Caldene Fields, Low Moor... 30-08-2010

Caldene Fields, Bradford (W Yorks, England)
Monday 30 August 2010
Counting period: 6:15-8:15
Weather: A dry cool morning with a F3/4 N/N/W wind and a temp of 9c. 10% high cloud to the S/E giving long sunny periods. Excellent visibility to beyond 15 mile.
Observers: Martyn Priestley

Moving birds:
Black-headed Gull - 1
alba wagtail sp. - 3
Common Gull - 1
Rook 1 -
Lesser Black-backed Gull 7 + 1
Carrion Crow 1 -
Stock Dove - 2
Starling - 1
Woodpigeon 33 + 3
Chaffinch - 6
Collared Dove 2 -
Greenfinch 6 -
Swallow 11 39
Goldfinch - 41
Meadow Pipit - 3

Totals: 162 individuals, 15 species, 2:00 hours

Comments: A good watch with Swallows and Goldfinch moving, the highlight has to be the humble Rook a single flew S somewhat of a rarity here!

Martyn Priestley