Monday, 30 April 2012

What a difference a day makes. Wintersett 30.04.12

Marvellous Monday.  Blue skies, sunny and a very warm 15oC.  Condolences to all the workers.
Wintersett Res - Lesser Whitethroat 1♂ north bank,  Whitethroat 3♂,  Reed Warbler 3♂,  Grasshopper Warbler 2♂ north east corner, Kingfisher 1, Wheatear 1♂,   Yellow Wagtail 1♂ + 1↑ over ACP, Goldeneye 2 imm♂ +2♀.  Common Tern  3 +  2ACP.  Despite frantic attempts by the Mute Swan to build  the nest on the west bank marsh higher,   it was flooded out by the deluge yesterday.
Walton Hall - Green  Woodpecker 1.
Anglers CP - Teal 2 pairs, Pink-footed Goose 2, Common Sandpiper 1, Greenshank 1, Curlew 1 NE.
Highlights today were BLACK  TERN 4,  YELLOW-LEGGED  GULL 1adult NE at 14.25hrs.
Also flying Brimstone butterflies 1  + 1 WR.

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