As promised, a bright sunny ay with wall to wall sunshine on a light NE>3 at 3 degrees.
Unusual to get Goldeneye at this site with a pair up at the north end of the water as well as 7 Oystercatchers on the east bank. The Ringed Plover was still present on the south bank before flying over to the east bank but keeping at distance.
Several Lapwings are now settled in the area around the Flat moor and holding territory. Canada and Greylags are pairing up with around 100 Canada and 12 Greylag including the 2 whites. Only 2 gulls present were 2 LBBs briefly on the water before heading off >SE. Very few Red Grouse at this site now.
As I was walking back to the car a Pied Wagtail was on the car roof waiting for its photo taking. Pied Wags breed every year at this site rearing 3 broods last year.
On the way to Fly Flatts early morn I checked Mixenden reservoir for Whoopers with just a few gulls present but as I was tackling up mid morning, a text from Bradshaw John reporting 13 at Mixenden so a quick stop off on the way home.
As I arrived John was just leaving, with the Whoopers still present. A peer through the top gate and a few very distant photos but good to see Whoopers on the move. Thanks for the call John.
Another day of the same tomorrow weather wise with plenty sunshine on a light SE at 3 degrees.
BS