Bolton Ings - 15th December

A bit cooler this week but not unpleasant, 6c at 08.30 when I started out, little wind and patchy cloud cover. Highlight today on Webs count day was an immature male Peregrine which put on a fine display for about 20 minutes. Coot increased further to 367, Goldeneye up to 4 including 1 drake and plenty of thrushes in the bushes. Full list :- Grey Heron 3, Mute Swan 10, Canada Goose 58, Grey Lag Goose 1,  Cormorant 1, Little Grebe 1, Mallard 8, Teal 22, Gadwall 68, Shoveler 6, Wigeon 4, Tufted Duck 15, Pochard 23, Goldeneye 4, Goosander 6, Coot 367, Moorhen 14, Lapwing 130, Redshank 1, Black Headed Gull 90, Common Gull 35, Peregrine 1, Buzzard 1, Kestrel 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Grey Wagtail 1, Fieldfare c150, Redwing c150.