Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 22 Canada Geese, 16 Greylag, 1 Pink Footed Goose, 3 Shelduck, 18 Mallard, 16 Tufted Duck, 9 Teal, 9 Gadwall, 4 Shoveler, 1m +3f Goosander, 3 Pochard, 1 Wigeon, 2 Little Egret, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 9 Coot,3 Moorhen, 1 Kestrel, 6 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 1 Ruff, 26 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1f Wheatear, 4+ Skylark and 1 Chiffchaff.
TPT -9 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler and 2 Buzzard.
Bolton Ings -On the open water were 2 Mute Swan , 20 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 9 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 8 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 58 Coot, 3 Moorhen, 616 BH Gull, 2 LBB Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 15 Greylag, 5 Canada Geese, 2 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Grey Wagtail and 2 Willow Tit.
Friday, 8 April 2016
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Carlton Marsh
New in yesterday Ringed Plover (Chris Parkin) and today 3 singing Willow Warblers (Rod Heeley)
Cudworth Sewage works
Orange -tip butterfly was on the wing. (Richard Laverack)
Cudworth Sewage works
Orange -tip butterfly was on the wing. (Richard Laverack)
Wintersett 07.04.16
6 degrees with 8/8 cloud until late morning, then sunny spells with a cold NW to westerly. Thunder, hail and rain showers from mid afternoon.
Anglers CP: Shoveler 2m, Wigeon 4, Snipe 3, Cormorant 7 and Black-headed Gull 305 - mainly immatures. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull flew in at 16.05hrs.
Cold Hiendley Res: YELLOW WAGTAIL 2 males are new for the year list.
Haw Park Wood: Siskin 10 + 1 over CHRes., and Redpoll 10.
Wintersett Res: The first brood of 11 very small Mallard ducklings were in reeds on the north bank. All 4 male Cetti's Warblers were singing. Kingfisher 2.
Anglers CP: Shoveler 2m, Wigeon 4, Snipe 3, Cormorant 7 and Black-headed Gull 305 - mainly immatures. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull flew in at 16.05hrs.
Cold Hiendley Res: YELLOW WAGTAIL 2 males are new for the year list.
Haw Park Wood: Siskin 10 + 1 over CHRes., and Redpoll 10.
Wintersett Res: The first brood of 11 very small Mallard ducklings were in reeds on the north bank. All 4 male Cetti's Warblers were singing. Kingfisher 2.
The Edge 07.04.16
Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 24 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 1 Pink Footed Goose, 4 Shelduck, 22 Mallard, 16 Tufted Duck, 2m+5f Goosander, 6 Gadwall, 5 Teal, 4 Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, 2 Pochard, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 9 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 6 Lapwing, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Redshank, 9 BH Gull, 3 LBB Gull, 4+ Skylark, 1f Wheatear, 4 Pied Wagtail and 2 Sand Martin. In the parking area were 1 Song Thrush, 1 Mistle Thrush,1 Chiffchaff, 1 Willow Warbler and 2 Goldcrest.
Warbler Way - Noted were 2 Grey Partridge, 6 Jay, 1 Kestrel, 14 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler and 1 Blackcap.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 8 Greylag, 27 Pochard, 24 Tufted Duck, 8 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 7 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 54 Coot, 514 BH Gull, 2 LBB Gull and 1 Common Gull, Also present were 12 Canada Geese, 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 3 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Lapwing, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 6+ Sand Martin and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Warbler Way - Noted were 2 Grey Partridge, 6 Jay, 1 Kestrel, 14 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler and 1 Blackcap.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 8 Greylag, 27 Pochard, 24 Tufted Duck, 8 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 7 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 54 Coot, 514 BH Gull, 2 LBB Gull and 1 Common Gull, Also present were 12 Canada Geese, 1 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 3 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Lapwing, 1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 6+ Sand Martin and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Wintersett 06.04.16
5 - 7 degrees with some sun and scattered cloud. Intermittent showers from midday and a strong westerly.
Wintersett Res: A dunlin flew over at 08.30hrs and was seen later on the islands on ACP. Siskin 1 NW.
Cold Hiendley Fields: Golden Plover 350.
Anglers CP: A dapper pair of Pintail were swimming around the islands. 5 Sand Martins were flying around the SM box. Middle Row, Hole 8 is already being excavated. Geylag 4 and Snipe 1.
A ringed 1st W Black-headed Gull was too distant to read the number - Light Green on right leg and metal on left leg.
Wintersett Res: A dunlin flew over at 08.30hrs and was seen later on the islands on ACP. Siskin 1 NW.
Cold Hiendley Fields: Golden Plover 350.
Anglers CP: A dapper pair of Pintail were swimming around the islands. 5 Sand Martins were flying around the SM box. Middle Row, Hole 8 is already being excavated. Geylag 4 and Snipe 1.
A ringed 1st W Black-headed Gull was too distant to read the number - Light Green on right leg and metal on left leg.
The Edge 06.04.16
Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 22 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 4 Shelduck, 16 Tufted Duck, 15 Mallard, 9 Wigeon, 7 Gadwall, 4 Shoveler, 3 Teal, 2 Pochard, 1f Goosander, 1 Great crested Grebe, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 6 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 2 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 5 Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Skylark, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Mistle Thrush, 1 Chiffchaff and 1 Willow Warbler.
Warbler Way - Singing males were 5 Willow Warbler and 10 Chiffchaff. Also noted were 2 Grey Partridge, 3 Buzzard, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Jay and 1 Bullfinch.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 20 Tufted Duck, 12 Pochard, 10 Mallard, 8 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 1m+1f Goldeneye, 4 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 56 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 354 BH Gull, 5 LBB Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present 17 Canada Geese, 8 Greylag, 1 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin( my first of the year ) and 1 Willow Tit.
Warbler Way - Singing males were 5 Willow Warbler and 10 Chiffchaff. Also noted were 2 Grey Partridge, 3 Buzzard, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Jay and 1 Bullfinch.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 20 Tufted Duck, 12 Pochard, 10 Mallard, 8 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 1m+1f Goldeneye, 4 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 56 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 354 BH Gull, 5 LBB Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present 17 Canada Geese, 8 Greylag, 1 Cormorant, 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin( my first of the year ) and 1 Willow Tit.
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Old Moor Sofa
An update on the number of species recorded in the Old Moor area this year, at the end of February the total was 106.
A further 16 species were added in March as follows - Black Tailed Godwit on 1st (107), Kittiwake on 4th (108), Avocet on 7th (109), Red Kite on 7th (110), Stonechat on 11th (111), Common Scoter on 21st (112), Chiffchaff on 21st (113), Bar Tailed Godwit on 21st (114), Sand Martin on 23rd (115), Knot on 23rd (116), Little Ringed Plover on 27th (117), Swallow on 27th (118), Firecrest on 27th(119), Sandwich Tern on 28th (120), Marsh Harrier on 29th (121) and finally Black Necked Grebe on 29th (122).
Already in April a further 7 species have been added as follows - Alpine Swift on 1st (123), Wheatear on 2nd (124), Raven on 2nd (125), House Martin on 2nd (126), Willow Warbler on 3rd (127), Blackcap on 4th (128) and Common Sandpiper today (129).
At the end of March last year the total was 112 therefore a further 10 species have been recorded this year. However 4 species had been seen by this time last year but not this - Merlin, Mandarin, Bean Goose and Rock Pipit.
I wrote last year that 2015 was a very poor year and probably the worst ever. What a difference 12 months make with the first 3 months of this year probably the best ever. Not only in the quantity but also the quality with the Alpine Swift last Friday being the star bird and the first ever record for the area. Add to this the Bearded Tits, Red Necked Grebe and Firecrest plus a wide and varied supporting cast the year has started very, very well. Lets hope it continues and maybe 2016 could be a record breaking year.
For comparison some other inland sites totals are as follows:- Lound, Nottinghamshire (118), Swillington Ings, West Yorkshire (128), Upton Warren, Worcestershire (104), Potteric Carr, South Yorkshire (112), Hatfield Moors, South Yorkshire (124).
A further 16 species were added in March as follows - Black Tailed Godwit on 1st (107), Kittiwake on 4th (108), Avocet on 7th (109), Red Kite on 7th (110), Stonechat on 11th (111), Common Scoter on 21st (112), Chiffchaff on 21st (113), Bar Tailed Godwit on 21st (114), Sand Martin on 23rd (115), Knot on 23rd (116), Little Ringed Plover on 27th (117), Swallow on 27th (118), Firecrest on 27th(119), Sandwich Tern on 28th (120), Marsh Harrier on 29th (121) and finally Black Necked Grebe on 29th (122).
Already in April a further 7 species have been added as follows - Alpine Swift on 1st (123), Wheatear on 2nd (124), Raven on 2nd (125), House Martin on 2nd (126), Willow Warbler on 3rd (127), Blackcap on 4th (128) and Common Sandpiper today (129).
At the end of March last year the total was 112 therefore a further 10 species have been recorded this year. However 4 species had been seen by this time last year but not this - Merlin, Mandarin, Bean Goose and Rock Pipit.
I wrote last year that 2015 was a very poor year and probably the worst ever. What a difference 12 months make with the first 3 months of this year probably the best ever. Not only in the quantity but also the quality with the Alpine Swift last Friday being the star bird and the first ever record for the area. Add to this the Bearded Tits, Red Necked Grebe and Firecrest plus a wide and varied supporting cast the year has started very, very well. Lets hope it continues and maybe 2016 could be a record breaking year.
For comparison some other inland sites totals are as follows:- Lound, Nottinghamshire (118), Swillington Ings, West Yorkshire (128), Upton Warren, Worcestershire (104), Potteric Carr, South Yorkshire (112), Hatfield Moors, South Yorkshire (124).
Wintersett 05.04.16
5 - 11 degrees with 8/8 cloud and a cool, light to moderate westerly this morning. Sunnier by mid afternoon.
6 singing male Willow Warblers were in the area - 3 ACP + 2 WRes + 1 CHRes..
Wintersett Res: House Martin 2, Swallow 3, Sand Martin 200. A male Nuthatch and a male Goldcrest were singing in Pits Wood.
Anglers CP: Shoveler 1m and Siskin 1.
6 singing male Willow Warblers were in the area - 3 ACP + 2 WRes + 1 CHRes..
Wintersett Res: House Martin 2, Swallow 3, Sand Martin 200. A male Nuthatch and a male Goldcrest were singing in Pits Wood.
Anglers CP: Shoveler 1m and Siskin 1.
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Wintersett Monday 04.04.16
Wintersett Res: Cetti's Warbler 4 singing males. Blackcap 3 m + 1m ACP.
Anglers CP: A male WHEATEAR was on the rock wall before moving through northwards. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull + his Lesser Black-backed Gull mate. Greylag Goose 2 Cormorant 5, Siskin 3 flew south west and Curlew 1.
Anglers CP: A male WHEATEAR was on the rock wall before moving through northwards. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull + his Lesser Black-backed Gull mate. Greylag Goose 2 Cormorant 5, Siskin 3 flew south west and Curlew 1.
Ingbirchworth Area
Mid morning
c40 Swallows, 2 House Martin and 2 Sand Martin feeding over Ingbirchworth Res.
c200 Fieldfare on Whitley Common.
No Wheatear at Whitley model airfield.
Mid afternoon
8 Wheatear on Whitley airfield (arrival as the weather cleared)
9 Pied Wagtail on Ingbirchworth Dam wall and Swallows feeding then leaving west and new birds arriving then doing the same (possibly 50-80 during observed time)
c40 Swallows, 2 House Martin and 2 Sand Martin feeding over Ingbirchworth Res.
c200 Fieldfare on Whitley Common.
No Wheatear at Whitley model airfield.
Mid afternoon
8 Wheatear on Whitley airfield (arrival as the weather cleared)
9 Pied Wagtail on Ingbirchworth Dam wall and Swallows feeding then leaving west and new birds arriving then doing the same (possibly 50-80 during observed time)
The Edge 05.04.16
Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 53 Canada Geese, 24 Greylag, 2 Shelduck, 21 Wigeon, 21 Mallard, 13 Gadwall, 8 Tufted Duck, 7 Teal, 4 Pochard, 1f Goosander, 2 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 8 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 5 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Kestrel, 6+ Skylark, 4 Pied Wagtail, 1 Song Thrush and 1 Mistle Thrush.
TPT - 6 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 16 Pochard, 12 Tufted Duck, 8 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 6 Shoveler, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 5 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 47 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 378 BH Gull and 1 LBB Gull. Also present were 8 Greylag, 4 Canada Geese, 1 Kestrel, 1 Kingfisher, c12 Sand Martin, and 2 Chiffchaff.
TPT - 6 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 16 Pochard, 12 Tufted Duck, 8 Mallard, 7 Gadwall, 6 Shoveler, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 5 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 47 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 378 BH Gull and 1 LBB Gull. Also present were 8 Greylag, 4 Canada Geese, 1 Kestrel, 1 Kingfisher, c12 Sand Martin, and 2 Chiffchaff.
Monday, 4 April 2016
Carlton Marsh
2 Sand Martins this morning were our first. (Richard Laverack) A male Wheatear was found after dinner. (Dave Standish)
Also present 2 Water Rails, 2 Grey Wagtails, Little Owl, Barn Owl, 2 Redshank and c70 Golden Plover south.
Also present 2 Water Rails, 2 Grey Wagtails, Little Owl, Barn Owl, 2 Redshank and c70 Golden Plover south.
4/4/16.
Woolley dam area - 3 GS Peckers, 1 G Pecker but still no sign of any Lessers. Woodpigeon 200, 1 singing Blackcap, Chiffchaff 5, Fieldfare 23 in crop field, Redwing 2 at seckar dyke. Wilthorpe Marsh - 1 Goosander flew down river, 2 Willow Warbler, Swallow 2, 4 Sand Martins back on territorys, 2 G Peckers, 1 GS Pecker drumming on pylon presumably to amplify the sound. All the J Snipe had gone by the last week in March.
The Edge 04.04.16
Wombwell Ings - Present were 2 Mute Swan, 19 Canada Geese, 17 Greylag, 5 Shelduck, 1 Pink Footed Goose, 65 Wigeon, 22 Tufted Duck, 17 Mallard, 13 Teal, 13 Shoveler, 11 Gadwall, 5 Pochard, 2m Goosander, 3 Little Egret, 5 Coot, 3 Moorhen, 2 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 6+ Lapwing, 3 Redshank, 2 Golden Plover, 9 BH Gull, 1 LBB Gull, 6+ Skylark, 2 male Wheatear, and 3 singing Chiffchaff. Mick Rushton had a Song Thrush and a Goldcrest in Broomhill Park.
Warbler Way - With a total of 13 singing males, it appears nearly all of last year's Chiifchaff territories are now occupied. Also noted were 2 singing Song Thrush plus 4 Tufted Duck and 4 Grey Wagtail on the R.Dearne.
Bolton Ings - Highlights were two firsts, for me, on Bolton Ings this year - a singing Willow Warbler and unusually, a female Wheatear perched on top of a bush. On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 14 Canada Geese, 6 Greylag, 29 Tufted Duck, 13 Pochard, 10 Mallard, 9 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 3 Shoveler, 2 Teal, 9 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 53 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 464 BH Gull and 5 LBB Gull.Also present were 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Cormorant, 2 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 6 Sand Martin and 1 Swallow.
Warbler Way - With a total of 13 singing males, it appears nearly all of last year's Chiifchaff territories are now occupied. Also noted were 2 singing Song Thrush plus 4 Tufted Duck and 4 Grey Wagtail on the R.Dearne.
Bolton Ings - Highlights were two firsts, for me, on Bolton Ings this year - a singing Willow Warbler and unusually, a female Wheatear perched on top of a bush. On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 14 Canada Geese, 6 Greylag, 29 Tufted Duck, 13 Pochard, 10 Mallard, 9 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 3 Shoveler, 2 Teal, 9 Little Grebe, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 53 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 464 BH Gull and 5 LBB Gull.Also present were 1 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Cormorant, 2 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 6 Sand Martin and 1 Swallow.
Sunday, 3 April 2016
Carlton Marsh
This morning 2 Redshank, a Curlew flew north followed by 2 Swallows, our first of the spring. A Barn Owl was hunting from 09.30hrs. (Jim Plant/Dick Laverack/Rod Heeley)
Both Buzzards were airborne, Kingfisher, Water Rail 3 (1 singing) 11 Chiffchaffs were singing, 2 Grey Wagtails and 2 Little Owls were sat out in the open on the lorry chassis. 2 Pairs of Coot have a total of 12 young and more adults are brooding eggs.
A Peacock and 2 Small Tortoiseshell butterflies were enjoying the sun.
This afternoon Gary Standish saw the Barn Owl take a Weasel and the Barn Owl was seen hunting again for the 3rd time at 19.39hrs. c15 Yellow Buntings roosted and 2 Pipistrelle Bats were flying at dusk.
Wintersett 03.04.16
5 - 11 degrees with 8/8 cloud until late morning, when sun broke through. Light south easterly.
Anglers CP Vis Mig: A male Stonechat flew west at 08.10hrs. Fieldfare 2 east.
Anglers CP: A Bar-tailed Godwit flew over WRes. then over ACP before leaving NW at 09.50hrs. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull and the Lesser Black-backed Gull were on an island until mid morning. They reappeared late afternoon. Curlew 1 over, Sand Martin 200, Wigeon 44, Shoveler 8, Lesser Redpoll 1 and Linnet 1 over.
Sand Martin Box: A pair of Sand Martin were perching on the entrance of one of last year's nesting holes.
Insects: The first Bee-fly of the year was at the boathouse bench. Comma 1.
Anglers CP Vis Mig: A male Stonechat flew west at 08.10hrs. Fieldfare 2 east.
Anglers CP: A Bar-tailed Godwit flew over WRes. then over ACP before leaving NW at 09.50hrs. Psycho, the adult Yellow-legged Gull and the Lesser Black-backed Gull were on an island until mid morning. They reappeared late afternoon. Curlew 1 over, Sand Martin 200, Wigeon 44, Shoveler 8, Lesser Redpoll 1 and Linnet 1 over.
Sand Martin Box: A pair of Sand Martin were perching on the entrance of one of last year's nesting holes.
Insects: The first Bee-fly of the year was at the boathouse bench. Comma 1.
Saturday, 2 April 2016
Carlton Marsh
A Barn Owl was hunting at 12.45hrs and 3 House Martins over the wader scrape at 16.00hrs were the earliest ever recorded here. Beating the previous record of 12/4/1975.
Rod Heeley/Jim Plant
Rod Heeley/Jim Plant
Wintersett 02.04.15
5 - 10 degrees, rain all morning, dried up this afternoon up with a south easterly breeze. Sunshine at 17.00hrs.
Anglers CP: Shelduck 1, Goldeneye 71 (17CP + 40 CHRes + 14 WRes), Shoveler 1m, Goosander 1m, Cormorant 4 + 1 WRes., Snipe 3, Meadow Pipit 87 NW
Cold Hiendley Fields: Grey Partidge 1. Golden Plover 350.
Wintersett Res: Singing male Cetti's Warblers 4, Curlew 1 over, Blackcap 1m, Water Rail 1, Redwing 10 + 4 north. The first WILLOW WARBLER was singing near the boathouse bench.
Anglers CP: Shelduck 1, Goldeneye 71 (17CP + 40 CHRes + 14 WRes), Shoveler 1m, Goosander 1m, Cormorant 4 + 1 WRes., Snipe 3, Meadow Pipit 87 NW
Cold Hiendley Fields: Grey Partidge 1. Golden Plover 350.
Wintersett Res: Singing male Cetti's Warblers 4, Curlew 1 over, Blackcap 1m, Water Rail 1, Redwing 10 + 4 north. The first WILLOW WARBLER was singing near the boathouse bench.
Friday, 1 April 2016
Wintersett 01.04.16
3 - 7 degrees with increasing cloud until 8/8 by11.00hrs and a very cold south westerly breeze.
Anglers CP: The summer plumaged Black-necked Grebe was showing close on the south west bank. Shoveler 6m + 1f, Snipe 3 and Shelduck 1.
Cold Hiendley Fields: Golden Plover 250
Wintersett Res: 3 singing Cetti's were heard this morning. Sand Martin 55 and House Martin 1.
Anglers CP: The summer plumaged Black-necked Grebe was showing close on the south west bank. Shoveler 6m + 1f, Snipe 3 and Shelduck 1.
Cold Hiendley Fields: Golden Plover 250
Wintersett Res: 3 singing Cetti's were heard this morning. Sand Martin 55 and House Martin 1.
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The Edge 01.04.16
Wombwell Ings- Present were 2 Mute Swan, 97 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 3 Shelduck, 1 Pink Footed Goose, 58 Wigeon, 23 Mallard, 16 Shoveler, 14 Tufted Duck, 12 Teal, 11 Pochard, 9 Gadwall, 1 Grey Heron, 8 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 6 Lapwing, 2 Redshank, 24 BH Gull, 5+ Skylark and 1 Chiffchaff(in the bush behind the hide).
TPT -5 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - A conversation just before midday went something like- "My gosh Mr Seeviour, I've located a Swift." to which he replied "Well done Mr Whitehouse but it is rather premature for the year and so we must check the species". Swift-eyed Seev and his trusty Kowa soon confirmed it to be an Alpine Swift.The news was swiftly disseminated by Twitter.
Also noted were 2 Mute Swan, 8 Greylag, 6 Canada Geese, 16 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 6 Mallard, 5 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 6 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 61 Coot, 330 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Greeen Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Jay, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Willow Tit and 2 Chiffchaff.
What a week for Nige's Sofa and the Bolton Trudgers.
TPT -5 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - A conversation just before midday went something like- "My gosh Mr Seeviour, I've located a Swift." to which he replied "Well done Mr Whitehouse but it is rather premature for the year and so we must check the species". Swift-eyed Seev and his trusty Kowa soon confirmed it to be an Alpine Swift.The news was swiftly disseminated by Twitter.
Also noted were 2 Mute Swan, 8 Greylag, 6 Canada Geese, 16 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 6 Mallard, 5 Gadwall, 1m+2f Goldeneye, 6 Little Grebe, 3 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Cormorant, 61 Coot, 330 BH Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Greeen Woodpecker, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Jay, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Willow Tit and 2 Chiffchaff.
What a week for Nige's Sofa and the Bolton Trudgers.
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