
Looking North West with Snow on Greenhow Hill (c) JB 2009

Female Stonechat at watchpoint (c) JB 2009

Sandwith Moor, Harrogate, N. Yorks.
Sunday 18th Jan 2009 08:30-11:30
Few birds but an excellent day, with very variable weather!
Snow showers, blustery. Wind 3-4 W ; Temp 2degC ; Cloud: 1/8-8/8 ; Vis 5-50km
In order of appearance
50 Starling N
13 Golden Plover N
15 Redwing N+S
20 Fieldfare N then landed in field
13 Stock Dove E
70 Woodpigeon N+20 S
2 Stonechat local (photo of female)
3 Reed Bunting local
13 Mallard local
2 Greylag local
John Blacker and Andy Hanby
Looking North towards Menwith Hill and Windy Ridge Turbines (c) JB 2009

A good movement of Pink-footed geese yesterday over halifax see Halifax birders blogg.
ReplyDeleteNice selection of birds at Sandwith Moor always woth a try at this time of year.