Bolton Ings - 25th March

Paid an afternoon visit to Bolton Ings yesterday, highlights being immature drake Goldeneye hanging on, 6 species of wader, 21 singing Chiffchaffs and a grass snake. Full list:- Grey Heron 1, Mute Swan 4 + 2 on river, Canada Goose 23, Greylag Goose 26, Cormorant 5, Mallard 27, Teal 5, Wigeon 10, Shoveler 2, Gadwall 28, Tufted Duck 74, Pochard 11, Goldeneye 1, Great Crested Grebe 5, Little Grebe 12, Coot 149, Moorhen 11, Lapwing 16, Redshank 4, Snipe 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Oystercatcher 2, Dunlin 1, Black Headed Gull 594 (my highest count ever), Kestrel 1, Jay 1, Kingfisher 1, Chiffchaff 21, Grass Snake 1.