A couple of years ago I finally saw one a little further south in Leeds, in Churwell not too far from Elland Rd football ground. It turns out the bird had been seen a few times in the area but I didn't see it there again till late last year. I'd heard reports of it being seen in Morley itself and finally on Sunday I was able to sit and watch it fly high above the garden right from the patio. Just marvelous to see and a change from the usual Sparrowhawk!
Granted it wasn't exactly in the garden but a flyover counts on my list! The photo isn't great (to say the least) but you can see the shape.
I hope that's not the last i'll see of it!
It's a good fly over tick :) we do get to see them quite regular here, Yeadon so not far from your mum and dad. Think we've had a pair nesting up on Yeadon banks some were over the past few years. I could sit all day and watch them.
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They are quite something to see aren't they! Very pleased to catch sight of it :) x
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