We took Sue's dad, 96, to Ilkley today.
After some lunch in the Riverside Inn down by the park I managed an hour or so walk along the river wharf on a beautiful sunny day.
Over 30 bird species seen today , which was pretty pleasing.
A tick came along in the shape of 4 Oystercatcher seen at different times during the walk.
A Buzzard was calling from the moors.
(the moors were seen burning beyond Bolton Abbey, on our way home).
A Nuthatch was darting about in the riverside trees and a second Nuthatch was seen later.
A Kestrel flew past disappearing in nearby trees.
2 M. Goosander flew up river and , later, a F. Goosander landed nearby.
A Grey Wagtail was feeding near the old bridge and a Song Thrush was in good voice.
4 Mistle Thrush were near the tennis club.
A Moorhen was on the river bank and a Cormorant passed by overhead.
And.. I actually managed a half decent Long Tailed Tit photo.
Spot the Oystercatcher
Ah .. there it is
Resembles a Puffin!!
Nice walk is that John,always plenty to see along that river, oh and well done with the Puffin lol.
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