Been told by locals that the field at the side of the River Dove is holding a bit of water (the field is next to the Iron Bridge onto Wombwell Ings). So I went down to have a quick look from Springfield Crescent. There were about 150 canada geese on there with a few grey-lags, wigeon and teal. It looks interesting and could turn a few things up if the water stays there. Every little bit helps.
Had a nip to the sluice on Wombwell Ings while I was down there. There's still about 9 inch depth of water to go on Wombwell Ings before it reaches its maximum level. We should easily get this amount of water in the next couple of months and it will then be ready for the breeding waders come springtime. It looks really good on there at the moment. A few hundred duck and a peregrine chasing lapwings. Also 2 grey wags along the River Dove.
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