Wednesday 17 March 2010

Marsh Tit this a.m. at Low Scargill Plantation, possibly a second heard, but not seen. Up to 6 Snipe chipping and drumming on Scargill Pasture. John T
Fewston - quiet day with water very high and no mud around for waders
3 male, 1 female Goldeneye, 1 male Teal, 6 Moorhens (high count?), 1 Coot, 1 Cormorant.
Kex Gill - 2 Redshanks, 1 pair Tufted Duck - John F
Barden area - Osprey at 13.00 going up the valley, 2 Marsh Tit near Bullcopy Wood,
2 Brambling, 2 Sparrowhawk, flocks of Goldfinch, Siskin plus odd Redpoll in trees towards river. Sand Martin up the river near mid-day.
Wharfe Valley - 7 Buzzard, 3 Red Kite. - Alan T