Goldies Galore

It has been a grim day today , definitely not a day for a walk, with heavy persistent rain giving way to some more heavy persistent rain then some heavy persistent drizzle. 

After a morning's cleaning, reading and doing the crossword we had to get out from between the 4 walls, so we had a drive out to Cold Spring Café near Cullingworth (always worth a look if you want outdoor clothing) followed by a drive over to Haworth.

As we passed through Haworth, we noticed that the Bronte Weaving Shed is now closed.

On the way home via Oxenhope, Sue spotted the Golden Plover in the usual fields near Marsh.

I estimated 120 birds at the time, but looking at the photo I think there are 235 birds. 

However I could do with a "clicker" because they are difficult to count!!

There were about 20 Lapwing seen in a field lower down.

The weather, and the distance to the birds, did not help the photos either.

However it was pleasing to see the Goldies back in good numbers.

Nearing home, opposite Sandal Farm Restaurant (this looks to have closed also??) there was a large flock of Starling, as many as 300 birds were in the fields.

It was disappointing to see the Raggalds Flood bereft of birds again today.

I haven’t given up hope of seeing Waxwing yet either!!

Better weather tomorrow - together with the free beer.

A side splitter:

Knock, Knock ,

Who's there,

Byron,

Byron Who?

Byron get one free!!

My estimate 235 birds above