Broomhill Flash mid AM- Present were 5 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Grey Heron, 21 Canada Geese, 33 Wigeon, 12 Tufted Duck, 10 Gadwall, 10 Mallard, 7 Teal, 1m+1f Goldeneye, c30 Lapwing, 1 Redshank, 2 Kestrel and 2 Red Legged Partridge.
Wombwell Ings late AM- Noted were 1 Grey Heron, 1a+3j Mute Swan, 123 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 2 Shelduck, 180+ Wigeon, 29 Mallard, 15 Gadwall, 12 Teal, 11 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard, 2m+3f Goosander, 1m Shoveler, 1m Pintail, 28 Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 86 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 8 Skylark, 1 Grey Wagtail and 25+ Redwing.
Bolton Ings early PM- Highlight was 1cream crowned Marsh Harrier flying over Warbler Way, from Bolton west end to Wath Ings , at 12.20pm. Also present were 8+ Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 3a+3j Mute Swan, 25 Canada Geese, 8 Greylag, 41 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 6 Teal, 5 Gadwall, 3 Mallard, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 1 Shoveler, 5 Oystercatcher, 220+ BH Gull, 12 Common Gull, 1 Kestrel, 3Bullfinch and 1 Chiffchaff.
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Wintersett 12.03.14
2°C, misty until around11.30hrs, then up to 7°C and sunny, but with a cool southerly. Not much change here.
Anglers CP: Curlew 1, Redshank 1, Snipe 4, Green Woodpecker 1 male, Lesser Black-backed Gull 11 adult, Teal 6 and Canada Goose 132.
Wintersett Res: Chiffchaff 2, Willow Tit 1, Little Owl 1, Cetti's Warbler 1 male, Pochard 1 and 2 redhead Goosander + 1 RH ChRes..
Anglers CP: Curlew 1, Redshank 1, Snipe 4, Green Woodpecker 1 male, Lesser Black-backed Gull 11 adult, Teal 6 and Canada Goose 132.
Wintersett Res: Chiffchaff 2, Willow Tit 1, Little Owl 1, Cetti's Warbler 1 male, Pochard 1 and 2 redhead Goosander + 1 RH ChRes..
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Old Moor/Edderthorpe - Tuesday
Very little news today - Old Moor, Med Gull, Pintail female, Green Sand 2, Water Rail 2.
Called at Edderthorpe this evening, Shelduck 8, Oystercatcher 2, Golden Plover 75, Barn Owl 1, Kestrel 1, Song Thrush 1.
Called at Edderthorpe this evening, Shelduck 8, Oystercatcher 2, Golden Plover 75, Barn Owl 1, Kestrel 1, Song Thrush 1.
Wintersett 11.03.14
1°C cold and misty at 09.00hrs, up to 12°C midday with sunshine this afternoon.
Anglers CP: Redshank 1, Redwing 3, Fieldfare 30 in back fields, Snipe 5, Cormorant 24, Green Woodpecker 1 male, Oystercatcher 5, Golden Plover 18 over village fields, and Tawny Owl 1 + 1 HPW.
Haw Park Wood: Buzzard 2, Crossbill 8 ( 4male and 4 female) and Siskin 30.
Wintersett Res: Goosander 2 + 1 ACP + 1 CHRes., Teal 2, Shoveler 6, Water Rail 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Tit 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, and Little Owl 1.
Cold Hiendley Res: Grey Wagtail 2
Mammals: Hare 1 ACP.
Anglers CP: Redshank 1, Redwing 3, Fieldfare 30 in back fields, Snipe 5, Cormorant 24, Green Woodpecker 1 male, Oystercatcher 5, Golden Plover 18 over village fields, and Tawny Owl 1 + 1 HPW.
Haw Park Wood: Buzzard 2, Crossbill 8 ( 4male and 4 female) and Siskin 30.
Wintersett Res: Goosander 2 + 1 ACP + 1 CHRes., Teal 2, Shoveler 6, Water Rail 1, Chiffchaff 3, Willow Tit 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, and Little Owl 1.
Cold Hiendley Res: Grey Wagtail 2
Mammals: Hare 1 ACP.
Adwick Wash late pm
5 Avocet, 4 Dunlin, 10+ Redshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Little Grebe, and a pair of Goosander. At Lowfield Lakes 1 singing Song Thrush and 4 Grey Wagtail on the Dearne near Bolton sewage works.
The Edge 11th Mar
Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 3 Grey Heron, 1 Cormorant, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 3a+2j Mute Swan, 74 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 140+ Wigeon, 19 Teal, 18 Mallard, 16 Gadwall, 13 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 5m+1f Shoveler, 1m+2f Goosander, 1m Pintail, 62 BH Gull, 22 Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 7 Skylark, 5 Redwing, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Greater Spotted Woodpecker and 1 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings late AM- On the open water were 8 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 2a+4j Mute Swan, 41 Tufted Duck, 24 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 10 Pochard, 5 Shoveler, 4 Teal, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 2 Wigeon, 200+ BH Gull and 8 Common Gull. Also present were 5 Cormorant, 21 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 1 Kestrel, 7 Lapwing, 3+ Jay, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Grey Wagtail.
Broomhill Flash early PM- The 6 Whooper Swan departed late morning. Noted were 4 Little Grebe, 2 Mute Swan, 23 Canada Geese, 33 Wigeon, 22 Tufted Duck, 13 Gadwall, 4 Teal, 3 Mallard, 1m Goldeneye, 3 Kestrel, c45 Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 76 BH Gull and 6 Red Legged Partridge.
Bolton Ings late AM- On the open water were 8 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 2a+4j Mute Swan, 41 Tufted Duck, 24 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 10 Pochard, 5 Shoveler, 4 Teal, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 2 Wigeon, 200+ BH Gull and 8 Common Gull. Also present were 5 Cormorant, 21 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 1 Kestrel, 7 Lapwing, 3+ Jay, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Grey Wagtail.
Broomhill Flash early PM- The 6 Whooper Swan departed late morning. Noted were 4 Little Grebe, 2 Mute Swan, 23 Canada Geese, 33 Wigeon, 22 Tufted Duck, 13 Gadwall, 4 Teal, 3 Mallard, 1m Goldeneye, 3 Kestrel, c45 Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 76 BH Gull and 6 Red Legged Partridge.
Monday, 10 March 2014
Old moor et al - Monday 10th March
Sightings today at Old Moor from Dave Waddington and Jeff Wragg included Whooper Swan 11 adults on the Mere, Avocet 3 wader scrape, Redshank 5, Bittern booming, Mediterranean Gull 1 adult, Chiffchaff 1 singing, Oystercatcher 4 and Pink Footed Goose 120 heading west.
On Wombwell Ings there was a drake Pintail and at Adwick 6 Avocets this morning, 4 this afternoon with the other 2 relocating to the Wader Scrape.
A couple of additions to yesterdays sightings were single Pink Footed Goose and c5500 Black Headed Gulls on Old Moor before leaving East at 18.00 hours.
As posted earlier by Ian, a Cetti's Warbler was reported from the Reedbeds singing/calling, could the observers please leave details in the sightings book at Old Moor, thanks.
On Wombwell Ings there was a drake Pintail and at Adwick 6 Avocets this morning, 4 this afternoon with the other 2 relocating to the Wader Scrape.
A couple of additions to yesterdays sightings were single Pink Footed Goose and c5500 Black Headed Gulls on Old Moor before leaving East at 18.00 hours.
As posted earlier by Ian, a Cetti's Warbler was reported from the Reedbeds singing/calling, could the observers please leave details in the sightings book at Old Moor, thanks.
Adwick Wash pm
Avocet 4, Dunlin 3, Redshank 12, Ringed Plover 2, Lapwing c60. On the dearne 2 Kingfisher.
Wintersett 10.03.14
8°C rising to 13°C with sunny blue skies but felt colder this morning with the cool northerly. Much warmer this afternoon.
Wintersett Res: 4 drake Common Scoter were in early doors. Chiffchaff 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Grey Wagtail 1, Little Owl 1 and Goosander 3.
Anglers CP: Redshank 1 and Shoveler 13.
Insects: Comma 1 and Tree Bee 1 WRes..
Wintersett Res: 4 drake Common Scoter were in early doors. Chiffchaff 2, Cetti's Warbler 1, Grey Wagtail 1, Little Owl 1 and Goosander 3.
Anglers CP: Redshank 1 and Shoveler 13.
Insects: Comma 1 and Tree Bee 1 WRes..
Big Dipper
Arrived at Wombwell Ings mid-afternoon to be told by an angler that I'd just missed two Red Kites going over. Later arrived at Reedbed Hide at Old Moor to be told I'd just missed a burst of song from a Cetti's.
Get in touch if you would like to know where I am going tomorrow so you can get there just before me!
I did see 2 Grey Wagtails by the bridge at Wombwell Ings and whilst listening for the Cetti's I heard a Water Rail and I saw the 11 Whoopers so not all bad news.
Get in touch if you would like to know where I am going tomorrow so you can get there just before me!
I did see 2 Grey Wagtails by the bridge at Wombwell Ings and whilst listening for the Cetti's I heard a Water Rail and I saw the 11 Whoopers so not all bad news.
The Edge 10th March
Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 6 Grey Heron, 1a+2j Mute Swan, 89 Canada Geese, 7 Greylag, 165+ Wigeon, 16 Mallard, 10 Gadwall, 10 Tufted Duck, 8 Teal, 2m+1f Shoveler, 1m+1f Goosander, 1m Pintail, 134 BH Gull, 25 Lapwing, 1 Buzzard, 1 Grey Partridge, 6 Skylark, 3 Reed Bunting and 2 Pied Wagtail.
Bolton Ings late AM- Noted were 9 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 4a+2j Mute Swan, 27 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 49 Tufted Duck, 12 Mallard, 13 Gadwall, 10 Pochard, 9 Wigeon, 4 Teal, 1m+1f Goldeneye, 1m Shoveler, 370+ BH Gull, 13 Common Gull, 1 Kestrel, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Jay, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff and 1 Song Thrush.
Broomhill Flash early PM- Present were 5 Cormorant, 6 Little Grebe, 51 Canada Geese, 25 Tufted Duck, 15 Wigeon, 2m+6f Pochard, 6 Gadwall, 4 Mallard, 3 Teal, 1m Goldeneye, c240 BH Gull, 8 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge and 2 Grey Partridge.
Bolton Ings late AM- Noted were 9 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 4a+2j Mute Swan, 27 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 49 Tufted Duck, 12 Mallard, 13 Gadwall, 10 Pochard, 9 Wigeon, 4 Teal, 1m+1f Goldeneye, 1m Shoveler, 370+ BH Gull, 13 Common Gull, 1 Kestrel, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Jay, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff and 1 Song Thrush.
Broomhill Flash early PM- Present were 5 Cormorant, 6 Little Grebe, 51 Canada Geese, 25 Tufted Duck, 15 Wigeon, 2m+6f Pochard, 6 Gadwall, 4 Mallard, 3 Teal, 1m Goldeneye, c240 BH Gull, 8 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 1 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge and 2 Grey Partridge.
Old Moor et al - Sunday 9th March
All sightings today from Dave Waddington as I was otherwise engaged trying to get to Wembley.
Old Moor - Avocet 1, Med Gull 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Oystercatcher 6, Redshank 2, Peregrine 1, Bittern booming, Water Rail 2, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 1.
Wombwell Ings - Pintail 6 (1 drake), Shelduck 1, Redshank 2.
Warbler Way - Chiffchaff 4, Goldcrest 4, Willow Tit 4.
River Dearne - Kingfisher 4, Grey Wagtail 2 singing.
Broomhill Park - Redpoll 45, Buzzard 9 over.
A pretty good day all round.
Old Moor - Avocet 1, Med Gull 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Oystercatcher 6, Redshank 2, Peregrine 1, Bittern booming, Water Rail 2, Barn Owl 1, Tawny Owl 1.
Wombwell Ings - Pintail 6 (1 drake), Shelduck 1, Redshank 2.
Warbler Way - Chiffchaff 4, Goldcrest 4, Willow Tit 4.
River Dearne - Kingfisher 4, Grey Wagtail 2 singing.
Broomhill Park - Redpoll 45, Buzzard 9 over.
A pretty good day all round.
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Wintersett 09.03.14
7°C at 08.30hrs rising to 16°C this afternoon. Blue skies and sunshine brought out the crowds today.
Anglers CP: A Pipit sp. (Water/Rock) flew off south at 07.15hrs. Redshank 1, Green Woodpecker 1. 3 Whooper Swans were on the lake all day and left NW at 17.00hrs. Chiffchaff 1, Fieldfare 23, Redwing 2, Goosander 12, Pochard 19 and Teal 8. A pair of Pintail dropped in briefly at 17.30hrs.
Anglers Hill Watchpoint:18 Buzzards were circling on thermals around the area and 5 Meadow Pipits flew NW.
Anglers CP Gull Roost was poor again this evening with low numbers of birds.
Wintersett Res: Shoveler 3 male and 1 female, Willow Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1 singing and Water Rail 1. Goldeneye 44 + 7 CHRes., + 32 ACP.
Haw Park Wood: Crossbill 1
Butterflies and Moths: Peacock 2 ACP + 4 WRes., Small Tortoiseshell 1 ACP + 3 WRes., Red Admiral 1 ACP, Orange Underwing 2 ACP.
Amphibians: There was a very vocal frog fest in the ditch on the Pol.
Anglers CP: A Pipit sp. (Water/Rock) flew off south at 07.15hrs. Redshank 1, Green Woodpecker 1. 3 Whooper Swans were on the lake all day and left NW at 17.00hrs. Chiffchaff 1, Fieldfare 23, Redwing 2, Goosander 12, Pochard 19 and Teal 8. A pair of Pintail dropped in briefly at 17.30hrs.
Anglers Hill Watchpoint:18 Buzzards were circling on thermals around the area and 5 Meadow Pipits flew NW.
Anglers CP Gull Roost was poor again this evening with low numbers of birds.
Wintersett Res: Shoveler 3 male and 1 female, Willow Tit 1, Cetti's Warbler 1 singing and Water Rail 1. Goldeneye 44 + 7 CHRes., + 32 ACP.
Haw Park Wood: Crossbill 1
Butterflies and Moths: Peacock 2 ACP + 4 WRes., Small Tortoiseshell 1 ACP + 3 WRes., Red Admiral 1 ACP, Orange Underwing 2 ACP.
Amphibians: There was a very vocal frog fest in the ditch on the Pol.
Broomhill Flash
I found some damage to Broomhill Flash hide this morning at c7.00, the door handle had been bent over and couldn't open the hide door. Also the walls had been hit with a lump hammer and three of the flaps had sustained some damage. If anyone see's or hears anything please phone the police on 101.
As for the sightings, there were:-
Lapwing 25.
Gadwall 5,
Tufted Duck 16,
Little Grebe 4,
Pochard 1,
Canada Geese 83,
Wigeon 12,
Greylag Goose 1.
Wood Pigeon 230+.
Red-legged Partridge 3.
Kestrel 1.
As for the sightings, there were:-
Lapwing 25.
Gadwall 5,
Tufted Duck 16,
Little Grebe 4,
Pochard 1,
Canada Geese 83,
Wigeon 12,
Greylag Goose 1.
Wood Pigeon 230+.
Red-legged Partridge 3.
Kestrel 1.
Edderthorpe, Sunday morning
Not much change bird wise but the weather has certainly changed for the better. The Avocet had deserted to Old Moor (probably just temporary), Redshank 8, Shelduck 7, Shoveler 49.
Carlton Marsh
Phew what a beautiful day. The temperature in my garden peaked at just over 18c this afternoon!
4 Buzzards spent most of the afternoon circling above the reserve. 4 Lapwing flew south, 2 Water Rails called and 2 Chiffchaffs were singing. Also present 2 Coal Tits, Little Owl and 5 Tufted Ducks.
Insects included 20 Peacocks, 15 S. Tortoiseshells, 9 Commas and 1 male Brimstone.
Ferrymoor Ponds
11 Wigeon and 2 Ringed Plovers
Low Moor 9/3/14
A decent day today as more stuff is starting to wake up ..
Results were;
Common buzzard 7, kestrel 3, sprawk 2, raven 1, crossbill 7, pied wag 1, skylark at least 1 bird heard singing, mipit 3, mistle thrush 1, redwing 3, fieldfare 3, oystercatcher 2, snipe 2 chippering, lapwing c20 but probably plenty more, curlew c10 but the same applies as birds were flitting in and out constantly, greylags 19 + 1 pink-footed goose still tagging along, red-legged partridge 1. A possible merlin was also seen but the view was too brief to be able to call it for sure ..
Results were;
Common buzzard 7, kestrel 3, sprawk 2, raven 1, crossbill 7, pied wag 1, skylark at least 1 bird heard singing, mipit 3, mistle thrush 1, redwing 3, fieldfare 3, oystercatcher 2, snipe 2 chippering, lapwing c20 but probably plenty more, curlew c10 but the same applies as birds were flitting in and out constantly, greylags 19 + 1 pink-footed goose still tagging along, red-legged partridge 1. A possible merlin was also seen but the view was too brief to be able to call it for sure ..
Adwick late a.m.
As usual for Sunday, crop of quad bikes/motorbikes. Hare coursers have been about AGAIN, plenty of dead hares about, they are there most days. Perhaps the RSPB should show some presence, along with police on Sundays?
50+ Wigeon; 2 Redshank; c. 100 Lapwing; CHIFFCHAFF 1 singing; Lovely Spring morning.
50+ Wigeon; 2 Redshank; c. 100 Lapwing; CHIFFCHAFF 1 singing; Lovely Spring morning.
Saturday, 8 March 2014
Old Moor - Saturday 8th March
Weather forecasters seemed to have it wrong this morning as it was grey and cold with a strong wind, however this afternoon it brightened up and reached a very spring like 13c so perhaps they were right after all. Highlight this morning was my first Chiffchaff of the year, a singing male on Green Lane. A/the Peregrine was sat on a post on the Wader scrape and the Mediterranean Gull was still strutting about on Island 1. Still 10 Goldeneye on the Main Marsh with 3 males. Full List:- Grey Heron 1, Mute Swan 6, Canada Goose 41, Grey Lag Goose 5, Cormorant 17, Great Crested Grebe 5, Little Grebe 16, Mallard 14, Teal 34, Wigeon 131, Gadwall 54, Shoveler 32, Tufted Duck 81, Pochard 15, Goldeneye 10, Goosander 7, Coot 194, Moorhen 17, Lapwing 9, Redshank 1, Oystercatcher 6, Black Headed Gull 1015, Mediterranean Gull 1, Common Gull 1, LBB Gull 3, Peregrine 1, Kestrel 1, Chiffchaff 1.
Visited Reedbeds late on and was rewarded with 2 Booming Bitterns, the usual male in his usual place and another male booming from the Reservoir direction but difficult to pinpoint exactly. Also Water Rail heard, Barn Owl, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a Tawny Owl calling.
Other birds seen today at Old Moor, several sightings of Bittern on the Reedbeds, female Pintail on Mere and female Brambling on the feeders. Also a Great Crested Grebe flew high straight through this morning.
This evening on Bolton Ings 1400 Black Headed Gulls were roosting as well as 45 Tufted Duck and 35 Pochard.
Visited Reedbeds late on and was rewarded with 2 Booming Bitterns, the usual male in his usual place and another male booming from the Reservoir direction but difficult to pinpoint exactly. Also Water Rail heard, Barn Owl, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and a Tawny Owl calling.
Other birds seen today at Old Moor, several sightings of Bittern on the Reedbeds, female Pintail on Mere and female Brambling on the feeders. Also a Great Crested Grebe flew high straight through this morning.
This evening on Bolton Ings 1400 Black Headed Gulls were roosting as well as 45 Tufted Duck and 35 Pochard.
Cudworth Common
Late afternoon: 55 Meadow Pipits, 16 Pied Wagtails, 2 Red-legged Partridges and c7 pairs of Lapwings.
Edderthorpe Flash - dusk
6 Shelducks and 1 Avocet.
Edderthorpe Flash - dusk
6 Shelducks and 1 Avocet.
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