Ruff, 1 in with Lapwing flock at Holden Wood. I went all around the res trying to get a good view but only seen at a distance or in flight so scope would be handy. Couldn't pick up any white near the beak and looked quite buff . fresh so possibly a juv. Moving between res shore and adjacent pasture.
Lapwing, 54,
Oystercatcher, 2 on Holden Wood,
Little Ringed Plover, adult with young chick on Holden Wood,
B.H.Gull, 4 on pasture,
L.B.B.Gull, c50 generally moving south east,
G.S.Woodpecker, 2 juvs on fence posts near gardens at Heap Clough,
Met Kevin Lister at Holden Wood and searched for the Ruff. After about 20 minutes wait about 60 Lapwing flew in and the Ruff was with them.We watched the bird for about 10 minutes,it was a juvenile,possible male bird.The bird then flew off with the Lapwings in the general direction of "Hill End" eg south. Also at Holden Wood were:- 2 Raven,30+ Linnet, Kestrel, Grey Heron, 3 Oystercatcher,35 Mallard,20 Canada Geese,4 BH Gull,6 Wood Pigeon, 20+ Swallow,4 House Martin,2 Pied Wagtail,5 House Sparrow.
also of note today were 4 teal on Calf Hey, 1 common sandpiper flew off Holden Wood, sparrowhawks at Calf Hey and Troy Wood area, 1 sand martin near Troy Quarry, 1pr stonechat between Holden Wood and Ogden and a flock of house sparrows on the road to Holden Wood was at least 30 strong
