Thursday 24 August 2017

The Edge 24/08/2017

Wombwell Ings - Present were 9 Canada Geese, 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Teal, 2 Mallard, 2 Pochard, 1 Little Grebe, 2 Cormorant, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Little Egret, 3 Moorhen, 2 Sparrowhawk, 185 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 1 Curlew, 1 Golden Plover, 24 BH Gull, c50 Goldfinch and 9 Linnet.
Broomhill Flash - Noted were 2+6y Mute Swan, 113 Canada Geese, 16 Greylag, 107 Gadwall, 56 Mallard, 17 Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 6 Shoveler, 23 Little Grebe, 4 Cormorant, 3 Little Egret, 2 Grey Heron, 141 Coot, 7 Moorhen, 2 Buzzard, 23 Lapwing, 1 Common Sandpiper, 41 BH Gull, 1 LBB Gull and 3+ Yellow Wagtail.
Bolton Ings - Highlight was a Bittern that flew west along the back edge of the east pool at 12.25pm, before dropping into the reeds. A few moments later it climbed up some reeds and gave very good views for about five minutes. On the open water were 2+3y Mute Swan, 4 Greylag, 3 Canada Geese, 10 Gadwall, 8 Tufted Duck, 5 Mallard, 2 Pochard, 10 Little Grebe, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 2 Cormorant and 58 Coot. Also present were 2 Kestrel, 2 Swift and 1 Lesser Whitethroat.

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