Saturday, April 21, 2018

Today's news

Good to see a few observers out and about covering some of the local sites.
At least one Cuckoo showing well at times in Luddenden Dean this morning, and in good voice.
2 Little Owls also found in the usual spots
A few Willow Warblers, 1 Chiffchaff and 2 Blackcaps heard singing in the upper dean and 4+ Skylarks along Castle Carr Road

Not many Swallows about yet though a report of quite a few at Shelf Moor (DBr)

A Shelduck, Wheatear and  a single Twite at Whiteholme along with a Common Sandpiper (CJB)

A Shelduck this morning on Ringstone Edge Reservoir (DF) who also found 5 Goldeneye on Withens Clough Reservoir

1 comment:

Muxy said...

Swallows at both Tabor and old town today. Loads of skylarks at Tabor and curlew in the fields here.