Alkborough Flatts: 14.00 x 16.45 Sunny and frosty
Full list of sightings:
Hen Harrier - 1 ringtail
Merlin - 2 [male and female]
Common Buzzard - 3
Kestrel - 1
Redshank 100+
Dunlin - 100+
Teal - 100+
Shelduck - 100+
Curlew - 11
Reed Bunting - 5
Goldfinch - 1
Linnet - 14
Oystercatcher - 22
Black -tailed Godwit - 21
Little Grebe - 2
Moorhen - 1
Lesser Black-back Gull - 1 over north
Mallard - 2
Golden Plover - 16 over south
Dunnock - 2
Grey Heron - 7
Crow
Wood Pigeon
Magpie
Lapwing - 100+
Common Snipe - 1 over
Coot
Common Gull
Black-headed Gull
Wren
Water Rail - 1
West Halton
Kestrel - 1
Grey Heron - 1
Normanby Park Industrial Estate
Seen on the pond:
Oystercatcher - 1
Little Grebe - 2
Teal - 2
Common Gull - 12
Tufted Duck - 3
Mallard - 1
Enjoyed today with some excellent sightings, both Merlin's made my day and the Harrier as well.
Regards