Raggalds and Haworth Area.

After a trip to Queensbury barbers to have my ears lowered I made a quick call to see B.S. to ask him to I.D a duck for me.

While we had a short chat about life in general several small groups of Redwing and Fieldfare were filtering through >S. with a smattering of Woodpigeon.

Later I took a short walk to check out the Raggalds ‘flood’. 

Just a couple of puddles here at the moment ,being guarded by a solitary Magpie, but more water than of late so an encouraging sign for the future.A Pied Wagtail was on the post near Raggalds Pub.

After lunch I persuade Sue to take a trip out towards Haworth.

Parking on the moors above Sladen Reservoir we had a short stroll towards the Bronte Waterfalls.

A Wheatear perched far away on a dry stone wall was definitely the highlight of the outing. 

Quite late in the year to catch a Wheatear I would have thought?

Red Grouse were calling throughout the walk with one kindly taking to the air.

We also saw a Pheasant, and a Kestrel perched in a small tree.

The moors were looking extremely beautiful in the early evening light.

A drop of moisture in the Raggalds Flood.

Baildon from Raggalds.

Aptly named road - especially trudging up it in the snow - ask NK.

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Sladen Reservoir 

Back to reality. Is it cheaper by bus or car?