Steve Lister
Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.
Blacktoft Sands RSPB is another one to consider - easy access just off the M62.
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Blacktoft needs to be visited at high tide - although nowadays even that doesn't guarantee good birds. Alkborough seems to be more attractive to waders.
A walk from Bramhope to Golden Acre Park and back had Little Owl, Tree Sparrows, lots of Nuthatches and a fly-over Oystercatcher. Some comparisons with the same walk years ago here http://dorsetdipper.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/bramhope-revisited-and-importance-of.html
tba20042003
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Goldfinches
Has anyone else noticed a proliferation of goldfinches just recently? This morning I counted 10 on my feeders, with more in the trees close by. And yet I only have a single scruffy female greenfinch, with no male apparent. I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had this. Thanks. Tom
Has anyone else noticed a proliferation of goldfinches just recently? This morning I counted 10 on my feeders, with more in the trees close by. And yet I only have a single scruffy female greenfinch, with no male apparent. I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had this. Thanks. Tom
Sc0tty
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There was a massive movement at Spurn on Saturday when over 5000 went through.
HydeParkDave
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For years had Greenfinches in the street, and early summer 4 males and 2 females more or less resident in tree we hang the birdfeeders in. Have not seen or heard any since mid August.
No increase in Goldfinch here, steady numbers of around 15 or so month in month out hanging out in Burley Park and the street. On Sept 25th I did see large number in a big mixed flock on Leeds Country Way north of Eccup reservoir. What we have had past week is around ten Blackbirds turn up.
No increase in Goldfinch here, steady numbers of around 15 or so month in month out hanging out in Burley Park and the street. On Sept 25th I did see large number in a big mixed flock on Leeds Country Way north of Eccup reservoir. What we have had past week is around ten Blackbirds turn up.
daz_martin
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I get around 25-30 goldfinches on the feeders as soon as i put out the sunflower hearts. I have seen a huge increase yet a decrease in the greenfinches.
Small skein of pink feet over North Leeds at about 9.45 yesterday morning, flying West.
tba20042003
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Short-Eared Owls
I would dearly love to photograph SEO's as I've never managed to achieve this yet. Does anyone know of any fairly reliable locations for seeing them? I live in Shipley but I do drive so reasonable distance isn't a problem. If publicising locations is a cause for concern, I'd be very grateful if you could PM me. Thanks in advance. Tom
I would dearly love to photograph SEO's as I've never managed to achieve this yet. Does anyone know of any fairly reliable locations for seeing them? I live in Shipley but I do drive so reasonable distance isn't a problem. If publicising locations is a cause for concern, I'd be very grateful if you could PM me. Thanks in advance. Tom
They are being seen reasonably regularly at St Aidan's - over the ridge and furrow. Close to M62 take the Ferrybridge exit and go North on the old A1 - now the A162. Take the turn off for Fairburn Ings RSPB. Go straight past the reserve and at the enxt set of traffic lights - straight over and at the next roundabout bear right to go through Allerton Bywater, follow the road here until you get to a T junction by the working men's club, Chinese takeaway on the corner, take the left turn here and with in 400 yards you wiull see St Aidan's entrance.
Flamboro usually gets a few over the winter but they tend to come in late afternoon.
Flamboro usually gets a few over the winter but they tend to come in late afternoon.
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tba20042003
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Many thanks Keith - much appreciated. Tom
camper9110
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Day out at Spurn.
Had a nice day out at Spurn on Sunday, strong North winds, looked out to sea for a Little auk but I did not see any of the 30 reported to have passed, but the waves were quite big and all birds passing were now you see me now you don't. Attached are some of my record pictures from the day.
Regards
Mark.
Had a nice day out at Spurn on Sunday, strong North winds, looked out to sea for a Little auk but I did not see any of the 30 reported to have passed, but the waves were quite big and all birds passing were now you see me now you don't. Attached are some of my record pictures from the day.
Regards
Mark.
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Chris-Leeds
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I..was....so...close...on....Saturday :-C
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