Thursday 14 June 2018

Wintersett 14.06.18

17 degrees with 4/8 cloud and a very strong and gusty westerly wind. (Storm Hector)
Anglers CP: The fledged young Oystercatcher flew between islands.   The feisty 1st summer Back-headed Gull, on the island in front of the hide, has hatched a chick.  Gadwall 23.  Cormorant 4.
Wintersett Res: Common Tern 1.   Mallard 4 fledged young.    2 Great Crested Grebe nests were swamped by waves due to the high winds.
Cold Hiendley Res: Several Coot nests were swamped by waves.


1st Summer Black-headed Gull with chick    ACP     ASmith

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