Glovershaw
A single Whinchat in the fields by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Friday 30 August 2019
Thursday 29 August 2019
Thursday 29th August 2019
Glovershaw
Two Whinchats feeding in the fields by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
14 Wheatears and two Whinchats
Brian Vickers
Two Whinchats feeding in the fields by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
14 Wheatears and two Whinchats
Brian Vickers
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Wednesday 28th August 2019
Glovershaw
A Whinchat and an adult Stonechat with two juveniles in the fields by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
A Whinchat and an adult Stonechat with two juveniles in the fields by Golcar Farm.
Paul King
Tuesday 27 August 2019
Tuesday 27 August 2019
Sconce/ Glovershaw area - all Chats seen - 3 Wheatear, pair of Stonechat & single Whinchat, 2 Kestrel, Willow Warbler, Sparrowhawk, & Little Owl.
Shaun Radcliffe
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Three Whinchats and two Wheatear
Barden Scale
Cream-crowned Marsh Harrier
Brain Vickers
Shaun Radcliffe
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Three Whinchats and two Wheatear
Barden Scale
Cream-crowned Marsh Harrier
Brain Vickers
Monday 26 August 2019
Monday 26th August 2019
Over 200 House Martins feeding over the reservoir and three Wheatears on the moorland.
Ian Hargreaves
Denholme Clough
Tree Pipit 4, Sedge Warbler 1, Redstart, lots of Chiffchaffs in comparison to yesterday, few Willow Warblers, several Blackcap, few Swallows, GSWdpkr
M Doveston
Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
A Wheatear and two Stonechats.
Howard Creber
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Three Whinchats and three Wheatears
Brian Vickers
Cold Edge 8am to 10am
Two Whinchats, four Stonechats, a Redstart, two Reed Buntings, a Yellow Wagtail and a Sand Martin. Swallows were around in good numbers.
Howard Creber
Walsh Lane, Bingley
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| Little Owl photo: Phil Matthews |
Two visits: early morning and late afternoon.
Four Willow Warblers, two Blackcaps, a Meadow Pipit, Little Egret, three Spotted Flycatchers as well as a Bullfinch and a Kingfisher.
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| Spotted Flycatcher photo: Phil Matthews |
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| Robin photo: Phil Matthews |
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| Blackcap photo: Phil Matthews |
Sunday 25 August 2019
Sunday 25th August 2019
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Eight Wheatears and four Whinchats.
Brian Vickers
Surprise View, Otley Chevin
Three Redstart, two Spotted Flycatcher and a Garden Warbler
Jeremy Taylor
Denholme Clough 0730-1030am
Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Redstart,
2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, Green Wdpkr, GSWdpkr,
Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Willow Warblers, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap, Swallows, Meadow Pipit, 2 Raven
M Doveston, H Creber, M Pearson
Farnhill
Two Whinchats
Jon Middleton
Swifts
Swifts are still passing through Wharfedale. There were reports of singles in Ben Rhydding and Otley and two over Menston.
Theo Kuechel, Mark Gurney, Andrew Kelly
Oxenhope Watchpoint
Latest news from the migration watchpoint
David Barker and Howard Creber
Eight Wheatears and four Whinchats.
Brian Vickers
Surprise View, Otley Chevin
Three Redstart, two Spotted Flycatcher and a Garden Warbler
Jeremy Taylor
Denholme Clough 0730-1030am
Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Redstart,
2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, Green Wdpkr, GSWdpkr,
Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Willow Warblers, Chiffchaff,
Blackcap, Swallows, Meadow Pipit, 2 Raven
M Doveston, H Creber, M Pearson
Farnhill
Two Whinchats
Jon Middleton
Swifts
Swifts are still passing through Wharfedale. There were reports of singles in Ben Rhydding and Otley and two over Menston.
Theo Kuechel, Mark Gurney, Andrew Kelly
Oxenhope Watchpoint
Latest news from the migration watchpoint
David Barker and Howard Creber
Saturday 24 August 2019
Saturday 24th August 2019
Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
Four Whinchats, four Wheatears and a Whitethroat.
Brian Vickers
Otley
An Osprey was seen firstly at Otley Wetland and then later (5.20pm) flying east down river.
Jon Middleton & Theo Kuechel
Pennythorn, Baildon
A single Wheatear on the 7th fairway at 7.30am
Paul King
Scargill Reservoir
Two Whinchats and two Stonechats in the area.
P. Singleton
Denso Marston Reserve
A Garden Warbler
Steve Warrilow
Four Whinchats, four Wheatears and a Whitethroat.
Brian Vickers
Otley
An Osprey was seen firstly at Otley Wetland and then later (5.20pm) flying east down river.
Jon Middleton & Theo Kuechel
Pennythorn, Baildon
A single Wheatear on the 7th fairway at 7.30am
Paul King
Scargill Reservoir
Two Whinchats and two Stonechats in the area.
P. Singleton
Denso Marston Reserve
A Garden Warbler
Steve Warrilow
Friday 23 August 2019
Friday 23rd August 2019
Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
Five Wheatears, Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Nab Water Lane
Adult Whinchat and juvenile and two Wheatears.
Brian Vickers
Pennythorn, Baildon
Wheatear on the 7th fairway. Also post-breeding flocks of Meadow Pipits and Reed Buntings.
Shipley Glen
A family party of three Common Buzzards spent time circling the Glen.
Paul King
Hazlewood Moor
Wheatear, two Stonechat families (one pair with two young and another pair with four young). A juvenile Whinchat, two Ravens, three red Kites, a Common Buzzard and a Kestrel.
Report and photos by Roger Nelson
Five Wheatears, Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Nab Water Lane
Adult Whinchat and juvenile and two Wheatears.
Brian Vickers
Pennythorn, Baildon
Wheatear on the 7th fairway. Also post-breeding flocks of Meadow Pipits and Reed Buntings.
Shipley Glen
A family party of three Common Buzzards spent time circling the Glen.
Paul King
Hazlewood Moor
Wheatear, two Stonechat families (one pair with two young and another pair with four young). A juvenile Whinchat, two Ravens, three red Kites, a Common Buzzard and a Kestrel.
Report and photos by Roger Nelson
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| Red Grouse |
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| Stonechat |
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| Wheatear |
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| Whinchat |
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| Blackcap |
Thursday 22 August 2019
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Great White Egret
The bird, which has been in the area for almost a month, is still giving excellent views along the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Shipley.
Today, it was reported near the viaduct at Dowley Gap
Here are some other recent images:
https://www.bradfordbirding.org/2019-photos
The bird, which has been in the area for almost a month, is still giving excellent views along the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Shipley.
Today, it was reported near the viaduct at Dowley Gap
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| photo by Zaq Williams |
https://www.bradfordbirding.org/2019-photos
Wednesday 21 August 2019
Wednesday 21st August 2019
Otley Wetland (permit required)
Two Little Egrets and four Reed Warblers ringed.
Jon Middleton
Keighley Moor
Five Wheatears, four Whinchats.
Josh Selfe and Ian Hargreaves
Warley Moor Reservoir (Fly Flatts)
Eight Wheatears,
Nab Water Lane
Whinchat, juvenile Stonechat and Willow Warbler
Brian Vickers
Two Little Egrets and four Reed Warblers ringed.
Jon Middleton
Keighley Moor
Five Wheatears, four Whinchats.
Josh Selfe and Ian Hargreaves
Warley Moor Reservoir (Fly Flatts)
Eight Wheatears,
Nab Water Lane
Whinchat, juvenile Stonechat and Willow Warbler
Brian Vickers
Tuesday 20th August 2019
Storiths Road, Barden.
Eight Spotted Flycatchers and seven Common Redstarts in a concentrated area along the Storiths Road. Also a Hobby flew by.
Howard Creber
Tong Park, Baildon
A Tree Pipit, a Spotted Flycatcher (behind the cricket pavilion) and at least two juvenile Kingfishers were present. These were in addition to a female Sparrowhawk with a juvenile.
Jeremy Taylor
Swifts are still passing through the area, with 49 seen flying west over Silsden during a 90 minute watch. A Whimbrel was also picked up going west.
Jon Middleton
Otley
A Hobby flew towards the Chevin and a Swift was also seen
Theo Kuechel
Eight Spotted Flycatchers and seven Common Redstarts in a concentrated area along the Storiths Road. Also a Hobby flew by.
Howard Creber
Tong Park, Baildon
A Tree Pipit, a Spotted Flycatcher (behind the cricket pavilion) and at least two juvenile Kingfishers were present. These were in addition to a female Sparrowhawk with a juvenile.
Jeremy Taylor
Swifts are still passing through the area, with 49 seen flying west over Silsden during a 90 minute watch. A Whimbrel was also picked up going west.
Jon Middleton
Otley
A Hobby flew towards the Chevin and a Swift was also seen
Theo Kuechel
Monday 19 August 2019
Monday 19 August 2019
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| Great White Egret on the canal at Dockfield Road photo: Mike Bloomfield |
Shaun Radcliffe
Sunday 18 August 2019
Sunday 18th August 2019
Denholme Clough / Doe Park Res
3 Raven, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
numerous Blackcap, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Swallows
Kestrel, Grey Partridge, GSWdpkr
(Speckled Wood, Small Copper, Painted Lady)
M Doveston
3 Raven, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler,
numerous Blackcap, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, Swallows
Kestrel, Grey Partridge, GSWdpkr
(Speckled Wood, Small Copper, Painted Lady)
M Doveston
Saturday 17 August 2019
Thursday 15th August 2019
Pennythorn & Sconce
In sunshine and high winds, the following were seen by Phil Matthews:
Ten Curlews (including a family of six), three Kestrels, over 30 Swallows, eight Goldfinch, two Meadow Pipits, two Pied Wagtails, two House Martins, two Mistle Thrush and single Skylark, Linnet, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat. There was also a mixed flock of 42 Black-headed and Common Gulls.
At Faweather Grange, the staff allowed Phil into the barn where breeding Swallows were feeding.
In sunshine and high winds, the following were seen by Phil Matthews:
Ten Curlews (including a family of six), three Kestrels, over 30 Swallows, eight Goldfinch, two Meadow Pipits, two Pied Wagtails, two House Martins, two Mistle Thrush and single Skylark, Linnet, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat. There was also a mixed flock of 42 Black-headed and Common Gulls.
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| Curlews photo: Phil Matthews |
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| Goldfinch (juvenile) photo: Phil Matthews |
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| Meadow Pipit photo: Phil Matthews |
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| Mistle Thrush photo: Phil Matthews |
Tuesday 13 August 2019
Monday 12 August 2019
Monday 12 August 2019
Sconce Lane area - juvenile Little Owl perched on roof of scout hut, 17 Pied Wagtail at Faweather Farm plus juv Whitethroat & Blackcap.
Shaun Radcliffe
Pennythorn
After a weekend of heavy rain the adult Whinchat and a juvenile and two Whitethroats were still present in an area between the 8th and 9th fairways.
Paul King
Shaun Radcliffe
Pennythorn
After a weekend of heavy rain the adult Whinchat and a juvenile and two Whitethroats were still present in an area between the 8th and 9th fairways.
Paul King
Thursday 8 August 2019
Thursday 8th August 2019
Pennythorn, Baildon
A good morning produced lots of interest. Two juvenile Little Owls and a male Redstart near the cabins and families of Whitethroats and Reed Buntings in an area between the fairways. On the wall adjacent to the 11th fairway, three Wheatears and a female Whinchat with two juveniles in tow.
Paul King
A good morning produced lots of interest. Two juvenile Little Owls and a male Redstart near the cabins and families of Whitethroats and Reed Buntings in an area between the fairways. On the wall adjacent to the 11th fairway, three Wheatears and a female Whinchat with two juveniles in tow.
Paul King
Tuesday 6th August 2019
Bradup and Upwood, Riddlesden
The following were seen in the area: Three Red Kites and two Spotted Flycatchers. Also Great Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Willow Warbler and Red Grouse.
Phil Matthews
The following were seen in the area: Three Red Kites and two Spotted Flycatchers. Also Great Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreeper, Willow Warbler and Red Grouse.
Phil Matthews
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| Spotted Flycatcher at Upwood, Riddlesden photo: Phil Matthews |
Tuesday 6 August 2019
Monday 5th August 2019
Barden Moor
Two Marsh Harriers, a Hobby and Red Kites.
Brian Vickers
Great White Egret
Whilst the Great White Egret, first seen on the 20th July on the river at Myrtle Park, Bingley, continues to be seen in the area, the Guardian newspaper has featured an article about the bird.
Richard Smyth, wrote a Country Diary piece today. Here's the link.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/05/country-diary-wow-theres-a-great-white-in-the-canal
Two Marsh Harriers, a Hobby and Red Kites.
Brian Vickers
Great White Egret
Whilst the Great White Egret, first seen on the 20th July on the river at Myrtle Park, Bingley, continues to be seen in the area, the Guardian newspaper has featured an article about the bird.
Richard Smyth, wrote a Country Diary piece today. Here's the link.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/05/country-diary-wow-theres-a-great-white-in-the-canal
Sunday 4 August 2019
Sunday 4 August 2019
Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Kingfisher, adult with juvenile, Chiff-Chaff, Bullfinch
Shaun Radcliffe
Pennythorn, Baildon
A post-breeding flock of about 15 Swallows were feeding over the fairways and over 35 Goldfinch had settled on a patch of thistles. An adult Stonechat was feeding juveniles and two families of Willow Warblers were seen, with some of the males still uttering a few bars of their song.
Paul King
Low Utley
Shaun Radcliffe
Pennythorn, Baildon
A post-breeding flock of about 15 Swallows were feeding over the fairways and over 35 Goldfinch had settled on a patch of thistles. An adult Stonechat was feeding juveniles and two families of Willow Warblers were seen, with some of the males still uttering a few bars of their song.
Paul King
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| A young Redstart at Pennythorn photo: Keith Allen |
A Little Owl
Josh Selfe
Friday 2 August 2019
Friday 2nd August 2019
Pennythorn, Baildon
Two juvenile Little Owls, two juvenile Redstarts (male & female) and a female Bullfinch were in the trees by the cabins at 8am.
Paul King
Two juvenile Little Owls, two juvenile Redstarts (male & female) and a female Bullfinch were in the trees by the cabins at 8am.
Paul King
Thursday 1 August 2019
Thursday 1st August 2019
Great White Egret
The Great White Egret, first reported on the 20th July on the river in Myrtle Park, was only the fourth sighting of this attractive species in our Group area. The first ever visitor was at Otley Wetland Nature Reserve on 17th April 2008. A bird seen at Warley Moor Reservoir on 18th October 2017, was the second record and this was followed by a remarkable group of four which passed Oxenhope Watchpoint (only two miles away) on 1st November 2017.
More photos of the Great White Egret can be seen on Paul Marfell's daily blog http://www.marfell.me.uk/wordpress/great-white-egret/
Two other recent additions regarding other photo blogs are here:
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| Great White Egret fishing on the canal at Saltaire as seen by Paul Marfell |
More photos of the Great White Egret can be seen on Paul Marfell's daily blog http://www.marfell.me.uk/wordpress/great-white-egret/
Two other recent additions regarding other photo blogs are here:
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