Wintersett 06.04.14

10°C,  a warm start, dry but 8/8 cloud with a light south westerly.
Anglers CP: Swallow 1,  Sand Martin 6 + 1 Wres., Snipe 4,  Shoveler pair,  Wigeon 21 and  Goldeneye 25 + 8 CHRes..
Wintersett Res: Cetti's Warbler 1 still roving and singing loudly, Willow Tit 1 and Mute Swan 6 + 4 ACP + 2CHRes. A flock of  around 200 Golden Plovers was in George's field, Wintersett.
Cold Hiendley Res: Gadwall 14 + 4 WRes. and  Tufted Duck 92 + 15 ACP.

Golden Plover flock            Lynz Harston

Amphibian: One of last years Smooth Newts (approx 2cm long)  was on the north bank WRes. this morning.

 Smooth Newt   Lissotriton vulgaris      AS