Cromwell Bottom NR

It was a bright 'cool' morning and I had a run down to Brighouse to check to see if the Shovelers, seen yesterday, were still here.

I was in luck with the 2 Drakes feeding on the lagoon.

Also the my first Chiffchaff of the year with several heard and a few seen as I had a short meander around, ending up in the excellent visitors centre 'cafe'.

After a coffee , wodge of Fruit Cake and cheese I had a further walk about before heading back to Bradshaw.

The Ski-lake had many Gulls but I did not see a 'special' - but that does not mean that there was not one (or two)  there!

Siskin were calling but I could not locate them.

I took a short video of another similar call - my Merlin-app suggests Redpoll... giving it a red circle - see what you think.

(Some) Birds:-

2 Greylag Geese.

2 Drake Shoveler.

2 Grey Wagtail.

Nuthatch.

Siskin.

2 Teal.

Male Goosander.

2 Buzzard.

4 Goldeneye (2 Drakes).

c6 Chiffchaff (Unless one was following me around).

3 Mute Swan.

4 Coot.

Eight Heron by the water's edge.

7 Black Headed Gull, 2 Common Gull, 4 Lesser Black-backed Gull,  c30 Herring Gull at one point.