Thursday 20 August 2015

The Edge 20th August

Wombwell Ings - Present were 79 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 1juv Shelduck, 15 Teal, 11 Mallard, 2 Garganey, 2 Shoveler, 1 Cormorant. 1 Great White Egret, 3 Little Egret, 2 Moorhen, 2 Kestrel, 168 Lapwing, 4 Dunlin, 1a+3j Ringed Plover, 4 Swift, 4+ Pied Wagtail,3 Yellow Wagtail and 3 Linnet. Young warblers are noticeable in the hawthorns along the Bulling Dyke - Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat.
Bolton Ings - Walked on from Old Moor car park so figures down due to no numbers for Bolton West Pool. On the open water were 2a+7y Mute Swan, 162 Canada Geese, 47 Greylag, 44 Gadwall, 15 Tufted Duck, 13 Pochard, 6 Mallard, 1 Wigeon, 1 Shoveler, 18 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 211 Coot and  6 Moorhen. Also present were 13 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 168 Lapwing, 2 LBB Gull and 1 Sparrowhawk.

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