Duck. 4 BHG. A couple M. Mallard. Willow Warbler. Oystercatcher. Curlew. LBBG.





3 comments:

  1. There was a Common Sand at Ogden a few days ago but nothing this morning. Plenty shoreline but Common Sands are,nt a regular visitor to Ogden.
    No Swift, House Martin or Sand Martin for me yet.

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  2. I've yet to get a local Swift -Sand or House Marton also.

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