The Edge 29th Aug

Wombwell Ings mid AM- Highlight was the 3 Whinchat that J. Thompson located on the eastern end of the ings, near the sluice gate on the R.Dearne. With the help of the CB radio, Jim was able to help me locate them from the confines of the hide. Many thanks. Also present were 4 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Mute Swan, 156 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 16 Mallard, 8 Teal, 29 Lapwing, 4 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 2 Spotted Redshank, 1 Ringed Plover, 13 BH Gull, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Kingfisher, 7+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Pied Wagtail, 1 Willow Tit and 7 Linnet.
Broomhill Flash late AM-Noted were 14 Little Grebe, 11 Cormorant ( +31 thro west at 10.20am ), 2 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 1a+2y Mute Swan, 20+ Mallard, 12 Tufted Duck, 8 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 59 Lapwing, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank, 8 BH Gull and 1 Yellow Wagtail. Early AM a Buzzard was sat on the marker pole.
Bolton Ings early PM-A cream crowned Marsh Harrier made a short appearance before dropping into the reeds at 12.05pm. Also present were 10 Little Grebe, 7a+3y Great Crested Grebe, 5 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 2a+8y Mute Swan, 23 Greylag, 3 Canada Geese, 26 Tufted Duck, 11 Gadwall, 7 Mallard, 4 Pochard, 2 Shoveler, 220+ Lapwing, 1 Kestrel, 1 Buzzard, 1 Swift and 1 Green Woodpecker.

Green Sandpiper- Broomhill Flash