With reports of Waxwing near Raistrick earlier in
the week we decided to give Bingley canal a try in case any had arrived here. I
have seen Waxwing, here, in the bushes by the canal in previous years but no luck
today.
We enjoyed a short walk from the 5 Rise Locks area
to beyond Micklethwaite and back – alas the 5 Rise Locks café was closed for holidays
so we tried the cafe at the garden centre, just before Cullingworth Village.
The car park here was jam packed – Santa was there by the looks of it, so we make
a detour to Cullingworth Springfield Mill for our caffeine fix today.
It was an improving day as we walked along the canal
with some bright spells in amongst. There were just the usual birds about today
the highlight being a fly past of 2 Male Goosander.
Raggalds
Flood 15:15
We stopped for a quick peek at Raggalds Flood on the
way home.
The flood is well stocked with water but there was
not one bird on the deck - a first for me.
The visit was not completely bereft of birds as c30
Lapwing did a lap of honour but did not land.
A few pics:-
Male Goosander
Raggalds Flood:
Same result after 3 checks today John
ReplyDeleteYou are due something special soon Bri.
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