Oxenhope... nimbostratus scuppers the day 06-10-2009

Nimbostratus.... (c) Howard Creber 2009

Oxenhope, Bradford (W Yorks, England)
Tuesday 6 October 2009
Counting period: 7:30-8:30
Weather: W F4/F5, 8degC, 6km, 8/8 nimbostartus, persistent rain, QNH 1002 falling
Observers: Howard Creber

Moving Birds:

Lesser Black-backed Gull - 3
Meadow Pipit 8 -

Totals: 11 individuals, 2 species, 1:00 hours

Present: Wheatear 1

Comments: VIS MIG Meadow Pipit - 8 W Wheatear - 1 LBB Gull - 3 NW OTHER Grouse - 1 over water Kestrel on banking. The photo says it all - Nimbostratus producing incessant rain. Very few birds - managed an hour and then drew stumps.

Howard Creber