An increase in both geese and Curlews in the Midhope area, as 'breeding' birds are pushed off the open moorland due to a covering of 3-4 inches of snow and drifts of up to 2ft.
Langsett Reservoir - 24 Canada Geese, 9 Teal and 42 Mallard.
Midhope Reservoir - 23 Greylag Geeese, 41 Canada Geese, 1 hybrid Greylag/Canada Goose, 1 drake Tufted Duck, 2 (1 drake) Goldeneye and a pair of Little Grebes.
Midhopestones - 8 Lapwings, 2 Oystercatchers, 83 Curlews and c80 Jackdaws.
Underbank Reservoir - 10 Canada Geese, 31 Mallard, 6 Tufted Ducks, two pairs Great Crested Grebes and 1 Coot.
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