Ducks, Geese and Swans

Whooper Swans with Pink-footed Geese on Plex Moss. 110 birds were seen - down from 400 the previous day.

Whooper Swans, Plex Moss

Whooper Swans

Whooper Swans in flight over Plex Moss

Pink-footed Geese and Whooper Swans on Plex Moss

Pink-footed Geese in flight over Plex Moss

Pink-footed Geese on Downholland Moss

Pink-footed Geese, Downholland Moss. Approximately 8500 birds were present plus another 2500 on Plex Moss.

Med Gull, Moore Nature Reserve. This bird spent most of its time hiding behind a Herring Gull - I picked it out by the colour of the bill which was all I could see.

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Houghton Green Flash had an influx of aythya ducks overnight. There was no sign of yesterdays Golden Plovers and the pool was still at least half frozen. The following birds were seen:

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86 Wigeon

80 Mallard

33 Pochard

18 Tufted Duck

1 Ruddy Duck

50 Coots

4 Cormorants

1 Ruddy Duck (female)

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On the way back to the office from a trip to St Asaph today I noticed a large flock in the field nr the Biffa site off the A57 in Rixton. Mostly Lapwings but a quick scan revealed 40 Golden Plovers.