Kex Gill 06-07-2009

1930 -2100 6/8 cloud, NW 2 humid.

Curlew 7 SW- 1 Flock

BHG 6N

LBBG 2W

also 6 Willow Warblers in small wood

On lakes by dog leg in road by Kex Gill (back lake in fact)- Greenshank 1, Redshank 3, Curlew 2, Oik 2.

With the combination of a small isolated wood - all low trees, lake and the quarry this would be a fine place to have Bradfords inland Bird Observatory (better find some birds first). Flippancy appart the little wood would be a fantastic place for a heligoland trap right at the top of the Kex Gill 'Pass'.

Andy

Kex Gill 05-07-2009

0730-1030
6/8 cloud declining to 4/8. One shower. Wind SW 2 at max

Andy Hanby
John Blacker

Golden Plover 8 E, 2 W

Curlew 6W

Lapwing 65+ about

Mip 2 NW; none convincingly S

Redpoll 1 about

Kestrel 1 wsw v high - soared up almost into cloud base then off high towards Lancs

Mistle Thrush 10 SE

BHG 35 SE 5SW

LBBG 6NNE, 1 S

Starling 6E

Also Snipe v obvious with at least 8 around- ? local - not seen at all yesterday

John and Andy