Before the all-important sightings from today, here’s a quick reminder of the events coming up throughout April at Old Moor. A complete list can be found here. In addition, there are a number of guided walks coming up, the next being April 2 or – if you are feeling even more adventurous – there’s a dawn chorus walk on April 28! Full details can be found on the events tab of our Facebook page.
Right then, here is the summary of sightings from today…
As ever, at Bolton Ings today, John Seeviour provided a list that included ten pochard, two goldeneye, nine chiffchaff and a sand martin. Thanks John.
At Adwick Washland, Gary Stones reported that there were still four species of geese showing: pink-footed, greylag, Egyptian and barnacle. With them were twenty-two avocet, forty-six redshank and two grey partridge. Two little egret were seen this morning but left at 13.00. Thanks Gary.
Another account of the birds at Adwick today was provided by Pat Heath and can be found here along with a picture of that barnacle. Thanks Pat.
And that’s almost it for this evening except that – as you probably noticed above – those four terrific waxwings can still be found by the bridge on the path behind Wrens Gardens, off Manvers Way. If you've never had a chance to watch these stunning winter migrants, here's the reason you should, in picture form - I mean, just look at that!
Waxwing in the spring sunshine from Adam Hutt. Thanks Adam.
Excellent waxwing photo by Adam. They are such striking birds.