Over 200 skittish Lapwing were constantly moving between Wombwell Ings and Broomhill Flash, trying to avoid the attention of a juvenile Peregrine practising its hunting technique.
Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Canada Geese, 50+ Teal, 7 Mallard, 5 Shoveler, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egret, 2 Cormorant, 1 Moorhen, 4 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 11 BH Gull and 4 LBB Gull.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2a+5y Mute Swan, 16 Canada Geese, 143 Gadwall, 61 Teal, 19 Tufted Duck, 18 Mallard, 5 Shoveler, 1 Little Egret, 2 Cormorant, 142 Coot, 11 Moorhen, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawk, 1 Buzzard, 1 Peregrine(on back area of mud 9.45 - 10.15am ), 6 Snipe, 1 Dunlin and 2 LBB Gull. A group of 17 LBB Gull passed over Cat Hill heading towards Old Moor at 11.30am.
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