Garden and Local Fields

Garden a.m.

A flock of c20 birds, mix of Swallow and Swift distant over Oats Royd was accompanied by a Raptor.

Alarm bells stared to ring in case it was a Hobby.

The distance from the garden to Oats Royd skyline, makes photos pretty rubbish, and although I guessed it was a Sparrowhawk it was worth it to me to ask the grapevine for an opinion.

The result was confirmation that it was a Sparrowhawk.

Really helpful to have some expert opinion nearby!

2 Collard Dove and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull also seen.

We enjoyed a short walk from Thornton along the cycle track to the Queensbury tunnel and back this aft.

Good numbers of Whitethroat, Chiffchaff and Willow Warblers calling / singing.

Local Fields:

My short outing late evening up the local fields had a cold breeze for company, with the sky getting dark.

It was good to see a Little Owl - sightings becoming more scarce of late.

Not a lot else, just 2 Mistle Thrush, Pheasant and 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull.

Had difficulty sleeping last night and at 4a.m. I'm pretty sure I heard a Tawny Owl calling NE of our house.

A look out of the window failed to eyeball it though, so it still awaits a tick.