Friday, 24 April 2020

Friday 24th April 2020

Leeshaw Reservoir
17 Shovelers on the reservoir.  A record for Leeshaw which equals the 17 which visited Cononley Ings on 10th January 2012    History of the Shoveler 2003 - 2018

Male Shoveler at Leeshaw              photo: Brian Vickers
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Nine Wheatears and two Stonechat.
Brian Vickers

Beamsley
A Cuckoo seen and heard.  It was first heard yesterday.
Upper Wharfedale in spring - images from Roger Nelson
Pied Flycatcher (female)                    photo: Roger Nelson
Pied Flycatcher (female with nest material)            photo: Roger Nelson



Pied Wagtail, Willow Warbler and Wren            all by Roger Nelson

Ilkley Moor
A Cuckoo was calling from woods about a mile from Cow and Calf.
John Brookes

Glovershaw
Two Wheatears on the 11th fairway and a Common Whitethroat singing nearby.  A Cuckoo was heard passing over the race track area.
On the 20th April - A Yellow Wagtail was reported on the 14th green of the Golf Course.
Glen Road
A Common Whitethroat, at least 20 Willow Warblers and at Brackenhall Farm a small flock of Fieldfare is still hanging on.
Paul King

Shipley Glen
Male Blackcap with nesting materials           photo: Steve Meredith