5 members of the ornithology group visited Nidderdale, hoping that the forecast of no rain before midday would hold.
Our first spot was a large group of Lapwings lying over the water. They were around all the time, changing direction and splitting up into groups and then reforming, it was a joy to see them. Other highlights were Red Kite , Buzzard and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
In all we saw 22 species.
Canada Goose, Wigeon, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Goosander, Red Kite, Buzzard, Pheasant, Lapwing, Black headed Gull, Common Gull, Wood Pigeon, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Long tailed tit, Coal tit, Great tit, Common Crow , Jackdaw, Chaffinch.
We adjourned for lunch where we met up with more members. As we sat down the heavens opened with heavy mist, so we counted ourselves very lucky to have a successful visit.
Win Clements
