1500 hrs with the miserable weather continuing throughout the day Mixenden was slightly better being sheltered from the NW wind but still very dark and drizzly.
A pair of Goldeneye were still present, this being about the only location for this species this year, whilst the long staying female Goosander was moving around with them but all 3 staying at the far side of the water.
Two Moorhen were moving about under the west bank and 2 Cormorant left the water heading >N.
A mix of around 60 Commons and Black Headed gulls were on the water whilst 4 Herring gulls dropped in briefly before moving off >SW.
Just a word of warning for dog walkers that have free running dogs in the woods at Ogden. Wire snares are being found set up by poachers for Roe Deer and are equally as dangerous to dogs running in the woods. Warden Chris says all the snares found have been up the Ogden Clough area so far and the police and Calderdale Countryside have been informed and have asked to be informed if anyone comes across a snare or sees anyone acting suspicious.
One of many good reasons why I neither mention or put photos on my blog of Deer, Foxes, Hares or Badgers which eliminates any chance of giving their locations away.
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