Birdcage Hill and River Calder : Ogden later.

Birdcage Hill - River Calder.

11:15 - 12:30.

A short meander through Oak woodland near Birdcage Hill, led to a walk along the river Calder.
The dense woodland was not revealing many secrets - just a Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Nuthatch calling nearby - neither seen.

The walk by the river was a tad better.

2 Heron, Cormorant that sat on a branch above the water before diving in - I've not seen that behaviour previously.
A couple of Jay were 'calling' and a family of Wren were flitting about.
The highlight of the outing was a Dipper on the rocks - not seen one of these for a while.
Moorhen, a few Long Tailed Tit also seen.
A few Canada Geese overhead.

Ogden.

16:50 - 19:00

A very breezy outing, especially by the golf course.
The lower path from Union Lane along the river is very overgrown at the moment.

Golf Course:

4 Goldfinch, 2 Kestrel, Swallow!

Ogden Water:

Usual contingent of Gulls.
Plenty of Black Headed and Lesser Black-backed.
c6 Common and I could definitely ID one Herring Gull!

2 Cormorant, A Green Woodpecker called, Jay.

Home via the lanes - 6 Linnet & Pied Wagtail.

Maybe I'll try Specsavers instead of Bottomely's opticians next time I need some new specs!!

River Calder Area:

Ogden:

Elusive Jay

Put this on me head.

From  distance it might look like a hare