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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Wednesday 5th February 2020

Leeshaw Reservoir
A Curlew and two Oystercatchers are recent arrivals, whilst 18 Herring Gulls and two drake Tufted Ducks (uncommon for here) were also present.  A skein of 117 Pink-footed Geese went west.
Brian Sumner                                                                                                        Brian's website

A skein of Pink-footed Geese flying west and a returning Curlew at Leeshaw       photos: Brian Sumner
Hope Hill, Baildon Moor
A flock of 40 Golden Plovers flew over and two Skylarks and a single Lapwing were new arrivals.  Four Tree Sparrows were visible in the hedges around Dobrudden Farm.
Paul King