Wintersett 30.07.14

Cool and cloudy start, but up to 19°C by midday, with a westerly breeze.
Anglers CP:  A  Wheatear  was on the north bank, also 2 Grey Wagtails. The usual adult Yellow-legged Gull and an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull flew in mid morning, as did 2 adult Common Terns.   Green Woodpecker 1,  Teal 1, Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 18, House Martin 50, Sand Martin 20 and  Swift 6. 
Cold Hiendley Res:There are lots of Tufted Duck in wing moult  here and on ACP.  Tufted broods: 2 vs ACP + 6L WRes..   Great Crested Grebe broods  5 s/m + 1fl + 1m + 1L + 1s/m..  Pochard 1.

Wheatear                               PMeredith

The reason the shallows were quiet ....              Lynz Harston