Here is an update from Shaun Radcliffe, chair of Bradford Ornithological Group, dated 23 Oct 2013:-<\/p>\n
Yesterday, I braved the showers to walk in the Glovershaw\/Sconce Lane area. The mist had lifted and visibility improved somewhat. A few Lapwings were flying about over the fields near Golcar Farm and some Meadow Pipits flew past and dropped into the long grasses to feed.<\/p>\n
On reaching Birch Close, there is a small group of trees made up of Elderberry, Hawthorn and Holly all heavy with berries and this is where I had superb views of a flock of about 50 Fieldfare as they urgently sought out the berries to meet their hunger. The local Blackbirds were trying to protect “their” berries but to no avail.<\/p>\n
Further down near the scout camp, I came upon a mixed flock of a 100 or so winter thrushes, probably more Fieldfare than Redwing again feeding on berries.<\/p>\n
These birds will continue to disperse as they seek food so keep a look out for them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here is an update from Shaun Radcliffe, chair of Bradford Ornithological Group, dated 23 Oct 2013:- Yesterday, I braved the showers to walk in the Glovershaw\/Sconce Lane area. The mist had lifted and visibility improved somewhat. A few Lapwings were flying about over the fields near Golcar Farm and some Meadow Pipits flew past and … Continue reading Winter Thrushes<\/span>