Oxenhope.... a very poor morning 21-08-2009

Early Morning Sky... looking east (c) 2009


Rain on the way... looking SW (c) 2009


Mid-day sky.... looking NE (c) 2009

0715 - 1215hr

WSW F5, 11degC at 0700, 30km increasing 65, 8/8 stratus reducing 4/8 cu various, rain showers, QNH 1015 rising.

A very poor morning and despite the recent reports of Swallows on the move there were few past here today with the few seen adding up over a full mornings watch.... perhaps the conditions over the previous days were more suited to them? The bit of Swallow movement there was, was all going to the west as were the few pipits passing. However a Grey Plover heard and seen going north at 0918hr together with an unseen Whimbrel SW at 1011 saved the day but no substitute for a good early passerine vis day! A single Painted Lady passed W just before lunch time.

Moving Birds:

Grey Wagtail 4 > W

Swallow 66 > W

LBB Gull 30 SW and NW

BH Gull 3 > SW

Meadow Pipit 16 > W

Grey Plover 1 > N

Whimbrel 1 > SW

Starling 21 > S in one flock

Painted Lady 1 > W

Dave