Caldene Fields

SE165286

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Redwing 
Fieldfare 
Pied Flycatcher (passage) 
Ring Ouzel (passage)
 
 
 

 

Caldene Fields are located at Low Moor in South Bradford grid Ref SE165286. The fields are about eight acres in size and are adjacent to Raw Nook. The flora of the site is predominately old meadow with a scattered of Hawthorn bushes.

There is a pond located to the south east of the site, which flows directly into Raw Nook and through into Toad Holes Beck. The view of the fields is from the Watch Point with Emley Moor mast on the horizon to the S/E. The fields are private but can be viewed from a public footpath.

Given the fields are set in an urban location, Visible Migration is in my opinion is quite good particularly in mid October but at times can be very hard work. Over the years grounded birds found using the urban migration route have included Pied Flycatcher, Ring Ouzel, Cuckoo, Black Redstart, and 7 species of wader.

Anyone wishing to visit this urban site should be aware an early visit is advised to avoid disturbance from dog walkers and the general public.

 

 

 

 

Notable Sightings - 2003
17th to 28th August 2003 A Rose Ringed Parakeet
August 2003 A Yellow Wagtail
29th October 2003 80 House Sparrows was a reduction for this site..
Notable Sightings - 2004
18th April 2004 A first returning Redstart.
7th November 2004 Rose-ringed Parakeet
Notable Sightings - 2005
18th October 2005 1173 Redwing
24th October 2005 814 Fieldfare.
1st November 2005 32 Brambling passed through.