Tuesday 31 December 2013

Edging towards the New Year

Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 4 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 62 Canada Geese, 1 Shelduck, 155 Wigeon, 71 Teal, 13 Mallard, 1 Pochard, 77 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Kestrel, 4 Red Legged Partridge, 2 Mistle Thrush and c40 Redwing.

Broomhill Flash late AM- Present were 1 Cormorant, 8a+3j Mute Swan, 28 Canada Geese, 56 Gadwall, 7 Tufted Duck, 6+ Teal, 4 Mallard, , 2 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 161 BH Gull, 2 LBB Gull, 39 Coot, 1 Kestrel, 12 Grey Partridge and 1 Grey Wagtail. In a 15  metre stretch of hedgerow were 23 Magpies.

Bolton Ings early PM- With Seev and his dog Maddy needing the exercise we decided to risk a soaking. Fortunately it remained dry. Present were 3 Cormorant, 4a+1 j Mute Swan, 59 Greylag, 23 Pochard, 11 Teal, 6 Mallard, 4 Tufted Duck, 3m+1f Goldeneye, 3 Gadwall, 147 BH Gull, 16 Common Gull, 1 LBB Gull, 73 Lapwing, 1 Jay and 1 Bullfinch.

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