Friday 18 September 2015

The Edge 18th September

Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 75 Teal, 42 Gadwall, 26 Wigeon, 12 Mallard, 11 Shoveler, 5 Pochard, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Cormorant, 5 Little Grebe, 5 Moorhen, 1 Kestrel, 25 Lapwing, 1 Snipe, 6 BH Gull and 1 Common Tern.
Broomhill Flash - The Common Tern that was on the ings made a short appearance on the flash before flying west at 9.55am. Also noted were 2a+5y Mute Swan, 7 Canada Geese, 57 Gadwall, 37 Teal, 21 Mallard, 12 Tufted Duck, 7 Shoveler, 6 Wigeon, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 16 Little Grebe, 96 Coot, 16 Moorhen, c25 Lapwing, 12 Snipe, 1 Ruff, c80 House Martin and c80 Swallows.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 13 Canada Geese, 21 Gadwall, 11 Tufted Duck, 4 Mallard, 4 Pochard, 3 Shoveler, 8 Cormorant, 4 Grey Heron, 20 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 112 Coot, 5 Moorhen and 72 BH Gull. Also present were 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk,29 Lapwing, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Grey Wagtail.

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