Tuesday 15 April 2014

The Edge 15th Apr

Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swan, 29 Canada Geese, 15 Greylag, 1 Shelduck, 33 Gadwall, 27 Tufted Duck, 12 Mallard, 9 Shoveler, 4 Teal, 2 Grey Partridge, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 15+ Lapwing, 6 Redshank, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 72 BH Gull, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Song Thrush and 1 Mistle Thrush.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 6 Little Grebe, 2 Mute Swan, 15 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 27 Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, 3 Mallard, 3 Shoveler, 130+ BH Gull and 3 Red Legged Partridge.
Wombwell Ings late AM/early PM- Highlight was 5 Buzzards low over the eastern end. One easily distinguishable bird has a missing secondary in each wing. On the open water were 8 Little Grebe, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 2 Mute Swan, 11 Canada Geese, 8 Greylag, 1 Pink Footed Goose, 30 Tufted Duck, 11 Pochard, 8 Gadwall, 8 Mallard, 1 Shoveler and 574 BH Gull. Also present were 1 Grey Heron, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 1 Oystercatcher and 1 Grey Wagtail.
TPT- Singing males included 7 Chiffchaff, 5 Blackcap, 4 Willow Warbler, 1 Common Whitethroat and 1 Song Thrush.

1 comment:

The WIM Man said...

I'm guessing the bottom part should refer to Bolton Ings (rather than Wombwell again) Alan? Missing Seev's calming influence are we?