Thursday, October 15, 2009

Hunter Hill, Calderdale... what a contrast! 15-10-2009

Vis Mig today 07:15 to 10:15

Very light variable W to NW to N, mist down to 300m but watchpoint just clear with clear visibility across the valley and mist at lower levels in the Calder Valley. 9 to 11degrees c and intermittent drizzle
What a contrast to Tuesday morning!

Fieldfare 17>N
Starling 47 >N
Redwing 16 >N
Reed Bunting 1 >N
Mistle Thrush 1 >N
Woodpigeon 23 >SW
Chaffinch 13 >SW
Brambling 1 >SW
Greenfinch 2 >W
Goldfinch 2 >W
Lapwing 26 >W
Meadow Pipit 89 came in 'dribs and drabs' from the north and dropped into Hunter Hill quarry - still feeding there at 10:15

Totals: 238 individuals, 12 species, 3:00 hours

Other birds present
1 Little Owl, 11 Grey Partridge, 1 Red-legged Partridge, 5 Pheasant, 20 Carrion Crows, 12 Jackdaw, 4 Jay, 12 Magpie, 1 Green Woodpecker, 35 B H Gulls and 1 each of Wren, Dunnock, and Robin. Wigeon 2 and Mallard 25.

Dave Sutcliffe

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