Wombwell Ings - Present were 5 Mute Swan, 29 Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 1 Barnacle Goose, 2 Shelduck, 29 Wigeon, 19 Teal, 15 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 6 Tufted Duck, 4 Shoveler, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 7 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 3 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Greenshank, 1 Redshank, 15 BH Gull, 3+ Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush and 1 Willow Warbler.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 17 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 2 Pink Footed Geese, 21 Tufted Duck, 14 Wigeon, 14 Gadwall, 14 Teal, 8 Mallard, 5 Shoveler, 4 Pochard, 5 Little Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 13 Coot, 9 Moorhen, 7 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Curlew, 250+ BH Gull, 5 LBB Gull, 2 Herring Gull and 3 Swallow. Early AM N.Smith also had 1 Greenshank and 1 Merlin.
TPT - 7 singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 1 Mute Swan, 5 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 11 Tufted Duck, 4 Shoveler, 2 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Cormorant, 27 Coot, c300 BH Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 1 Jay, 1 Song Thrush, 1 Marsh Tit, 6 Bullfinch, 2 Reed Bunting and 1 Redpoll.
Friday, 6 April 2018
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Carlton Marsh
The highlights of the day were 3 Redshank and 62 Herring Gulls on the wader scrape. Elsewhere Goldcrest 1 singing, Willow Tit pair 1 singing, Buzzard 2.
A female Blackcap was new in (Rod Heeley).
2 Foxes were on the prowl, one limping.
2 male Brimstone and 6 Peacock butterflies were enjoying the afternoon sunshine.
A female Blackcap was new in (Rod Heeley).
2 Foxes were on the prowl, one limping.
2 male Brimstone and 6 Peacock butterflies were enjoying the afternoon sunshine.
Wintersett 05.04.18
-2 to 8 degrees, with sun, 0/8 cloud and a cool south westerly.
Anglers CP: Mallard 1 female + 5 very small young. Blackcap 1 male. The first male Willow Warbler of the year was near the main hide this morning. 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls flew south at 07.20hrs. A Little Gull in partial summer plumage was found by Ian Hey this afternoon. The adult Kittiwake was reported. The adult Yellow-legged Gull was seen perched on the new big raft. The adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was on the rocks. Cormorant 12. Wigeon 31. Redwing 8. Fieldfare 2. A colour ringed adult Black-headed Gull was on the rock wall: Left leg black with white letters P316, right leg metal.
Anglers CP: Mallard 1 female + 5 very small young. Blackcap 1 male. The first male Willow Warbler of the year was near the main hide this morning. 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls flew south at 07.20hrs. A Little Gull in partial summer plumage was found by Ian Hey this afternoon. The adult Kittiwake was reported. The adult Yellow-legged Gull was seen perched on the new big raft. The adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was on the rocks. Cormorant 12. Wigeon 31. Redwing 8. Fieldfare 2. A colour ringed adult Black-headed Gull was on the rock wall: Left leg black with white letters P316, right leg metal.
The Edge 05/04/2018
Wombwell Ings - Present were 4 Mute Swan, 23 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 1 Barnacle Goose, , 2 Shelduck, 46 Wigeon, 24 Teal, 17 Mallard, 16 Gadwall, 3 Goosander, 2 Tufted Duck, 11 Cormorant, 7 Coot, 1 Moorhen, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 4 Lapwing, 24 BH Gull, 2 Sand Martin, 1 Swallow, 1 Mistle Thrush and 1 singing Song Thrush. Seen early AM were 13 Golden Plover, 2 Redshank and 1 Little Ringed Plover ( flew towards Old Moor ).
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 19 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 17 Teal, 12 Wigeon, 9 Mallard, 8 Pochard, 5 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 1 Snipe, 238+ BH Gull, 6 Herring Gull, 2 LBB Gull and 2 Mediterranean Gull ( 8.05am to 8.15am ).
TPT - 6 singing Chiffchaff, 1 yaffling Green Woodpecker and 3 Brimstone butterfly.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 5 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 4 Shoveler, 2 Mallard, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebe, 1 Cormorant, , 35 Coot, 385 BH Gull, 1 Herring Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 2 Snipe, 1 Jay, 2 Bullfinch and 2 Reed Bunting.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 19 Canada Geese, 4 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 17 Teal, 12 Wigeon, 9 Mallard, 8 Pochard, 5 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 1 Little Grebe, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 1 Snipe, 238+ BH Gull, 6 Herring Gull, 2 LBB Gull and 2 Mediterranean Gull ( 8.05am to 8.15am ).
TPT - 6 singing Chiffchaff, 1 yaffling Green Woodpecker and 3 Brimstone butterfly.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 5 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 9 Pochard, 4 Shoveler, 2 Mallard, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebe, 1 Cormorant, , 35 Coot, 385 BH Gull, 1 Herring Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 1 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 2 Snipe, 1 Jay, 2 Bullfinch and 2 Reed Bunting.
Silkstone Wagonway
Record shot of Mandarin pair, still at pond by Wagonway, though still very secretive.
Two Swallows also over.
Two Swallows also over.
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Wilthorpe Marsh 4/4/18.
Blackcap feeding party, 3 together, 2 males 1 fem., Chiffchaff 5, Sand Martin 2. Green Sand 1, Redwing 50, Fieldfare 8.
Wintersett 04.04.18
2 - 7 degrees with mostly 8/8 cloud, but occasional short sunny spells this afternoon, and a light north westerly.
Anglers CP: The adult Kittiwake still present all day. 2 Swallows -first of year. Sand Martin 8. 5 Bar-tailed Godwit in back field. Water Rail 1. Snipe 4. Wigeon 34. Gadwall 11.
Wintersett Res: 2 male Blackcaps - Willow Wood + Botany Road. 3 Whoopers north 11.07. Willow Tit 1 SE corner. Grey Wagtail 1. Shoveler 9 + 1 CHRes.. 3 singing male Cetti's Warbler- north bank, west bank marsh and boathouse reeds.
Anglers CP: The adult Kittiwake still present all day. 2 Swallows -first of year. Sand Martin 8. 5 Bar-tailed Godwit in back field. Water Rail 1. Snipe 4. Wigeon 34. Gadwall 11.
Wintersett Res: 2 male Blackcaps - Willow Wood + Botany Road. 3 Whoopers north 11.07. Willow Tit 1 SE corner. Grey Wagtail 1. Shoveler 9 + 1 CHRes.. 3 singing male Cetti's Warbler- north bank, west bank marsh and boathouse reeds.
Carlton Marsh
Just one report sent in today of a Swallow hawking over the marsh this evening at 18.56hrs
(Dave Standish)
The Edge 04/04/2018
Wombwell Ings - Present were 3 Whooper Swans, 4 Mute Swans,45 Canada Geese, 21 Greylag, 1 Barnacle Goose, 2 Shelduck, 52 Wigeon, 17 Gadwall, 15 Teal,14 Mallard, 7 Goosander, 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Shoveler, 1 Pochard,2 Little Grebe, 9 Coot, 3 Moorhen, 1 Buzzard, 4 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 39 BH Gull, 5 Skylark, 1 Swallow and 1 Mistle Thrush. N.Smith also had 1 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 28 Golden Plover and 9 Sand Martin.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 19 Canada Geese, 2 Pink Footed Geese, 2 Shelduck, 31 Teal, 23 Wigeon, 18 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard, 6 Gadwall, 5 Mallard, 2 Little Grebe, 15 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 5 Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher, 3+ Sand Martin, 1 Swallow, 8 Herring Gull and 3 LBB Gull.
TPT- 6 singing Chiffchaff, 1 Sparrowhawk and 1 Grass Snake.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 6 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 9 Mallard, 8 Pochard, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebe, 43 Coot, 250+ BH Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 4 Cormorant, 3 Buzzard and 1 Kingfisher.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 19 Canada Geese, 2 Pink Footed Geese, 2 Shelduck, 31 Teal, 23 Wigeon, 18 Tufted Duck, 10 Pochard, 6 Gadwall, 5 Mallard, 2 Little Grebe, 15 Coot, 4 Moorhen, 1 Buzzard, 1 Kestrel, 5 Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher, 3+ Sand Martin, 1 Swallow, 8 Herring Gull and 3 LBB Gull.
TPT- 6 singing Chiffchaff, 1 Sparrowhawk and 1 Grass Snake.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 3 Mute Swan, 6 Canada Geese, 5 Greylag, 18 Tufted Duck, 9 Mallard, 8 Pochard, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Little Grebe, 43 Coot, 250+ BH Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 4 Cormorant, 3 Buzzard and 1 Kingfisher.
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 113.
A further 11 species were added in March as follows - Knot on 3rd (114), Water Pipit on 3rd (115), Sandwich Tern on 10th (116), Sand Martin on 13th (117), Bar Tailed Godwit on 18th (118), Wheatear on 18th (119), Kittiwake on 23rd (120), Common Scoter on 26th (121), Black Tailed Godwit on 26th (122), Yellow Legged Gull on 29th (123) and finally Osprey on 31st (124).At the end of March 2015 the total was 112 and at the end of March 2016 the total was 122 therefore a lot better than 2015 but very similar to 2016.
A further eight species were seen up to the end of March in those two years but not seen this year - Red Necked Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, Egyptian Goose, Mandarin, Red Crested Pochard, Caspian Gull, Rock Pipit and Blackcap.
After the better than average February, March was more like "back to normal" but the Firecrest stayed with us until the 16th and the Yellow Browed and Hawfinch were last seen on the 21st. The biggest surprise of the Month was the Sandwich Tern at Broomhill on the 10th being the earliest ever seen in South Yorkshire. Again the weather at the end of the month certainly held up our summer visitors with very few migrants about and no records of Little Ringed Plover, Willow Warbler, Swallow or House Martin. As with last month and now even a bigger surprise still no Blackcap sightings this year!
For comparison some other inland sites totals are as follows:- Swillington Ings, West Yorkshire (127), Upton Warren, Worcestershire (100) and Potteric Carr, South Yorkshire (111).
Old Moor Sofa
An update on the number of species recorded in the Old Moor area this year, at the end of January the total was 102, 101 reported in the last blog plus a late report of a Corn Bunting on the 30th (102).
A further 11 species were added in February as follows - White Fronted Goose on 9th (103), Merlin on 11th (104), Red Kite on 20th (105), Richards Pipit on 20th (106), Curlew on 21st (107), Ringed Plover on 21st (108), Whooper Swan on 22nd (109), Mediterranean Gull on 22nd (110), Yellow Browed Warbler on 25th (111), Firecrest on 26th (112) and finally Avocet on 28th (113).
At the end of February 2015 the total was 103 and at the end of February 2016 the total was 106 therefore this year has been a big improvement.
A further five species were seen up to the end of February in those two years but not seen this year - Red Necked Grebe, Egyptian Goose, Mandarin, Red Crested Pochard and Blackcap.
The standard start to the year in January really gathered pace in February in both quantity and quality with Wombwell Ings the place to be with Richards Pipit, Yellow Browed Warbler and Firecrest all present late in the month. Then the cold weather put the brakes on but fortunately the Yellow Browed and Firecrest survived and the Richards Pipit hopefully moved on. The only surprising absentee from the first two months of the year is Blackcap.
For comparison some other inland sites totals are as follows:- Swillington Ings, West Yorkshire (117), Upton Warren, Worcestershire (90) and Potteric Carr, South Yorkshire (98).
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Wintersett 03.04.18
3 - 9 degrees with 8/8 cloud and occasional sunny spell and a light south westerly.
Anglers CP: The first male Blackcap of the spring was on the north side near Santingley Farm gate. 5 Bar-tailed Godwits flew into the shallows at 08.45hrs and were still around at 16.00hrs. An adult Kittiwake was in at 09.00hrs and was still picking flies off the water at 16.00hrs. A redhead Goosander came into the shallows and 26 Sand Martin flew north this afternoon. 5 Snipe were on the Pol. Also 13 Shoveler, 5 Teal and 3 Little Grebe were in.
Wintersett Res: Kingfisher 1. 3 singing male Cetti's Warblers - NE bank, SE corner and boathouse reeds.
Anglers CP: The first male Blackcap of the spring was on the north side near Santingley Farm gate. 5 Bar-tailed Godwits flew into the shallows at 08.45hrs and were still around at 16.00hrs. An adult Kittiwake was in at 09.00hrs and was still picking flies off the water at 16.00hrs. A redhead Goosander came into the shallows and 26 Sand Martin flew north this afternoon. 5 Snipe were on the Pol. Also 13 Shoveler, 5 Teal and 3 Little Grebe were in.
Wintersett Res: Kingfisher 1. 3 singing male Cetti's Warblers - NE bank, SE corner and boathouse reeds.
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| Record shot of 5 Bar-tailed Godwits on the rocks this afternoon ACP CSwaine |
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| Adult Kittiwake Anglers CP ASmith |
Dave Standring funeral details
The funeral of Dave Standring will be on Thursday 26th April at 11.30 at Barnsley Crematorium, Ardsley.
Carlton Marsh
Like everywhere else the site is well flooded, but at least the extra water enticed 3 Curlews to fly low enough to be recorded at 13.35hrs. (Keith Bannister). 30 Herring Gulls and 2 Cormorants were on the wader scrape and 6 Chiffchaffs were singing.
The Edge 03/04/2018
Wombwell Ings - Present were 4 Mute Swan, 31 Canada Geese, 8 Greylag, 1 Barnacle Goose, 3 Shelduck, 48 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 17 Mallard, 9 Tufted Duck, 7 Goosander, 6 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 3 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Little Grebe, 9 Coot, 2 Moorhen, 2 Lapwing, 1 Redshank, 1 Golden Plover, 1 Curlew, 52 BH Gull, 6+ Skylark, 1 female Wheatear, 2 Song Thrush, 1 Mistle Thrush and 2 singing Chiffchaff.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 9 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 2 Shelduck, 25+ Wigeon, 23 Tufted Duck, 20+ Teal, 17 Pochard, 15 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 9 Shoveler, 6 Little Grebe, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Grey Heron, 17 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 3 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 15+ Snipe, 7 Golden Plover, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 125+ BH Gull, 8 Herring Gull and 3 Sand Martin.
TPT - 2 Siskin, 1 Song Thrush and 7+ singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 5 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 13+ Tufted Duck, 11 Mallard, 8 Shoveler, 6 Pochard, 2 Gadwall, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Little Grebe, 44 Coot, 8 Cormorant, 220+ BH Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 2 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 1 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Marsh Tit and 2 Bullfinch.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2 Mute Swan, 9 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 2 Shelduck, 25+ Wigeon, 23 Tufted Duck, 20+ Teal, 17 Pochard, 15 Gadwall, 11 Mallard, 9 Shoveler, 6 Little Grebe, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Grey Heron, 17 Coot, 6 Moorhen, 3 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 2 Red Legged Partridge, 15+ Snipe, 7 Golden Plover, 5 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, 1 Curlew, 125+ BH Gull, 8 Herring Gull and 3 Sand Martin.
TPT - 2 Siskin, 1 Song Thrush and 7+ singing Chiffchaff.
Bolton Ings - On the open water were 2 Mute Swan, 5 Canada Geese, 3 Greylag, 13+ Tufted Duck, 11 Mallard, 8 Shoveler, 6 Pochard, 2 Gadwall, 5 Great Crested Grebe, 3 Little Grebe, 44 Coot, 8 Cormorant, 220+ BH Gull and 1 Common Gull. Also present were 2 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Sparrowhawk, 2 Grey Heron, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 1 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Marsh Tit and 2 Bullfinch.
Monday, 2 April 2018
Fleets Dam, Wilthorpe Marsh, 2/4/18.
Fleets - An enjoyable walk around the dam after an asda visit. 5 Parakeets were at the car park end, 5 GC Grebes, 1st and 2nd winter Herring Gulls, pair of ad. Mute Swans, 2 Chiffchaffs with one taking a food item off the open water surface, something I have never seen done before. Wilthorpe Marsh - Big surprise was the summer plumaged Water Pipit on wires showing well. Also Green Sand, c 80 Linnet down, Fieldfare 19, a record 15 Cormarants perched and 10 weather driven Common Snipe.
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Wintersett 02.04.18
0 - 2 degrees. 8 - 10 cm snow, sleet, more snow showers , flooded roads and car park, rain, rain and more rain.
Anglers CP: The adult Yellow-legged Gull and the Lesser Black-backed Gull were on an island this morning. Little Grebe 2. Oystercatcher 5 - 2 resident pairs and an interloper who was seen off noisily.
Wintersett Res: Cormorant 3. Cetti's Warbler 1 singing male in the south east corner.
Anglers CP: The adult Yellow-legged Gull and the Lesser Black-backed Gull were on an island this morning. Little Grebe 2. Oystercatcher 5 - 2 resident pairs and an interloper who was seen off noisily.
Wintersett Res: Cormorant 3. Cetti's Warbler 1 singing male in the south east corner.
Hordron road 1/4/18, plus.
Cold and cloudy this aft and ended with a shocking sleet shower. Drizzling with sleet most of the time but a bright spell around 2pm. Two hours at upper hordron barn produced male Ring Ouzel, Merlin 2, C Buzzard 4 with one displaying, Raven 3 with one tumbling. Total of c 100 Meadow Pipits included a flock of 60. Fieldfare c 250+ over swinden + 1 Snipe and Grey Heron e over barmings. Quiet at wilthorpe marsh this weekend with no sign of any Water Pipits. Green Sand the best.
Sunday, 1 April 2018
Carlton Marsh
The cold weather seems to have put migration on hold for the moment. However, another Chiffchaff was singing making a total of 3. Coal Tit, Willow Tit and Goldcrest were also singing from their breeding territories.
This Yellow colour-ringed Willow Tit (thought to be a male?) paired with Dark Blue after Red was predated before Christmas.
This Yellow colour-ringed Willow Tit (thought to be a male?) paired with Dark Blue after Red was predated before Christmas.
CG
Wintersett 01.04.18
3 - 4 degrees with 8/8 cloud and a cool easterly.
Anglers CP: Willow Tit 1 male. Curlew 4 in fields. Cormorant 7. Yellow-legged Gull adult and Lesser Black-backed Gull adult. Little Grebe1 + 1 WRes. Shoveler 12. Wigeon 101. Teal 8.
Gadwall 12 + 2 WRes + 6 CHRes.. Goldeneye 63 + 4 CHRes + 2 WRes.. Greylag Goose 7. Canada Goose 23 + 6 WRes.. 4 Bar-tailed Godwits dropped onto the shallows briefly, them left NW at 15.25hrs.
Wintersett Res: Mute Swan 29 + 4 ACP + 2 CHRes..
In March, 10 new birds were added to the list, bringing the year to date total to 104.
Anglers CP: Willow Tit 1 male. Curlew 4 in fields. Cormorant 7. Yellow-legged Gull adult and Lesser Black-backed Gull adult. Little Grebe1 + 1 WRes. Shoveler 12. Wigeon 101. Teal 8.
Gadwall 12 + 2 WRes + 6 CHRes.. Goldeneye 63 + 4 CHRes + 2 WRes.. Greylag Goose 7. Canada Goose 23 + 6 WRes.. 4 Bar-tailed Godwits dropped onto the shallows briefly, them left NW at 15.25hrs.
Wintersett Res: Mute Swan 29 + 4 ACP + 2 CHRes..
In March, 10 new birds were added to the list, bringing the year to date total to 104.
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