Tag Archives: birds of Wakefield

Peregrine watching in Wakefield

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Francis Hickenbottom

I went into Wakefield to check on the peregrines this morning. I planned to go in early to catch them feeding but I waited for the mist to clear and I got there at about 8:30. I found two peregrines on … Continue reading →

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Great northern diver in Mirfield

Posted on June 12, 2014 by John Gardner

I’m well out of the birding loop these days and I’ve only just got wind of a long staying great northern diver at Lady Lakes in Mirfield which has been there for about 5 months! Thinking there might be a … Continue reading →

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Pied Wagtails nesting in air vent

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Francis Hickenbottom

Here are a couple of pictures of a pied wagtail nest at Ackworth. They usually nest inside a louvre window but it has chosen an air vent this year.

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Wheatear in Wentbridge

Posted on April 1, 2014 by John Gardner

I had a trip to Brockadale today to see where the cowslips were at but they are still not through yet despite the warmer weather. Another week or so should really see them showing strong. On the way back I … Continue reading →

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