Brookfoot/Elland GP.

Late posting due to internet problem. 6th&7th. River Calder. 1 Goosander(M), 2 Kingfishers, Mallard with 11 ducklings, Mallard 8 ducklings, 1 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtails. Ski Lake. 1 Cormorant, 30+Swallows, 6 House Martins, 1 Grey Heron. G/Pits. 4 Whitethroats( 1 nestbuilding) 5 Willow Warblers, 2 G/S/Woodpeckers, and on reed lagoon 2 Mute Swans, 4 Little Grebe, 2 Coot, 1 Reed Warbler(singing)and C/Goose still on eggs. 8th. at 0715 1 Tern over heading N/E did not stop to feed. Ski Lake. 9 Swifts, 8 Sand Martins, 4 Swallows, 1 G/C/Grebe. MHL Private Site. Pair of Nuthatch exiting nest hole with faecal sacs, 4 Coot one has 4 young, Pair Mistle Thrush with 4 young, 1 Sparrowhawk(M), 2 Song Thrush, 2 Grey Wagtails, 4 Moorhen, 16 C/Geese and a quick look up Jay House gave 1 Female Wheatear on dung heap.