Wednesday April 3rd. On yet another rainy day, enjoy the Sparrows sheltering in their bush near the canal bridge. And a pheasant poses on a bird feeder table in the reserve garden.
Friday April 5th. My first Peacock butterfly of the year on a mild day of sunshine and showers.
Monday April 8th. Lovely to see the Cuckoo flower adorn the canal banks once more.
Saturday April 13th. Visit Rodley reserve where a Grasshopper Warbler is reported, but not seen. Do see a female Blackcap though.
Wednesday April 17th. Rodley reserve for Blackcap and Little Owl.
Thursday April 18th. A rare visit to St Aidens reserve, in peak spring time. So delightful to hear and see the Willow Warbler and Sedge Warbler, and get some good close ups of the Black-necked Grebe. And so many Sand Martin!
Saturday April 20th. Rodley reserve on a crisp, sunny spring morning. Chiffchaff and Wren and a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly enjoy the blue skies.
Friday April 26th. Visit St Aidens, searching for Bittern, and just missing one flying overhead. See my first Swallows and a Green-veined White butterfly. So many Sedge Warbler singing their scratchy song!
Monday April 29th. A short ramble on Otley Chevin, hoping to see a Green Hairstreak but it’s too breezy and cool. Willow Warbler singing everywhere.
Tuesday April 30th. Visit Eccup for Yellowhammer in spring sunshine. Then in the garden for insects and my first Speckled Wood in 19° heat.
Favourite 12 photos for April 2024
