Bradford Ornithological Group's Records
Highlights - February 2006
Gadwall February 15th Two Gadwall were seen at a small private lake in the Washburn
Jack Snipe February 5th Seen at Otley Wetland
Lapwing February 4th Redcar Tarn area hosted 370
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker February 6th A male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was sighted along the High Coach Road Baildon
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker February   Lindley Trout Farm, where a pair was unsuccessfully enticed into a net
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker February   Baxter’s Pond in St. Ives, where a male bird was espied in the high branches
Marsh Harrier February 9th Seen heading north-west from the Barden watch-point
Pink-footed Goose February 11th 80 over Lindley
Pink-footed Goose February 11th 150 over Haworth
Pink-footed Goose February 14th 150 over Shipley
Red Kite February 28th One at Ben Rhydding
Ring-necked Teal February   Amongst the Mallards on the canal at Dowley Gap.
Shoveler February 15th at Knotford (male)
Siskin February 12th 60 Siskins were seen at Stockbridge
Water Rail February   up to three seen during the month at Stockbridge
Waxwing February   Again seen from the Burley-in-Wharfedale by-pass where they have been regulars now for many weeks
Wood Duck February   female Wood Duck at Otley Old Bridge