Broom GPs

A respite today from the persistent run of showers and prolonged spells of rain that have blighted parts of the country.  It was a bit grey but perfectly still.

Notable sightings from today from around Broom Gravel Pits;

Gypsy Lane East (GLE)

Gypsy Lane West (GLW) 

48 Gadwall (GLE)

44 Wigeon (GLE)

26 Teal (GLE)

7 Pochard (on GLW)

23 Tufted Duck (22 on Main Lake)

8 Great Crested Grebe (1 on GLE, 3 GLW, 4 Main Lake)

125 Lapwing (55 on GLE)

5 Common Snipe (GLE)

1 Red Kite (by Main Lake)

2 Common Buzzard

1 Peregrine

1 Kingfisher

c60 Skylark

25 Fieldfare

1 Grey Wagtail

1 Lesser Redpoll (over GLE)

1 Siskin (over GLW)

4 Yellowhammer