Up to 20°C, 4/8 cloud, hot and humid with a light south easterly. There was a short but heavy shower at 10.00hrs. Thunder, lightning and persistent rain, came from the east, from 15.30 hrs. At 16.45hrs rain looks like it's set in for some time. Not a lot happening birdwise.
Wintersett Res: Oystercatcher 1 over at 05.40hrs. Common Tern 2 adults. Yellow Wagtail 2 over.
Anglers CP: Yellow-legged Gull the usual adult and a 2nd winter bird. Lesser Black-backed Gull 1. Pochard 2. Common Sandpiper 1.
CHRes: Gadwall 6. Tufted Duckling 1 vsmall.
Butterfly: Holly Blue 1 ACP.
Friday, 8 August 2014
The Edge 8th Aug
Wombwell Ings - A relatively quiet mid-morning with 5 Grey Heron, 4 Little Egret, 58 Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 63 Mallard, 14 Gadwall, 3 Teal, 43 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 42 BH Gull, 1 LBB Gull, 3 Kestrel, 15+ Pied Wagtail, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Skylark and 60+ Goldfinch.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 36 Little Grebe, 1 Black Neck Grebe, 1 Mute Swan+2 juv, 61 Gadwall, 42 Mallard, 17 Tufted Duck, 1 Pochard, 6+ Snipe, 3 Black Tailed Godwit( left east at 10.20am), 2 Common Sandpiper, 1a+3 juv LBB Gull and 1 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ings late AM/early PM- Present were 3 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 13 Little Grebe, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan + 11 juv, 204+ Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 64 Gadwall, 28 Tufted Duck, 17 Mallard, 3 Shoveler, 3 Pochard, 13 BH Gull, 1 Common Tern, 2 Lapwing and 2 Green Woodpecker.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 36 Little Grebe, 1 Black Neck Grebe, 1 Mute Swan+2 juv, 61 Gadwall, 42 Mallard, 17 Tufted Duck, 1 Pochard, 6+ Snipe, 3 Black Tailed Godwit( left east at 10.20am), 2 Common Sandpiper, 1a+3 juv LBB Gull and 1 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ings late AM/early PM- Present were 3 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 13 Little Grebe, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan + 11 juv, 204+ Canada Geese, 1 Greylag, 64 Gadwall, 28 Tufted Duck, 17 Mallard, 3 Shoveler, 3 Pochard, 13 BH Gull, 1 Common Tern, 2 Lapwing and 2 Green Woodpecker.
Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Thursday 7th August
Mere/Wader Scrape/Main Marsh - Mute Swan 17, Barnacle Goose 1, Shelduck 3 juvs, Wigeon 1, Lapwing 1000+, Black Tailed Godwit 5, Green Sandpiper 8, Common Sandpiper 7, Wood Sandpiper 1, Dunlin 1, Little Ringed Plover 3, Snipe 8, Common Tern 1 adult & 1 juv, Peregrine 1, Sparrowhawk 2, Barn Owl 2, Green Woodpecker 1, Wheatear 1 on Field Pool.
Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 6, Cormorant 17, Little Egret 19, Great White Egret 1.
The Great White Egret was feeding on the Wader Scrape until 20.40 when it flew into roost.
19 Little Egrets came into roost tonight as follows - 1 at 19.27, 4 at 19.31, 1 at 19.40, 4 at 19.52, 1 at 20.19, 1 at 20.24, 5 at 20.40, 1 at 20.51 and finally 1 at 21.08. Tonight 15 Egrets came in from up the valley, 1 (the last one) from down the valley and the other 3 were on the Wader Scrape when I arrived.
Brian Davies visited Denaby Ings again tonight and posted the following counts - Grey Heron 6, Cormorant 55+ and Little Egret 15. Therefore we have at least 34 Little Egrets in the Lower Dearne Valley, who would have predicted that?
Thursday, 7 August 2014
Cudworth Common
A Barn was hunting this morning (Keith Bannister) and a Clouded Yellow was seen by Ralph Hibbert and Les Corral. Les apologises for the poor quality of this record shot.
Clouded Yellow
Carlton Marsh
Another successful ringing session tonight, its heaving with birds. Of the 34 caught in 2 nets from 18.00hrs to 21.00hrs 31 were new birds. They included 12 Chiffchaffs, 10 Willow Warblers, 2 Blackcaps, 1 Whitethroat and a Willow Tit. A Water Rail called nearby.
Last night's moths in my garden included Old Lady and Six Striped Rustic.
Last night's moths in my garden included Old Lady and Six Striped Rustic.
Langsett
Langsett Reservoir - 4 Canada Geese, 94 Mallards, 10 Tufted Ducks, 3 Sanderlings, 1 Woodcock, 1 Curlew, 1 Common Sandpiper, 10+ Willow Warblers and 1 Yellow Wagtail.
Gull Roost - 148 Black-headed Gulls, 1 juvenile Common Gull, 161 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls.
Gull Roost - 148 Black-headed Gulls, 1 juvenile Common Gull, 161 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls.
The Edge 7th Aug
Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 8 Little Egret, 6 Grey Heron, 106 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 41 Mallard, 3 Teal, 2 Gadwall, 1 Wigeon, 58 BH Gull, 80+ Lapwing, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kestrel, 12 Pied Wagtail, 2+ Yellow Wagtail, 1 juv Skylark, 1 Grey Partridge, 2 Sedge Warbler(Bulling Dyke), 1 Linnet and a flock of 50+ Goldfinch.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 41 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 1 Mute Swan + 2 juv, 18 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 61 Gadwall, 42 Mallard, 17 Tufted Duck, 68 Lapwing, 4 Snipe, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Common Sandpiper, 36 BH Gull, 4+ Yellow Wagtail and 1 Barn Owl(box entrance).
Bolton Ings early PM- Present were 8 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 11 Little Grebe, 6a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan +8 juv, 5 Canada Geese, 55 Gadwall, 29 Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 3 Wigeon, 2 Mallard, 18 BH Gull, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhak, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Bullfinch.
TPT- Going on Bolton Ings the Great White Egret was visible on the Waderscrape but by the time we came off it was seen on Wath Ings. At the same time , 2.15 pm, a Marsh Harrier could be seen being mobbed by gulls and it quickly sought the refuge of Bolton west end.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 41 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 1 Mute Swan + 2 juv, 18 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 61 Gadwall, 42 Mallard, 17 Tufted Duck, 68 Lapwing, 4 Snipe, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Common Sandpiper, 36 BH Gull, 4+ Yellow Wagtail and 1 Barn Owl(box entrance).
Bolton Ings early PM- Present were 8 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 11 Little Grebe, 6a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan +8 juv, 5 Canada Geese, 55 Gadwall, 29 Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 3 Wigeon, 2 Mallard, 18 BH Gull, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhak, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Green Woodpecker and 1 Bullfinch.
TPT- Going on Bolton Ings the Great White Egret was visible on the Waderscrape but by the time we came off it was seen on Wath Ings. At the same time , 2.15 pm, a Marsh Harrier could be seen being mobbed by gulls and it quickly sought the refuge of Bolton west end.
Wintersett 07.08.14
Up to 20°C, 7/8 cloud but hot with a light south westerly.
Anglers CP: A Peregrine flew north at 10.30hrs. Common Sandpiper 1, Goldeneye 2 females + 1 female CHRes. Common Tern 3 adults + 1 juv.. Usual YLGull and LBBGull adults, Cormorant 7, Great Crested Grebe 25, Green Woodpecker 1 and Grey Wagtail 2.
Wintersett Res: A calling Greenshank flew south.
Anglers CP: A Peregrine flew north at 10.30hrs. Common Sandpiper 1, Goldeneye 2 females + 1 female CHRes. Common Tern 3 adults + 1 juv.. Usual YLGull and LBBGull adults, Cormorant 7, Great Crested Grebe 25, Green Woodpecker 1 and Grey Wagtail 2.
Wintersett Res: A calling Greenshank flew south.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Wednesday 6th August
Mere/Wader Scrape/Main Marsh - Mute Swan 14, Barnacle Goose 1, Shelduck 2 juvs, Wigeon 1, Lapwing 896, Black Tailed Godwit 6, Curlew 1 (heard only), Green Sandpiper 14, Common Sandpiper 7, Wood Sandpiper 1, Little Ringed Plover 3, Snipe 15, Common Tern 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Peregrine 1, Hobby 1, Kestrel 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Barn Owl 1, Kingfisher 1, Green Woodpecker 1, Great Spotted Woodpecker 1.
Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 6, Cormorant 14, Little Egret 19+, Great White Egret 1.
The Great White Egret was feeding on the Wader Scrape until 21.17 when it flew into roost with a Grey Heron.
19 Little Egrets came into roost tonight as follows - 1 at 19.31, 1 at 19.39, 1 at 19.41, 1 at 19.42, 1 at 19.49, 2 at 19.51, 2 at 19.55, 2 at 20.00, 1 at 20.10, 1 at 20.20, 1 at 20.48, 1 at 20.50, 1 at 20.52, 1 at 21.07, 1 at 21.10 and finally 1 at 21.17. Interestingly a Little Egret flew over the roost and straight down the valley at 20.03, first time I have seen that happen, wether it returned or not we will never know. Thanks go to Brian Davies for checking the roost at Denaby Ings last night ( Grey Heron 10+, Cormorant 44+, Little Egret 17). Unfortunately the roost at Old Moor wasn't covered last night, hopefully someone was at Denaby tonight to add to the numbers from Old Moor. Tonight 7 Egrets came in from down the valley and 12 from up the valley which ties in nicely with 11 seen during the day on Wombwell Ings and 5 seen at Adwick.
Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 6, Cormorant 14, Little Egret 19+, Great White Egret 1.
The Great White Egret was feeding on the Wader Scrape until 21.17 when it flew into roost with a Grey Heron.
19 Little Egrets came into roost tonight as follows - 1 at 19.31, 1 at 19.39, 1 at 19.41, 1 at 19.42, 1 at 19.49, 2 at 19.51, 2 at 19.55, 2 at 20.00, 1 at 20.10, 1 at 20.20, 1 at 20.48, 1 at 20.50, 1 at 20.52, 1 at 21.07, 1 at 21.10 and finally 1 at 21.17. Interestingly a Little Egret flew over the roost and straight down the valley at 20.03, first time I have seen that happen, wether it returned or not we will never know. Thanks go to Brian Davies for checking the roost at Denaby Ings last night ( Grey Heron 10+, Cormorant 44+, Little Egret 17). Unfortunately the roost at Old Moor wasn't covered last night, hopefully someone was at Denaby tonight to add to the numbers from Old Moor. Tonight 7 Egrets came in from down the valley and 12 from up the valley which ties in nicely with 11 seen during the day on Wombwell Ings and 5 seen at Adwick.
Carlton Marsh
Talking of insects Dave Smith found this hoverfly on knapweed today, which is new for here. Is it new for Barnsley Oxycera, as I can't find it in your book.
Volucella inanis
Wintersett 06.08.14
Up to 20°C, hot and humid with sunny spells, a couple of very brief light showers and a light south westerly this morning.
Anglers CP: A Green Sandpiper left the shallows at 08.25hrs. A juvenile CUCKOO posed for photos in the south west corner from 10.30 - 10.40hrs. Psycho the adult Yellow-legged Gull took a Mallard duckling and ate it this afternoon, reducing a brood to 3 vs.. Common Gull 1. A Yellow Wagtail flew over. A Curlew flew west. Common Sandpiper 2, Gadwall 6 + 2 CHRes. Goldeneye 2 + 1 female in wing moult CHRes.(A high number for August).
Wintersett Res: Common Tern 2,
Cold Hienldey Res: Pochard 1.
Butterflies: A Holly Blue was on the Woodland Walk, behind the Visitor Centre.
Col Denny spotted an unusual, but very worn butterfly, on Haw Park Lane at 13.30 hrs. Many thanks to Phil Lowe who identified it as an escaped Common Mormon - the cyrus form of Papilio polytes. This is a Swallowtail butterfly usually found in South Asia, and is a female form. It flew off, and was picked up a little later on ACP Woodland Walk.
This butterfly sparked a very long, but interesting, Twitter conversation regarding escapees.
Anglers CP: A Green Sandpiper left the shallows at 08.25hrs. A juvenile CUCKOO posed for photos in the south west corner from 10.30 - 10.40hrs. Psycho the adult Yellow-legged Gull took a Mallard duckling and ate it this afternoon, reducing a brood to 3 vs.. Common Gull 1. A Yellow Wagtail flew over. A Curlew flew west. Common Sandpiper 2, Gadwall 6 + 2 CHRes. Goldeneye 2 + 1 female in wing moult CHRes.(A high number for August).
Wintersett Res: Common Tern 2,
Cold Hienldey Res: Pochard 1.
Butterflies: A Holly Blue was on the Woodland Walk, behind the Visitor Centre.
Col Denny spotted an unusual, but very worn butterfly, on Haw Park Lane at 13.30 hrs. Many thanks to Phil Lowe who identified it as an escaped Common Mormon - the cyrus form of Papilio polytes. This is a Swallowtail butterfly usually found in South Asia, and is a female form. It flew off, and was picked up a little later on ACP Woodland Walk.
This butterfly sparked a very long, but interesting, Twitter conversation regarding escapees.
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| Common Mormon Cyrus form ASmith |
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| Common Mormon Cyrus form - underwing ASmith |
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| Juv. Cuckoo ACP PMeredith |
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| Juv. Cuckoo ACP PMeredith |
The Edge 6th Aug
Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 11 Little Egret, 3 Grey Heron, 212 Canada Geese, 165 Greylag, 62 Mallard, 6 Gadwall, 4 Teal, 1 Garganey, 84 Lapwing, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Kestrel, 16 BH Gull, 13+ Pied Wagtail, 3+ Yellow Wagtail and 2 Linnet.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 4 Grey Heron, 43 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 1 Mute Swan + 2 juv, 6 Greylag, 4 Canada Geese, 65 Gadwall, 38 Mallard, 19 Tufted Duck, 25+ Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 38 BH Gull, 1 LBB Gull, 1 Kestrel, 3 juv Grey Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtail and 1 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ingslate AM/early PM- Present were 1 Little Egret, 3 Cormorant, 9 Little Grebe, 6a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 2 Mute Swan +7 y, 1 Canada Goose, 69 Gadwall, 17 Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 4 Mallard, 3 Wigeon, 6 Lapwing, 11 BH Gull, 1 juv LBB Gull, 2 Kestrel, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Blackcap.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 4 Grey Heron, 43 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 1 Mute Swan + 2 juv, 6 Greylag, 4 Canada Geese, 65 Gadwall, 38 Mallard, 19 Tufted Duck, 25+ Lapwing, 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 38 BH Gull, 1 LBB Gull, 1 Kestrel, 3 juv Grey Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtail and 1 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ingslate AM/early PM- Present were 1 Little Egret, 3 Cormorant, 9 Little Grebe, 6a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 2 Mute Swan +7 y, 1 Canada Goose, 69 Gadwall, 17 Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 4 Mallard, 3 Wigeon, 6 Lapwing, 11 BH Gull, 1 juv LBB Gull, 2 Kestrel, 1 Kingfisher and 1 Blackcap.
Castle Dam - Winscar (and back)
Castle Dam - 7 Mallards + 7 ducklings, 2 Moorhens and 13 Coots.
Ingbirchworth Reservoir - 1 Canada Goose, 139 Mallards, 1 female Shoveler, 24 Tufted Ducks, 7 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebes, 10 Moorhens, 23 Coots, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 10+ House Martins, mixed flock 30+ Blue/Great Tits + 2 Willow Warbler and 1 Treecreeper.
Winscar Reservoir - 24 Canada Geese, c90 Mallards, c30 Black-headed Gulls and 2 Lesser black-backed Gulls.
Townhead - 2 Wheatears.
Midhope Reservoir - 21 Canada Geese, female Teal + 3 large ducklings, 32 Mallards, 1 drake Tufted Duck, 5 Little Grebes and 2 Moorhens.
Ingbirchworth Reservoir - 1 Canada Goose, 139 Mallards, 1 female Shoveler, 24 Tufted Ducks, 7 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebes, 10 Moorhens, 23 Coots, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 10+ House Martins, mixed flock 30+ Blue/Great Tits + 2 Willow Warbler and 1 Treecreeper.
Winscar Reservoir - 24 Canada Geese, c90 Mallards, c30 Black-headed Gulls and 2 Lesser black-backed Gulls.
Townhead - 2 Wheatears.
Midhope Reservoir - 21 Canada Geese, female Teal + 3 large ducklings, 32 Mallards, 1 drake Tufted Duck, 5 Little Grebes and 2 Moorhens.
Adwick (am)
Little Egret 5, Heron 6, Garganey 1, Teal 11, Black t Godwit 7, Lapwing c150, Grey Partridge 10 Willow Tit 2, Little Owl 2.
EDDERTHORPE FLASH 6 Aug.
This morning, 2 Curlew, 4 Little Egret, 6 Common Sandpiper, 4 Ringed Plover, 1 Green Sandpiper, 5 Snipe, 3 Common Tern,(1 Juvenile) and large numbers of Greylag Geese, Canada Geese and Gadwall.
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Wintersett 05.08.14
Late blog due to another successful jaunt. This time for Stilt Sandpiper at Cresswell Pond.
Up to 20°C, hot and sunny with 4/8 cloud and a light breeze.
Anglers CP: The usual adult Yellow-legged Gull was present, along with 2 adult Common Terns. A Green Sandpiper flew over calling at 10.35hrs. The Ruddy Shelduck came over from Edderthorpe and dropped in at the northern end of the lake at 09.55hrs., before swimming to the shallows where it showed well until 10.10hrs. It was quite alert and calling frequently. It flew off to the north at 10.40 hrs, but immediately returned and stayed around until at least 16.15hrs. It wasn't seen later - probably flushed by the cutters and balers working on the reserve meadows. However, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull was on the rocks this evening.
Up to 20°C, hot and sunny with 4/8 cloud and a light breeze.
Anglers CP: The usual adult Yellow-legged Gull was present, along with 2 adult Common Terns. A Green Sandpiper flew over calling at 10.35hrs. The Ruddy Shelduck came over from Edderthorpe and dropped in at the northern end of the lake at 09.55hrs., before swimming to the shallows where it showed well until 10.10hrs. It was quite alert and calling frequently. It flew off to the north at 10.40 hrs, but immediately returned and stayed around until at least 16.15hrs. It wasn't seen later - probably flushed by the cutters and balers working on the reserve meadows. However, a juvenile Mediterranean Gull was on the rocks this evening.
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| Ruddy Shelduck ACP PMeredith |
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| Juvenile Mediterranean Gull ACP SDenny |
Here's a link to more pictures of Ruddy Shelduck by Mick Hemingway pic.twitter.com/jMCqb2w6Nx
The Edge 5th Aug
Wombwell Ings mid AM- Present were 11 Grey Heron, 2 Little Egret, 144 Canada Geese, 51 Greylag, 61 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 28 Lapwing, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Snipe, 28 BH Gull, 1 Buzzard, 1 Meadow Pipit, 10+ Pied Wagtail, 8+ Yellow Wagtail, 1 Grey Wagtail and 2 Lesser Whitethroat. B. Stanley also had 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Greater Spotted Woodpecker and 1 Blackcap.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 37 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 2 Mute Swan+2 juv, 14 Tufted Duck, 15 Mallard, 1 Shoveler, 1 Pochard, 2 LBB Gull, 3+ Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 60+ Lapwing, 13 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 4+ Yellow Wagtail and 2 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ings early PM- Present were 6 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret (flying east at 1.10pm), 11 Little Grebe, 5a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan + 8 juv, 48 Canada Geese, 65 Gadwall, 25 Tufted Duck, 4 Pochard, 4 Mallard, 3 Wigeon, 1 Shoveler, 57 Lapwing, 1 LBB Gull and 1 Green Woodpecker.
Broomhill Flash late AM- Noted were 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 37 Little Grebe, 1 Black Necked Grebe, 2 Mute Swan+2 juv, 14 Tufted Duck, 15 Mallard, 1 Shoveler, 1 Pochard, 2 LBB Gull, 3+ Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 60+ Lapwing, 13 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 4+ Yellow Wagtail and 2 Barn Owl.
Bolton Ings early PM- Present were 6 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret (flying east at 1.10pm), 11 Little Grebe, 5a+1y Great Crested Grebe, 3 Mute Swan + 8 juv, 48 Canada Geese, 65 Gadwall, 25 Tufted Duck, 4 Pochard, 4 Mallard, 3 Wigeon, 1 Shoveler, 57 Lapwing, 1 LBB Gull and 1 Green Woodpecker.
Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Monday 4th August
Mere - Shelduck 1 juv, Green Sandpiper 2, Common Sandpiper 9, Wood Sandpiper 1, Little Ringed Plover 4, Snipe 1, Peregrine 1, Common Tern 1 adult and 1 juv.
Main Marsh - Mute Swan 20, Wigeon 2, Lapwing 650, Black Tailed Godwit 10, Green Sandpiper 7, Snipe 2, Barn Owl 1, Green Woodpecker 1.
Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 5, Cormorant 12, Little Egret 12, Great White Egret 1.
The Great White Egret was on the Wader Scrape when I arrived and eventually went to roost at about 21.00 after a few failed attempts again.
The Little Egret total was 12 tonight with nearly all the birds coming in from down the valley. Denaby Ings was watched tonight and as suspected the Egrets are also roosting there, 15 were counted at 20.45 last night (per DMW) therefore 27 were in the valley which is about the number we expected. Hopefully more co-ordinated counts can be carried out to assess the number of birds in the valley.
Main Marsh - Mute Swan 20, Wigeon 2, Lapwing 650, Black Tailed Godwit 10, Green Sandpiper 7, Snipe 2, Barn Owl 1, Green Woodpecker 1.
Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 5, Cormorant 12, Little Egret 12, Great White Egret 1.
The Great White Egret was on the Wader Scrape when I arrived and eventually went to roost at about 21.00 after a few failed attempts again.
The Little Egret total was 12 tonight with nearly all the birds coming in from down the valley. Denaby Ings was watched tonight and as suspected the Egrets are also roosting there, 15 were counted at 20.45 last night (per DMW) therefore 27 were in the valley which is about the number we expected. Hopefully more co-ordinated counts can be carried out to assess the number of birds in the valley.
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