The Edge 12/04/2017

Wombwell Ings - Present were 31 Canada Geese, 11 Greylag, 1 Shelduck, 25 Gadwall, 17 Tufted Duck, 16 Shoveler, 11 Mallard, 12 Wigeon, 8 Teal, 3 Pochard, 6 Coot, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 6Lapwing, 4 Golden Plover in breeding plumage, 4 Redshank, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Curlew over 9.10 am, 6 Skylark, 7 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, 3 Pied Wagtail and 2 Linnet. Singing in the park were Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Blackcap.
Broomhill Flash - I would like to thank Peter Kent (PWK ) for diligently recording his sightings in the log book. They form the basis of my reports for the flash. His early morning visits are often more productive than  for those who follow later in the day, For instance, today he had a Grey Plover through at 8.33am and a Curlew came in at 8.18am and stayed until 9.10am. Also present were 2 Mute Swan, 33 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag,16 Tufted Duck, 11 Pochard, 8 Gadwall, 5 Mallard, 3 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 1 Wigeon, 9 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 12 Coot, 5 Moorhen, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 160+ BH Gull. 88 Herring Gull, 4 LBB Gull, 66 Sand Martin and 3 House Martin. Two Willow Warbler and 1 Mistle Thrush were singing in the carpark.
TPT - Singing males 15 Chiffchaff, 9 Willow Warbler and 5 Blackcap.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 1 Mute Swan, 4 Greylag, 1 Canada Goose, 13 Pochard,  12 Tufted Duck, 6 Mallard, 6 Gadwall, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Little Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 46 Coot +4 young, 260+ BH Gulland 3 LBB Gull. Also present were 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, and 1 Willow Tit.