This is the blog for bird sightings and related news in the Calderdale area. It is generally updated daily.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Cold Edge
Stonechat male
3 of 4 Stock Doves
Pair of Rooks touching bills
The 1941 Witherby handbook says that the male presenting food to the female is a common feature of Rook display. Also, fondling of bills is often observed in mated birds.
Copies are available at £6.00 each from the GO local store at Woodlesford, Pellon price . Hopefully they will also be available at the Fox and Goose Hebden Bridge ,
1 comment:
Interesting Pete. Never seen that in Rooks pair bonding.
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