Broomhill Flash Mid AM- Thanks to Mick Rushton for clearing the carpark( a two and a half hours job). The western 40% of the flash was ice-free. On the open water were1 Cormorant, 2 Little Grebe, 2adult+1juv Mute Swan, c250 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag Geese, 40 Teal, 16 Mallard, 12 Pochard, 6 Tufted Duck, 5 Gadwall and 5 Common Gull. Also present were 1 Kestrel, 6 Lapwing and 3 Grey Partridge.
Bolton Ings late AM- About 40 % of the eastern pool was ice-free. On the open water were 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 3adult+1juv Mute Swan, 25 Mallard, 20 Gadwall, 7 Shoveler, 5 Teal, 1 Tufted Duck, 1 Pochard, 1f Goldeneye, 3 Common Gull, 181 BH Gull, 226 Coot and 3 Moorhen. Also present were 1 Grey Heron, 6 Snipe, 2 Sparrowhawk, 3 Jay, 1 Green Woodpecker, 11 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 4 Bullfinch and 1 Coal Tit.
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Yes, well done Mick, you're doing a brilliant job.
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