BIRD OF THE MONTH
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August 2010
A 'wader fest' started in July and built up in August, with low water and large exposed margins on several resevoirs attracting several species of passage birds, perhaps most notably this Ruff at Ingbirchworth on 16th and 17th August. Photos courtesy of David Pennington
July 2010
Common Scoter made appearances during the month at Broadstones, Blackmoorfoot and Scout Dike. These photos from Scout Dike, courtesy of David Pennington
June 2010
Grasshopper Warblers made appearances during the month at Clayton Hall Farm, Blackmoorfoot, Yateholme and Horbury. These photos from Horbury, courtesy of David Tattersley.
May 2010
David Pennington found this Grey-headed Wagtail at Deer Hill on 10th May, a just reward for much hard work.
April 2010
These Crossbills were photographed at Langsett on 10th April by Nick Mallinson
March 2010
A party of four Whooper Swans (two adults and two immatures) visited Blackmoorfoot Reservoir on 26th March.
February 2010
A Ring-billed Gull showed intermittently at Sands Lane GP from 23rd to beyond the month end.
Photos courtesy of David Pennington, field sketch by Russ Boland.
January 2010
A drake Smew was first seen at Horbury on 28th December 2009 and on various dates to at least 3rd February 2010. Photos courtesy of David Pennington.
December 2009
A juvenile Great Northern Diver took up residence at Blackmoorfoot Reservoir from 23rd November and was joined by another on 2nd December. Both birds then stayed until 29th December. Photos courtesy of David Pennington.
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