The highlight of the week was a juv fem Goshawk seen in the west of Calderdale , I initially thought it was a Hen Harrier , as at a distance it looked to have a white rump but luckily I got it in the scope and noticed they were fluffed out undertail coverts , buldgeing secondaries and massive body , excellent views of Calderdale's most elusive resident ..!! Whooper Swans have been making there return migration over the Pennines with 9 on Monday at Boothwood and 60 +35 on the 8th over Cock hill . 1 Short eared Owl, 1 Barn Owl , and a male Peregrine chasing a Woodpigeon (so close) also at Cock Hill .Kingfisher at Ogden and plenty Skylarks , Lapwing , Curlew , Oystercatcher ,Golden Plover now back on territory...and a Green Woodpecker made for a great week.....1 Little Grebe makes 85 in Calderdale for the year.......
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You did well with the Whoopers. 87 so far for me but seem to have come to a halt. I reckon you'll overtake me very soon.
Nice one Dave , I am dedicating all next weekend to local birding....hopefully get a migrant or 2....
you could still get 100 by end of march with a bit of luck....carnt get that Water Rail.....dohhh
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