Saturday, April 26, 2008

A selection of todays Wheatears 26-04-2008


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Oxenhope Watchpoint 26-04-2008

1430 - 1630hr
W F5, 16degC, 6/8, vis 40km, QNH 1017 steady.

Despite the wind a good afternoon with a constant stream of LBB Gulls, Swallows, Sand Martins and a House Martin all moving NW. Wheatears were also in evidence gradually working NW along the embankment all were very tame and several were photographed as they passed close by.

Moving Birds:
LBB Gull 37 > NW
Swallow 32 > NW
Sand Martin 3 > NW
House Martin 1 > NW
Wheatear 15 along the embankment

Dave