Wednesday 22 August 2018

The Edge 22/08/2018

Wombwell Ings - Present were 21 Canada Geese, 17 Teal, 2 Mallard, 2 Cormorant, 13 Grey Heron, 9 Little Egret, 1 Kestrel,  25 Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank, 102 BH Gull, 2 LBB Gull, 1 Skylark and 9 Yellow Wagtail.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2+4y Mute Swan, 9 Canada Geese, 33 Tufted Duck, 22 Mallard, 10 Gadwall, 3 Teal, 1 Pochard, 46 Little Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 7 Little Egret, 3 Grey Heron, 118 Coot, 8 Moorhen, 25 Lapwing, 3 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 11 BH Gull and 1 LBB Gull. Early morning P. Kent also had 7 Ringed Plover over west  and 35 Yellow Wagtail.
Bolton Ings -  A Hobby gave a superb hunting display from 11.40 to 11.55am. On the open water were 1+1y Mute Swan, 184 Canada Geese, 116 Greylag, 22 Mallard, 14 Gadwall, 7 Pochard, 3 Tufted Duck, 2 Teal, 7 Cormorant, 5 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 166 Coot and 1+2y Moorhen. Also present were 3 Little Egret, 2 Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 2 Lapwing and 1 Grey Wagtail.

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