Thursday 30 June 2016

The Edge 30.06.16

Wombwell Ings - Highlight was the Black Tailed Godwit feeding on the side pool. It flew south towards Broomhill at 8.55 am and it was seen dropping onto the flash. Also present were 8 Mute Swan, 2+3y Greylag, 1 Canada Goose, 5 Tufted Duck, 5 Teal, 3 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 1 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 20 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 7 Lapwing, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 16 BH Gull, 4 Skylark, 4 Linnet and 2 Pied Wagtail. A group of c60 Swift passed through at 9.30am.
Broomhill Flash - Unfortunately the number of Great Crested Grebe chicks is down from three to two. Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 41 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 11 Gadwall, 7+6y Tufted Duck, 5 Mallard, 2+5y Pochard, 7 Little Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 44 Coot, 50+ Lapwing, c60 BH Gull and 2 LBB Gull.

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