A late night visit up to the Langsett Res. area, mainly around the weir side in the hope of Redstarts and Cuckoo, I didn’t see either on the walk. The first half of the walk, I was struggling for species, only Chiffchaff was the most notable seen or heard along with Willow Warbler, a Grey Wagtail was seen along the river, and a Grey Heron was seen flying in and on to the river.
On my return journey I noticed a flock of House Martin going thru the valley, along with a few Swallows, a couple of Common Buzzards drew my attention, a bit distant for the camera, and then a Red Kite drifted in, this is a bird I don’t see a lot of in the Huddersfield area, the last one I saw was back in 2010, so a 14 year gap, a pleasant site in deed, I took some shots, but only as a record due to the distance.
A disappointing trip out overall, no Redstart, Cuckoo or Red Grouse, but the Red Kite did give me something to say it was worthwhile coming out
Birds seen or Heard : Buzzard, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Great Tit, Grey Heron, Grey Wagtail, House Martin, Lapwing, Pheasant, Red Kite, Swallow, Willow Warbler, Woodpigeon, Wren
Distant Red Kite
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