First Willow Warbler and Swallow of the year for me this evening in a lovely walk around a reservoir twenty-five minutes north of here I've decided not to name in case it becomes popular. As usual had the entire place completely to myself with not a dogwalker in sight. (Also got 1st willow warbler and swallow here in 2008 on the same date) Also 1 woodcock, 3 x Green Woodpecker, 5 x GSW, several Linnets, 10 Meadow Pipits in a tree, Goldfinch feeding on larch cones, and a lovely sunset.
Graham
Report it to the West Yorkshire Force Wildlife Officer - Sally Smart - 07802 308627
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6cSkWpSp_0&feature=related
sally assured me that the matter would be treat with urgency (which to be honest brought one of those..ohhh yeah...kind of thoughts ) but within 2 hours i had a call from an officer who was on site and asking me to pinpoint exactly where the heron was..:clap:
Excellent response for once.
Let's hope something can be done.
The one last Friday was in the South Cave area, and I suppose I was about 20 feet away. He's been round there for nearly 5 years that I know about. Can PM directions if you want to look for it. The one attacking a Barn Owl on my blog was in the Sunk Island area, and the one eating a Kingfisher (also on the blog) was near York.
Cheers
Hi Bird Flower I would love you to send directions as I would love to try to catch it on camera. By the way what camera and lens did you use and can you tell me what shutter speed you used (that is if you don't mind giving away your secrets) many thanks
Why don't you enroll for one of his classes? I am sure he would be happy to give you the info :t:
Alternatively I know that he offers Barn Owl Safari's which would give you a good chance.
Only pics I've seen of the recent W T Eagle can be seen here: http://pewit.blogspot.com/2010/04/white-tailed-eagle.html
Ditto to that .. As my confidence in the RSPB isn't exactly 100% (and I bloody work for them) am I correct in assuming that we should have a South Yorks equivalent? Just a thought while I am out doing my warden bit on Sundays should I happen to see anything.