Caldene Fields, Low Moor.... 15-10-2010

Caldene Fields, Bradford (W Yorks, England)
Friday 15 October 2010
Counting period: 7:00-10:00
Weather: Dry with 100% thin high cloud breaking to about 80% by 09.00 and a F2 N/W wind. Mild 8c. Excellent visibility to 30+ miles
Observers: Martyn Priestley

Moving birds;
Mallard - 4
Blackbird - 1
finch sp. 6 -
Sparrowhawk - 1
Fieldfare - 28
Greenfinch 37 -
Black-headed Gull 81 -
Redwing 31 + 10
Goldfinch 48 -
Common Gull 2 -
Mistle Thrush - 1
Siskin 1 -
Woodpigeon 14 -
Jackdaw 3 + 1
Lesser Redpoll 1 -
Meadow Pipit 2 + 3
Carrion Crow 19 -
alba wagtail sp. 14 = 2
Chaffinch 12 + 2

Totals: 324 individuals, 19 species, 3:00 hours

Comments: Few birds moving this morning which is a real shame given the excellent visibility. The only thing of note was a slight increase in Greenfinch but the majority were singles. A single Goldcrest at watchpoint

Martyn Priestley