Tuesday 21 March 2017

The Edge 21/03/2017

Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 115 Canada Geese, 17 Greylag, 2 Shelduck, 175+ Wigeon, 14 Tufted Duck, 8 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 7 Gadwall, 6 Pochard, 6 Mallard, 3 Goosander, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 11 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 5 Redshank, 3 Lapwing, 82 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 2 Skylark, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 singing Chiffchaff and 1 Reed Bunting.
Broomhill Flash - The Garganey were seen occasionally but they were reported flying off high east at midday. Also noted were 2 Mute Swan, 48 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 46 Wigeon, 25+ Tufted Duck, 21 Pochard, 7 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 2 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 30+ Coot, 5 Moorhen, 16 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank and 1 Sand Martin (through at 10.45 am).
TPT - 5 singing Chiffchaff and 1 Buzzard.
Bolton Ings - A Bittern was seen taking a short flight over the far reedbeds at 12.30 by Seev and K.Foundation. On the open water were 1 Mute Swan, 3 Greylag, 13 Tufted Duck, 8 Wigeon over, 5 Mallard, 3 Gadwall, 3 Pochard, 3 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 105 Coot, 175 Bh Gull, 1 Common Gull and 1 LBB Gull. Also present were 4 Canada Geese, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 1 Song Thrush, 2 Willow Tit and 3 Bullfinch.
Day's Highlight - Just got back to Old Moor Rspb entrance gates when K. Follows ( Donny Keith ) came on the radio telling us a  Glaucous Gull was on Broomhill Flash.  A quick dash round meant Seev and I were able to see the second winter bird before it disappeared west over the old tip at 1.15pm.. The Glaucous Gull landed close to the nearest tern raft and gave very good views for about 10 minutes before flying off. V. Wheeler was able to take record shots, one of which can be seen on today's Twitter feed (access button at side of blog).

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