Thursday 16 April 2020

Shibden and Swalesmoor

Kicked off with a Grey Heron over the house back field heading NE.
A few Jackdaw were in Corporal Lane, one of which was sporting exceptional light grey recalling Nordic, I'm certain it ain't one though.

Appears to be more white than the norm with extended pale markings on breast



A couple of Skylark were in this area and a fair number of Linnet which were widespread thoughout.

WWs & Chiffchaffs hit the double figure mark. 2 Blackcap were singing. A Grey Heron circled around once. Pr Pied Wagtail.
A Tawny Owl hooted close to where I stood, this was answered by a more distant bird. Singles of  GSW, Nuthatch & Swallow.

Swalesmoor was being swept by the E'ly wind and therefore wasn't overbusy. c70 Crows, pr Kestrel, 4 Linnet.

DW reports 2 Wheatear in the field formerly known as Raggalds Flood.