Tuesday 14 August 2018

The Edge 14/08/2018

Wombwell Ings -  A Spotted Flycatcher was seen in Broomhill Park by P. Kent between 8.00 and 8.25am. It was viewable late morning near the bridge over the R. Dearne on Old Pontefract Road. Also present were 86 Canada Geese, 13 Mallard, 1 Cormorant, 2 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Kestrel, 2 Moorhen, 38 Lapwing, 1 Dunlin, 160+ BH Gull and 2 LBB Gull. In the hedge along the Bulling Dyke were Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat and a singing Yellowhammer.
Broomhill Flash - Highlight was a female Wheatear sat on a fence post at the back of the flash. Also noted were 2+4y Mute Swan, c100 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 45 Tufted Duck, 45 Mallard, 27 Gadwall, 8 Shoveler, 2 Teal, 1 Pochard, 45 Little Grebe, 18 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Kestrel, 120 Coot, 29 Moorhen, 15 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 3 LBB Gull, 1 Kingfisher, and 6 Yellow Wagtail.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2+4y Mute Swan, 30 Canada Geese, 15 Gadwall, 10 Pochard, 8 Mallard, 7 Tufted Duck, 1 Shoveler, 8 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 151 Coot, 2+2y Moorhen, 3 BH Gull and 1 LBB Gull. Also present were 7 Greylag over, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 2 Lapwing, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Grey Wagtail.

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