Bright and breezy at Fly Flatts this morning with still that chill in the W>4 inc 5 with 90% cloud and some sunshine at 6 degrees. Late afternoon the sun shone and the wind blew W>5 gusting 6.
Wheatears appeared at last with 2 on the Robin rocks so more should be on their way along with Ring Ouzels. The 3 Ringed Plovers were still present as well as 5 Redshank and 3 Oystercatchers.
Gulls were gathering on egg watch with 9 Herring and 2 LBB on the east banking with several Lapwing lining the edge of the water.
Otherwise just the usual stuff as well as 2 Kestrel, 1 Merlin and 3 Raven.
Late afternoon at Oxenhope reservoir found big gulls still coming in but only to preen pre roost before heading off >E towards Eccup. Plenty Herring but no sign of the Icelands which will probably have moved on by now.
Wader wise, just 2 Redshank present whilst a single drake Goldeneye and Tufted were on the water with the Canadas and Greylags.
A single Grey Partridge was by the parking area with several Red Legged whilst Meadow Pipits were everywhere.
Fly Flatts
3 Ringed Plover
5 Redshank
9 Herring gull
2 LBB gull
2 Kestrel
1 Merlin
2 Wheatear
+ usual sp.
Oxenhope Reservoir
c 350 Herring gull
36 LBB gull
c 200 BH gull
c 100 Common gull
1m Goldeneye
1m Tufted
4 Teal
2 Redshank
1 Grey Partridge
sev Red Legged Partridge
+ usual sp.
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