2F Goldeneye and 2 G.C. Grebe on the water, 1 Common Gull and c4 B.H.Gull + c100 B.H.Gull over Goodshaw. Very windy and very wet, hence only a short visit.
Shortclough res. 1M Goosander, 1 Heron, and 2 Mallard. c8 Goldfinch with small numbers of Greenfinch and House Sparrow nearby along with c10 Blackbirds. Plenty of small groups in the area all perched and feeding on hawthorns.
Yesterday 30/12/06 pm.
Shortclough res. - 11 Goosander, 1 Cormorant and 4 Mallard.
Goodshawfold - 1 G.S.W, c60 mixed Fieldfare, Starling and Redwing, 1 Dipper, 1 Jay and small numbers of Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Blue, Grt, and Coal Tit.