Brookie's Diary
• Friday, July 11, 2008 - Bulcliff and Old Moor
Journey to the old Bulcliff site today to try and pick up Lesser Whitethroat, long over due views of this bird had to had. Common Whitethroat was the first bird noted along with Goldfinch and Yellowhammers. I was surprised with the amount of Swifts encountered today, they seemed to be on a feeding frenzy getting ready for the journey south? 36 Lesser Black Backed Gulls made there way slowly thru on a westerly direction. A few Swallows noted today but only a handful. Well no Lesser Whitethroat again.
Anyway on to a different site I thought I would try, Old Moor RSPB reserve near Wombwell, Barnsley to see what could be encountered there bird wise.
Having settled in to one of the hides Swallow, Swift and House Martins were the first birds easily seen along with Black Headed Gulls. Looking further Lapwings were in and amongst the grass. A nest box near the hide held a family of Kestrels and great views of these birds were enjoyed as they perched on the fence post and a top of the nest box. Moving on I caught up with Ringed Plovers, adults and juveniles> that was the last of a few hours out time to make my way home. |
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