Dark edged Bee Fly

 

Little Gulls

 Every now and again you see something and you don't really believe it .Today I was out walking the dog and could see a flock of Gulls coming over the local wood and heading low over the fields. Initially thought BH Gulls strange to see so many at this time of year here.They looked very black and white as they came nearer I could see the under wings were dark and the hoods were black...LITTLE GULLS.....wtf.... I counted 18 but there could have been 20+ as I did not have my bins ,it  was over in a flash as they headed off NNW ...I did not see any Ist winters and  all looked like adults a flash of black and white over and away  . Looking on birdguides there has been an massive influx inland over the last few days with large flocks seen all over the country including 70 + at St Aidens last night !!!!!!!!!!!.....what luck.... : )) its also the first time I have found Little Gull (183) in Calderdale seen a few but never found them...: )) A Red Kite over the house on 18th and a couple on Linnets back in the local fields today...

Night Herons

 Quick dash to Osset to see West Yorkshires latest mega..A common European/world species but great to see here , hope they move to Cromwell Bottom at some point...Also loads of Sand Martin , House Martin and Kingfisher

100 up...LRP

I only got to 99 by the last day of March in Calderdale but did manage a Swallow in March so according to Gordon Denison that is pretty good..... Gordon was the person who set up the Eagles Head Trophy (EHT) for who ever sees the most species in a year in Calderdale. Also March Madness which is see 100 species in Calderdale before the end of March . The star bird so far was Brians ,  Pale Bellied Brent Geese closely followed by Goshawk and a cracking adult White Wagtail 1st April at Ringstone  other birds of note Gadwall , Shoveler , Ringed and Little Ringed , Ring Ouzel and a early Wheatear (17th March )..103 by  early April...