Caldene Fields, Low Moor.... 13-10-2010

Caldene Fields, Bradford (W Yorks, England)
Wednesday 13 October 2010
Counting period: 7:00-9:30
Weather: Dry with 100% high cloud and a hint of a N/W wind. Temp 7c and good visibility to around 8+ miles. Conditions remained static throughout the watch.
Observers: Martyn Priestley

Moving birds:
Canada Goose 6 -
Grey Wagtail - 2
Starling 98 + 42
Mallard - 2
alba wagtail sp. 1 + 10
Chaffinch 1 + 4
Black-headed Gull 67 -
Fieldfare 3 + 4
Greenfinch 23 -
Common Gull 1 -
Redwing 55 + 71
Goldfinch 88 -
Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1
Mistle Thrush - 2
Siskin 1 -
Woodpigeon 32 + 142
Jackdaw 37 -
Lesser Redpoll 1 -
Meadow Pipit 4 -
Carrion Crow 6 + 5
Bullfinch 3 + 2

Totals: 714 individuals, 21 species, 2:30 hours

Comments: A similar watch to yesterday with at times ‘ Spot the bird skies!’ However, an increase in Jackdaws was noted to the S/W and some reds were moving. An increase in Starlings coming in from the N/E and an interesting observation of an increase in Bullfinches with 4 coming and settled in nearby bushes and were probably locals then 2 high flyers to the N/W followed by 3 to the S. And passage of BH Gulls is starting to slow here as is fairly usual around mid October and Woods are starting to gather in there pre movement state with a flock of over 250+ S seen only to break, separate and drop down to feed.

Martyn Priestley