Gorple and Widdop (Sunday 3rd)

Had my annual trek up to Higher Gorple and over the top to Widdop - I think I'll try and do it on a weekday next time, as the number of mountain bikes on the bridleway back down to Widdop is getting beyond a joke.

Gorple Lower
3M, 1F Tufted Duck.
2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.
2 Oystercatchers.
2 Lapwings, possibly more on far bank.
1 Common Sandpiper.
118 adult Canada Geese (minimum), and 10+ chicks.
2 Greylag Geese with 3 chicks.
Ring Ouzel heard, not located.

Plantation below Upper Res.
Usual Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, chaffinch, etc.
Also what sounded like Blackcap, but not sure, plus another unidentified song. Must have another look up here.

Upper Reservoir
40+ Canada Geese, no chicks seen.
Red Grouse heard.

Widdop Res
30 Canada Geese, no chicks seen.
1 Common Sandpiper.