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Doncaster and District Ornithological Society

DONCASTERSystematic List of Birds

2004/05

Recorders John Wrampling

Editor Chris Robinson

Cover illustration Alan Marshall

SYSTEMATIC LIST

All records published have been accepted by the Yorkshier Naturalists’ Union Ornithological Section Reports Committee, the Nottinghamshire Bird Watchers, or Lincolnshire Bird Club, as appropriate, or carry the proviso ‘subject to acceptance’. Acceptance, if known, of national rarities by the British Birds Rarities Committee (BBRC) is indicated under Species.

The English and scientific names and the sequence used follow the BOUs ‘The British List’. The exceptions being Yellow-Legged Gull, now widely recognized as a separate species, and some of those in Appendix 1.

Key to abbreviated site names in the tables:BI – Broomhill Ings (includes Old Moor Wetlands, Broomhill Flash, Wombwell Ings, Wath Ings and Manvers Lake). Other Sites within the Broomhill Ings recording area are given in the Doncaster Bird Report 1998). Sh - ShaftholmeTM – Thorpe MarshTCP – Thrybergh Country ParkDI - Denaby IngsSF - Sprotbrough FlashPC - Potteric CarrSR - Southfield Reservoir and Went IngsHM – Hatfield Moors

Other abbreviations: CP (Country Park), GP (Gravel-pit/s), Res (Reservoir/s), juv (juvenile), imm (immature), nc (no count), max (maximum) and c&r (caught and ringed).Flight directions are given to the nearest eight-point compass bearing (N-North, NE-North-east, E-East, SE-South-east, S-South, SW-South-west, W-West, NW-North-west).

MUTE SWAN Cygnus olor Common resident2004 – Auckley Common: 17 birds were noted on 12th October.Hatfield Moors: Non-breeding totals included 60 on 23rd & 24th March along the river Torne. During April 20 to 49 birds were seen at Four Scores and 20 were on the Prison Lakes on 25 th

September.Sprotbrough: The resident pair was again on the Flash with another pair usually on the river.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May, five pairs were noted nest building at but only three broods were produced, with 12 cygnets.Denaby Ings: One pair produced three juveniles and they made it through to September.Hatfield Moors: At least four pairs bred but no details were available.Potteric Carr: Two pairs produced five young each, only six survived.

Monthly maxima from five sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 48 2 20 36 41 30 57 48 30 41 42 30PC 11 9 8 8 10 13 4 11 9 9 10 8

SR 9 12 n/c 9 12 24 31 18 15 22 4 7TCP 7 6 4 6 2+6y 3+6y 2+6j 2+6j 2+6j 4+6j 13+6j 4+6jTM 9 9 4 6 2 3 4 5 4 3 3 122005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 52 63 37 22 35 55 60 40 47 30 40 70PC 7 7 12 5 13 13 12 13 17 12 12 6SR 8 8 12 14 14 21 nc 14 11 5 6 9

TCP 11 5 6 3 3 8 6 6 8 5 5 6TM 4 2 5 5 8 3 2 1 1 5 10 6

j = Juvenile y = Young2005 – BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May, five pairs were noted nest building but only three broods were produced, with 10 cygnets. Denaby Ings: A pair bred at with only 2 young.Potteric Carr: Three breeding pair with 6, 4 and 2 young.Sprotbrough Flash: A pair fledged five young; three of which survived to the autumn, another pair moved regularly between the river and the Flash.

TUNDRA SWAN Cygnus columbianus Localized winter visitor/migrant/decreasing2004 – Hatfield Moors: On 2nd March 20 birds were near the Tunnel Pits Pond, a lone individual was at Huggin Carr Lake on 30th April. 14 birds were with the Whooper Swan flock near the Tunnel Pits Pond on 10th December, 2 were seen with 57 Whoopers at Wroot on 12th.Thrybergh CP: Swan sp. -16 (possibly Bewick's) flew N on 10th November.Soutjfield Reservoirs: A single bird arrived from and departed back to the E on the 2 nd

January.2005 – BI: An immature spent the afternoon on Old Moor on the 30th December.Potteric Carr: Two birds were present on 1st February.

WHOOPER SWAN Cygnus Cygnus Localized winter visitor/migrant2004 – Auckley Common: Two adults were seen on 11th October; then 15 on 16th.

Broom Hill Ings monthly counts:JAN FEB MAR APR SEP OCT NOV DEC

4 9 35 0 0 1 5 6

Finningley Airfield: 6 were seen flying E on 8th October.Hatfield Moors: At least 20 were seen throughout January and February near the Tunnel Pits Pond, this rose to 41 on 2nd March then dropped to 10 which were last seen on 31st March. The first returning birds at this site were on 19th October, numbers increased from 22 to 72 by the 10th December, the 57 birds seen at Wroot on 5th and 12th December may have been the from the same flock at the Tunnel Pits.Southfield Reservoirs: Six adults flew E on the 2nd of January. In April an adult was on the reservoirs on the 3rd and an adult flew W on the 16th. In October two flew N on the 28th and five flew S on the 31st. In November an adult on the 2nd and on the 7th six flew N in the morning and 16 flew S in the afternoon. Six flew west on the 14th and two adults were on the reservoirs on the 17th. In December three flew SW on the 5th, seven E on the 6th and finally three flew west on the 26th.

Thorpe Marsh: 11 were seen flying SW on 10th October.Thrybergh CP: A single bird was seen on 30th March. 4 flew S on 5 th November; 1 N on 11th, nine skeins totalling c980 flew E on 26th.

2005 – Auckley Common: 7 Adults and 4 juvenile birds on 16th March.Broom Hill Ings monthly counts:

JAN FEB MAR APR OCT NOV DEC7 9 33 1 14 6 9

Dunscroft: Approximatley 34 birds were seen flying SW on 19th March.Southfield Reservoirs: One bird flew south on 16th January and three east on 29th, four N on the 6th February, In March, on the 20th, 12 flew N in the morning and 50 flew SW in the afternoon; passage for the next day involved 60 birds, 16 were on the reservoirs on the observer’s arrival at 06:30, a further herd of 25 flew NW; and then a herd of 19 arrived to join the others on the reservoirs, some 90 minutes later all 35 birds flew off to the NW, but 10 of these returned to the reservoirs a few minutes later and remained, seven on the reservoirs for almost an hour on the 29th departed to the NW. The last of the spring birds was a party of 20 birds on the reservoirs on the 3rd April.In September returning birds were four adults on the reservoirs on 26th, three on the reservoirs 28th. In November herds of nine and 12 flew SE on 13th, finally an adult flew W on 31st December. Thrybergh CP: 5 settled briefly before departing S on 9 th November, 2 driven off by Mutes on 17th December.

BEAN GOOSE Anser fabalis Rare migrant2004 – A new species for Southfield Reservoirs as a single bird flew S on the 21 st October, (A.M).

PINK-FOOTED GOOSE Anser brachyrhynchus Common winter/migrant2004 - The main monthly counts of birds moving over the district were as follows: Jan Feb Mar Sept Oct Nov Dec 930 4293 205 48 3884 1398 1253Auckley Common: 350 NW 14th February, 75 east on 14th November, 93 E on 9th December.Broomhill Ings: During the first part of the year being noted fairly regularly, In January 260 W on the 25th. In February noted on six dates, 1400 W on the 12th being the highest count of the year. The first returning birds were 11 over Broomhill on 15 th September; the only other September record was 6 S on the 24 th. In October five skeins noted, 347 E on the 2nd being the largest. Two skeins were noted in November four on the 4 th and 166 on the 14th. In December skeins were noted on three dates with 270 on the 30th being the largestDenaby Ings: c200 W on 3rd January, four skeins totalling c700 flew W on 12 th February, then later on in the yaer 75 E on 24th October.Potteric Car: 2 NW on 1st January and 260 W on 23rd, 150 NW on 10th February then 180 NW on 11th; 250 NW on 12th; 477 in six skeins on 15th and 139 on 29th, on the 5th April a single bird was seen near Canada and Greylag Geese, on 3rd October skeins of 60 & 100 SE; 400 SE on 24th & 26th, 150 W on 14th November and one on 12th December.Southfield Reservoirs: The only January record was of 83 flying W on the 11th. In February skeins of 80 & 55 flew W together on the 12 th, next day at dawn three were on the middle

bank before flying to the W fields; later that morning one arrived low from the E and continued westwards, on the 15th 108 flew W. The only March record was of 36 NE on the 26th. In April nine flew N on the 14th and on 11th May a single arrived from & departed back E. The first to return was 31 flying NW on the 28 th September. In October cl10 flew E on the 3rd, 77 E on the 5th and on the 27th a total of 340 birds in six skeins flew W (largest skein 95); also on this date four birds arrived from the NW and alighted for a short time just before nightfall departing eastwards. 180 flew W on the 28th and 21 W on the 29th; then Skeins of 750+ & c150 flew NW on the 30th. In November 51 west on the 1st, some were heard calling as they moved SE in fog on the 7th, 35 S on the 10th, on the 14th skeins of c.l90, c.l90, & c.l20 flew east; finally for November 45 flew W on the 19th. In December a skein of 300+ flew W on the 9th, 65 W on the 22nd, a skein of 320+ on the 29th and finally on the 30th one E and 33 W.Thorpe Marsh: 400+ in three flocks flew NW on 15th February and 120 SE on 31st October.170 SE over South Bramwith on 5th October.Thrybergh CP: 125 NW on 25th January with a smaller goose- possibly Brent, 150 flew NW on 1st March, nine skeins totalling c980 flew E on 26th October, in November, 26 SE on 14th; 320 + 30 E on 27th. December saw c100 W on 1st and 70 SE on 29th.

Grounded Birds included:Broomhill Ings: Up to nineteen birds being recorded regularly in March from 12th to 20th. In April between 23 and 24 recorded on the Old Moor between the 16 th and 23rd. The only summer record was one on the Old Moor on the 7th and 17th of June.Thorpe Marsh: Two birds were usually seen, one of them having a silver neck collar with the letters JTJ this bird was here from 12th January to 9th May,2005 - The main monthly counts of birds moving over the district were as follows: Jan Feb Mar Sept Oct Nov Dec 4673 863 207 838 981 644 1143Arksey: 250 flew NE on 9th October.Auckley Common: 80 W on 2nd January. 400 W on 9th, 100 W on 14th. 60 S on 18th September and 200 E on 9th October.Broomhill Ings: In January skeins of over 300 recorded were, 330 on the 14th, 348 on the 15th

and 450 on the 16th. The first returning birds were 53 E on the 18th September. The highest count of the year was 850 west on the 20th of December.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC1128 183 2 7 1 0 0 0 53 200 120 850

Potteric Carr: 40 over on 3rd January; 300 NW on 9th, 150 NW on 27th February, 35 W on 13th March, 150 E on 20th September, four skeins of 50, 80, 80 and 98 NW on 16th October, 90 over on 23rd November, 48 NE on 11th December; three skeins of 80, 60 and 20 NW on 20th.Southfield Reservoirs: During January skeins of c.80, c.100 and 90 flew west on the 1st. One was present with Greylags on the 4th. Heavy westerly passage on the 14th totalled 826+ birds in six skeins, the highest of which was 270+ and c.250. In February skeins of 250+, 130+ and 50 flew W on the 27th. In March one was present with Greylags on 12th, 100 flew W on 13th, 30 N on 20th and 40 SE on 24th.In September returning skeins of 65, 45 and 6 were noted flying E on the morning of the 16 th, also on this date 39 flew W that evening. One was on the reservoirs 26th. In October four flew W on 3rd, next day two came in from the east and alighted on the reservoirs. One was

present with Greylags on the 7th. One on the reservoirs on 10th flew off NE early morning. On the 18th nine flew W in the morning and 51 flew E that afternoon, lastly in October was 65 west on 27th. In November, on the 4th, 24 flew onto the reservoirs from out of the west-fields along with the resident Greylags, they stayed for ten minutes before departing westwards on their own. On the 7th skeins of 140+ and 122 flew E. Five were present with Greylags on 9th, 10th and 13th. 50 flew S on 16th, on the 30th, 23 in from the E joined the Greylags in the west-fields. In December one was present with the Greylag flock on seven dates between the 10th and 22nd. Finally 60 flew NW on the 24th.Sprotbrough: Skeins of 120+ were occasionally seen passing over in the winter months.Thorpe Marsh: There were 26 reported sightings, 24 of these sightings up to the 29 th May were nearly all of six birds with the Greylags. 100 flew NW on 3rd January and 25 N on 11th

November.Thrybergh CP: In January 293 on 1st, 686 on 14th, c240 on 16th, 150+ on 29th, all flying NW. One presumed feral bird arrived with Greylags from 28th to month-end and up to the 6th

February; c100 NW on 21st. September – c100 over on 16th, 118 on 17th, c160 on 26th & 102 on 28th. October – 90 flew SE on 13th. November - 46 flew E on 3rd. December saw 24 fly W on 20th.

WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE Anser Albifrons Rare migrant2004 – On the 4th January a pair of adults and a juvenile flew from Applehurst to the Mere at Thorpe Marsh and back (DW). GREYLAG GOOSE Anser Anser Common feral resident/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: 50 on 27th November.Hatfield Moors: The highest count for the district was of 800 birds at the Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits on 26th September.Southfield Reservoirs: The feral birds which colonised last year remained throughout this year. New site monthly maximum counts were set for every month March-December. In September a new record count of 83 was set; the birds were then present throughout the month. The previous site maximum was 80 on 1st January 1990.Sprotbrough Flash: 35 flew west on 21st September and 17 SW on 15th October. BREEDING: One pair nested successfully at Broomhill Ings with a brood of six, also a Greylag paired up with a Canada Goose and hatched four young, as one did in 2002 and 2003. Three pairs bred at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits area of Hatfield Moors. Five pairs bred again at Southfield Reservoirs producing 29 young of which 28 survived to become fully fledged. One pair raised five young at Sprotbrough Flash.

Monthly maxima from regular sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 80 70 70 39 30 40 40 85 70 88 88 20PC 20 5 6 2 7 2 1 0 0 17 120 25SR 64 32 32 28 26 56 51 50 83 76 51 55

TCP 34 14 24 4 3 9 18 1 1 53TM 97 100+ 140 91 40+ 25 74 130 32 105 101 1142005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 48 40 130 23 23 30 60 97 90 80 30 90PC 70 0 4 21 8 7 0 2 55 12 17 0

SR 48 49 39 32 40 60+ nc 90 102 63 84 76TCP 20 21 3 7 4 8 14 1 1 25TM 91 88 80 86 85 85+ 122 127 159 40 150 131

2005 – Present at Sprotbrough Flash from early February to late September with a maximum of 11.BREEDING: One pair nested successfully at Broomhill Ings with a brood of five. Two reports of breeding at Potteric Carr; six young on Decoy Lake and three young on Huxter Well Marsh.Breeding took place at Thorpe Marsh where 51 young were seen from 11 broods on 22nd

May.

CANADA GOOSE Branta Canadensis Common feral resident2004: Auckley Common: 100 were seen flying S over on 16th October.Denaby Ings: had up to 50 birds in the early part of the year, rising to 60-68 in June and July, then 50 on 3rd August.Southfield Reservoirs: For the first time birds were recorded during every month of the year, a new record count of 75 was set on the 3rd of October, beating the previous 51 from 9th June 1986. New record monthly counts were set in six months of the year, the previous best for January being just one, February and November-four and July five.Sprotbrough Flash: Present throughout the early months with a maximum of 18. In the autumn up to 17 were often seen.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of 82 young were noted from sixteen broods between 1st May and the 25th May.Hatfield Moors: Three pairs produced 13 chicks at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits.Potteric Carr: Four pairs bred.Southfield Reservoirs: Two pairs bred this year and produced 12 young, 11 surviving to fledge.Sprotbrough Flash: One pair remained to raise six young.Thorpe Marsh: Five nests at the Mere on 17th March; up to 15 young were seen in June and July.

Monthly maxima from regular sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 450 320 200 180 130 180 300 780 520 310 520 280PC 72 69 27 36 46 13 25 19 123 46 42 80SR 22 14 13 12 8 17 26 20 71 75 30 14

TCP 94 73 25 53 47 27 436 550 200 180 81TM 18 27 23 57 30 22 21 53 18 45 602005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 350 350 320 70 65 190 210 430 450 400 430 420PC 70 48 39 34 60 26 24 81 170 54 13 72SR 13 11 9 17 5 16 nc 29 40 47 29 6

TCP 87 88 40 18 29 20 40 123 180 100 83 84TM - 15 22 18 35 20 30 54 12 30 60+ nc

2005 – Once again present at Sprotbrough Flash in the early months with a maximum of 16 on 29th April.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of 80+ young were noted from fourteen broods.Potteric Carr: An estimated nine pairs bred at raising 39 young.Sprotbrough Flash: One pair raised a single young.

BARNACLE GOOSE Branta leucopsis Rare migrant/feral population breed on Humber2004 – All records this year were of single birds: One was at Broomhill Flash on the 4 th

January with one there from the 1st to 3rd February. In April one was present at Southfield Reservoirs from the 1st to the 4th. One flew NW with 4 Greylags on 11th April over Thrybergh CP. One was seen with Canada Geese at Potteric Carr on 6th June. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: A single bird on Broomhill Flash on the 17th of June, another was one on the Old Moor on the 14th of December. Potteric Carr: A single bird was seen between 29th May and 7th June with Canada Geese.Southfield Reservoirs: All the year’s records here were thought to be birds of feral origin. Two flew in on the 4th May and joined the Greylags in the east-fields briefly before flying off E. One on the reservoirs on 15th June flew off south with four Greylags. One flew in with a mixed flock of Greylags and Canada Geese on the 29th August; it remained in the area always in the company of the other geese, and was recorded on thirteen dates between 3rd September and 19th October. Thorpe Marsh: One bird was seen on 2nd January.

BRENT GOOSE Branta bernicla Rare migrant2005 –Thrybergh CP: 2 were present on 1st January and one on 20th April,

EGYPTIAN GOOSE Alopochen aegyptiacus Uncommon/increasing/feral population2004 – Hatfield Moors: Three birds were at the Tunnel Pits pond on 18th March.Southfield Reservoirs: One was present at the reservoirs on the 2nd of November; this was the fourth site record. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: In June one on Wombwell Ings from the 26th to the 28th, followed by one Broomhill Flash on the 23rd of July. In August a bird was seen at Old Moor almost daily from the 7th until October 30th, with two noted on the 12th of August. Hatfield Moors: A single bird was seen at Tyram Hall on 9th April.Potteric Carr: Four were seen flying west over on 6th November.Thorpe Marsh: One was seen on 20th March. COMMON SHELDUCK Tadorna tadorna Common near resident2004 –Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months except June, the year’s highest count being eight on the 2nd May.Denaby Ings: 3 on 4th April, then 3-4 during the rest of the month in to May.Potteric Carr: Numbers built up slowly following a single on the early date of 4th January.Sprotbrough Flash: Up to three birds were seen regularly from 13th April to 25th May.

Thorpe Marsh: Generally 2-4 birds from January to March and 2-6 in April and May, with maxima of 10 on 2nd May and 8 on 15th February.

Thrybergh CP: 1-2 birds on 5 dates in April, 2 on 9 dates in May but 4 on 4 th & 21st and 3 on 7th. December 2 flew N on 1st and a single bird on 26th.BREEDING:Auckley Common: Two pair on 6th June; one pair had 9 chicks.Broomhill Ings: Two pairs were present in May, although only one nest was successful, hatching seven young.Potteric Carr: A juvenile was seen from the 31st July to 3rd August.

Monthly maxima from regular sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DPC 7 15 15 6 3 0 1 1 0 0 2 3SR 5 7 5 8 9 7 4 13 9 1 1 7

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DPC 14 10 16 4 11 6 3 0 0 0 1 3SR 6 11 5 6 12 6 11 7 5 1 1 6

2005 – Auckley Common: 5 on 19th March, 7 on 4th April and 10 on 9th.Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months except July, the year’s highest count being 12 on the 10th August.Thrybergh CP: 2 flew N on 22nd January, 5 on 6th February, 4 on 26th March after which 2 birds were seen up to 27th May. 2 were also seen on 26th December.Denaby Ings: A single bird was seen from January to May; a second bird was seen in April.Sprotbrough Flash: A pair were seen on 21st February with one remaining until 11th March. Two were present on 21st May.Thorpe Marsh: Generally 5 birds from January to March but there were 8 on 27 th February, up to 7 in April and 1-2 thereafter.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: Two pairs were present in May, although only one nest was successful, hatching seven young on Broomhill Flash.

MANDARIN DUCK Aix galericulata Introduced/increasing feral population2004 – Thrybergh CP: A duck was seen on 10th July.2005 – On the evening of 25th September a female gave good views on the eastern reservoir; and was an addition to the Southfield area list ( A.M. J.S. C.F.).

EURASIAN WIGION Anas Penelope Common winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: 80 seen at on 28th February, 70 on 12th December and 40 on 24th.Sprotbrough Flash: Small numbers of birds were seen in the early and late winter months with a maximum of six on 11th October.

Monthly maxima from regular sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 720 430 700 300 5 2 3 4 200 547 580 760PC 17 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 21 28 5 3SR 216 218 136 2 1 0 0 1 14 70+ 118 214HM 270 120 20 0 0 0 0 0 55 250 300 170TCP 31 24 15 2 0 0 0 0 12 33 10 31TM 190+ 140 1 4 0 0 0 0 30+ 141 120 1502005 J F M A M J J A S O N D

BI 735 700 670 125 0 0 2 12 430 500 750 650PC 8 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 7 25 14 4SR 216 232 262+ 55 2 1 0 1 9 35 135 145

TCP 39 32 28 1 1 1 2 2 8 58 24 21TM 196 155 190 1 2 42 27 140 100+

2005 – Auckley Common: 40 seen on 2nd March.Sprotbrough Flash: The only record in the early part of the year was of four birds on 3 rd

January, the next was a single bird on 1st September; then up to five between 23rd October and 9th November and two birds on 9th December.

AMERICAN WIGEON Anas americana. Rare vagrant2005 – A male on 19th November was last seen on the 10th December, a new species for Southfield Reservoirs. A.S. C.F. et-al GADWALL Anas strepera Common resident2004 - Hatfield Moors: Up to 20 birds were noted on the waters here in the spring, the maximum count was of 50 at Ellerholme Lake on 5th December.Sprotbrough Flash: A maximum of c80 in the autumn.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of 36 pairs were present in early May, however breeding success was poor this year, only seven broods were successful, with 59 young hatched between the 19th June and 8th July.Southfield Reservoirs: A female with eight young on the 8th of June, falling to six on the 22nd. Another female with two young was seen on Went Ings on the 5th of July.Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder.

Monthly maxima from five sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 98 70 60 52 70 45 37 158 162 131 90 80PC 58 61 12 19 18 45 23 37 88 45 56 40SR 22 25 24 9 4 11 1 9 4 13 10 20

TCP 51 4 5 5 4 3 3 5 2 5 5 15TM 27 25+ 21 16 9 5 9 5 28 32 36 35DI 118 60 42 26 44 50 30 28 60+ 80 80 72

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 95 75 80 60 42 85 80 112 160 78 80 170PC 51 52 13 13 47 54 16 98 244 161 89 78SR 16 21 30 4 2 3 0 4 2 4 18 12

TCP 20 9 3 4 3 4 br 6+4j 6 5 9 44 44TM 34 24 48 42 20 9 1 3 8 22 37 42DI 8 20 20 40 6y 60 60+ 130+ 80 70+

2005 - Sprotbrough Flash: A maximum of 70+ in the autumn.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: This report was identical to last years, with a total of 36 pairs being present in early May; breeding success was again poor; only seven broods were successful, with 59 young hatched between the 19th June and 8th July.Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder.

EURASIAN TEAL Anas crecca Uncommon breeder/decreasing/common winter2004 – Auckley Common: 100 were seen on 7th September.Sprotbrough Flash: Normally present with up to 100 in the early months.Hatfield Moors: The high counts in the latter part of the year include 250 on 18 th September, 200 on 6th November and 190 on 19th December.BREEDING: Four pairs were seen on Ash Dump part of Hatfield Moors on 11 th April, a female with 4 young was seen on 12th July, and a further two females with young broods were seen on 20th July.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 180 220 180 120 18 70 6 70 230 240 335 170PC 361 103 33 17 7 11 8 8 18 86 341 350SR 55 53 2 17 2 0 1 90 91 100 59 32

TCP 7 2 1 7 9 15 23TM 160 110 60+ 40 3 15 55 100 100+ 220DI 78 24 26 8 7 11 22 40 60 110

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 245 185 122 20 3 77 60 200 312 280 280 230PC 99 122 69 39 6 8 16 24 60 141 560 676SR 36 38 80+ 19 0 1 1 27 9 18 37 45

TCP 1 2 3 9 6 5 43 6TM 200 105 60+ 20 1 2 6 40 110 150 160 150+DI 79 60 60 1 1 8 20 30 100 63

2005 – Auckley Common: 42 on 1st and 50 on 4th September.Present throughout at Sprotbrough Flash other than a few weeks in the breeding season, with up to 70+ in the winter period.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings had three pair in spring; only one being successful with a brood of seven on Bolton Ings.

GREEN-WINGED TEAL Anas carolinensis Rare vagrant2004 - A drake was on Edderthrope Flash on the 9th, before moving to the Old Moor on the 10th of June (MR et al), this being the second record for the Old Moor recording area.

MALLARD Anas platyrhynchos Common resident/Winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors had counts of 100 to 200 from 15th August to the year end, with 300 at Ash Dump on 4th December.Sprotbrough Flash had 110+ during the autumn. BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total 182 young were noted from 19 broods between the 24th April and 30th June.Hatfield Moors: A resident breeder on the many waters but no specific counts were made.Potteric Carr: At least 12 pairs bred.Resident breeder at Sprotbrough Flash and Thrybergh CP.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N D

BI 400 160 230 120 132 75 104 210 170 125 220 160PC 1048 100 16 11 80 114 311 266 150 385 430 518SR 300 182 90 3 57 70 59 180 134 228 157 270TM 170 60 20 15 46 46 30 100 140+ 170 150 120DI 104 74 18 24 17 60 84 84 80+ 80 50 70

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 210 180 120 95 75 90 120 290 245 230 420 107PC 407 128 29 42 77 108 172 46 50 nc 633 759SR 218 70 120+ 19 46 81 nc 68 162 282 520+ 510TM 180 90 60+ 30 50 77 78 150 144 90+ 200+ 158DI 91 70 20 50 150+ 50

2005 - BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of 165 young were noted from 17 broods.Thrybergh CP: Resident breeder. Potteric Carr: A total of 12 broods were reported.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder but the maximum of only 80+ seen in the autumn reflects a gradual decrease in annual numbers here.

NORTHERN PINTAIL Anas acuta Fairly common winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: In the early part of the year four to seven birds were recorded from January to March. In April a single was recorded on four dates up to the 17th. The first returning bird was one on the Old Moor on the 28th August. From September recorded regularly to the year-end.Hatfield Moors: 2 on 8th February, then five from 18th to 23rd September, a single in November and a pair in early December.Potteric Carr: The only records in the early part of the year were in January, with a male on the 1st and two pairs plus a female on the 11th. The first to return in the autumn was a female on 9th October; this was joined by two more birds on the 23rd. One or two males were seen daily in November and December, two females also turned up on 28th December.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded on six dates in January between 10th & 25th, with a good count of 21 (13♂s) on the 19th, and 12 (6♂s) on the 23rd. In February they were recorded on eleven dates between 3rd & 19th, with counts of 14 (7♂s) on the 11th, 15 (8♂s) next day. In March recorded on four date between 1st & 12th, with three (2♂s) on the 1st the most. One over Went Ings on the 30th August was the first bird in the second half of the year. In September they were recorded on nine dates from the 4th-29th, with a maximum of five on the 25th. In October noted on nine dates from lst-12th, maximum count was 17 on the 7th. November saw a female on the 1st & 2nd and a male on the 26th. In December single males 13th, 18th & 27th, lastly a female on the 30th.Thorpe Marsh: Had a male on the 2nd March then two pairs from 14th to 22nd. In September; 4 birds on the Mere followed by a female from the 12th to 4th October.Thrybergh CP: a drake on 18th, followed by 3 drakes & 2 ducks on 19th January, 3 on 19th September and a female on 8th October. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: Four to five birds were recorded from January to March, in April a single was recorded on the 1st. The first returning bird was one on the Old Moor on the 1st of September; up to 8 recorded regularly then to the year-end.

Denaby Ings had a male bird from 6th to 21st March, and then in the autumn 2 to 3 were seen from September to December.Potteric Carr: The peak count here was of 15 on 18th January.Southfield Reservoirs: In January five (3♂s) on the 1st and 5 ♂s on 11th. February saw five (3♂s) on 2nd, five ♂s on 11th, a pair on12th, and a ♀on18th. A pair on the 13th March was the only record in that month. On September 19th three on the reservoirs on flew off east. On 4th October two arrived from the east with a flock of 30 Wigeon, circled the reservoirs and flew off east, then one on the 18th. In November a ♀ 4th and 9th, a ♂ 13th, three (2♂s) 16th were the last of the year here. Sprotbrough Flash: A pair was present between 11th October and 16th November were the first seen on the Flash since 1998.Thorpe Marsh: Single birds; male and female were seen at on 2nd; 16th & 18th January and 9th

February.Thrybergh CP: A female flew NW on 14th June, an eclipse drake present on 11th October,

GARGANEY Anas querquedula Uncommon summer visitor/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first birds of the year in this area were a pair on Wombwell Ings on the 14th April (JES, et al). In August a juvenile was recorded between Old Moor and Wombwell Ings from the 13th to 21st. The only September recording was one on Wombwell Ings on the 11th. The last record of the year and latest date on record here was one on the Old Moor from 7th to 9th November (DMW, et al).Potteric Carr: The only bird for the year here was a juvenile on 17th August.Southfield Reservoirs: In May a male was present for 25 minutes on the 17 th then departed north and another male was present on the morning of the 24th. One in the company of nine Teal was seen flying over the reservoirs on the 16th August and descending onto Went Ings where it was seen later that day; this was only the second autumn passage record for this site. 2005 – Auckley Common: An immature female was seen on 4th September.Broomhill Ings: The first birds of the year here were a pair on the Wader Scrape on the 3rd of April; thereafter they were recorded occasional around Old Moor until June, with only the male seen in July. In autumn up to two juvenile birds were recorded occasionally during August and September with the last record on the 3rd of October.Denaby Ings: A single bird was seen on 18th September.Hatfield Moors: A ♂ was present from 18th to 21st May.

NORTHERN SHOVELER Anas clypeata Uncommon breeder/common winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: had a single on 16th January then two in April, the first returning bird was a single on 12th September; then from the 18th onwards at least 25 were present.Sprotbrough Flash: Generally present in single figures, with a maximum of 22 on 1st April.BREEDING: Two broods were noted on Broomhill Flash with five and nine young.Potteric Carr: No evidence of breeding this year.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 45 23 16 22 16 36 6 65 65 52 63 25PC 54 71 22 10 1 5 9 18 29 94 95 93SR 8 3 2 2 ? 0 1 10 7 3 4 7

TCP 7 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 3 3 11TM 6 10 15 3 0 0 0 0 6 22 11 3

DI 26 18 40 32 8 10 18 22 34 24 20 162005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 36 30 33 20 21 25 23 35 142 180 80 83PC 61 56 48 23 6 8 44 57 41 49 41 60SR 3 4 4 8 2 0 0 5 6 1 4 7

TCP 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 6 1 5 6 10DI 8 8 14 8 10 4+ 10 20+ 41 64 26 20+

2005 – Sprotbrough Flash: Present throughout the year but the autumn maximum increasing to 50+ in early October.Thorpe Marsh: 24 birds on 27th January and 25 on 4th March; after which numbers dwindled to a maximum of 3. There were up to 6 birds from September onwards.BREEDING: Broomhill Flash: Up to five males were noted in May. No confirmed breeding.

RED-CRESTED POCHARD Netta rufina Uncommon/increasing/possible introductions2004 – Broomhill Flash: A female was on on the 7th November (SR, et al). This being the 3rd

site recorded for this species.Hatfield Moors: One eclipse ♂ and two ♀s were present on 25th/26th September, two birds remained to the years end. Potteric Carr: A female or immature bird flew over Piper Marshin the direction of Low Ellers on 14th September, (SMB).2005 - Hatfield Moors: Two birds were seen on 16th & 22nd January also a single bird on 23rd

December.A female was present at Southfield Reservoirs on 19th September.

COMMON POCHARD Aythya ferina Uncommon breeder/common winter visitor2004 – Denaby Ings: 26 birds were seen in January; this reduced to 2 during March, 32 were seen in November and 40+ in December.Hatfield Moors: The highest count for January was 40 on the 24th, singles were seen throughout April and one on 29th July. Three birds returned on 6th September and 75 by the 26th, 101 were at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits in October.BREEDING:Potteric Carr: Two pairs raised 11 young (six and five) during May on Willow Marsh.


TCP 65 88 60 3 1 1 2 2 2 16 48 1242005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 50 44 17 12 2 25 30 20 10 21 20 65PC 124 91 26 14 7 9 9 4 24 30 30 35SR 129 50 57 1 0 0 2 6 11 115 147 138

TCP 102 137 80 5 0 0 5 6 3 44 47 70

DI 66 70 10 2 0 1 0 0 6 12 4 28

2005 – Potteric Carr: There was evidence of three pairs breeding this year.Thorpe Marsh: 1-2 birds were present during the winter months, but five were seen on 13th & 14th February.

TUFTED DUCK Aythya fuligula Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Normally present in double figures at Sprotbrough Flash, but a maximum of only 46 at the year end was lower than usual.BREEDING: Auckley Common: Broods of 8 and 6 from the two pairs.Broomhill Ings: An average year at with 16 broods noted, hatching 120 young, all noted between the 27th June and 8th August.Hatfield Moors: Four females were seen at the Ash Dump area all with young broods during July.Potteric Carr: Eight broods totaling 43 young.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 70 45 60 131 110 93 80 85 70 85 95 40PC 24 36 17 37 35 19 23 26 71 57 13 6HM 25 60 26 40 9 nc 5 nc 85 65 200 70SR 75 26 44 14 14 8 7 6 13 15 41 54

TCP 279 191 153 51 10 25 64 40 32 34 86 161TM 17 29 23 28 18 21 14 15 7 27 24 9DI 30 36 34 30 17 14 10 20 20 24 14 32

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 91 102 80 89 70 130 180 80 70 70 70 98PC 21 43 12 19 51 50 33 9 19 13 22 71SR 20 17 13 4 7 8 7 15 10 12 56 75

TCP 135 84 51 41 28 17 39 42 31 39 137 196TM 14 32 22 28 25 14 7 8 6 8 14 14DI 26 45 40 22 10 8 6+y 4 nc 14 22 30

2005 – BREEDING: Auckley Common: A female was noted with 5 chicks on 27th July.Broomhill Ings: An average year with 110 young being hatched from 16 broods.Seven broods were noted at Potteric Carr.

GREATER SCAUP Aythya marila Uncommon migrant mainly in winter2004 –Thrybergh CP: 2 until 9th January then joined by a third for remainder of month (2 immature drakes &1 immature duck). February two drakes and a duck present all month. March all three birds remained to 20th.Southfiele Reservoirs: A meagre year at with just an adult male on the 31 st of March and an adult female on the 19th & 20th of November. A female Scaup x Tufted Duck hybrid was seen on six dates between the 1st & 21st of December.

2005 – Broomhill Ings: Two records this year; the first was an immature drake on Broomhill Flash on the 6th October, the other was an immature female was on Manvers Lake from the 22nd to the 26th October (DMW et al). Southfield Reservoirs: Three first-year birds on 24th August then in October; a ♂ on the 2nd, an immature ♂ on 4th remained to 11th. Two first-year ♀s on 10th November, followed in December by a ♀ from 1st-18th, a ♀ also appeared on the 30th. Thrybergh CP: A female on 31st January, a female (presumed same as last month) on 20th & 28th February. March - the long-staying female remained all month and was joined by a second from 23rd to 29th, 2 females on 1st and 1 on 3rd April.

BLACK (COMMON) SCOTER Melanitta nigra Fairly common migrant2004 – Southfield Reservoirs: A female on the 7th of July followed on the 1st of August by six (3♂s), then a male flew in on the evening of the 12 th, the last was a female on the 10th of October.Thrybergh CP: One pair on 16th October.2005 – Broomhill Ings: One flew west over Old Moor on the 1st of April, a pair was on Broomhill Flash form the 2nd to the 8th of April, a female on Wath Ings on the 1st of May and a first winter female was on Manvers Lake on 19th November until 1st December.Huggin Carr: An immature female was seen on 3rd August.Southfield Reservoirs: In June two ♂s on the 9th, one of these remained to the 16th. An adult ♂ was present from 23rd-28th August.Sprotbrough Flash: A male on 28th March was a surprise visitor.Thrybergh CP: 5 on 1st; 1 on 21st April and a 1st summer drake on 17th June.

COMMON GOLDENEYE Bucephala clangula Common winter visitor/migrant2004 – Hatfield Moors: A single bird was present on 1st February and 4 on 15th at Ten Acre Lake, a pair were seen throughout March and were last seen on 18 th April. An interesting record was of a single bird on Huggin Carr Lake on 9th September. Returning winter birds were seen from 14th November.Potteric Carr: A female on 4th & 5th January, a pair on 7th March and a single bird on 23rd

March.A male on 2nd February was the sole record for Sprotbrough Flash this year.

Monthly maxima from some sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 8 13 5 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 6

TCP 6 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2SR 8 15 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 8

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 8 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 9 6 19

TCP 3 3SR 12 11 11 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 9 7

2005 – Denaby Ings: 2♀s were seen in December.Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen in January and from October to December.

SMEW Mergellus albellus Uncommon migrant/winter visitor

2004 – A redhead was seen to land on the reservoirs at Southfield briefly on the 19 th

December before leaving westwards.2005 – A single record of a male at Potteric Carr on 21st January.A male was present at Southfield Reservoirs on the 2nd February.

RED-BREASTED MERGANSER Mergus serrator Uncommon winter visitor/migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: In April two were on Broomhill Flash on the 9 th, one of which (a drake) remained in the area until the 12th (CN). In October a party of ten including two drakes flew south west over Broomhill on the 26th (SR). Southfiele Reservoirs: Two female/immature birds were on the reservoirs for 90 minutes on the 16th April and two immature birds were on the reservoirs on the 30th of September.Thrybergh CP: A redhead from 11th-19th and 25th- 30th December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Only two recorded this year; a redhead on the Mere on the 22nd and 23rd of January and also redhead on the Mere in the morning of the 25 th of October leaving northwest.Thrybergh CP: The redhead from last year remained until 21st January, a pair on 4th and a lone drake on 20th April.A female/immature was present at Southfield Reservoirs from 15th November to 4th December.

GOOSANDER Mergus merganser Common winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: A male and female flew east on 23rd November, one male was seen on 26th December.Hatfield Moors: One was seen on the river Torne on 1st January, four ‘redheads’ were at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits on 25th & 29th March, six birds were seen flying along the west side of the moors on 11th April, a single male was at the Ash Dump on 13th November and 4th

December.Potteric Carr: A male flew over on 9th February and a pair over on 17th March, a male on Low Ellers Marsh on 14th November; 8 redheads on 23rd and a single bird on 12th December.Sprotbrough Flash had a male on 17th February.Thorpe Marsh: A pair was seen on the 25th & 26th March, in November a female was seen on 1st & 19th then a pair on 22nd.Thrybergh CP: A drake flew W on 31st January, in March one left South on 14th then 2 on 18th and 9 flew North on 25th. October had 3 on 3rd and 1 on 31st. During November a single redhead on 22nd then 5 birds flew south east on 28 th and 3 were present on 29th. December saw singles on 4 dates; 14 flew N on 31st.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DSR 29 38 40 4 1 0 0 0 6 3 5 21DI 27 27 32 28 10 0 0 0 4 1 60 8BI 45 28 42 2 1 4 0 3 5 4 10 53

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DSR 38 24 24 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 27DI 10 14 34 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 11BI 35 37 7 3 1 0 0 0 1 3 32 70

2005 – Potteric Carr; Just the one record of a male on 9th January.Sprotbrough Flash: 7 redheads were present on 28th March; a male and 3 ‘redheads’ on 29th and a redhead on 31st. A male and 6 ‘redheads’ were also present on 28th November.Thorpe Marsh: 22 records up to 17th March and 5 reports from 8th December; generally singles except 2 on 28th February and 8th December.Thrybergh CP: One flew N on 21st March. One on 16th April, 3 flew W on 17th November, 1-2 on four dates in December. RUDDY DUCK Oxyura jamaicensis Increasingly common introduction2004 – Denaby Ings: Recorded from May to September with a maximum of 7 from June to September.Hatfield Moors: Seven were seen as early as 7th March, several of the waters had pairs during the spring, and 12 birds were seen on 9th September.Potteric Carr: At least six pairs bred resulting in 29 young.Sprotbrough Flash: Only recorded in the breeding season, with a maximum of 6 on 30 th

April. Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers were seen from 14th May to 4th July; with a maximum of 4 ♂s on 5th May.


TCP 3 5 9 5 3 6 4 5 2 5 2 42005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 25 23 24 21 12 35 20 28 10 10 8PC 0 1 9 6 15 16 23 10 14 1 1 0SR 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 3 3 1 3

TCP 4 1 4 3 2 3 1 2 4 1 1

2005 – Broomhill Ings: A total of six broods were noted with 29 young counted.No sightings at Thorpe Marsh for the first time since 1990.Sprotbrough Flash: Only recorded in the breeding season between April and August with a maximum of three pairs seen in late May.

RED-LEGGED PARTRIDGE Alectoris fuf Common resident/decreasing/Introductions2004- Hatfield Moors: Birds were frequently seen in small numbers on the farmland surrounding the MoorsSouthfield: January two on the 15th four on the 29th, February one on the 11th, April two on the 8th, June two on the 30th, July one on the 5th, October four on the 1st, lastly one on Went Ings on the 5th December.Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers were seen from April to December; the highest count being five on 6th December.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May, four pairs were noted in territory of which two bred successfully with seven young noted.

Potteric Carr: A pair was seen on 11th May but breeding was not proved.Sprotborough: This bird is also a breeding resident in and around the Quarries.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 9 9 2 12 10 6 6 8 10 8 2 4

TCP 9 1 4 4 4 3 9 16 40 202005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 15 8 2 2 1 1 11 5 7 16 12 10

TCP 8 9 3 4 2 1 br 2 21 57 74 34 23

2005 - Just one observer managed to get this species onto the Southfield list for the year, there was just two records both of two birds; the first on Sykehouse Road on 23 rd February and along Southfield Lane on the 13th October BREEDING: In May, three pairs were noted in territory in the Broomhill Ings area of which one bred successfully with six young noted.

GREY PARTRIDGE Perdix perdix Common resident/decreasing/Introductions2004 – Auckley Common: 25 on 24th August, 35 on 3rd December.Finningley Airfield: 2+16 juveniles on 6th August.Hatfield Moors: A covey of 40 were seen at the Ash Dump on 14th August.Potteric Carr: A covey of 10 were seen on 5th December. Shaftholme: A maximum of 12 were seen on 6th February.Southfield: A good count for this area was of 42 on the 1st of January, ten were at the feeding area on the 28th and also on the 8th & 9th of February. In November, 27 on the 1st decreased to 22 on the 5th, there were only single figure counts in December.Sprotborough: Up to 15 birds seen in the winter period.Thorpe Marsh: A covey of 10 was seen on 31st October also on 28th November.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings area: In May, nine pairs were noted in territories; with at least two pairs nesting successfully and 16 young noted.Finningley Airport: 2 adults and 16 juveniles were seen on 6th August.Potteric Carr: Four to five pairs are believed to have nested this year.Southfield: Two adults were noted with six young on the 16th of July.Sprotborough: A small number of breeding pairs were seen in the area.


TCP 2 2 4 2 4 2 2 1 1 10 n/c 22005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 56 16 19 2 4 6 8 10 12 34 16 7SR 7 7 4 2 2 5 2 20 13 18 18 18

TCP 1 2 2 2 3 2 6 20 42 9

2005 – Auckley Common: 41 on 9th January.

Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year with a maximum count of 56 on 7th January; with 40 still present on 9th. Late year maximum was 34 on 10th October.Potteric Carr: A scattering of records throughout the year, mainly from the land to the south, numbers built up in the autumn with a peak of 42 on 16th October.Rossington area: Birds were seen from May to June but no statistics were given.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May eight pairs were noted in territory with at least two pair nesting succssesfuly and 10 young noted. Potteric Carr: Breeding was proved but no counts were given.Sprotborough: Breeding pairs were noted with up to 12 birds seen.

COMMON QUAIL Coturnix coturnix Uncommon summer visitor2005 – Auckley Common: One on 5th June.At Southfield one was calling from Went Ings on 28th June.

COMMON PHEASANT Phasianus colchicus Common resident2004 – Hatfield Moors: Birds were seen throughout.Potteric Carr: The highest counts here were 24 on 4th January and 38 on 28th December, at least six pairs bred.Southfield Reservoirs: Becoming a more common bird around reservoirs, with sightings of two or more in a day becoming a regular occurrence. The best counts were in November with eight (3(♂s) on the 4th and nine on the 29th (2♂s) of which eight were on Went Ings.Thorpe Marsh: A common bird here and on the surrounding farmland.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: At least six males held territory in May, but only two broods noted; one chick was taken by a Magpie on the 28th of May.Sprotbrough: A common and resident breeder.


TCP 2 3 3 5 6 3 4 1 3 4 14 92005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 25 16 10 10 17 12 14 18 20 20 11 20

TCP 4 5 5 3 4 4 5 2 8 5 13 6PC 21 8 26 4 11 3 13 1 2 nc 12 3

2005 – Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded regularly, the maximum count was seven on 2nd

September. BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May at least seven males held territory, but only three broods noted.Potteric Carr: Two broods of five and eight were noted.Sprotbrough: A common and resident breeder.

RED-THROATED DIVER Gavia stellata Uncommon migrant2005 – One was present at Southfield Reservoirs on 14th February and a bird was seen flying SW over the Idle Valley on 25th.

BLACK-THROATED DIVER Gavia arctica Uncommon migrant2005 – Southfield Reservoir: On 25th February one was seen heading E along the canal near the A614 double bridges, (AM, CF.).

GREAT NORTHERN DIVER Gavia immer Uncommon migrant2004 – On 14th November one circled high to the west of Southfield Reservoir, before leaving to the NW. This was the fourth record for the site.

LITTLE GREBE Tachybapus ruficollis Common resident/breeder2004 – Auckley Common: 14 birds were seen on 14th October.Denaby Ings: Two birds were seen in the early months, then up to six in June and eight on 3 rd

August.Lakeside: Birds seen all year with a high count of 17 on 17th November.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May 20 pairs were noted in territory. In total 18 broods, including 45 young were noted between 30th May and 10th August.Hatfield Moors: Pairs were on several waters.Potteric Carr: Three pairs bred on Willow Marsh producing eight young and a pair had four young at the Filtration Ponds.Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 12 12 30 41 30 25 82 132 70 33 27 20PC 2 1 3 6 4 11 7 3 1 3 1 ncSR 8 7 4 3 0 0 1 1 3 8 8 6TM 5 3 5 4 4 3 1 0 3 5 4 5TCP 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 3 3 22005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 20 22 28 30 30 63 67 20 48 30 20PC 1 3 4 3 7 7 4 11 9 2 3 0SR 8 5 4 0 0 0 2 3 4 5 7 8TM 4 2 2 12 7 6 3 1 3 1 4 4TCP 1 1 1juv 1juv 1 1 1

2005 – Auckley Common: 2 birds were seen on 24th October.Denaby Ings: Small numbers were present with a maximum of four in September.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May 17 pairs were noted in territory with 15 broods containing 30 young.Sprotbrough Flash: Several breeding pairs were seen on the flash. Thorpe Marsh: Bred for the sixth successive year, one juvenile was seen twice in June.Thrybergh CP: A juvenile was seen in July and August.

GREAT CRESTED GREBE Podiceps cristatus Common resident

2004 –BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: Five pairs were in territory during May. In total, four broods noted; a brood of three and three broods of two; three of which were noted from Manvers Lake.Denaby Ings: Numbers built up from a single bird in January to 5 in April. Four adults and four young were noted in May, with only 2 adults and 2 young from June to October.Hatfield Moors: A pair was seen with two chicks on Tyram Hall Fishing Ponds.Sprotbrough Flash: Present every month with up to six adults seen in spring, three pairs initially built nests but only one succeded; raising two young.Thorpe Marsh: A juvenile was seen on 21st June and 28th August.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 12 16 12 22 18 16 14 21 6 6 6 2PC 1 2 2 1 1 nc nc 2 1 3 1 1SR 15 22 24 38 29 28 13 9 14 22 36 34

TCP 28 10 15 10 5 7 10 11 10 14 27 272005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 16 12 12 8 12 25 12 20 6 12 10 12PC 1 2 2 2 nc 7 5 1 1 1 1 0SR 27 36 25 26 19 19 17 18 26 42 52 39

TCP 21 6 5 6 4 2 13 15 15 11 18 25

2005 – A new site record for Southfield Reservoirs of 52 on 16th November.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: Four broods noted; a brood of three and three broods of two; two of which were noted from Manvers Lake.Denaby Ings: A maximum of six adults in March, two young were seen from June to August.Potteric Carr: Breeding pairs were noted on Decoy Marsh; Willow Marsh; Decoy Lake and Old Eaa Marsh, raising a total of eight young.Sprotbrough Flash: Three pairs raised young.Thorpe Marsh: One to two birds were seen during breeding season, an immature bird was seen on 6th November.

RED-NECKED GREBE Podiceps grisegena Increasingly uncommon winter visitor2004 – Southfield Reservoirs: One was found on 21st January, it was not seen the next day but was reported late in the afternoon of the 23rd and the same the next day which was the last sighting and was the first record here since January 1997

BLACK-NECKED GREBE Podiceps nigricollis Uncommon breeder/migrant2004 – Hatfield Moors: A single bird was on Huggin Carr Lake on 30th April.Potteric Carr: A pair arrived on 7th May, having three attempts at breeding without any young being seen, predation may have taken place, (Mink were seen in the area).2005 – Hatfield Moors: 2 were seen on 10 Acre Lake on 19 th May; at Huggin Carr 5 birds on 19th April, 4 on 18th May and single birds on 3rd August & 23rd December.Potteric Carr: Seen from 11th April onwards, a pair was present on 25th April, several attempts at breeding were made resulting in one young being seen on 9 th July with further sightings being made over the next two weeks, then the birds were seen without the young indicating predation, no more sightings were made after the 30th July.

LEACH’S STORM-PETREL Oceanodroma leucorhoa Rare vagrant2004 - Southfield Reservoirs second record occurred just nine months after the first. The bird was present on August 31st from 08:25 until 10:10 when it flew off north. This bird was a much healthier specimen than the first, which just sat on the water all day; the bird gave regular flight views during its stay (A.S., C.F. & A.M.).

GREAT CORMORANT Phalacrocorax carbo Common migrant/winter visitor/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: All birds seen well enough to be racially identified, were considered to be of the continental race P.c.sinensis.Denaby Ings: The 134 birds in December were only seen at Roost (MB). Potteric Carr: Birds showing characteristics of the sinensis race were seen on 29th February and 9th August. Southfield Reservoirs: sinensis types were recorded regularly between 16th January and 29th

February; with an increase in numbers during February, with 4 on the 19th, 24th & 28th and 6 on the 29th. No counts were taken in March, when the site's main enumerator was away on a birding holiday. There were single birds on three dates in April and two dates in May the 7 th

& 13th.Sprotbrough Flash: A daily visitor with numbers generally into double figures and up to 40 on occasions. One was seen to kill and eat a juvenile Little Grebe on 5th September.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 45 53 55 30 20 15 20 18 20 30 30 43PC 2 5 1 3 3 3 2 6 6 8 2 5SR 28 25 n/c 33 30 18 15 30 65 39 35 34DI 120 95 92 70 40 44 80+ 100+ 100 24 11 134TM 2 2 1 1 2 4 3 3 2 4 4 4TCP 57 43 13 11 7 5 5 6 10 29 26 632005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 65 61 60 12 10 15 40 120 31 92 48 60PC 2 3 2 nc 2 3 4 4 2 2 7 3SR 27 28 20 44 48 19 nc 34 54 65 60 44DI 12 6 12 10 22 14 6TM 2 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 - 2 2 1TCP 44 19 17 9 5 8 3 12 14 14 42 52

2005 – Broomhill Ings: A maximum of 120 on 6th August was a site record; all birds seen well enough were considered to be of the continental race P c sinensis.Southfield Reservoir: sinensis types were recorded regularly between 4th January and 13th

April, with a maximum count of six on four dates between 31st January and 22nd February.Sprotbrough Flash: A daily visitor with numbers generally into double figures and up to 25 on occasions.Thorpe Marsh: A continental bird was seen on 14th March.

EUROPEAN SHAG Phalacrocorax aristotelis Rare winter visitor2005 – One at Lakeside on 12th March (AH & KF) was still present on 13th.

GREAT BITTERN Botaurus stellaris Uncommon migrant/winter visitor/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on two dates, the first was one seen in flight dropping onto reedbed at 0500hrs on 6th November; the other was on the 16th when it was flushed out of reeds on Wath Ings.Potteric Carr: Birds were present from the winter of 2003/2004 until the 4th April, up to four or five birds were reported during January, decreasing to three in February and two in March. One had returned on 12th October and a second bird was there on 23rd November. Thorpe Marsh: A welcome sight on two dates; one was at the Mere on 26th January, the other was seen flying to the Mere’s north-western reedbed on 23rd February.Wroot: One was seen flying west along the river Torne on 29th May. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: During the first part of the year a bird was seen on several dates in the reed bed area of the Old Moor; the last date of the early winter was 4 th February. The first returning bird was noted on Wath Ings dropping into the swimming pond dyke on 7 th

November (DMW), thereafter noted fairly regularly from the Old Moor reedbeds to the year end, Two were noted roosting together on the reed tops on December the 18 th and 20th (DMW et al).Potteric Carr: A profusion of sightings this year with birds seen in every month except May and June, three were noted during January anf February, two in May and one in April, singles were also seen in July; August and September, then two in October and November then the peak number of six during December (3 on Piper Marsh, 2 on Decoy Marsh and 1 on Low Ellers Marsh), confirmed with the use of radio communication as different birds.

LITTLE EGRET Egretta grazetta Uncommon summer visitor/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: In April, one flew south over the Old Moor at 0825 in the morning of 20th (DMW, HC, SR, PW). The second arrived on Wath Ings on the 22nd August and remained in the recording area until 24th September, being noted on all the major waters. (V. R. et al.)Denaby Ings: A bird was seen flying E on 6th May.2005 – Broomhill Ings: There were two records this year, which in turn produced the twelfth and thirteenth site records. The first was one moving, between Edderthorpe Flash and Old Moor from the 23rd to the 25th of July (JHG, et al). In August one was on the Old Moor on the 8th and 9th.Southfield Reservoirs: One flew W at 19:15 hours on 31st July, the fifth site record.

GREAT WHITE EGRET Ardea alba Increasingly common vagrant2004 -- Broomhill Ings: A colour ringed immature bird arrived on Wath Ings in the morning of 2nd September. It remained in the area until 23rd September (KPic, et al). This was the fourth site record.

GREY HERON Ardea cinerea Common resident/localized breeder

2004 – Present throughout the year at Sprotbrough Flash, often into double figures with a maximum of 13 on 23rd July.BREEDING: 16 active nests were at the heronry on Hatfield Moors (Moor Bank Wood), but no counts were made of young.

Monthly maxima from well watched sites:2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 12 8 8 10 18 30 21 22 20 25 17 11PC 5 4 2 3 3 7 10 9 8 3 3 5SR 5 5 5 7 13 7 7 8 6 5 4 3TM 2 3 2 2 3 3 9 4 2 1 2 2TCP 3 3 4 5 2 3 3 3 1 4 3 32005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 16 12 10 12 8 13 20 19 19 18 16 16PC 2 2 2 1 2 7 14 2 3 7 5 3SR 3 3 6 8 11 11 10 8 6 4 5 5TM 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 3 3 1 2TCP 5 3 3 2 2 2 4 3 2 2 3 3

2005 – Present daily in single figure numbers at Sprotbrough Flash.

WHITE STORK Ciconia ciconia Increasingly common vagrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: There were two records this year. The first being two adults which dropped onto Wombwell Ings at 17.55 on 14th April, both of which were ringed; In May one west over the Old Moor at 14.20 on the 20th (J. Clifton et al.) This bird was considered to be one of the free-flying Harewood House birds.Sprotbrough Flash: One was persued by Crows as it flew SE on 20th March (HP).

BLACK KITE Milvus migrans Rare vagrant2005 – Stainton: An adult bird was observed being harrassed by a Peregrine north of Stainton Wood in the morning of 14th May (KR). RED KITE Melvus melvus Uncommon migrant/ increasing2004 – One flew west over Potteric Carr on 3rd May (RJS). One bird was seen over Thryberg CP on 12th May. A bird was seen flying east over Shaftholme on 15th August (DW).2005 - Two records this year in the Broomhill Ings area being the 5th and 6th site records; the first flew over the Old Moor SW at 19:15 on the 29th of May (DMW, JO), in October one NE over Wath Ings at 08:15 on the 31st (DMW). Southfield Reservoirs: On the afternoon of 21st August one was soaring over the sailing club by several Beaver Sailing Club members.Sprotbrough Flash: One drifted N on 18th December.

WHITE-TAILED EAGLE Hallaeetus albicilla Rare vagrant2005 – A report was received of a bird roosting at Sort Lane Fields (Potteric Carr) on 8th

March (TR). The bird flew up and put up everything on Low Ellers Marsh. The same bird was reported soon after flying over Bawtry Road (LJD), and later the same day appeared in Lincolnshire. A new bird for the Doncaster district, though there is a record of an immature

bird killed at South Kirkby, near Thurnscoe in December 1898. Rhodes, R. J. birds of the Doncaster and District Ornithological Society, 1967.

EURASIAN MARSH HARRIER Circus aeruginosus Increasingly common migrant2004 – Auckley Common: A ♀ was seen on 31st August and 7th September.Broomhill Ings: A total of five records this year; one in the spring, and four in the late summer. The first was a cream crown west at Old Moor on the 7th May; In August a cream crown Northwest over Broomhill Flash on the 6th, on the 21st a female on the Old Moor leaving north, presumably the same bird was on Wath Ings on the 22nd leaving east, the last record of the year was again in August being on Wath Ings at 1840-1850 hours before leaving north on the 31st.Hatfield Moors: The only spring record was of a male on 1st May, nine sightings were recorded during August including two ‘cream-crowns’ and an adult male on 18th, seven sightings were recorded during September, and singles on 13th November and 10th December.Idle valley: Two birds were seen on 4th September, an immature bird at Idle Stop and a female at Slays Lane.Potteric Carr: Three sightings of single females, 26th April; 16th May and 16th June.Southfield: The first ever March record was an immature male on the 18 th, in April a Creamcrown flew south-west over Went Ings on the 22nd and a male flew west next day. Surprisingly there were no May records; the next was a Creamcrown on 17 th of July, then a juvenile on the 31st of August. During September a juvenile was seen on the 1 st then a male west on the 22nd and finally an immature west on the 29th.Finningley: A juvenile bird was seen over the Airfield on 5th & 6th August.2005 – Auckley Common: One ♀ on 1st May.Broomhill Ings: Five records again this year, the first was one over the Old Moor on 24th

April, in May a female was seen in the valley between the 11 th and 16th, in July a cream crown bird in the area on the 17th/18th, the only August record was one over on the 25th, in September a juvenile was recorded on several occasions from the 3rd to 7th this being the last sighting of the year here. Hatfield Moors: 3 on 24th September.A total of four sightings at Potteric Carr; a male was circling the reserve on 25 th April, a cream crown was seen at Piper Marsh on 12th September (SMB, RWB), then on the 26th

November a cream crown at Huxter Well Marsh (BGAB) and a male at Willow Marsh (SW).Thorpe Marsh: An adult female was seen flying south on 15th May (KP).Southfield: A good year in this area with twelve records, only two of these in the first half of the year. An immature male flew NE on 22nd April and a Creamcrown flew E in the evening of 5th May. In the latter half of the year a Creamcrown flew SW on 31st July. In August brief views of one flying W on 9th, a Creamcrown NE on 15th, a juvenile W on 16th, two juveniles W on 28th, one of these was hunting at the sweet flag reed along the west bank. In September on the 3rd a juvenile with a large white wing-bar went down onto Went Ings, two were seen on the 13th, one of these an adult male which landed on top of a tree, the other a Creamcrown which flew through later that morning. Adult and first-year males were seen on 25th; on 27th a first-year hunted along the reeds for 30 minutes then flew off E. The final record of the year was on the 12th December when a first-year male alighted on the middle bank for some 15 minutes before flying off E, this was the first ever December record.

HEN HARRIER Circus cyaneus Uncommon visitor/migrant2004 – Auckley Common: One male on 9th December.Everton Carr: A ringtail was seen flying N on 26th January.Hatfield Moors: A sub-adult male was seen on several occasions during the spring, a female also made a couple of appearances. An adult male was seen from 28th November to the year end.Potteric Carr: A male in very good plumage flew over on 17th May (SMB).A rare bird at Southfield and to have two records in May was exceptional; the first a ringtail flew E over the north-fields on the 5th and another ringtail flew E over the reservoirs on the 30th and quartered the east fields briefly.2005 – Auckley Common: 1 male on 3rd and 21st January, Austerfield: A female was seen on several dates in March.Idle Valley: A ♂ and ♀ were seen at the Gringley end on 6th February. Hatfield Moors: A ♂ was present on the Moors on 5th November.

MONTAGU’S HARRIER Circus pygargus Rare migrant2005 -- Southfield Reservoirs: Probably a first-year bird, with Rufous underparts flew weston 23rd May. Wilsic area: A female bird was seen on 9th, 16th & 18th September, (KR).

NORTHERN GOSHAWK Accipiter gentillis Rare migrant2004– Hatfield Moors: Single males were seen on 18th January, 4th April, 27th November and 5th December.2005 – Auckley Common: One ♀ was seen on 2nd May.Sprotbrough Flash: A female was seen on 17th November.

EURASIAN SPARROWHAWK Accipiter nisus Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: A pair was noted on 6th June, two birds were also seen on 8th

August.Hatfield Moors: Ninteen different sightinge were made throughout the year, with four birds seen on 19th September.Potteric Carr: Four to five birds were seen regularly. Southfield Reservoirs: Singles on 86 dates, two on ten dates, three together onWent Ings on the 23rd of August and in November three birds on the 7th and 10th.Thrybergh CP: 1-3 birds seen throughout the year.BREEDING: Potteric Carr: One pair bred raising two young.Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder around the valley.Thorpe Marsh: Also a resident breeder in this area.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 7 3 6 6 8 6 6 6 6 9 4 3

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 6 2 6 4 4 7 8 9 8 8 3

2005 – Denaby Ings: 3 were seen in August and October; 5 in November and only one in December.

Potteric Carr: One to two birds seen all year.Southfield Reservoirs: Singles birds on 72 dates, two on four dates, three on 13th March and three soaring together on 28th August. Thrybergh CP: Singles were seen from January to March, thereafter 1-3 birds for the rest of the year.BREEDING: Potteric Car: Up to three pairs bred.Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder around the valley.Thorpe Marsh: Generally 1-2 birds but juveniles were also seen from July onwards.

COMMON BUZZARD Buteo buteo Increasingly common resident/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: Sightings on the Common included 1 on 24th August, 3 on 6th

October and 4 on 12th. 1-4 birds seen were regularly around Finningley Airfield from July to November.Broomhill Ings: Recorded on 46 dates in all months except July; the highest counts of the year here were five on the 28th February and three on the 3rd May and 17th October.Hatfield Moors: Singles on 21st & 28th March also 2nd May, 4 seen over Wroot on 29th

August, one bird remained in the area from 18th to 26th September, two also seen over the Ash Dump on 26th September; three seen circling together on 1st October.Potteric Carr: 68 reports from the 1st January to 19th December but none in February, sightings included 5 on 8th March; an adult and two juveniles on 2nd august; 4 on 8th

September and 5 on 19th December.Southfield Reservoirs: The first of the year here was one north-west on the 29th of February. In March one on the 9th, then on the morning of the 22nd two were seen; one distantly to the west, the other was seen on three occasions over Went Ings up to 11:00 hours. In April one flew north-west on the 5th and one south on the 22nd. In May singles on the 22nd seen soaring over the west side of the reservoirs and moving off north-east, then on the 24th one moving east passed over high. In August one soaring over the clubhouse on the 14th moved off north-east. On the 31st a record count of five all seen at the same time consisted of a group of 2 soaring to the north of the reservoirs and three over Went Ings. In September singles on the 7th, 14th and 29th were the final records of the year.Sprotbrough: One to two birds seen occasionally throughout the year.Thorpe Marsh: Five sightings of single birds; 9th April, 9th; 16th & 31st May and 11th

September. Two were seen flying north over Shaftholme on 15th August (DW).Thrybergh CP: 1-2 birds seen throughout the year, but none in June & November.Single birds were seen over Denaby on 31st January, 21st May, 11th & 18th September and throughout October.2005 – Auckley Common: 2 on 11th January and 21st July, 3 on 21st August and 18th September.Broomhill Ings: Recorded on 37 dates in all months, the highest counts of the year were seven on the 27th of February and the 24th July, with a new area maximum of eight on the 26 th

of September. Denaby: Single birds were seen from 12th March to 2nd April, then 1 to 2 were seen from August to the year end.Potteric Carr: During the early part of the year there were many sightings of one or two birds, evidence of breeding included a family party of five seen over Beeston Triangle in August and young birds were seen during September over Huxter Well Marsh and over

Rossington Pit Tip. Later in the year, following the breeding season, larger numbers were seen with a maximum of five in any one day.Southfield Reservoirs: The best year to date with thirteen records, all of single birds on the following dates; 14th & 20th January, 6th & 13th March, 10th May, 9th, 17th & 27th August, 1st & 18th September, 14th October and 9th & 13th November.Thorpe Marsh: One bird circled and flew W on 26th June, singles were also seen on 7th & 19th

November and 19th December.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 22nd February, 21st June, 3 on 22nd; 2 on 30th; 1 on 31st August, 1-5 on four dates in September, singles on 2nd & 29th; 4 together over Hooton Roberts on 30th October, singles on 4 dates; 2 on 24th November, singles on 9 dates; 3 on 15th; 2 on 17th December.

OSPREY Pandion haliaetus Increasingly common migrant2004 – Auckley Common: One flew S on 17th October.Broomhill Ings: Three records this year in this area, one in the spring and two in the autumn; the first was one N over the Old Moor at 16.40 on the 2nd May (DL, SCR, et al). In August one was photographed catching a fish on the Old Moor on the 15 th leaving south at 12.40. The last was one south over Old Moor on the 12th September (DL, SCR).Potteric Carr: One was seen drifting over on 4th April (RJS), on the same day (possibly the same bird), one was seen moving N over the Sprotbrough valley.Thorpe Marsh: A bird was seen fishing on Applehurst pond on 5th May.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 2nd May.Broomhill Ings: One was seen flying NW over the Old Moor on 24 th April (SCR, et al) and one on the 29th August apparently caught a fish at Old Moor (visitor).Denaby: One was seen flying E in the morning of 29th May.Potteric Carr: One confirmed sighting of a bird on 7th June (KD).Thrybergh CP: One on 24th August.

COMMON KESTREL Falco tinnunculus Common resident/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded daily with a post breeding maximum count of 15 on the 2nd

July. A total of five pairs were noted holding territory, three of which were confirmed to be successful with at least ten young fledging.Hatfield Moors: Birds were seen throughout the year over the moors, the highest count was four on 18th July.Potteric Carr: Up to three birds were seen regularly; one pair bred raising two young.Southfield Reservoirs: Kestrels remain a fairly common sight usually noted singly, except for three birds seen on the 23rd of March, 24th of August and 11th & 23rd of September. Birds used the Hawk & Owl Trust nest boxes but there was no evidence of breeding success this year.Sprotbrough Flash: Regularly seen in this area with pairs breeding in both Quarries.Thorpe Marsh: 1-2 birds seen throughout the year, an immature was seen on 15th August and three birds on 22nd.Thrybergh CP: 1-2 birds seen throughout the year with 3 in December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded daily with post breeding maximum counts of 12 on several dates, a total of five pairs were noted holding territory, three of which were confirmed to be successful with at least ten young fledging.

Potteric Carr: One or two birds seen throughout the year, birds were seen taking food into Black Carr Wood in May and July and two young were seen over Loversall Carr Fields on 29th July.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded regularly with a maximum was five (three juveniles) on 14th July and three on 19th September. Thorpe Marsh: 1-2 birds seen throughout the year, 2 juveniles were seen in July.Thrybergh CP: Singles in Jan, February, 1-2 in March, one during April, 1-2 in May; June & July, 6 on 7th August, 4 in September, also 4 on 2nd October, 1-2 in November and singles in December.

MERLIN Falco columbarius Uncommon migrant/winter visitor/decreasing2004 – An immature ♀ was seen at Finningley Airport on 18th & 19th March also at Auckley Common on 21st and 22nd August. A ♂ was seen at the Airport during August and October and at Auckley on 1st and 2nd November.Broomhill Ings: Birds were recorded on 11 dates this year, the first being one NW on the 17th

January, then one north east over Broomhill flash on the 24thFebruary, one W at Broomhill on the 20thMarch. Recorded on two dates in April, one west over Broomhill on the 1st, and the other east over the Old Moor on the 15th being the last of the spring. The first of the autumn was one W over the Old Moor on the 24 th of August; the only other August record was one S over Broomhill Flash on the 31st. In October a female was noted on the 24th and 31st over Broomhill Flash. In December one spent an afternoon on a fence post at Broomhill Flash.Hatfield Moors: Thirteen sightings were made; twelve of these were in the early and late part of the year, with one being noted on 18th July on the heath at Packard’s North.Potteric Carr: Singles were seen on 11th January and 6th November.Southfield Reservoirs: Birds were noted on twenty-four dates equalling the records in 1995.In February a female on the 3rd and singles on the 22nd & 27th. In March a female on the 15th, on the 24th one attempted unsuccessfully to catch a Skylark and a distant bird was noted on 31st. In April singles on the 8th & 12th, the next sightings were in August with single females on the 25th & 31st. September saw a male on the 22nd and a female on the 27th. October records included females on the 1st, 21st, 26th & 28th. In November single females on the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 14th & 17th. Finally, December produced females on the 20th & 28th.Thrybergh CP: One on 19th September.2005 – Auckley Common: 1♂on 11th & 13th and 1♀/immature on 21st January. A ♀/immature was also seen on 1st October, 14th and 19th December, on the 19th a ♂ was also seen.Broomhill Ings: One on 16th January over Old Moor, in February one was recorded over Old Moor on the 5th, with no other records until September when one was seen on the 17 th, followed by one on 29th October, the last sighting here was one over Old Moor on the 3rd of December. Hatfield Moors: A ♂ on 27th February and one on 27th October.Moss: A single bird was seen in the Moss area on 17th February.Potteric Carr: Single birds were present on various dates between January and March, with jus a further single on 1st September.Southfield Reservoirs: There were seventeen records for the year, seven in the first half of the year as follows; January a ♀ 7th, and one on 29th. February records were of a ♂ on 15th, a ♀ on 18th and two birds on 25th. The only March record was one on 20th and the only April Record was a ♂ on 13th. The ten records in the second half of the year were; August single

♀s 15th, 22nd & 23rd and two ♀s 27th. In September single ♀s on 24th & 26th. A ♂ was seen on 3rd October and again on 9th November. In December, a ♀ was logged on 12th and finally a ♂ on 31st.Thorpe Marsh: One bird was seen here on 24th January, also a male was at Shaftholme on 26th December.Thrybergh CP: A ♀ on 8th April and a ♂on 20th August.

EURASIAN HOBBY Falco subbuteo Increasingly common breeder/migrant2004 – Auckley Common: Sightings included 1 on 30th August, 2 on 2nd & 8th September and 1 on 12th. On 5th August a single flew over Finningley Airfield.Broomhill Ings: In this area birds were recorded on seventeen dates; the first of the year being one over Broomhill Flash on the 9th of May leaving to the W (JMT), this being the only May record. In June singles were recorded over Old Moor on the 5th and 9th. In July recorded on three dates these being 5th, 9th and 11th all over Old Moor. August saw singles on four dates, adults were noted on 24th, 28th and 31st, and a juvenile over the Wader Scrape heading S on the 21st (DL). In September an adult was recorded on a total of six dates 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 15th & 19th. The last of the year was a single seen flying S over Old Moor on the 7th October (JT).Hatfield Moors: Birds were seen from 3rd May to 26th September, more than one pair bred; three juveniles were seen at Huggin Carr with two Adults, and post-breeding birds were present on other parts of the Moors.Potteric Carr: It was an excellent year here with nine records of singles from 20th June to 17th

August, one was seen chasing hirundines during heavy rain on 4th July, one caught a Sand Martin on 5th, birds were also seen on 10th; 13th; 18th and 30th, then the 15th and 17th August.Thrybergh CP: Singles were first seen on 30th May, and then seen in each month up to August 6th.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded on twenty-one dates equalling the previous best count in 2001. In May a first year bird on the 3rd and two together on the 22nd. In June, single birds on the 8th & 24th. In July, singles on the 8th, 9th 13th, 18th & 19th. August produced an adult south on the 16th, two were noted daily from the 24th-27th unsuccessfully trying to capture a Swift on the 25th. An adult was noted on the 28th and there was a record count of three together on the 31st. The final records were of single birds in September on the 1st, 7th, 11th, 14th, & 23rd.Single birds were seen over Sprotbrough Flash on 16th June, Thorpe Marsh on 20th June (KP), 12th July at Barnsdale Barr and 6th & 7th September at South Bramwith.2005 – Auckley Common: A pair was seen on 6th June, one adult on 16th July then an adult and a juvenile on 21st August, then the last two birds were seen on 18th September.Broomhill Ings: The first record of the year here was one over the Old Moor on 13th June, thereafter being recorded on four dates to the month end, also recorded on four dates in July and five dates in August with two south over Old Moor on the 13th, in September one the 17th and one on the 21st.Dunscroft: Two birds were calling while circling over Dunscroft in late July.Potteric Carr: Singles on the 5th and 16th May then 26th June, and two over Rossington Carr Fields on 16th August.Scawthorpe: One was seen on 24th and 26th June.

Southfield Reservoirs: Two birds were seen for five minutes on 29th April then flew off E. In May two on 8th and singles on 11th & 25th. One on Went Ings on 16th July, the next was in August when a juvenile was seen chasing Hirundines on 25th, on 27th two birds one of them an adult; and one bird seen on 28th. The final birds for the year were in September on the 4th and a first-summer bird on 13th which was seen to catch a dragonfly. Sprotbrough Flash: A juvenile on the 18th September was the only record.Thorpe Marsh: One flew south over the Mere on 1st May and one was seen twice at the tip on 2nd August.Thrybergh CP: Singles on four dates in August, singles on 1st & 4th September, also 1st November.

PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus Sparse breeder/winter visitor/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months except April and June; in total recorded on 36 dates this year, the only records of more than one bird was two on 10th January over Old Moor and in February two sat on a pylon adjacent to Old Moor, then on March 6th two flew over, then the last record was of two on 7th October.Hatfield Moors: Two birds over-wintered and were seen up to 14th April, after which singles were noted through the summer; none were seen in July, two were seen again from 18 th

September onwards.Potteric Carr: Four records this year, 1st & 25th January, 22nd August then 23rd October.Southfield Reservoirs: In January an immature female on the 13th & 16th on which date it caught a white Feral Pigeon, luckily for the pigeon it managed to break free and escape, also in January an immature male on the 28th and 30th. In February the only record was an adult male on the 29th. In March an adult male on the 9th, an un-aged male on the 15th and a distant male on the 23rd flew E. One seen flying away on the 13th April could not be aged or sexed. The first ever May record for Southfield occurred on 14th when an un-aged male was seen. Single birds were seen on the 15th August, on 8th September an adult male was seen and on 2nd of October an immature female. In November immature males were noted on 4th & 9th, and the only December record was of an adult male on 30th.Thrybergh CP: One on 12th September, an immature on 21st October, then in December one flew E on 6th & 1 N on 27th. BREEDING: Sprotbrough Flash: A pair successfully raised three young.Thorpe Marsh: A regular sighting in this area, where a pair fleged three young.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months except June; in total recorded on 53 dates this year, the only record of more than one bird was of two, on the 5th of February.Potteric Carr: Nine records during the year mainly of singles. Single immatures were seen over Huxter Well Marsh in late August/early September (SMB, RJS).Southfield Reservoirs: Single adult ♂s on 23rd & 29th January. An adult ♀ on 1st February, single immature ♂s were seen flying N on 13th & 11th April. In August an un-aged ♂ flew E on 6th and an adult ♂ was logged on the 12th. The next was not until 16th November when an immature ♂ was noted. In December all records were of single immature ♂s, one on the 10th, one on 21st which spent twenty minutes over the reservoirs chasing gulls and crows, this bird appeared again over the reservoirs on the 27th before going to perch in a tree, it was seen again on the 31st. Thorpe Marsh: Nineteen sightings of 1-2 birds throughout the year, 1-2 birds were seen 38 times in the old power station area.

Thrybergh CP: One flew E on 27th, one on 7th April, a juv flew W/SW on 31st July, one on 3rd

August, singles on 18th, 20th & 27th September, and also on 1st October,BREEDING: Sprotbrough Flash: A pair was again present but no young were seen.Thorpe Marsh: Five on 19th June (2 adults with 2 juveniles and another female).

WATER RAIL Rallus aquaticus Fairly common/sparse breeder/winter visitor2004 - Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months except February, with Wath Ings, Corner Pond, Wombwell Ings and the Brick Works Pond being the most favoured sites. The highest day count was five recorded on the 4th January. Potteric Carr: Recorded in all suitable marshy areas, but less frequently than in 2003, the number of records was down by 50% and the wintering numbers had dropped by about 40% down to five birds.Southfield Reservoirs: In January two birds were present, one on the middle bank, which was last seen on the 1st of March, the other was along the south-bank until the 15th of January. None returned to the middle bank in the second winter period, perhaps because most of the vegetation had been flattened by the Greylag geese, the only record was of one on Went Ings on the 5th of December near the aqueduct.Sprotbrough Flash: Recorded during both winter periods.Thorpe Marsh: Seventeen records all of singles except for two on 23rd February and 22nd November.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of seven territories were located in May/June, two pairs were confirmed to have bred successfully.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 3rd and 16th January, also on 14th April.Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months, the highest day count was four recorded on the 4th

May. Potteric Carr: Seen throughout the year in ones and twos but with 4 on 16th October. Southfield Reservoirs: On 8th September one was flushed along the middle bank of the Reservoirs, it was seen again at the same location on the 25th, then in October on the 2nd, 6th & 10th.Sprotbrough Flash: Small numbers seen towards the end of the year.Thorpe Marsh: Eleven records; nine of single birds and 2 on 28th March and 24th April.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: Two pairs were confirmed to have successfully bred on 16 th

May.Potteric Carr: Breeding was confirmed with two chicks seen on 5th June.

SPOTTED CRAKE Porzana porzana Uncommon migrant2005 -- The fifth site record for the Broomhill Ings area was one in front of the Wath Ings hide showing well between the 17th September and 16th of October (KD, JW, et al).

COMMON MOORHEN Gallinula chloropus Common resident2004 – Hatfield Moors: A count across the entire area on 25th September tallied 40 individuals; another count on 4th December was of at least 25.Potteric Carr: After the high counts of 2003, this year was a little disappointing; single broods were reported of 3 young at Willow Pool, 3 young at Mother Drain, 2 young at Loversall Pool and 4 young at Piper Marsh.Southfield Reservoirs: Noted regularly at the reservoirs and in the nearby dykes.

Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder at the Flash with at least 40 birds present.Monthly maxima from well watched sites:

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2005 – Potteric Carr: Only two breeding records were noted this year.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded regularly but only in small numbers.

COMMON COOT Fulica atra Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: The highest count on a single body of water on the Moors was of 267 at Huggin Carr on 9th September, a combined count of 350 was made between Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits, Prison Lakes and Ten Acre Lake on 14th November.Potteric Carr: Breeding was as follows: Piper Marsh (two broods of 3), Filtration Ponds (brood of 2), Willow Marsh (broods of 5, 5 & 4) and Low Ellers Marsh (brood of 4).Sprotbrough Flash: A resident breeder with numbers rising to 200+ in the winter months.


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2005 – Breeding was noted in five locations at the Potteric Carr Reserve.

COMMON CRANE Grus grus Increasing migrant/localized breeder2004 - Hatfield Moors: First seen in the fields along the river Torne on 9th April, then a pair were noted feeding two chicks on 27th May, also on 2nd June. Sadly both adults were seen at Epworth Turbary on 10th June leading to speculation that the young had fallen to predation; possibly by foxes, the adult pair remained in the general area until 18th August.2005 – Auckley Common: Two birds were heard on 18th June.Hatfield Moors: A single bird on 24th April then two on 26th June and 3rd August.

EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER Heamatopus ostralegus Increasing breeder/migrant2004 – Auckley Common: Three on 31st May then 6 on 5th July and 2 on 8th.Broomhill Ings: The first returning birds were two on the Old Moor on the 17th February, the highest count of the year here was of fourteen on 8th May, recorded regularly until 17th July, and the last record for the year being the only August record on the 13th.Three pairs made nesting attempts in the Broomhill Ings area during April and May, with one pair breeding successfully, hatching and fledging two chicks. Hatfield Moors: The first returning bird on the Moors was a single on 8 th February, this built up to 6 by 27th, in May four extra adults were seen, two pairs reared young.Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen on 20th & 22nd March; 8th & 13th June; 1st August and 31st October. Singles were also seen at Denaby Ings from 23rd May to 19th June.Southfield Reservoirs: The first of the year was one on the east bank on the 8th of January. Next were single birds on the 18th, 28th & 29th of February and 1st of March. After two on the 6th of March, birds were then recorded regularly to the 3rd of June, with a maximum in this period of four on the 4th & 12th of April, 9th & 28th of May and five on the 16th of May. In June, singles noted on a further four dates and two on the 18th. In July singles on five dates to the 20th, in August singles on the 4th, 14th & 20th were the final records of the year.Sprotbrough Flash: A single bird fed in the Wader Bay on 13th May.Thorpe Marsh: One to two birds seen on fifteen dates between 19th April and 5th July.One was also seen at South Bramwith on 23rd March (DW).Thrybergh CP: 2 on 13th February, singles on three dates in April and 1-3 on five dates in May.2005 – Auckley Common: A single on 2nd March, 2 on 10th and 19th then 6 on 28th and 31st, followed by 7 on 13th April.Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird was one on Old Moor on the 8th January; the highest count of the year here was eleven on the 16th July, recorded regularly until 6th August. The last record for the year here was one on the 15th August. One pair bred successfully, hatching and fledging two chicks.Potteric Carr: One to three birds were seen from February through to 4th August.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded regularly from 9th March to 26th August; with four on 31st March and again on 12th & 28th April, this was eclipsed by seven on 21st May. One on 24th December was most unusual being the first December record.Sprotbrough Flash: Two records, one on 27th April and one on 24th July.Thorpe Marsh: 32 sightings between 28th February and 27th July, mostly 1-2 birds but 4 on 11th April and 3 on 27th July. A juvenile was with two adults at Almholme fields on 28th June.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 16th & 30th March; 17th April; 26th May; June; 22nd August; 5th & 7th September

PIED AVOCET Recurvirostra avocetta Uncommon migrant/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: On the 28th April one appeared briefly on the Wader Scrape at Old Moor.Southfield Reservoirs: In May two flew W on 16th, on the 18th one circled the reservoirs then flew SE. On the 22nd one spent an hour on the middle bank; these represented the fifth-seventh records.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A pair was on the Wader Scrape at Old Moor on 30th April.

Potteric Carr: A single sighting of two birds on 31st May. LITTLE PLOVER Charadrius dubius Uncommon breeder/migrant/decreasing2004 – Auckley Common: One bird was seen on 9th June.Broomhill Ings: The first to arrive back was a single on Wombwell Ings on the 18th March, increasing to four by the month end. Numbers increased to thirteen by the 11th April. The year’s highest count was fourteen noted on the 31st May. The last of the year was a juvenile on the Old Moor on the 11th September. Hatfield Moors: Three birds were seen on 25th March, spring numbers built up to 11 birds seen on the open peat, the largest count for the Moors was 13 on 18 th July, the last bird being a single on 15th August.Southfield Reservoirs: A poor year with just three records, one W on 17th April, one N on 21st

May and two W on 29th June.Sprotbrough Flash: Single birds were seen regularly in the Wader Bay from 13th April to 2nd

July.Thorpe Marsh: 1-2 birds seen between 11th April and 5th July; two were seen at Shaftholme on 21st March. Thrybergh CP: One on 28th March, 3 during April then singles up to July, two juvenile birds were seen on 9th & 10th August; then one bird on the 16th. BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: Four pairs nested in the area of which only two were confirmed to have been successful having hatched a minimum of five chicks with at least three fledging.Hatfield Moors: Two adults and three juveniles were seen on 5th June.2005 – Auckley Common: 6 on 13th April and 3 on 14th, 3 on 4th May and 1 on 24th.Broomhill Ings: The first to arrive back was a single on Wombwell Ings on 22nd March, increasing to five by the month end. Numbers increased to fourteen by the 11 th April. The year’s highest count was eighteen noted on the 20th May. The last of the year was a juvenile at Old Moor on the 3rd September. Potteric Carr: Regular sightings of this bird from April to July, young were reported at Piper Marsh and Huxter Well Marsh.Southfield Reservoirs: All records were of single birds on the following dates; 22nd March, This was only the second ever in that month, one flying N on 29th April, in May another flying N on 11th, W on 21st, S on 25th and the final record E on 27th June.Thorpe Marsh: 1-3 birds were seen between 21st March and 22nd July.Thrybergh CP: One on 22nd March, 5 on ten dates in April, 1-3 on several dates in May & June, 1-6 in July,BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: A total of four pairs nested in the area of which only two pairs were confirmed to have been successful with at least three fledging.Shaftholme: One pair bred with three young seen during July.

RINGED PLOVER Charadrius hiaticula Common migrant/occasional breeder2004 – Auckley Common: One on 14th February then 2 on 28th and a pair seen on 4th July. Broomhill Ings: The first bird to return was one on the Wader Scrape on the 10 th January. The highest count of the year was twenty noted on 20th August. The last record of the year was five on the 29th September. A total of three pairs held territory in May but none were proved to have nested successfully.

Hatfield Moors: The first birds to return to the Moors were two on 12th February; these were joined by two more on 16th, 6-7 were seen from March to May, 10 on 15th August, 13 on 19th

September; 8 on 21st and 10 on 22nd, the last birds being 5 on 9th October.Potteric Carr: A pair held territory between 28th March and 2nd June but no young were seen, four birds were seen on the reserve on 18th April, 2 on 13th June and one on 22nd. Southfield Reservoirs: In dull wet conditions on the morning of 13th March a party of 10 birds flew north and two more birds were on the middle bank, also in March singles on the 21st & 29th. In April two on the 16th and singles on the 17th & 26th. In May two flew E on 6th, one N on 18th, five on the 19th (4 NE & 1 on the jetties which later flew N). One over the reservoirs next day was joined by a Turnstone and a Dunlin, all three then landed on the jetties for a short stay before they all flew off N together. In May, one flew E on the 27th. In June, one was seen on the 6th and two E on the 8th. July saw two W on the 6th and three NW on the 8th. In August singles on the 4th & 7th, two arrived and departed back eastwards on the 11th, one on the middle bank on the 14th flew off E, also in August singles on the six other dates to the 31st. In September five passed W on the 1st, one W on the 4th and a flock of 20 flew N on the 6th and a further flock of 17 flew N on the 9th. The final record of the year here was one E on the 8th October.Thorpe Marsh: Ten reports of 1-2 birds between 25th February and 5th July. 2-3 were seen at Shaftholme from 12th February to 4th July.Thrybergh CP: One on 22nd January, 3 during February, then singles until 2 on 11 th July, and singles on four dates in August.2005 – Auckley Common: 1 on 3rd & 9th April and 2 on 24th May.Broomhill Ings: The first to return was one on the Wader Scrape on the 15th February. The highest count of the year was 23 noted on 17th July. The last record of the year was one on the 9th October.Potteric Carr: Regular sightings between 20th March and 13th September, mainly of up to three birds but with a peak of 9 on 21st June, birds with young were seen in July and August.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded on twenty-five dates between 20th March and 25th September. 13 flew east on 1st June and ten records in August was the most in any month.Thorpe Marsh: At Almholme Flash two were seen from 17th to 23rd March, then 22 on 11th September (DW).Thrybergh CP: Singles on 6th, 20th & 26th March, also on three dates in April, 3 on 4th May, 1-4 during June, 2 on 5th July, 3 on 13th August, singles on 4th & 16th September, also 29th October,

EURASIAN DOTTEREL Charadrius morinellus Uncommon migrant2005 – Recorded for the very first time at Southfield Reservoirs, when a calling bird was seen flying north at 07:40 on 8th May (J.S).

EUROPEAN GOLDEN PLOVER Pluvialis apricaria Common migrant/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: 170+ were seen over Boston Park Farm on 11th January, 39 flew over on 14th April, small numbers were seen in the later part of the year with the highest count being 34 on 6th November.Idle Valley: Over 5000 birds were seen to the east of Finningley (possibly from the Idle Valley) on 29th October.

Potteric Carr: Wintering flocks on Wadworth Carr Fields were sometimes visible during the early months and sometimes came onto the Reserve, a flock of 170 were seen on 4 th January; flocks of 200 and 120 on 27th, smaller flocks were seen during February and March. In September 27 on 16th & 110 on 26th, 350 on Wadworth Carr on 17th October and 200 on 19th

December which also came over the reserve. Southfield: Between New Years day and the 24th of April this species was scarce with just low counts, the only record in excess of 75 was a count of c.200 on the 19th of April. The first birds to return were in July with one on the 30th and 13 next day. In August numbers increased slowly with 19 on the 4th & 12th, 35 on the 17th, 57 on the 21st & c170 on the 28th. The maximum September count was 350+ on the 23rd & 25th. In October 1,500 on the 21st, 2,200 next day falling to 2,000 on the 27th & 28th. After 2,000+ on the 4th of November there was a rapid decline, the maximum December total was of 100+ flying W on the 29th.Sprotbrough Flash: Parties of up to 150 were occasionally noted flying over the valley in the winter months.


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2005 – Auckley Common: 200 flying over on 28th March was the only sighting.Potteric Carr: There were only two sightings in the early part of the year, including a small flock of 50 on12th March, numbers increased dramatically during September and October with a peak of 1,430 on 16th October. Numbers fell towards the end of the year but there were still 1,000 on 21st December and 600 on 31st.

GREY PLOVER Pluvialis squatarola Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: An average year in this area with only eight records, two in the spring and six in the autumn. In April a summer plumage bird W over Old Moor on the 30 th. The only other spring record was another summer plumage bird W over Old Moor on the 1st

May. Two records in August both of single birds, and both on Old Moor on the 13 th and 23rd. In September singles were noted on the 5th, 6th, 23rd and 25th.Hatfield Moors: One was present on Kilham West on 18th and 19th September, and a winter plumage bird was also seen on Kilham West on 9th October. Southfield: One flew around reservoirs on the dull, misty and wet morning of 13th of March. In August singles passed through on the 7th, 12th & 30th. In September singles on the 6th, 22nd

& 27th and two on the evening of the 30th, the final birds were singles on the 28th of October and 19th of November.2005 – Broomhill Ings: No spring records this year, the first and only September record was a single on Old Moor on the 11th, in October a single was noted with the golden plover flock on 13 dates throughout the month.

Southfield Reservoirs: One in from the E flew back out E on 31st March. A summer plumaged bird flew north on 12th August and two flew E on 14th October.

NORTHERN LAPWING Vanellus vanellus Fairly common resident/winter/decreasing2004 –Hatfield Moors: 350 were at Tyrham Hall GP on 12th February and 500 at Kilham West on 15th August. Potteric Carr: During January and February flocks of 150 to 200 were seen in the area. Post breeding numbers built up in August with 150 on 29 th, counts of between 350 and 450 were seen during the winter months.Southfield: During the first half of the year Lapwings were more numerous than Golden Plovers, with a maximum count of c.500 on the 25th January. Maximum counts in the latter half of the year were c.60 in July, 500+ in August, 250+ in September, 280+ in October, 800+ on the 4th November and a maximum of 130+ in December.Sprotbrough Flash: Birds were seen regularly throughout the summer in double figures, 100+ birds were noted on 18th December.BREEDING: Broomhill Ings: In May 60 pairs were on territory. At least twenty broods were confirmed to have hatched a total of at least 60 young, of which 43 were on Wombwell Ings.Hatfield Moors: There were few specific details on breeding pairs but young were seen at the Wroot end of the Moors.Potteric Carr: 12 nesting pairs were noted but breeding success was very poor.Southfield: Seven pairs attempted to breed in set-aside fields around the reservoirs and three small chicks were noted on the 9th May. Sprotbrough Flash: At least two pairs bred.


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2005 – BREEDING: Auckley Common: A pair was noted with 9 chicks on 11th May.Broomhill Ings: In May 55 pairs were on territory. At least twenty broods were confirmed to have hatched a total of at least 43 young, of which 35 were on Wombwell Ings. Potteric Carr: 20 nesting pairs were noted on Huxter Well Marsh and young seen by the end of April, post breeding flocks built up to a peak of 1,070 on 11th September.

RED KNOT Caldris canutus Uncommon migrant2004 - Broomhill Ings: A good year, being noted on eighteen dates. The only spring record was one on Wombwell Ings on the 19th of May. The first of the autumn was one arriving on Wath Ings on the 19th of August, remaining in the area to the 1st September. The highest count of the year was five on the 28 th August. The only other September record was one on

Wath Ings on the 14th and 15th. The last of the year and only October record was one on the Mere on the 12th.Southfield Reservoirs: The first birds did not appear until August, but what an exceptional passage it turned out to be with record numbers seen. It started frustratingly on the 10th when in heavy rain and limited viewing conditions a flock of 35 waders flew quickly N, although not positively identified it was thought that they were most likely to be Knot. On the 13th a moulting adult circled the reservoirs for ten minutes before flying off SE, later that morning a flock of 18 juveniles flew E. On the 20th nine arrived from & departed back eastwards and 28 from the W flew out E. The final record in August was of one W on the 31st. In September a flock of 19 flew W on the 22nd. On the 11th of October one landed on a jetty for an hour before departing E and two flew E on the 29th. The final record for the year was one over the reservoirs with Golden Plovers on the 2nd of November.Thrybergh CP: One in breeding plumage on 17th May, a first year bird on 6th & 7th November.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A good year, being noted on eighteen dates. In the first half the year two records of singles both on Old Moor on the 6 th February and the other on 21st April. In the autumn, one was on Wath Ings on 7th of September with another two there on the 10th. The highest count of the year was four, including three on the Old Moor on the 6 th of October, and another bird was on Wath Ings from the 6th to 23rd October. The last records of the year were singles on Wath Ings on the 4th and 9th of NovemberSouthfield Reservoirs: On 13th August one circled the reservoirs for five minutes then flew off E. On 10th September one arrived from and departed to the E. In October one circled the reservoirs on the 4th, also one flew in and alighted on the middle bank on the 7th, finally seven flew E on 18th November. Thrybergh CP: Singles on 26th April; 1st & 8th October; 1st & 8th November.

SANDERLING Caldris alba Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Only three records this year; the first spring record was one on the Old Moor on the 30th April, in May recorded on the Old Moor on the 19th and 26th. Finningley Airport: One bird very briefly tried landing in puddles on the main runway before flying N in the morning of 13th August.Southfield Reservoirs: On the 19th of May two landed on the middle bank briefly before flying off N. On the 21st one flew in and landed on the middle bank and was still present four hours later. A record count of five circled the reservoirs and departed E on 28th August. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: A total of seven records this year; the first was one on 30th April, and in May recorded on five dates 1st, 15th, 16th, 24th and 28th. The only autumn record was one on Old Moor on the 21st July.Southfield Reservoirs: One on the middle bank on the 19th May, in June two on the middle bank on the 1st flew off E, next day two on the middle bank briefly, they flew off W and also another bird flew N later the same day; and one was flying around the reservoirs on 14th. In August, on the 12th two arrived from the E along with six Ringed Plovers and a Turnstone, they departed E along with the Turnstone, three hours later one came in from the E along with three Turnstones, then departed to the W. On the 16th one arrived from and departed back eastwards. The final record was one on the 11th September. Thrybergh CP: An adult on the 28th July was the only record for this site.

LITTLE STINT Caldris minuta Uncommon migrant

2004 – Broomhill Ings: A fairly good year for this species with all records being noted between the 26th August and 28th October. The first of the year and only August record was a juvenile flushed by a sparrowhawk off Wath Ings on the 26th. In September recorded on six days a single on Old Moor from the 9th to the 11th, two on Wath Ings on the 2nd and two on Broomhill Flash on the 12th. Three on Wath Ings on the 29th being the highest count of the year. In October one on Wombwell Ings on the 10th and one on the Old Moor on the 28th

being the last of the year.Hatfield Moors: One was seen at Kilham West on 15th September (JW).Southfield Reservoirs: One flew west on the 26th of August.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A fairly poor year, with only four records all in October; the first was one on Wath Ings on the 1st, with one there 13th and 14th and again on the 19th and 20th. The last of the year was a bird at Old Moor on the 29th.

TEMMINCK’S STINT Caldris temminckii Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: In May two arrived at the Old Moor Wader Scrape on the evening of the 16th (DMW, PM, et al), and after an hour flew off high to the S at 1920hrs. Presumably the same two were located on Wombwell Ings the following morning (BE, et al) and remained in the area until the 21st.Southfield Reservoirs: A new species for this site, one was seen flying west on the evening of 18th May (R.P.) 2005 – Broomhill Ings: Two records this year. On the 7th of May one was briefly on the Wader Scrape at Old Moor on the morning of the 7 th leaving NW at 08:20 (JIM, DMW). One present on Wombwell Ings on the 15th and 16th May (many observers).

PECTORAL SANDPIPER Caldris melanotos Uncommon vagrant2005 - Broomhill Ings: A juvenile spent the evening of the 15th of September on Wath Ings (JH et al), this being the twelfth site record for this species.

CURLEW SANDPIPER Caldris ferruginea Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: All records were during September and October. In September recorded from the 3rd to the 24th, being noted daily in this period with numbers fluctuating, (see the table). All birds recorded were juveniles. The year’s highest count was of fourteen on the 4th. In October a juvenile arrived on Wath Ings on the 5th and remained until the 28th.

September 3rd 4th 5th 6th/7th 8th 9th/13th 14th/16th 17th/21st 24thCounts 6 14 6 4 9 6 6 5 1

Southfield Reservoirs: For Southfield a record flock size of four, flew W on the 1st of September, equalling the highest day count total of a single and a party of three in September 2002. Also one flew N with nine Snipe on the 10th. 2005 – Broomhill Ings: Two spring records one in transitional plumage on the Wader Scrape on 14th May, followed by one in summer plumage on the Wader Scrape on the next day. In the autumn recorded almost daily between 1st September and 18th October all autumn birds

recorded were juveniles. The year’s highest count was of seven on the 23rd of September. Three on October 8th was the highest October count ever.Southfield Reservoirs: The first ever spring record was a bird in full summer plumage on the 18th May, it was seen on the middle bank in the early morning for about 40 minutes. The only other record was of two which flew west on 25th September.

PURPLE SANDPIPER Caldris maritima Rare migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: A remarkable three records this year. One spent the day between the Mere and Wath Ings on 4th November (CC, HC, et al). One dropped on to Broomhill Flash from high on 8th November remaining there until the 9th (JH, et al). The last was one on the Mere on 19th November (JH). DUNLIN Caldris alpine Common migrant2004 - Potteric Carr: Two were seen on 27th April and one on 2nd May.Sprotbrough Flash: Singles were seen on 16th April and from 10th to 12th May; also the 29th.Shaftholme: Four were seen flying W on 21st November.Tudworth: Five birds were seen on 28th August.Thrybergh CP: One on 13th March, one on 5th & 6th May, then singles in August & September with 2 on 29th August & 13th October and 4 on 20th November.

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2005 – Auckley Common: 1 on 28th & 29th March, 8 on 30th April and 4 on 1st May.Potteric Carr: Up to two birds were seen during early May and up to four between 12th July and 19th November.Thorpe Marsh: Single birds were seen on 1st & 4th May, also one at Almholme Flash on 11th September.Thrybergh CP: One on 26th March, one on 28th; 11 on 30th April, 1-4 on five dates in May, 2 on 25th July, one on 20th August, singles on 11th, 22nd & 26th September, singles on 7th, 15th & 19th October, also 21st & 28th November, and during December.

RUFF Philomachus pugnax Uncommon migrant/occasional wintering birds2004 –Broomhill Ings: Recorded in most months as single birds with 2 in January and 6 on several dates in August and September.Hatfield Moors: The first for the Moors was on 12 th September; then 3 on 18th and 4 the next day, a single bird remained until it was joined by another on 23rd. Southfield Reservoirs: A disappointing year with no more than two seen on any one day. In March one W on the 16th, one on the middle bank on the 24th, in April one through on the 3rd, two NW on the 28th, the remainder were single birds on the 8th, 9th & 19th of July, 26th of August, 3rd & 7th of September and E on 12th of October.

Thorpe Marsh: The one record was of a single bird flying N on 26th September (DW); birds also seen over Shaftholme on 19th and 26th.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Two on the 24th and 25th of June, in July one arrived on the 30 th with birds noted daily there after until the 14th of October, the highest count of the year here was 22 on the 10th of August.Hatfield Moors: A single bird on 24th September.Potteric Carr: Single birds on 28th/29th July and 22nd October.Southfield Reservoirs: One flying N with three Dunlins on 15th May, a male circled the reservoirs then flew E on 24th June. In August one on the 1st, then three were seen flying W and one seen on the middle bank on the 8th; four flew W on the 14th and one W and 10 E on the 15th. In September two on 9th, then singles on 12th on the middle bank, W on 16th and the last was on the 25th. Thrybergh CP: Singles on 24th & 28th August.

JACK SNIPE Lymnocryptes minimus Uncommon migrant/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: All records were during the first quarter of the year, with singles noted from Manvers Way and the Field Pools area. The last of the spring was one on the 20th April.Hatfield Moors: Two were seen flying W over Ash Dump with five Snipe on 26th September, singles were seen on 5th; 12th and 19th December.Potteric Carr: The only record was a single bird ar Loversall Pool on 13th January.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 12th January.Broomhill Ings: One was flushed off Manver Way on the 23rd of January.Denaby Ings: 3 on 1st January, then 6+ on 22nd October.Potteric Carr: Just a single record of a bird on Rossington Carr Fields on 27th February.Thrybergh CP: One on 26th March,

COMMON SNIPE Gallinago gallinago Rare breeder/common winter/passage visitor2004 – Auckley Common: Counts of between 5 and 25 were recorded between 31st July and 3rd November.Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year (see table), with a maximum of 110 on the 10 th

September. In May sixteen drumming birds were recorded from five locations.Denaby Ings: Low numbers in the early months with a maximum of 20 on 8th February. November had a maximum of 50. Hatfield Moors: Birds were seen in every month except February and May, there were several records of ones and twos in late March and up until the end of April; these were spread around many locations on the Moors. Autumn passage included 16 on 15 th August; 50 on 20th, 20 on 9th September; 10 on 23rd and 12 on 26th, then 35 on 9th October.Potteric Car: Recorded in low single figures until 2nd May with the highest number being 8 on 12th March, similar numbers were again present from 5 th September, higher counts being 7 on 13th October, 11 on 5th December; 10 on 18th; 8 on Rossington Carr fields on 31st with 21 being flushed from floodwater on Bessacarr Fields on the same day.Southfield Reservoirs: A maximum count of c.65 on the 9th of September was the best count since 7th of March 1980. Thorpe Marsh: A single on 25th January, but in September 7 were seen on 6th; 11th & 26th, then 10 on 11th October.

Thrybergh CP: One on 29th January, singles on 5th & 12 September, One east on 10th & 6 west on 12th October, one on 21st November, 2 on 20th December.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 16 21 10 10 12 30 15 43 110 69 35 6SR 6 1 1 3 0 0 7 36 C65 28 31 11

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 23 22 12 14 20 20 61 76 50 30 30SR 4 1 7 3 0 0 0 25 12 5 6 11

2005 – Auckley Common: 13 birds were counted on 3rd September and 14 on 20th.Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year, with a maximum of 76 on the 24 th September. In May fifteen drumming birds were recorded from five locations, but no broods were recorded this year.Denaby Ings: The highest count was 59 on 1st January.Potteric Car: Mainly in small numbers, but with a peak of 25 at Rossington Carr Fields on 27th February, then 15 on 24th December at Willow Marsh.Thorpe Marsh: The maximum count was 22 on 3rd January, where there were 34 records; generally of 7 birds, 11 were seen on 10th December.Thrybergh CP: The only record this year was of one bird on 9th October.

EURASIAN WOODCOCK Scolopax rusticola Declining breeder/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: Birds were seen in January and February but no numbers were given, 4 birds were seen roding on 25th June, 5 were flushed on 20th November.Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen from 27th January to 22nd February, and then on 16th

October. On 21st November there was evidence of an influx of birds into the area as four were seen on this day and eight sighting of singles up to 19th December.Southfield Reservoirs: One was flushed on Went Ings on the 28th of October, one was in Southfield Lane on 19th November and one on Went Ings on the 25th of December.Sprotbrough Flash: Present throughout the year with at least three seen regularly roding in the breeding season.Thorpe Marsh: Five reports of 1-2 birds between 25th January and 22nd March, then two birds on 1st November.2005 – Broomhill Ings: One was flushed up on Cat Hill on 14 th March, in October one near the Old Moor visitor centre at dusk on the 22nd, and one flushed out of the Slag Willows 27th.Potteric Car: The highest count was of four on 23rd February, and then just a few sightings of single birds up to 11th March and one on 17th June, one to two were seen from 15th November to 25th December.Thorpe Marsh: Eight reports of single birds; seen five times up to the 17 th March, then on 29th

October, 27th November and 16th December.Southfield Reservoirs: One was flushed from the bottom of the east bank and flew towards Southfield Lane on 9th November. One was on Went Ings on the 19th November. Sprotbrough Flash: At least 3 regularly seen while roding in breeding season and 1-2 flushed in the autumn.

BLACK-TAILED GODWIT Limosa limosa Uncommon migrant2004 – Auckley Common: A single bird was seen on 1st August.Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one on the 17th February; the last for the year being one on 30th October, the highest count of the year here was of 19 on 2nd August.

BI.FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

1 0 1 3 4 14 19 1 1

Hatfield Moors: Nine birds were seen on Kilham West on 20th July.Potteric Car: Single birds were seen at on 18th April and 4th July.Southfield Reservoirs: In April four flew W over the Reservoirs on the 17th and c.22 flew W on the 27th. On 6th May 21 flew E (3+18). In June a party of 10 passed through on the 10th and on the 19th of July three flew SW, in August 12 flew E on the 5th and 14 also E the next day. On the 22nd, 10 flew W and nine came from the flooded Went Ings and flew E. The last of the year were in September with four on the 4th, these landed in the west-fields and eight flew E on the 5th.2005 – Auckley Common: 40 on 18th April.Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one on Wombwell Ings on the 28th to 31st of March; the highest spring count in the Broomhill Ings area was 25 on the 12 th of April, in the autumn recorded almost daily from August to the 24 th of November, with a total of 46 on the 4 th of July this being the highest count of the year.

BIMAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT N0V

1 25 17 4 46 13 23 21 19

Hatfield Moors: A single bird was seen at Huggin Carr on 4th December.Potteric Carr: A single colour-ringed bird was recorded on 24th July, a flock of 16 birds landed on Huxter Well Marsh on 16th October where they stayed for 20 minutes (DC, RJS). There was a further sighting of a single bird on 20th November.Southfield Reservoirs: There were just two spring records; a flock of 27 flew N on 24th April and seven flew W on 10th May. In August nine flew E on 12th and six flew E on 18th. In September one E on 3rd, 2 E on 9th, one circled then flew W on 16th. Recorded for the very first time in November and December, in the former month on the 9th four arrived from the E and joined Lapwings and Golden Plovers in the west-fields, another one on the 13th came from the west-fields with Lapwings and Golden Plovers and flew off W. In the latter month on the 16th, one flew in landed on the middle bank and began feeding.

BAR-TAILED GODWIT Limosa lapponica Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Two recorded this year, in May one on Old Moor from the 26th and in August a juvenile was on Wath Ings from the 10th.Southfield Reservoirs: On 28th April one in winter plumage was on the middle bank, it later flew off SE, another in winter plumage flew west on the 30th. On 22nd June one flew W with three Curlews, half an hour later it returned and flew around the reservoirs for 35 minutes before leaving to the E. A summer plumaged bird flew E on 12th August. In September, one passed E with eight Black-tailed Godwits on the 5th, and four W on 25th. Finally one spent an hour and 45 minutes on the middle bank on the 24th of December.Thrybergh CP: One flew N with a Spotted Redshank on 27th April.

2005 - Southfield Reservoirs: Only two records for the year both in May; two flew E on 1 st

and on the 24th a winter plumaged bird circled for five minutes before flying off E.

WHIMBREL Numenius phaeopus Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Three over Old Moor on the 16th of April, the only other April record was one over Old Moor on the 18th. In May recorded on three dates, two W over Old Moor on the 2nd, one on Wombwell Ings on the 1st leaving to the W and one roosted on the Old Moor on the 8th. Hatfield Moors: Three were seen on 24th & 25th April; and 7th & 15th May, one on 18th July and three on 21st August. Southfield Reservoirs: In April one flew W on the 17th, two flew W on the 22nd and one N on the 25th. On the 3rd May one landed briefly in the east-fields before leaving eastwards, two flew E on the 10th and single birds were noted on the 11th, NE, and on the middle bank 24th. In July one flew E on the 9th, on the 20th one W and one E. Three flew W on the 20th of August and the last of the year was one W 2nd September.Thrybergh CP: 2 on 10th August.2005 – Almholme Flash: One flew over on 24th April (DW). Auckley Common: One flew over on 1st May.Broomhill Ings: All records were of single birds; the first of the year was over the Old Moor on 9th April this was followed by singles on 19th, 21st, 24th, 27th and 28th, in May only recorded on two dates the 9th and 20th, the only autumn record and last of the year was one on 26th July.Potteric Carr: Two flew over on 24th April. Southfield Reservoirs: During April one in from and out to the E on the 19th, on 22nd five birds recorded, one in the morning flew W, returning later and flying E; and that evening four birds flew E. Next day six birds came out of the east-fields, flew over the reservoirs and flew off E, finally in April one flew onto Went Ings on the evening of the 25th. In May two flew E on 3rd; and on the 5th one arrived from and departed E. The only records in the second half of the year were in August with singles on the 1st & 5th. Thrybergh CP: One on 20th; 2 on 29th April, singles on 9th & 10th May; 24th July; 9th September,

EURASIAN CURLEW Numenius arquata Uncommon breeder/fairly common migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Birds were recorded on 23 dates this year. The highest counts of the year were eighteen on the 14th August.

Broomhill IngsFEB MAR APR MAY JUN JAN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2 1 0 1 7 0 5 18 1 1 0 0

Hatfield Moors: Few birds were seen in the early part of the year, autumn passage included 10 on 21st August, 37 on 6th September and 45 on 12th, 35 were seen along the River Torne on 7th October.Potteric Carr: One bird was seen on 22nd March and four on 11th April. Thorpe Marsh also only had two records, but both of single birds on 17th March and 31st May.Southfield Reservoirs: Present from the 9th of February, with five birds flying around on the evening of the 17th and four in the west-fields and flying around on the 19th. Between the 22nd of June and 6th of July a total of 78 birds flew W, with a maximum day count of 16 on the 24th of June. A further five birds flew W between the 8th & 30th of July plus two S on

the 31st. In August singles on three dates and two flew W on the 31st. In September records on seven dates, with nine flying around the reservoirs on the evening of the 30th. The last of the year was single birds on the 12th of October and 2nd of November.Thrybergh CP: One on 9th September & 10th October.2005 – Auckley Common: A flock of 25 birds were seen on 13th April.Broomhill Ings: Birds were recorded on seventeen dates in the Broomhill Ings area this year. The highest count of the year was six on the 7th July.

Broomhill IngsJAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

0 1 5 3 0 1 6 1 3 1 0 0Potteric Carr: Most of the sightings were of birds flying over the Reserve, one on 23rd and two on 28th Marsh, one to two birds were seen on five occasions between 31st July and 10th September; one on 23rd August stayed for 15 minutes.Southfield Reservoirs: Recorded in every month except November and December. On the 22nd February 13 flew N after leaving the west-fields. On the 24th 17 were in the west-fields and flying around the reservoirs, next day 15 were present in the west-fields. In March 18 on the 1st & 5th was bettered by 22 in the west-fields on the 6th. The best count in the latter part of the year was nine flying NW on 15th August.Thorpe Marsh: Seven reports between 7th March and 17 May, two birds were seen on 7th March and 11th April, the rest were singles. Thrybergh CP: One on 18th March, one on 3rd; 2 on 4th and 1 on 17th April, one on 9th August.

SPOTTED REDSHANK Tringa erythropus Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Although recorded on 31 dates from August to November only two long staying birds were involved; the first of the year was a juvenile, arriving on Wath Ings on the 27th of August remaining in the area until the 11 th September, in October another juvenile arrived in the area on the 10th and remained until the 4th November.Potteric Carr: One called as it flew over on 27th July (TF, MRB).Southfield Reservoirs: One flew E on 9th March, the first March record for Southfield. Thrybergh CP: One flew N with godwit on 27th April.2005 – Broomhill Ings: In June two adult birds in breeding plumage were on Wader Scrape at Old Moor on 19th; in September three juveniles were on Old Moor on the 10th, a long staying juvenile was seen at Wath Ings from the 2nd to 22nd of October. Denaby: One bird flew W on 29th October.Hatfield Moors: One on 24th September.Southfield Reservoirs: In October singles flew E on 10th and W on 18th.

COMMON REDSHANK Tringa totanus Uncommon breeder/common migrant2004 – Auckley Common: A solitary record was of three birds on 31st May.Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months, with up to 15 birds remaining in the Broomhill Ings area to over-winter, the spring peak and year maximum of 30 was on the 20th April. The winter build up started with a single on the 3rd October, with numbers building up to eight by the month end and eleven by the year-end. In May twelve pairs were noted on territory, of which six pairs were confirmed to hatch a minimum of 23 young all of which were on Wombwell Ings.Hatfield Moors: Birds were recorded in every month except January and September; the highest count was 4 at Ash Dump on 25th June.

Potteric Carr: A very poor showing this year with singles on 25 th January; 23rd March and 29th April, two were seen on 21st December.Sprotbrough Flash: A single bird on the 4th May was the only record.Southfield Reservoirs: It was also a poor year with records on 63 dates - five more than last year. Counts just managed to reach double figures, with 10 on Went Ings on the 28 th of October. Last year the maximum was a meagre five. Thrybergh CP: Single birds seen for most of the year with 2 during April.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 14 15 20 30 26 21 8 4 1 8 9 11

TM 9 7 4 3 3 3 2 - - 1 2 9SR 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 8 1 10 5 5

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 12 20 18 22 24 25 12 12 2 5 9 9

TM 8 10 4 4 2 2 1 - - - 5 6SR 2 0 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 4 2 2

2005 – Auckley Common: 2 on 19th March, 3 on 30th April and 3 on 30th June were the only sightings at this site.Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year, with up to 20 birds remaining to over-winter, the spring peaks were 24 on 2nd May, and the year maximum of 25 recorded on the 5th June. The winter build up started with a single on the 10th October, with numbers building up to 5 by the month end and 9 by the year-end. In May eleven pairs were noted on territory, of which 4 pairs were confirmed to hatch a minimum of 7 young all on Wombwell Ings.Potteric Carr: A much better year for this species with a total of 48 individual records; up to four birds seen between January and August with a pair seen mating on 10 th May, up to three birds were seen from late October to the year end.Sprotbrough Flash: A pair was present in front of Kingfishern Hide on 30th June.Thorpe Marsh: A colour ringed bird was present during January and February, having a white ring on the left leg and yellow on the right leg.Thrybergh CP: Single birds seen in March, singles on four dates in April; June; July, singles on 14th & 26th October, 2 on 19th; singles on 26th & 30th November, and 18th December.

COMMON GREENSHANK Tringa nebularia Common migrant2004 – Auckley Common: A single was seen on 31st July, then 3 on 30th August and 2 on 4th September.

Broomhill IngsAPR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

1 2 0 4 13 4 1

Hatfield Moors: This proved to be an excellent year for this species with at least 50 different birds passing through the Moors, there were only three seen in the spring; singles on 22 nd

April, 9th & 28th May. Several birds were seen in July and August with 22 on 15 th, many sightings were made in September, the last being on 9th October.Potteric Carr: A single bird was also seen on 27th July. Two birds were seen at Thorpe Marsh on 9th August.

Southfield Reservoirs: There were no spring records; the first to appear was in July with singles on the 17th, 20th, 23rd & 29th. In August two on the 2nd, seven (6 together) on the 7th and singles on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th & 24th and two on the 18th, 22nd & 26th. In September the final records were singles on the 7th & 14th.Thrybergh CP: One flew N on 22nd April.2005 – Auckley Common: Single birds were seen on 26th April and 20th July.

Broomhill IngsAPR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

1 1 2 8 21 8Hatfield Moors: 3 on 4th May.Potteric Carr: The newly created wetland of Huxter Well Marsh is now showing how good it is in attracting birds with 31 sightings for this species, four early records of one to two birds up to 1st May and the remainder of up to four birds between 1st July and 8th September.Denaby Ings: A single bird was seen on 22nd August.Southfield Reservoirs: In spring one on 23rd April and two on 5th May. In autumn; passage in July was singles 18th & 31st, in August singles on 3rd, 4th, 9th & 10th, four flew W on 13th and single birds on 20th & 23rd, finally in August three passed through on 31st. One on 1st September was the final record of the year. Thorpe Marsh: Five records; two birds were seen on 7th March and 31st May, then singles between 2nd May and 1st June.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 2nd & 23rd July; 8th & 24th August; 1st September,

GREEN SANDPIPER Tringa ochropus Common migrant/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: Two on 5th July and one on 28th.


1 2 1 4 1 2 4 22 8 5 3 3

Denaby Ings: Singles on 1st May and 19th July.Hatfield Moors: Singles on 25th January and 14th April, 3 on 26th June and 5 by the 7th July, in August 4 on 1st then 8 on 7th and one on 14th.Potteric Carr: A single bird on 16th February and two on 27th July.Southfield Reservoirs: In August single birds on the 5th & 12th and one present onWent Ings on the 24th & 25th. In November single birds were logged on the 2nd & 10th and in December one on the 5th & 6th.Thorpe Marsh: Eight sightings of single birds between 9th April and 25th December including one at Almholme on 22nd August. Two records were received from Tilts Pond – singles on 29th February and 4th July.Thrybergh CP: 2 W on 8th August, one on 20th November.2005 – Auckley Common: 2 on 30th June.


2 3 2 3 1 6 9 22 10 3 2 2

Denaby Ings: Two birds were seen at on 13th & 22nd August.Potteric Carr: There was an early record of a single on 3 rd January, following a sighting of six juveniles on 23rd June there were regular records of one to three birds up to 11th

September and a late sighting of a single bird on 9th November.

Shaftholme: One or two between 21st March to 17th April and 29th July to 29th August.Southfield Reservoirs: One flew E on 29th July and one was seen to go down onto Went Ings on 14th October.Thrybergh CP: One on 17th May, one on 29th & 2 left NE on 31st July, singles on 25th & 27th and 2 on 26th & 28th August.

WOOD SANDPIPER Tringa glareola Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: A total of three records this year, all in the autumn. The first was a juvenile on Wath Ings on July 28th; in August recorded on the Wader scrape on the 9th and 19th. Hatfield Moors: A juvenile was seen on Kilham West on 15th August.Southfield Reservoirs: A record count for Southfield of three flying W on the 17th of August.2005 - Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one on Wombwell Ings on the 10th of May increasing to six by the 12th, with three remaining to 15th and one to the 16th, in June two were in the area from the 9th to 11th, July two on Broomhill on the 14th with one remain until the 16th, August birds were recorded on three dates, singles on the 16th and 19th with three on Old Moor on the 22nd.

COMMON SANDPIPER Actitis hypoleucos Common migrant/occasional breeder2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird was noted on the 16th April; in May 15 were counted on the 1st this being a high spring count, the highest count of the year was of 27 on the 22nd August. In October, a single present on Broomhill Flash to the 7 th was the last of the year.Hatfield Moors: An early record was of a bird at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits on 12 th February, then one on 14th April and two on 23rd, two were seen from 5th to 17th May then one on 24th. The first returning bird was on 6th August then 6 from 15th to 18th, singles were seen in September with the last being on 25th.Potteric Carr: A single was seen on 18th April and two on 2nd May, singles were noted on six dates from 10th to 27th July.Sprotbrough Flash: An exceptional record was of a bird flying up river from the weir area on 1st February (PM), otherwise one to three birds were recorded intermittently between 16 th

April and 10th August.Thorpe Marsh: Four sightings of single birds; 18th, 19th & 25th April, and 9th August.Thrybergh CP: April- singles on 7 dates from 13th; 2 on 16th, 2 on 1st May & 29th June, then singles up to 5th September.

2004 A M J J A S OBI 6 15 2 6 27 2 1SR 3 3 1 3 5 12

2005 A M J J A S OBI 1 6 1 3 11 8 1

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first was noted on the 9th April, in May 6 were counted on the 8th

this being a high spring count, the highest count for the year here was of 11 on the 4 th August. In October, a single present on Broomhill Flash to the 21st was the last of the year.

Potteric Carr: Another bird attracted by Huxter Well Marsh, after an early sighting on 3 rd

March there were regular sightings of up to four birds to 17th May. The autumn passage started on 1st July following which there were regular sightings of up to three birds until 1 st

October.Southfield Reservoirs: Between 17th April and 28th September birds were recorded on 42 dates; and noted in every month in this period, with a maximum count of three on 15th May.Thrybergh CP: The first returning bird was one on 29th April, with 6 the following day, 1-3 on seven dates in May, 1-2 on 10 dates; 15 on 5 th July, singles on 6th & 14th August also on five dates on September.

RUDDY TURNSTONE Arenaria interpres Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: In April three arrived on the Old Moor on the 29th and remained to the 1st of May; the only other May record was three S over the Mere on the 30 th, in August one on the Wader Scrape on the 13th with two on the 14th and four E over the Old Moor on the 23rd.Hatfield Moors: One on 6th & 7th August then three on 15th.Southfield Reservoirs: Another good year for this species, with ten records; three more than last year. In May two on the middle bank on the 1st remained until dusk, one on the middle bank on the 20th flew to the jetties with a Ringed Plover and a Dunlin before all three flew off N, in August one on the 4th and eight flew E on the 10th, on the 13th three circled, one of them landing briefly on the middle bank before leaving eastwards. Finally in August three flew W on the 25th. In September single birds seen on 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Finally in November one was on the middle bank on the 8th.Thrybergh CP: One in breeding plumage on 13th May, 2 W on 20th December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Noted on fifteen dates this year, the first being on 15th February, the main spring passage started with one on 29th April and the last bird being on 14th October. The highest count for the year was five birds in the last week of May.Hatfield Moors: A single bird was present from 19th to 21st May.Potteric Carr: Five birds were present on Huxter Well Marsh on 25 th July (RDM) the first record on this Reserve since 1995, there was also a record of 12 over the Marsh on 11 th

September (RJS).Southfield Reservoirs: Thirteen records for the year, nine of these in the first half as follows; one on the middle bank 29th January. In February on the 10th four flew in and alighted on the jetties, later departing N, a good count of 16 on the 28th, with two on the middle bank and 14 flying SW. One flew W on 1st April, on the 7th May one on the tern raft briefly before it flew to the middle bank, this was followed by 3 N next day. Two were on the middle bank on the 11th and six there on the 18th, which later flew W; and one was on the middle bank next day. In August; on the 12th one flew in from the E with two Sanderlings and six Ringed Plovers, it then flew out E again with the Sanderlings; three hours later three flew W. The next day one on middle bank later flew SW. On the 31st one spent some time on the jetties and middle bank. The final record in an excellent year was one W on 25th September. Thrybergh CP: One on 26th February, 2 (possibly 3) on 28th August, 6 flew SE on 25th September,

GREY PHALAROPE Phaloropus fulicarius Rare migrant

2005 - A juvenile was on Wombwell Ings for at least one hour on 12th November.

ARCTIC SKUA Stercorarius parasiticus Rare migrant2004 – Southfield Reservoir: A juvenile was present on the 22nd & 23rd September, during its stay it was noted stealing fish from Black-headed and Common Gulls.

MEDITERRANEAN GULL Larus melanocephalus Uncommon winter visitor/migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on eight dates involving four or five diferent birds, an adult winter on 1st March, an adult summer on 4th, 8th, 22nd and 24th April, a juvenile was seen on 24th July then a 1st winter on 27th December.Hatfield Moors: A first winter bird was with Black-Headed Gulls at Wroot on 24th December.Potteric Carr: An adult in summer-plumage was present on Low Ellers from 11th to 21st

April.Southfield Reservoir: A first year bird flew E on 19th May. Two first winter birds were in the gull roost on 24th October and one the next day. An adult bird was in the roost on 20th & 21st

also from 26th to 28th December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on eleven dates involving what may have been three different birds; a first winter on 4th February, a first summer on 6th May and from 19th to 21st, afirst summer continued to be seen from 2nd to 10th June and the last bird being a 1st winter on 8th December.Dunscroft Tip: One adult on 1st February.Potteric Carr: The one record this year was of a single bird on 21st August. Southfield Reservoirs: Two first winter birds were seen in the roost on 25th January, an adult on 6th February and a 1st winter on 22nd two birds were also seen in March. In August a juvenile on 5th and a 2nd year on 17th and three birds on 22nd. Two 2nd year birds were seen in September and a 1st year on 28th October was the last of the year.

LITTLE GULL Larus minutus Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: An adult winter bird was noted on 16th April, an adult summer on 2nd

May and a 1st year bird from 12th to 26th May.Southfield Reservoir: Four were seen on 2nd January, one adult on 18th and a first year on 25th, one adult on 10th June, three immatures on 1st July and an adult on 23rd. In August one juvenile on 9th and ten on 31st (including 4 second year/adults and 2 first summer birds). A second year was seen on 1st September and a first year on 6th October then two adults on 27th.Thrybergh CP: One on 5th April.2005 – Broomhill Ings: 12 birds were seen on 22nd April and two 2nd summer birds on 29th, two birds were seen on 24th May. A juvenile was seen and photographed on 25th September at the Old Moor (DP, SR & KP).Lakeside: One bird was seen on 19th April (KF). Southfield Reservoir: One on 30th March, two on 21st April & 6 adults on 22nd & two other birds in the evening, In May an adult on 5th and 4 adults on 9th, one bird on 6th June and the last for the year were an adult on 25th September and an immature on 26th.

SABINE’S GULL Larus sabini Rare vagrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: A first for this area, a juvenile present on Wath Ings from 1120 to 1210 on 25th September leaving to the W (DP, KP & SR).

BLACK-HEADED GULL Larus ridibundus Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: The largest count for this area was 400 on 15th February.Southfield Reservoir: In January roost counts increased from 7000 on 3rd to a maximum of 15,000 on 24th, then falling to 8,650 on 31st. February had a miximum of 7,000 on 22nd. The post-breeding roost began to reform with 800+ on 13 th July; this built up to 6,000 on 13th

August and 10,000 on 27th October, then 8,000 on 26th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: A minimum of 235 nests were counted during May with an estimated 220 young hatched.Potteric Carr: The numbers of breeding pairs were slightly up on last year with 23 nests just on Willow Marsh and others around the rest of the Reserve. Fox predation was high this year.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 1700 1000 2300 1200 1800 1200 1200 220 180 800 1200 800

TCP 400 400 220 160 6 4 26 n/c 67 150 350 440PC 300 317 280 330 165 180 90 11 70 312 400 215TM 40 38 15 10 10 6 13 32 31 60 40 582005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 1200 1000 1250 1300 1350 900 700 214 200 800 800 830PC 60 200 140 200 220 240 600 450 160 50 40 120TM 100 44 210 11 10 6 20 6 48 34 30 100TCP 380 200 210 12 9 13 8 123 450 400 300 300

2005 – Southfield Reservoir: Roost counts were 10,000 on 6th February, 4,000+ on 23rd

March, 6,000 on 8th August; 10,000+ on 18th, 7,500+ on 14th September and 15,000 on 18th

October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: A minimum of 260 nests were counted during May with an estimated 210 young hatched.Potteric Carr: On 22nd June 30 fledged young were recorded from the colony on Decoy Marsh which the birds appear to prefer, the colony at Willow Marsh having diminished. MEW (COMMON) GULL Larus canus Common winter visitor/migrant2004 – Potteric Carr: Noted in small numbers until 28th March and then from 5th September, the highest counts were 12 on 4th January & 14 on 7th March.Southfield Reservoir: The years maximum roost count was 2,000 on 16 th January. In May, June and early July only immature birds were noted. The first adults were 2 on 7 th July, then noted regularly in small numbers throughout the month. There were double figure counts in August from the 2nd onwards. Roost counts in the latter half of the year were 900+ on 15 th

October and 1,000+ on 26th December.

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2005 – Potteric Carr: Recorded in small numbers until 1st May and from 23rd July to the year end, the larger counts being 8 on 30th January, 11 on 8th February and 10 on 18th December.Southfield Reservoir: Roost counts were 900+ on 6th February, 1,600 on 4th March and 1,200+ on 18th November.

LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL Larus fuscus Common migrant/winter/rare breeder2004– Hatfield Moors: Numbers at Kilham West Had reached 250 by 25th June; other counts included 150 on 17th July and a peak of 330 on 15th August.Potteric Carr: Recorded in small numbers during most months, occasionally larger counts of birds going over the Reserve – 46 were noted on 19th July.Southfield Reservoir: Small numbers were noted in the gull roost in the first two months, then 10 on 1st March. In April 38 flew west on 17th and 215+ west on 27th May. In the latter half of the year roost counts only reached a maximum of 300+ on 6 th September; 32 were still in the roost on 5th November and a maximum of 3 on 28th December.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 4 20 25 30 30 39 20 70 30 15 30 3

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TCP 1 1 1 7 7 8 11 57 36 28 7 22005 – Broomhill Ings: Birds showing plumage and structural characteristics of the Scandanavian race Larus fuscus intermedius were recorded in single figures during July and August.Potteric Carr: Records of up to 4 birds were seen until 17 th April and then fairly regular sightings of larger numbers during July with a peak count of 28 on 30 th July. From early September to the year end, records were confined to low single figures.Southfield Reservoir: Small numbers were noted in the first three months. A maximum count of only 175 in the roost on 8th of August may indicate that the birds may be roosting elsewhere, 38 were seen on 18th October, 35 on 10th November,then single birds during December with two on 30th.

HERRING GULL Larus argentatus Common migrant/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: 10 on 19th September, 110 on 6th October and 30 on 4th December.Potteric Carr: 30 on 1st January; then 10 on 11th & 18th, 35 on 29th February.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum count for the first half of the year was 4.500 on 3rd

January and 1,800 on 27th February. Low single figure counts were made from May to August and no significant counts in the latter half of the year.

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2005 – Potteric Carr: The pattern of sightings broadly followed that of Lesser-Blacked Gull though with fewer sightings and lower counts, the peak being 11 on 23rd October.Southfield Reservoir: Roost counts were 4,000 on 25th January and 1,200 on 6th February, these being the highest counts for the first part of the year; 1 to 2 birds were seen in May, June and July. In November 1,500+ on 29th and 900 on 30th December were the only other significant counts.

YELLOW-LEGGED GULL Larus cachinnans/michahellis Fairly common migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on twelve dates this year involving at least six different birds, 2 on 14th May; singles on the 15th and 26th, then singles on 4th and 5th June, 7th July and the last was in a roost from 11th to 17th December.Hatfield Moors: Singles were recorded from 29th July through August and well into September; two were seen on 10th & 18th August and three on 15th.Southfield Reservoir: A third year bird was seen in the roost on 11 th January and a second-year flew through on 21st May. In July a third-year flew west on 13th and one west on 20th. In August an adult in the roost on 24th and 5 (3 adults) on 31st. Five roosted on 6th September and an adult was in the roost on 3rd October. Single adults were seen on 20th and 21st

December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Only three records logged this year; a 3rd summer on 2nd April, an adult on 5th October and a 3rd year on 23rd.Potteric Carr: There was a single record of a bird flying south west with Lesser Black-backed Gulls on 28th August.Southfield Reservoir: In February an adult on 2nd, a 2nd year on 22nd and 2 adults and a 2nd year on 24th. Five birds in the roost on 1st August and 3 on 11th September.

CASPIAN GULL Larus argentatus cachinnans Rare migrantThis bird was added to Category A of the British List by the British Ornithologists’ Union Recorders’ Committee in May 2003, following the establishment of a bird in Essex in 1995 as a first for Britain. The BOURC continues to treat Caspian Gull as a race of Herring Gull, but this situation may change pending ongoing investigations.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A 2nd summer bird showing characteristics of this species spent most of the day on the wader scrape on 2nd April (DMW, JHG & JW et al). Southfield Reservoir: In February an adult on 11th and a 3rd year on 20th & 22nd, on the 24th a remarkable record of seven birds (five adults a second year and a third year) (A.M). In March a 3rd year again on 1st & 2nd and an adult on the 4th. Lastly an immature on 25th May.

ICELAND GULL Larus glaucoides Uncommon migrant in early winter/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: A 1st/2nd year roosted on the Old Moor from the 14 th to 19th

December, also in December a 1st winter flew East on 28th.Southfield Reservoir: The only records for the year were in January, a second-year on 11 th

and an adult on 21st & 23rd.2005 - Broomhill Ings: Two records this year, a 1st winter on 8th February and a 1st year bird roosted over night on 2nd April.Southfield Reservoir: In January a 1st winter on 25th and a 2nd winter on 28th, an adult was seen on 18th February and a 1st winter on 28th, an adult was seen on 12th & 13th March. In December a 1st year was present on 15th & 16th and an adult on 22nd.

GLAUCOUS GULL Larus hyperboreus Rare migrant in winter/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: A 1st winter roosted on the Mere from the 28th to 31st January and 6th

to 9th February.Lakeside: A bird was seen on 7th February.Southfield Reservoir: A 1st winter was seen roosting on 17th, 18th, 20th and 27th February, it was seen for the last time flying east from the roost on 29th. The first ever May record for this site was of a second-year bird flying west along Went Ings on 3rd.Sprotbrough Flash: A first winter dropped in to bathe on 19 th January before quickly moving on.2005 – Broomhill Ings: An adult winter roosted on 15th January.Shaftholme: An adult flew north east on 16th January.Southfield Reservoir: A 3rd winter bird in the roost on 28th January was the only record.GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL Larus marinus Common migrant/winter visitor2004 – Potteric Carr: There were several records of small numbers on a north-west movement in the first two months.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum counts for the first half of the year were 1,250+ on 10 th

January and 350+ on 27th February. A party of 40+ flew west on 27th May. In July 4 on 2nd

and one on 14th. In August 16 were present on 10th. Roost counts in December were 600+ on 26th and 550+ on 29th.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 300 270 70 15 8 3 - - - 2 25 210

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TCP 4 - - - 1 - - - 2 - 2 32005 – Potteric Carr: Very small numbers recorded, the highest being 15 in November.Southfield Reservoir: Roost counts were 650+ on 25th January, 497 on 6th February and 647 on 4th March. In December 450 were seen on 31st.

BLACKED-LEGGED KITTIWAKE Rissa tridactyla Uncommon migrant2004 - Broomhill Ings: Six records this yeas, the first were 2 on 14th March; and 2 on 29th, singles were seen on three dates in April up to the 17th, the last was an adult on 18th

November.Southfield Reservoir: Single adults occurred on 11th January and 22nd March, 5th, 7th & 21st

April; Three adults on 27th April. Single adults on 1st July and 13th August, then a juvenile was seen on 26th and an adult on 31st. The final record was a first year bird on 6th September.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 6th April, 4th May, 15th June, 2005 – Broomhill Ings: An adult was seen on 4th April, a party of 10 Adults were seen in May but no specific date given, single birds were seen on 23rd September and 23rd October.Potteric Carr: A single record of two birds at Huxter Well Marsh for 30 ninutes on 24th April.Southfield Reservoir: In March one adult on 12th then two on 13th and 20th, one was also seen on 13th April and 25th August.

WHISKERED TERN Chlidonias hybrida Rare vagrant

2004 – Potteric Carr: A party of four which were first seen at Lakeside (LJD), were later seen for five minutes at Low Ellers Marsh in the evening of 16 th May. This is a new species for the district.

SANDWICH TERN Sterna sandvicensis Rare migrant2004 – Southfield Reservoir: One was present for twenty minutes on 16th May, and then two were seen for ten minutes on 9th July, all these birds departed north-east.2005 – Southfield Reservoir: Five birds were seen on 18th July and remained for 45 minutes.

COMMON TERN Sterna hirundo Localized breeding bird/common migrant2004 – Hatfield Moors: Singles were seen on two dates in May and a pair in June, the only other record was a single on 18th September.Potteric Carr: There were several sightings of birds on passage but none remained to breed, possibly because the raft on Low Ellers Marsh was fully occupied by Black-headed Gulls. Small numbers were noted in April but at least 25 passed through Low Ellers on 27th. Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly and almost daily between 18th April and 26th

August. The maximum spring count was eight on 11th & 20th May.The best autumn counts were 12 on 5th July (9 flying north-east), in August 17 on 10th, 39 on 12th, (largest flock 30), 18 on 20th. The final records were first-year birds on 5th & 25th September. Thorpe Marsh: Birds reportes on 24th May (2), 5th July and 16th August.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: Nine pairs attempted to breed this year. Two pair fledged four chicks on the Flash.Sprotbrough Flash: A pair attempted to breed, and were sitting from 3 rd to 21st June but were unsuccessful, they remained until 14th August.Thrybergh CP: In May four pairs were noted with nine juveniles on 15 th. Seven juveniles were seen in July.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI - - - 8 14 26 8 5 2 1 - -

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2005 – Potteric Carr: Regular sightings of one to three birds from 1st May to 10th September.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly from 11th April with 6 on 30th, 5 on 24th May, 8 on 9th June also 8 (all adults) on 2nd August. The last for the year were an adult and a juvenile on 13th September.Sprotbrough Flash: 2 were present on 14th May and 1-2 were seen on several occasions between 29th June and 11th August.Thorpe Marsh: Three birds on the Mere on 20th June.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Seven pairs attempted breeding; two pair fledged four chicks.Thrybergh CP: In May seven pairs were noted with two juveniles on 30 th. Four juveniles were seen in June then seven in July.

ARCTIC TERN Sterna paradisaea Fairly common migrant

2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first for this site were 7 on 18th April; then one on 21st and 4 on 29th, 1 on 1st May and a juvenile on the 25th September.Potteric Carr: During late Aptil and early May there was a heavy inland passage of terns and several Arctics delighted observers on the reserve; at least 33 passed through on 27th April, 7 on 1st May and 6 on 2nd.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded on seventeen dates for the year between 14th April and 11th

May. The best passage days were 27th April when 71 passed through (maximum flock 22) and 28th when 37 passed through (maximum flock 11), these were the only double figure counts.Thrybergh CP: 40 birds were seen on 29th April and then one on 30th. 3 on 4th & 14th May,2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first was one on 16th April then 8 on 20th. Later in the year, one on 19th July, 4 on 22nd August and a juvenile on 29th September.Southfield Reservoir: Seven were seen flying north on 24th April and 2 on 30th. Small counts were made in early May but flocks of 7 and 24 were noted on 16th, the last spring record were 2 on 18th. Five birds on 1st of August were the only autumn sighting.

‘Commic’ Tern2005 – Auckley Common: One flying north on 20th April.

LITTLE TERN Sterna albifrons Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: A good year for this site with three records; one on 16th April, one on 12th May and two on 14th June.Southfield Reservoir: The first of the year was on 16th April, it was the earliest ever record for this site. Two were seen on 18th May and one on 22nd; the last was on 18th June.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Only one record this year; one bird on 1st May.Southfield Reservoir: An amazing count of 12 on 1st May involves flocks of 9 & 3; the only other record was a single on 26th.

BLACK TERN Chlidonias niger Uncommon migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: The only one spring record for this site was on 15 th May. In August one was seen on 10th then two on 12th, also two on 3rd September.Hatfield Moors: One bird was seen at Tyrham Hall Gravel Pits on 16th September.Southfield Reservoir: The only spring record was one on 20th May; In August 19 on 10th and singles on 13th, 14th, 23rd & 24th. One was seen for ten minutes on 21st September and the last bird was on 13th October. Thrybergh CP: One on 2nd May,2005 – Broomhill Ings: Only one record this year of two birds in breeding plumage on 15th

May.Potteric Carr: Two sightings on 1st May of single birds dropping in on Low Ellers Marsh for a short time and then continuing NE.Southfield Reservoir: The only spring record were 6 on 1st May, singles were noted on two dates in July, a count of 44 on 31st August was the second highest count for this site, the last sightings were 4 on 1st, 1 on 2nd and 3 on 8th September.

ROCK (FERAL) PIGEON Columba livia Common resident/under-reported2004 – Sprotbrough Flash: Seen occasionally, usually around the Quarries.

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STOCK PIGEON Columba oenas Fairly common resident2004 – Hatfield Moors: A flock of 16 was recorded on 11th January; the largest count for this area was 30 on 25th September.Potteric Carr: Small numbers were seen throughout the year, the highest counts were 22 on 7th March and 15 on 12th December.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly during the year. The highest counts were 80 on 3 rd

February and 6 on 29th; In October the 30+ on 22nd increased to 40+ on 24th, and in November 75 were seen on 18th. Thorpe Marsh: Birds seen throughout the yearBreeding:Broomhill Ings: At least ten pairs nested in this area.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder in the Quarries with 30+ seen regularly.

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TCP 19 5 5 2 1 4 4 4 6 22 17 212005 – Potteric Carr: Small flocks were reported with peaks of 30 on 6th February and 23 on 8th November.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly in the early part of the year with counts of between 31 and 55. The maximum count for the second half of the year was 24 on 27th August.Thorpe Marsh: Birds again seen throughout the year.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: At least ten pairs nested in this area.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder in the Quarries with 30+ seen regularly.

COMMON WOOD PIGEON Columba palumbus Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: The largest notable count here was 600 on 9th September, the only other reported flock was 120 on 25th.Potteric Carr: Present throughout the year, the highest counts being 100 on 17th February and 98 on 18th October.Southfield Reservoir: Maximum counts were 1,500 on 10th January and 3,000 on 17th; In October 1,000 on 29th and in November 1,300 0n 16th. BreedingBroomhill Ings: During May a minimum of 20 pairs were holding territory.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 2500 800 900 130 120 30 25 70 30 20 40

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< = Small numbers.2005 – Potteric Carr: The largest flock reported this year was 370 on Rossington Carr Fields on 23rd October.Southfield Reservoir: 900+ on 18th February and 850+ on 16th December were the highest counts for this year.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: During May a minimum of 18 pairs were holding territories.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder with counts of 400+ in winter.

EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE Streptopelia decaocto Common resident2004 – Southfield Reservoir: Very small numbers seen in every month except December.BreedingBroomhill Ings: A minimum of 25 pairs held territory.Southfield Reservoir: Bread at Beever’s Bridge, where two adults and a juvenile were seen on 25th August.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 70 32 60 70 30 100 40 30 70 120 105

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TCP 40 17 20 4 13 28 67 140 160+ 80 50 502005 – Potteric Carr: Normally small numbers but a high count of 34 on 23rd October at Short Lane Fields which is near human habitation.Southfield Reservoir: Generally very low numbers throughout the year but 15 were flushed from the trees at Went Ings on 11th December.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: 25 pairs held territory.

EUROPEAN TURTLE DOVE Streptopelia turtur Uncommon breeder/decreasing rapidly2004 – Auckley Common: Four birds were noted from 16th July to 8th August with a high count of 9 on 7th, the last bird was on 6th September.Hatfield Moors: One on 9th May followed by two on 17th, the last sighting was on 30th

September.Potteric Carr: Up to two birds were noted in July, the last birds were two on 8th August.Southfield Reservoir: The worst ever year for this species; between 3rd May and 1st September a mere fourteen records were accrued, all were single birds, seven of which were in May.Thorpe Marsh: Birds seen from 5th May to 16th August, mainly low numbers but six in July and August.Thrybergh CP: Two on 28th May, One on 6th June.

2005 – Auckley Common: 3 on 7th May and 3rd June; on 30th two pairs were seen both having 2 chicks, 4 birds were seen on 22nd July.Potteric Carr: Five records this year all of single birds one of which was singing on 15 th

May.Southfield Reservoir: A very poor year with only three records; one on 23rd May, two on 18th

July and one on 16th September.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 2nd May to 31st July, 4 were seen on 8th May and 20th June.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 21stMay, 9th August,

ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET Psittacula krameri Small feral population/increasingSmall numbers of this species has an increasing ‘feral’ population in many parts of the country. Records in Doncaster possibly relate to more recent escapes however.2004 – Potteric Carr: One flew over the main gate on 8th March.Sprotbrough Flash: One flew through calling loudly on 9th March.2005 – Dunscroft: One was seen in gardens on 24th September.

COMMON CUCKOO Cuculus canorus Uncommon summer visitor/decreasing rapidlyThe species has declined rapidly in recent years but a few still breed in the district.2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird here was one on 20 th April, thereafter noted almost daily until the last on 26th June. A hepatic female was recorded from 13th May to 26th

June and may have been the same bird recorded in 2003.Hatfield Moors: The first was on 20th April. At least four birds were noted in May.Potteric Carr: Just six records all of single birds in May from the 3rd to 30th.Southfield Reservoir: Present between 25th April and 22nd June, with two together on 26th

April, 1st & 21st May.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 24th April throughout the summer, a brown phase was seen twice in May, the last was a juvenile on 16th August.Thrybergh CP: The first bird here was one on 24 th & 25th April. Single birds were noted on four dates in May. A juvenile bird was seen on 29th August.2005 – Auckley Common: Noted on 1st May.Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird was on 25th April, then noted almost daily until the end of June. The highest count of the year was 6 on 29th May. One to two hepatic females were seen from 20th May through June and last being seen on 6th July; this is the fourth consecutive year this coulour morph has been noted.Potteric Carr: Only four records this year of single birds the last of which was on 7th August.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds on 18 dates between 17th April and 25th June.Sprotbrough Flash: The only record here was one calling on 12th May.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 18th April to the last bird being a juvenile on 1st August.Thrybergh CP: One on 14th May.

BARN OWL Tyto alba Uncommon resident/increasing2004 – Auckley Common: One on 23rd January and 24th April.Broomhill Ings: Single birds seen in most months.Hatfield Moors: The only record here was of a single bird on 6th October.Potteric Carr: One on 4th November.

Southfield Reservoir: One was seen on 12th March, and one was present from the last week of July using the Hawk and Owl Trust nest boxes, this was joined by a second bird on 14 th & 28th August. The final sighting was one on 1st September.Thrybergh CP: One on 19th September.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Single birds seen in most months.Potteric Carr: A bird was flushed from under Loversall Pool Hide on 9th January.Southfield Reservoir: The only record of a bird on site was on 7th September, a bird was reported just outside the recording area on 6th February.Tilts: Two birds were seen in this area (between Thorpe Marsh and the A19) on 31st July.Thrybergh CP: One was caught on CCTV in the early hours of 6 th February, single birds were also noted on 3rd & 10th October,

LITTLE OWL Athena noctua Fairly common resident in suitable habitat2004 – Auckley Common: One on 5th July then 2 juvenile birds on 16th, 3 on 8th August.Bramwith: One bird seen on 22nd November.Broomhill Ings: Two birds were seen throughout the year with five in June and three in July. Breeding was confirmed as being successful for one pair.Fishlake: One bird was noted on the Thorne side of Fishlake on 20th November.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were seen on 24th August, 30th September and 17th October.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder with pairs in both Quarries.Thorpe Marsh: One bird was seen or heard from 8th March and through April; a single bird was also noted during the last three months of the year.Thrybergh CP: One on eight dates in October, & six dates in October up to the 10 th. Two on 12th December.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 21st January and 3 on 8th July.Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months with the year’s maximum of five seen on 24th

December. Breeding was confirmed as being successful for one pair although two territories were noted.Potteric Carr: A single bird was noted on 25th November and one was roosting at Short Lane Fields at the end of December.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds on 11th & 13th April also on 22nd June.Thorpe Marsh: Only two reports this year, one on 3rd January and the other on 30th May.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 1st and 5th February, 3rd March, 22nd & 23rd June with 2 on 30th. 2 were logged on 21st July, singles in August, September, October, November & 1st December.

TAWNY OWL Strix aluco Common resident in suitable habitat2004 – Broomhill Ings: Two birds were noted throughout the year.Hatfield Moors: At least two pairs were at Nightjar Heath and other birds at a couple of other locations on the Moors,Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen and heard on 22nd & 24th February and 28th November.Southfield Reservoir: Two nest boxes held birds during January and February and maybe into March. The bird in the oldest box was last seen on 15 th April, a bird was seen on the Went Ings on 22nd; In May one was seen at the nest box on 18th, 22nd & 30th. There were no records in June. Between the 9th July and the year end birds were recorded on 32 dates.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder.

Thorpe Marsh: Bred again on the reserve, there were two birds on 6 th February and one on the 9th, a chick was seen near a nest box on 7th June.Thrybergh CP: One was caught on the CCTV on 19th January. One on 4th June.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Two birds were noted throughout the year with three in January and February.Potteric Carr: five records this year of single birds on 25th January, 4th September, 30th

November and 20th & 25th December.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were recorded on 37 dates.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder.Thorpe Marsh: There were twelve reports throughout the year mainly of singles, but two were seen on 16th, 24th & 31st December. Thrybergh CP: One was heard calling on 1st February, 6th & 30th March. One on four dates in April, one on 3rd & 4th May, one on 17th August, a single bird was seen throughout October.One bird was seen on 17th & 20th November.

LONG-EARED OWL Asio otus Uncommon resident/winter visitor/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: During the early part of the year only recorded singularly up to the 21st February, then one on 6th November; 4 on 12th then 7 on 29th and thereafter to the year end.Hatfield Moors: Two birds were at the Ash Dump on 4th February. At least one pair spent the summer months in the Nightjar Heath area.Potteric Carr: One was seen hunting over Short Lane Fields on three dates during January & February.Thorpe Marsh: Only one report of a chick on 14th June.Thrybergh CP: One bird was photographed in the perimeter hedgerow on 29th April.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 19th April then adults feeding 2 chicks on 15th & 16th June. An adult was seen hunting in the evening of 7 th July and 2 juvenile birds were seen on 7 th

August.Broomhill Ings: Up to five birds were noted in the winter roost until early March, no birds were seen for the rest of the year.Shaftholme: 2 adults and 2 juveniles on 29th July.Thorpe Marsh: One bird reported on 27th August.

SHORT-EARED OWL Asio flammeus Uncommon migrant/winter visitor/decreasing2004 – Finningley Airfield: Up to three birds around the airfield from 28 th October to 5th

November.Hatfield Moors: Just a single record this year of one bird at Wroot on 24th November.Southfield Reservoir: One was on the Went Ings on 28th August; single birds were noted on 28th & 30th October and 1st-7th November.2005 – Auckley Common: A single bird was seen on 13th, 14th, 21st, 22nd & 24th April also on 17th May.Bentley (old pit tip): One on 11th January.Broomhill Ings: A single bird was seen on 6th March and on three dates at the end of April.Potteric Carr: A bird was reported to be roosting in the reed beds at Piper Marsh on 9 th & 10th December.

Southfield Reservoir: 1-2 birds were noted at the end of January and early February, also on 11th & 12th April. A single bird on 11th September was the only autumn record.Thorpe Marsh: Two on 13th March and 21st & 26th December.Thrybergh CP: One on 30th October.

EUROPEAN NIGHTJAR Caprimulgus europaeus Localized summer visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: A limited number of night visits revealed at least 7 territories; though the true number of birds on the Moors may be higher. Five birds were seen on 19th June.2005 – Hatfield Moors: – 27 territories were identified during the Middleton Consultancy Nightjar Survey 2005 (results kindly supplied by Julian Small, Natural England).

COMMON SWIFT Apus apus Common summer visitor/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first to return was a single on 24th April, thereafter recorded daily with the highest count being 2500 on 30th May. The last birds were on 25th September.Hatfield Moors: In June bad weather brought over 1000 birds to feed low over the Ash Dump on 26th. Other counts were of 120 on 1st July, 250 on 18th and 200 on 6th August.Potteric Carr: One on 25th April was the first here numbers built up to 200 on 28 th June and 125NW on 11th July, the highest counts here were 300-400 feeding over Huxter Well Fields on 10th July. The last sighting was on 14th September of two birds.Southfield Reservoir: The first returning bird was on 20th April this was the earliest ever record at this site, the maximum count for this month was 33 on 30 th; the years highest counts were in July with 150+ on 8th & 9th and 220+ on 13th. The last bird of the year was on 2nd

September.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 26th April to 1st August. The highest count being 1000 flying west on 11th July,(D.W. ).Thrybergh CP: The first two birds were on 22nd April then c60 on 27th & 30th. Up to 250 were seen in the first week of May then dropping below 100, also up to 100 in June & July, no more than 14 during August. 1-3 were noted to 19th September.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first to return was a single on 24th April, thereafter recorded daily with the highest count being 2180 on 13th June. The last birds were on 25th September.Potteric Carr: The first birds were seen on 24th April then a number of flocks of up to 150 were seen in May & June. In early August up to 300 were seen, the last being on 24th.Southfield Reservoir: Two birds on 25th and seven on 29th April were the first here, the best count of the year was 600+ on 25th June, and the last record was of 5 on 2nd September.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 29th April to 7th August.Thrybergh CP: the frst seven on 24th April then up to 35 daily, c200 on several dates in mid May, and the first week in June. 500+ on 26th July, 70+ on 7th August,

COMMON KINGFISHER Alcedo atthis Common resident in suitable habitat2004 – Broomhill Ings: Birds were recorded almost daily throughout the year. Although possibly more than fifteen birds were present in this area during August and September the largest single count was eight on 14th August.Hatfield Moors: There were ten records which were fairly widely scattered across the Moors, most of these records were in late summer and winter.Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen during all months except May and June. Two were seen on 7th March and 30th December.

Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were seen in every month; two birds were noted on ten dates in the first three months and on 11th July, 29th August and 18th September.Thorpe Marsh: 34 records throughout the year, all singles but two on 8 th March and none in November.Thrybergh CP: One on 27th June, and other singles on 11th & 19th June and 2 on 28th. Singles were seen on three dates in August and three dates in September, Also throughout October, & three dates in November, & December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least three territories were noted; an estimated nine young were seen from the first clutches and at least one pair successfully bred a second time.Sprotbrough Flash: Present and well seen throughout the year with at least one pair breeding succssesfully.2005 – Auckley Common: Single birds seen on 10th March, 4th September and 17th October.Broomhill Ings: Birds were recorded almost daily throughout the year. Although possibly more than fifteen birds were present in this area during August and September the largest single count was ten on 13th July.Potteric Carr: Single birds generally seen throughout the year.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were recorded on 44 dates, only three of these were in the first half of the year.Thorpe Marsh: 35 records throughout the year, mainly singles but two on the Mere on 20th

February; one of these was seen swallowing a fish tail first! Two were also at the Mere on 21st August and K.P. caught 2 juveniles in July.Thrybergh CP: Singles on three dates in January and 2 on 9th. Singles on 6th & 27th February, and on 3 dates in July, 8 dates in August, 3 dates in September, 3 dates in October, one on 26th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least three territories were noted; an estimated eight young were seen from the first clutches and at least one pair successfully bred a second time.Potteric Carr: In early March, birds were seen excavating at Piper Marsh; a juvenile was seen at Willow Pool on 28th June.

GREEN WOODPECKER Picus viridis Common resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded almost daily throughout the year with the highest count being six noted on several dates.Hatfield Moors: The highest count here was of five on 25th September.Potteric Carr: One’s and two’s were regularly seen or heard throughout the year. Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were seen in every month except March, June and July.Thorpe Marsh: Resident throughout the year reported 119 times, counts of three to four were made from July to October and five on 5th July, then six on 12th including four juveniles.Thrybergh CP: Singles in January, 20th February, 23rd March, April, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, on three dates in October, & November.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: One pair with at least three juveniles in July.Sprotbrough Flash: A regularly seen and heard resident breeder with up to four pairs throughout the valley.Potteric Carr: A family party of two adults and two juveniles were seen on 4th July.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident, four juveniles seen.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded almost daily throughout the year with the highest count being six noted on 28th March.

Potteric Carr: Up to three birde were regularly seen or heard on the Reserve throughout the year.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were recorded in all months except October.Thorpe Marsh: Seen 124 times during the year, six birds were seen on 11th July.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 6th & 27th February, 18th 19th & 21st March, on several dates in April with two on 9th, one on 17th May, 1-2 in July, singles on 4th & 6th September, 6th

October, singles on four dates in December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Two pairs noted holding territory; one pair succssesfully bred with at least two juveniles noted in July. Singles on two dates in August,Potteric Carr: One was seen near a new nest hole in Black Carr Wood in May but the only evidence of actual breeding was of juvenile birds calling along Loversall Bank in late summer/early autumn.Thorpe Marsh: Two juveniles were seen during July.

GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER Dendrocopos major Common resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: Noted throughout the year with two being seen on several dates.Hatfield Moors: The highest count was of three birds on 4th December.Potteric Carr: Up to four could be counted on the Reserve at any one time; groups of three birds together were noted on 15th February and 7th March. Drumming was noted, also a recently excavated hole was found on 20th June.Southfield Reservoir: 1-2 birds seen in every month, with three on 31st August and 1st

November. Three birds were seen on 4th December.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder with at least four pairs present.Thorpe Marsh: Reported throughout the year usually single birds but two on 26 th January and 29th March. A juvenile was seen on 21st June.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 12th & 15th April, also on three detes in June, and from the 15 th to month end in August. One on 5th September, on four dates in October. 2 on 5th & 8th

November then singles for the rest of month, & four dates in December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year with the highest count being four on 4th

December.Potteric Carr: Up to two birds were noted in the first part of the year, thereafter up to three were noted. There was no evidence of breeding.Southfield Reservoir: Birds were seen throughout the year, a pair bred on Went Ings.Thorpe Marsh: 40 records for the year, two birds seen on 19th April, three dates in July and 5th September. Bred on or near the Reserve.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 29th January, 27th February. One was seen in March, no date given. Singles on three dates in April, also noted in May, on five dates in June, 3 dates in July, singles during August. 1-2 on eight dates during September and singles on 18 th & 19th

October, and also on 10 dates in November.

LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER Dendrocopos minor Rare resident2004 – Hatfield Moors: Notable by its complete absence this year.Potteric Carr: Only three records this year here; one on 15th February, one on 17th April and the last being a female on 8th June.Southfield Reservoir: A male was seen on 26th March, a bird was seen distantly on 26th

August and a juvenile on 1st October.

Sprotbrough Flash: Only two sightings, single birds on 6th February and 11th June.Thorpe Marsh: An adult male was caught and ringed on 12th September (KP); a male was seen on 27th.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A male was seen on several occasions between 20th November and 13th December.Carcroft Common: One bird was seen on 11th January.Potteric Carr: Apart from reports of up to two birds at various times of the year, the main interest was of a pair which nested in Black Carr Wood and raised at least one young.

WOOD LARK Lullula arborea Localized uncommon summer visitor/increasing2004 – Hatfield Moors: The first sightings were of 4 birds on 19th March, five territories were located; breeding success was not ascertained. A flock of 7 were seen on 9 th September, 2 birds remained until the 16th September.

SKYLARK Alauda arvensis Common resident/migrant/decreasing2004 – Hatfield Moors: Auckley Common: 50 on 13th November. The cold weather in late January saw significant movement with 130 S on 29th over Tyrham Hall area and 280 over Wroot on 31st. The autumn passage included 40 S on 26th September, 400 S on 9th October and 30 S on 17th.Potteric Carr: Small numbers were present throughout the year; occasionally small movements were seen as birds flew over the Reserve; most notably in September and October.Southfield Reservoir: In January c40 on the 1st and 160+ flew south on a cold and snowy 28th. The best autumn counts were 57 SW on 24th (no month given), 53 SW & 40 present on 28th. The winter maximum was 26 on 20th December.Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers usually seen but 40+ flying over on 24 th October was the highest count.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: 30 pairs were noted holding territory in May.Potteric Carr: An estimated breeding population of 16 pairs was noted in Huxter Well and Rossington Carr Fields.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 5 10 12 10 40 25 35 55 70 180 25 4

TCP 8 7 8 11 9 8 33 123s 31 22005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 10 20 30 21 15 10 20 10 165 60 50 15

TCP 5 5 10 9 10 10 4 1 80+ 44 64 132005 – Southfield Reservoir: Only small numbers in the first few months, seven birds were singing on 3rd June. In September 169 W on 18th, 50+ W on 2nd October and 60+ present in the east fields on 24th December.Breeding:Broomhill Ings: 25 pairs were noted holding territory. Potteric Carr: 12 pairs held terrirory on Huxter Well Marsh.

SAND MARTIN Riparia riparia Localized summer visitor

2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning birds here were on 17th March, thereafter recorded regularly, the highest count being 180 on 16th April, the last being on the 20th September.Hatfield Moors: During heavy rain on 29th April 1000 birds were seen feeding over Ten Acre Lake.Potteric Carr: The first five were seen on 17th March, and by the 30th there were at least 30. On the 4th July a rainstorm brought down 100 birds which attracted the attension of a passing Hobby. The last bird was seen on 20th September.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 16th March, followed by two on 18th & three on 30th. April produced 600 on 16th & 700 the next day; In July 500+ on 8 th and in August 300+ on 21st. The final record was on 25th September.Sprotbrough Flash: A colony was again present in limestone spoil at Wormsworth Quarry with 100+ birds regularly recorded between 5th April and 14th September.Thorpe Marsh: Birds seen between April and August, the highest counts being 14 on 18th

April and 9 on 11th July.Thrybergh CP: The first three on 17th March then recorded throughout the month. In April generally 20-70 birds in the first half of the month, increasing in the latter half with a maximum of 650-700 on 19th. 27 on 30th June. 50+ on 9th & 11th July, c10 on 29th August, 1-7 on six dates up to 23rd September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Two nests were located with at least one pair being successful.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DSR 3 700 500+ 300+

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DSR 50+ 200+ 250+

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning birds here were on 20th March, thereafter recorded regularly, the highest count being 170 on 28th March, the last being on the 25th September.Potteric Carr: The first sighting was on 22nd March and by the 11th April 100 birds were noted. The last record was of a single bird on 18th September.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 18th March, the maximum counts for the year were 200+ on 22nd April and 250+ on 25th August, the last bird was on 23rd September.Thorpe Marsh: The highest count being 20 on 14th August.Thrybergh CP: 4 on 25th March then 25 on 30th, c100 on 9th April, c60 on 4th May, 1-9 in July, 8 in August, small numbers in September,

BARN SWALLOW Hirundo rustica Common summer visitor/migrant/decreasingA reasonably common though declining summer visitor and passage migrant.2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning birds here were three on 18th March, the last record being one on the 12th October.Hatfield Moors: The five birds on 4th April were the first seen on the Moors. The autumn passage saw 100 on both the 19th & 25th September, 70 on 26th and the final 2 on 17th October.Potteric Carr: One on the 4th April was the first here; thereafter the migration north was noted. The returning migration got underway in September; the last birds were seven on 5 th

October.Southfield Reservoir: Three on the 1st April were the first for the year. The maximum spring counts were in May with 30+ on 22nd and c30 on 27th. The autumn maximum count was 300+

on 3rd September; In October 17 flew south on 2nd, one on 4th, eight south on 3rd September were the final records.Thorpe Marsh: Seen all over the Reserve during the summer, the highest autumn movement count was 120 south on 19th September.Thrybergh CP: The first was on 2nd April then building up to 200+ on 27th and 350 on 30th. 1-4 were present in June & July, c50 on 29 th August, 22 on 23rd September. 159 on 1st October; the last bird was on 11th.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Three pairs were noted nesting in the area.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI - - 3 750 120 25 45 25 140 4 - -

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI - - 14 100 30 200 200 120 370 60 1

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning birds here were two on 20th March, the last record being one on the 7th November.Potteric Carr: The first here were on 5th April, and then the movement built up with a mixed flock of 250 hirundines on 15th May. Autumn movement saw 125 birds on 13th September with the last being on 1st October.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on the 26th March, the highest count for the year was 176 on 25th September, and the last for the year were three on 10th October.Thorpe Marsh: 92 south on 25th September being the highest movement count here.Thrybergh CP: 2 on 27th March. Up to 30 birds at the end of April, 40 on 10th May, c20 on 27th July, 300+ on 31st August, 43 on 25th September, 6 on 9th October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Four pairs were noted nesting in the area.

RED-RUMPED SWALLOW Hirundo daurica Rare vagrant2004 – Thrybergh CP: One was found by a lucky observer during a movement of c2000 mixed Hirundines on 30th April, it was also seen the following morning.

HOUSE MARTIN Delichon urbica Common summer visitor/migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird to arrive here in the spring was on 8 th April, the last being on 3rd October.Hatfield Moors: The first bird here was a single on 3rd April. Autumn passage saw 120 on 10th September, 350 on 19th, 200 on 25th and 50 on 26th.The last two were seen on 7th October.Potteric Carr: Birds were seen from 17th April building up in numbers to 50 by 1st May. 100 were over Low Ellers Marsh on 29th August and 150 flew SW. During September 130 were seen on 12th, 23 on 20th and 32 S on 26th.The last were seven on 10th October.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on the 5th April. The best counts here were in September with 50+ on 12th, 40+ on 14th and c35 on 16th. The final record was two S on 5th October and one east the next day.Thorpe Marsh: The firsr birds here were on 17th April and the last being the 26th September, the highest count being 200 at the Mere on 17th September.Thrybergh CP: The first on 31st March, up to 14 birds generally in April but 50+ on 27th & 30th. Upto 20 at the beginning of May then, falling to 7 for the rest of the month. 1-9 were present through June, 2-15 in July, c100 on 30th August and 400 on 14th September. The last birds were 40 on 6th October.

Breeding: Broomhill Ings: One pair nested in Broomhill village.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI - - - 120 70 40 80 52 320 1 - -

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI - - 10 20 80 130 70 80 32 - - -

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird to arrive here in the spring was on 8 th April, the last being on 28th September.Potteric Carr: Birds were seen from 10th April and there was a mixed flock of 100 with Sand Martins on 17th May. The last record was of 6 flying south on 1st October.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 14th April and 30th September; 40+ on 24th May was the highest count.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 4th May to 27th September.The highest counts being 104 on 21st

August and 80+ on 29th.Thrybergh CP: The first was on the 8th April, 110 on 24th May, 14 on 24th July, 300 on 30th

August, 150 on 16th September, 3 on 2nd October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: One pair nested in Broomhill village.

TREE PIPIT Anthus trivialis Uncommon localized breeder/passage migrant2004 – Hatfield Moors: A noticeable increase this year from the first bird on 22nd April to eveitually 6 singing males at three different localities. An adult was seen with a fledged juvenile on 2nd July and three birds were still present on 18th August.Southfield Reservoir: A calling bird was seen to go into the field behind the sailing club house on 13th August and was still present the next day, a bird was seen flying south-west on 30th; In September single birds were noted flying south on 10th & 19th.2005 – Southfield Reservoir: One south on 16th August was the only record.

MEADOW PIPIT Anthus partensis Common migrant/localized resident2004 – Hatfield Moors: The only notable count in the early part of the year was a flock of 10 on 19th March. September was the best month with 40 on both the 19 th & 25th then 70 on 26th, 60 on 9th October, 35 on 11th December and 20 on 16th.Potteric Carr: Small numbers were recorded at different parts of the Reserve.Southfield Reservoir: Singles were seen on five dates in January and two on 28th; In February singles on three dates with two on 29th. Noted regularly in March with a maximum of 50 flying north on 29th. The autumn passage maximum was 35 South on 21st September; In November 13 on 4th, 5 on 15th and in December 1-2 on eight dates.Thorpe Marsh: Seen usually in singles and two’s, more significant counts were 12 on 21st

March, 10 on 12th April and a tremendous flock of 322 SW on 19 th September, 30 on 1st

November and 22 on 12th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 35 pairs held territory. As with Skylark there has been a reduction in the population at this site.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 16 20 40 40 30 36 45 230 170 30 3


TCP 2 1 8 6 2 1 100+ 21 18 82005 – Potteric Carr: Just four records of up to 6 birds from January to March. There were a handful of records of up to 4 birds from September to November.Southfield Reservoir: 22 on 25th February was the best count for the first half of the year. In the second half of the year the maximum counts were in September with 120+ present in the west fields on 19th; and 83 S on 26th, 15 birds were also seen on 24th December.Thorpe Marsh: The highest counts here being 30+ on 28th March and 34 on 25th September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 32 pairs held territory.

ROCK PIPIT Anthus petrosus Uncommon passage/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on four dates all in October; singles on 15th, 17th and 23rd, with seven on 16th a new site maximum.Southfield Reservoir: One was at the southern end of the middle bank on 16 th September; In October 2 were on the middle bank on 12th and one on 21st, one flew N on 25th, one S the next day and one was on the east bank the same day, 2 on 28th and 3 on 29th.Thrybergh CP: One on 31st January, and 27th April. One on 13th & 24th October.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on three dates all in October; one on the 7th followed by two S the next day then another on the wader scrape on the 12th.Southfield Reservoir: One was present on 27th & 28th September and in October there were single birds on 4th & 12th.

WATER PIPIT Anthus spinoletta Uncommon passage/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: On the 31st October a Spinoletta pipit flew over Wath Ings and dropped onto the Field Pool, the call suggested Water Pipit.Southfield Reservoir: On the 1st April a bird still in mostly winter plumage was around the sailing club jetties before flying off east. This is the second site record, (A.M. & C.F.).2005 – Broomhill Ings: In March a summer plumaged bird was on Wath Ings before moving on to the Field Pool on the 5th, what was presumably the same bird was seen on the Old Moor on the 7th. On the 15th October a Spinoletta pipit flew over Old Moor and dropped onto the Field Pool, the call suggested Water Pipit. On the 23rd another flew over the Old Moor.

YELLOW WAGTAIL Motacilla flava Summer visitor/migrant/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first record of the year here was a single on 11 th April at Wombwell Ings. The year’s maximum count at this site was 40 on 19th August, the last record concerned two on 12th September.Hatfield Moors: Birds were present from 14th April; four were seen at the Rive Torne on 4th

May. Autumn birds included 12 on 15th August and the last four were on 10th September.Potteric Carr: Rossington Carr and Huxter Well Fields had a monopoly of the sightings with birds present from 20th April to 4th July.Southfield Reservoir: The first occurred on 3rd April, and 18 were noted on 22nd. The highest counts were in September with 40+ on 1st and 30+ on 6th. The last bird of the year was on 24th

October.

Thrybergh CP: The first on 15th April then increasing to 9+ on 30th. Six birds were seen throughout May and June, and Singles in July. 12 on 15 th & 8 on 22nd August, 4 on 4th

September,Breeding – Broomhill Ings: In late May one pair was noted in territory.Potteric Carr: Four pairs were noted in occupation.2005 – Auckley Common: 5 on 16th April then 10 on 20th.Broomhill Ings: The first record of the year here was a single on 11 th April at Wombwell Ings. The year’s maximum count at this site was 36 on 21 st August; the last record concerned one south on 17th September.Potteric Carr: The majority of sightings were of 1-2 birds.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 4th April and 23rd September. 45 were present on 23rd

August.Thrybergh CP: The first two were on 16th April, 2 birds on eight dates in May, singles on 25 th

& 26th June, 1-5 on 11 dates in July, 1-3 on 6 dates in August, 1-2 on 6 dates in September to 22nd. 1-2 up to 22nd October.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: In late May one pair was noted in territory.Potteric Carr: A pair nested at Rossington Carr Fields producing at least two young.Thrybergh CP: Juvenile birds were seen on two dates in July.

BLUE HEADED WAGTAIL Motacilla flava flava Rare spring migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: A male was seen briefly in front of the hide on Broomhill Flash on 28th April before leaving north east.

GREY WAGTAIL Motacilla cinerea Uncommon breeder/common winter/passage migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded almost daily throughout the year, with the highest count being six on several dates.Hatfield Moors: A single bird was seen at Candy Farm on 17 th January and 2nd March, 2 were at Lindholme Village on 6th May. Singles were seen at other localities on the Moors in September and October.Potteric Carr: Single birds were seen on 28th March, 12th September, four dates in October and on 2nd November.Southfield Reservoir: In March singles on 15th & 17th, then one on 3rd April, one north on 13th

May seemed an unusual record. Two juveniles were on the jetties on 28 th June. Birds were recorded in every month from June to December with a maximum count of 5 on 6th July.Thorpe Marsh: Six records all of single birds from 4th May to 5th December.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 27th & 29th January, 28th February and on three dates in March. In April two were seen on 7th & 13th. Singles were seen on three dates in June. 2 on 11 th & 16th

August, a maximum of 6 birds seen on 19th September, 1-4 on ten dates in October. Singles were noted on three dates in November and 1-2 were present in December.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: In May three territories were noted, with at least one pair breeding successfully fledging two young.Thrybergh CP: Two family parties with broods of 2 & 3 on 11th July.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded almost daily throughout the year, with the highest count being twelve on 12th October.Potteric Carr: A smattering of sightings mainly of single birds from March to December. An adult and a juvenile were seen on 28th August.

Southfield Reservoir: One on 12th & 13th March. In May a male was seen on 2nd & 12th, then a juvenile on 27th June. Birds were recorded between 1st August and 11th October.Thorpe Marsh: Seven records all of single birds from 7th February to 4th December.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 6 dates in January, 1st February, 17th & 27th March, on four dates in April, 2 on 3rd May, Up to six birds were seen in July mostly Juveniles. 1-4 in August, 1-4 on 15 dates in September, 1-3 during October, singles on four dates in November also 4 th & 11th

December.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: In May two territories were noted, with at least one pair breeding successfully fledging two young.

PIED WAGTAIL Motacilla alba Common resident and winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months with a maximum of 40 on 19th May. Individuals showing characteristics of the continental race (White Wagtail M Alba Alba) were noted on several dates – a single on 12th April, three on 16th & 17th and one on 25th.Hatfield Moors: 70 birds were on thr farm land around Four Scores on 11 th January, 30 were at the River Torne on 20th April, 40 were seen on 25th September. Three birds showing characteristics of the continental race (White Wagtail M Alba Alba) were noted on 12th April along the River Torne.Potteric Carr: The highest counts were 6 on 27th March and 12 on 28th November.Southfield Reservoir: Six were on Went Ings on 3rd January. Six juveniles were noted on 1st

July. A party of 8 flew south on 3rd October.Thrybergh CP: Singles were seen on seven dates in May but three young were seen being fed from the 26th. Adults and Juveniles were seen throughout June.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: At least nine pairs held territory during May, with juveniles seen at at several locations.Southfield Reservoir: A pair nested in the R.O.D. boat again, their second nest contained five eggs on 11th July.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 25 10 30 10 40 35 10 30 30 20 10 30


TCP 5 5 4 2 5 5 12 21 28+ 6 10 172005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months with a maximum of 52 on 19 th October. Individuals showing characteristics of the continental race (White Wagtail M Alba Alba) were noted on two dates; single birds on 18th and 20th April.Potteric Carr: The majority of records came from Huxter Well and Rossington Fields; small flocks of 25 were noted on 23rd October and 18th November.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: At least seven pairs held territory during May, with juveniles seen at at several locations.Southfield Reservoir: A pair was seen taking food to a nest on the canal bank on 29 th April. A pair once again bred on the R.O.D. boat moored out on the reservoirs, this nest contained six eggs on 7th May. Seven juveniles were seen on the jetties on 24 th & 25th June; 29 birds were there on 6th September.

WHITE WAGTAIL Motacilla a alba Uncommon migrant mainly in spring2004 – Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were noted on 14th, 16th & 19th April.Thrybergh CP: One on 16th April.2005 – Auckley Common: One on 16th April and 2 the next day.Bramley (Wood Laithes Village): 2+ 3 Juveniles (with 15 Pied).on 26th August.Lakeside: One on 20th September.Potteric Carr: One bird was seen on Huxter Well Marsh on 10th May.Scawthorpe: One on 3rd November and 10th December.Shaftholme: One on 12th April.Thorpe Marsh: Singles were seen on 27th November and 26th December.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 9th & 16th April, 5th May,

BOHEMIAN WAXWING Bombycilla garrulous Uncommon but an irruptive species2004 – Armthorpe: 4 on 15th November.Broomhill Ings: Two birds were seen on 18th January and two on 15th December.2005 – Armthorpe: A single bird was seen on 3rd January. During April a flock of up to 350 birds were seen near the Ikea end of Armthorpe, numbers fluctuated as birds were roaming all over the place, by the 15th 250+ were still present.Broomhill Ings: In the first part of the year recorded on fifteen dates and five in the last part of the year. In February 80 were here on 20th, 59 on 21st, and 9 on 22nd. In March, 14 were here on 25th. April had a good run of records being noted on eleven dates up to the 24 th with 45 flying north being the last record for this part of the year. The first returning bird was on 20th November. In December recorded on four dates; three on 8th, singles on 10th and 12th then 15 on 13th.Edenthorpe: c20 on 29th January.Southfield Reservoir: Five birds flew south-west on 4th January. In November, 2 on 23rd and one on 29th but the observers are not known.

WINTER WREN Trogolodytes trogolodytes Very common resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: The highest count logged was 70 on 4th January this being a new site record, the previous record was 53 in September 1998.Hatfield Moors: A common bird across the whole of the Moors.Potteric Carr: Widespread and common on the Reserve. The highest monthly maxima were 43 in April and 37 in May, which was about double the number for 2003; no doubt benefiting from the mild winter.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum counts in this recording area were of, 15 (10 singing) on 22nd April and 16 (14 singing) on 5th July.Thrybergh CP: The highest count was 81 on both the 5th & 26th November.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: Breeding was successesful as young were seen at many locations.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 70 20 20 25 15 20 20 20 25 35 25 25

TM 4 2 4 9 9 11 6 2 4 6 3 6TCP 5 7 11 13 13 10 2 5 5 11 81 152005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 35 30 30 38 40 42 20 35 40 60 40 30

TM 3 2 10 14 9 7 5 2 4 2 3 10TCP 9 3 12 18 17 14 17 11 10 16 13 9

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The highest count logged was 60 on 4th October.Potteric Carr: Widespread and common on the Reserve although numbers were never as high as last year.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum counts were 13 (12 singing) on 3rd June and 10 around the reservoirs on 6th October.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: In May 55 singing males were holding territory. Breeding was successesful as young were seen at many locations.

HEDGE ACCENTOR Prunella modularis Very common resident/very under-reportedHatfield Moors: A common bird across the whole of the Moors.Potteric Carr: Widespread and common on the Reserve. The highest monthly maxima were 12 in both April and December.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly with a maximum of 10 on 22nd April.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: Many singing males were noted in May and young were seen in many locations.2004 – 2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 20 16 3 20 35 20 15 45 25 30 30


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2005 – Potteric Carr: There was a series of counts of this common bird; the maximum count was of 12 birds on 3rd April.Southfield Reservoir: Seven (4 singing) on 10th March.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: 50 singing males held territory in May and young were seen in many locations.

EUROPEAN ROBIN Erithacus rubecula Common resident/winter visitor/under-reported2004 - Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year but in the autumn an influx occurred with a notable count of 55.Hatfield Moors: A common bird across the whole of the Moors.Potteric Carr: Widespread and common on the Reserve. The highest monthly maxima were 30 in January, 49 in April, 41in May and 27 in September.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly with a maximum of 10 on 22nd April.Breeding – Broomhill Ings: Males were holding territoey all over the area.Thrybergh CP: Young birds were seen in June.

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BI 40 25 25 35 20 30 25 15 35 55 35 16TM 5 10 14 8 9 9 2 5 16 20 5 4TCP 10 13 14 14 14 7 2 4 8 19 14 102005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 25 20 28 20 19 30 28 30 40 52 40

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2005 – Broomhill Ings: 49 males were holding territoey 25 of them in the Canyon and 14 on Warbler Way being the highest densities.Potteric Carr: 27 on 2nd May and 25 on 4th August were this year’s highest counts here.Southfield Reservoir: 10 (8 singing) on 3rd June and 11 around the reservoirs on 6th October.

COMMON REDSTART Phoenicurus phoenicurus Uncommon migrant decreasing2004 – Southfield Reservoir: A female/juvenile was seen near the sailing club on 17th August.Thorpe Marsh: One female at the top on 12th July and a male in west Cockshaw on 28th

August.2005 – Potteric Carr: A bird was singing at Old Eaa Marsh on 12th April.Thorpe Marsh: One bird reported on 19th September.

WHINCHAT Saxicola ruberta Uncommon migrant/decreasing markedly2004 – Broomhill Ings: Only two spring records, singles on 30th April and 2nd May. In autumn one on 10th August; three on 17th. In September recorded on three dated the last being one on 24th.Southfield Reservoir: In August singles on 25th & 26th, two were present on 31st and one on 10th September.Thorpe Marsh: Two on the tip on 13th September.Thrybergh CP: Ajuvenile was seen on 7th September.2005 – Broomhill Ings: One bird was seen on 12th April and two on 2nd May. In the autumn single birds were noted from 30th July to 17th September with two on 30th August.Potteric Carr: Three birds were seen in Willow Marsh on 11 th September and one at Decoy Lake on 13th.Southfield Reservoir: A male was seen on 1st May. In August singles on 5th & 28th and in September one on 1st and two on 2nd.

STONECHAT Saxicola torquata Uncommon resident/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Two were seen regularly in the first part of the year up to 21st

February. The first returning bird was on 15th September with four birds by the 27th and thereafter to the year end; the maximum count was five on 23rd October.Hatfield Moors: A lone male was seen at Ten Acre Lake on 18 th January and remained until 14th February.Potteric Carr: A female on 17th March and one bird on 26th April were the only sightings.Shaftholme: Two birds were present in the first part of the year up to March, then again from November to year end.

Southfield Reservoir: A pair was present from 10 to 23rd November, then a single male from 7th December into the New Year. 2005 – Auckley Common: One ♀ on 16th March, a ♂ on 18th October, a ♂& ♀ on 27th

November and also on 23rd December.Broomhill Ings: Two were seen regularly in the first part of the year up to 18th April. The first returning bird was on 23rd October then two on 25th, the next was a single on 15th November with two in the area by the end of the month. Thereafter one to three birds were noted to the year end.Southfield Reservoir: A male present from last year remained until 14th March. A female was seen on 18th March; and two there on 17th October. A pair was seen on 20th November.Thorpe Marsh: One immature female on 5th December.Thrybergh CP: The first sighting was a female on 15th March then three birds the next day with a pair being seen for the next two days. Singles on 26 th & 31st October, 1st & 9th

November,

NORTHERN WHEATEAR Oenanthe oenanthe Common migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on fourteen dates this year with the first two being on 20 th

March, 29 being the highest count here on 22nd April, the last of the year was one on 24 th

September.Hatfield Moors: On 24th & 25th March 3 were see both along the River Torne and at the Tunnel Pits pond, in April 4 on 20th and 6 from 23rd to 25th. Autumn passage was of 1-2 birds from 15th August to 23rd September.Potteric Carr: Quite a good year for this species, a male was seen on 22nd & 23rd March. A big movement during mid- April, which included more than 30 birds at Lakeside, resulting in a pair at Piper Marsh on 17th, and five on Huxter Well Fields on 18 th. Two were on Rossington Carr Fields on 28th April and 3rd May.Southfield Reservoir: No records until August, then singles on 17th, 25th & 26th; In September one on 10th & 11th then one on 15th.Shaftholme: Single birds on 21st March, 2nd May (Greenland Bird), 15th August and 4th

October.Thorpe Marsh: One to two birds were seen from 29th March, with three on 24th April. There were two birds on 22nd August and one on 12th September.Thrybergh CP: Two on 11th April; the singles on four other dates. One on 2nd May.2005 – Auckley Common: The only records here were a single bird on 1st and a male and female on 3rd May.Broomhill Ings: Recorded on twelve dates this year with the first two being on 19 th March. Good numbers were noted in May with 11 on 18 th being the highest count, the last bird being on 11th September.Potteric Carr: Four spring records of single birds on 3rd, 14th & 25th April plus 11th May; with a record of two birds on 26th April. Five autumn records were two on 13th September, singles on 14th, 27th & 29th and 4th October.Southfield Reservoir: One bird on 17th April and two females on 30th; one remained until the next day to be joined by two males. A pair was seen on 3rd May the male remaining to the 5th. Two birds on 28th August and one on 13th & 14th were the last.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 18th April to 9th May, with 8 on 2nd May.Thrybergh CP: One on 3rd April and a juvenile on 4th September were the only sightings.

RING OUZEL Turdus torquatus. Uncommon migrant2005 – Thrybergh CP: A male was seen on 16th April.

COMMON BLACKBIRD Tardus merula Very common resident/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: Counts of 30 on 25th September and 60 on 9th October are likely to have included passage birds.Potteric Carr: Widespread across the Reserve with counts in double- figures during most months. The highest count was of 28 on 10th October.Thorpe Marsh: Resident bird; generally 4 to 10 birds but 22 on 2nd February and 30+ on 26th

December.Thrybergh CP: A maximum of 21 on 14th & 18th May with young seen from 24th.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In April 39 males were noted holding territory.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 70 30 30 30 35 30 20 32 30 60 120 140


TCP 36 33 22 25 20 24 18 11 14 28 42 282005 – Potteric Carr: A common bird on the Reserve.Thorpe Marsh: Resident bird; generally 4 to 10 birds but 32 on 14th March and 20 or more on seven other days.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In April 35 males were noted holding territory.

FIELDFARE Turdus pilaris Common winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Numbers here went from 350 in January to the last four on 24th April, the first returning bird was one on 15th October thereafter being regularly recorded the to year end, the highest count being 1100 on 27th December.Hatfield Moors: The autumn movemrnt included 210 on 13th November, 380 on 4th

December and 350 on 16th.Potteric Carr: Numbers went from the 60 mixed flock of winter thrushes in January to 20 flying north on 28th March, and the last four on 27th April. The first returning birds were on 10th October. Thereafter there were reasonable counts of 51 on 7th November, 50 on 14th and 75 on 30th December.Southfield Reservoir: In January 80+ on 7th and 145 on 28th (of which 120 flew south). Higher counts in March produced a maximum of 250+ on 26 th; In April c100 west on 9th then 7 on 14th being the last of this winter period. In October the first to return were 26 south on 12 th, good counts towards the month end were a total of 1,453 west on 27 th and 550+ on the Went Ings in late afternoon of the same day; 1,450 flew west the next day and 800+ 0n 29 th

followed by c1,000 on 31st. The maximum for November was 500+ on 2nd and in December c1200 on 5th and 600+ on 21st.Thorpe Marsh: The higher counts were 240 on 4th January, 280+ on 17th March and 137 on 13th October.Thrybergh CP: 5-22 on six dates in January, 90 on 7 th February and 18th March with 120W on 21st. 23 N on 17th April. Upto 50 birds from the 10th October with 137 on 27th. 220W on 25th November, 62 on 30th December.

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The year started with 1000 on Warbler Way on 3rd January, numbers had decreased to 25 by March; the last record of the spring was on one16th April. The first returning bird was one on 2nd October, thereafter being regularly recorded to the year end; the highest count was 1200 on 24th November.Potteric Carr: Up to 150 were recorded in the early part of the year with the last of the winter visitors being on the 27th March. The first autumn arrival was on 16th October and a large flock of 1,000 with Redwing was reported moving south on 25th October.Southfield Reservoir: The best count for the first winter period was 220+ on 8th January, the peak spring count was 300+ on 27th & 29th March, the last bird was on 13th April. In October the first returning birds were 50 on 18th, a peak count for the month was 170+ on 31st, there were 300+ on 9th December.Thorpe Marsh: The higher counts this year being 100 on 2nd January, 150+ on 20th March and 250 on 27th November. Thrybergh CP: 50 on 3rd January, one on 3rd February, singles on 17th & 27th March, 19th

April. The first to return were 20 on the 15 th October then 1000+ on 26th, 148 on 22nd

November and 24 on 1st December.

SONG THRUSH Turdus philomelos. Sparse resident/winter visitor/under-reported2004 – Hatfield Moors: In October a clear influx saw 7 along the Prison Lakes on 6th

increasing to 25 by the 9th.Potteric Carr: Small numbers throughout the year. Nine were heard singing on 15th February.Southfield Reservoir: Five on 7th November was the highest count for the year here.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded in all months except November and December, usually 1-3 birds but K.P. saw 70+ flying south-east on 31st October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May ten singing males were noted, at least one pair successfully fledged at least two young.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 1 8 7 6 7 6 2 2 12 6 16

TCP 3 4 5 4 3 4 1 3 8 6 52005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 12 14 10 12 6 8 11 12 36 20 6

TCP 3 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 4 5 4 32005 – Potteric Carr: Small numbers of up to five were reported throughout the year.Southfield Reservoir: Seven at the southern end of the reservoirs on 14th October was the only significant count.Thorpe Marsh: Again seen throughout the year. 750 in groups of 50 to 100 SE on 15 th

October, 35 were seen flying W on 16th and 50+ on 23rd.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May once again ten singing males were noted, at least one pair successfully fledged at least two young near the visitor centre.

REDWING Turdus iliacus. Common winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: From the 60 recorded in January reducing to the last of the spring records of one on 14th April, the first returning birds were two on 2nd October and regularly recorded thereafter, the highest count being 140 on 27th December.Hatfield Moors: Autumn movement included 150 on 7th and 350 on 9th October, then 60 on 6th November.

Potteric Carr: Counts of 30 to 60 were made in the first few months; the last of the spring birds was one on 21st March. Returning birds were seen from 10th October when 178 flew south and south-west. Other big counts were 92 on 8th November, and 85 on12th December.Southfield Reservoir: All counts for the first part of the year were as follows: January, 8 on 2nd, 10 on 7th and singles on 10th & 28th. In February, 2 were noted on 27th and 3 on the 28th. The only March record was of 2 on 29th and the only April record was of 2 on 9th. In October 21 south on 12th were the first to return, the next were 32 on 19 th, then good counts towards the end of the month with 143 on 28 th and 120 the next day. The maximum count for November and December were 20 & 27 respectively.Thrybergh CP: 1-4 on five dates in January, 2 on 25th February, 120W on 18th March. Up to 28 from 10th October. 60 on 8th November. 30 on 8th December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The 270 seen on 3rd January reduced to only one on 8th April, this being the last spring record. The first returning bird was on 13 th October, the highest count was 2500 on 25th.Potteric Carr: 150 were recorded with Fieldfair on 22nd February, the last departure being on 25th March. The first arrivals being on 16 th October with 428 passing over of which 308 dropped into the Reserve. There was a strong passage south on 25 th October when a 1,000 flock with Fieldfair was reported.Southfield Reservoir: Very low numbers in the first three months; the last bird being on 13 th

March. In October the first to return were three on the 6th, then a good passage with flocks of 700+ on 15th, 600+ on 25th & 27th and 300+ on 31st. During the last two months of the year there was a maximum of just four on 27th December.Thrybergh CP: 6 on six dates in January, 8 on 16th March. The first to returne was one on 14th

October.then 800+ on 26th, up to 35 during November, 1-4 on four dates in December.

MISTLE THRUSH Turdus viscivorus. Common resident/under-reported2004 – Auckley Common: 28 birds were noted on 8th August.Potteric Carr: One’s and two’s were regularly seen throughout the year. The highest count was 7 on 31st December.Southfield Reservoir: Records in the first half of the year were of singles on seven dates, two on four dates and three on 1st of June. In the second half of the year recorded on twelve dates woth counts in August of 11 on 22nd and 17 on 31st.Thorpe Marsh: Seen throughout the year, the highest count being 30+ on 1st August. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Six pairs were noted in territory during May, four of which were confirmed to be successful.Potteric Carr: During February and March singing was noted at six locations on the Reserve, a family party was seen on 7th May and three juveniles on 18th.Thrybergh CP: Young were seen from 24th May.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 8 12 6 8 16 10 24 26 24 15 31

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TCP 3 1 1 4 2 5 3 5

2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year in small numbers and as normal the highest counts were in the autumn period with post breeding flocks of up to 25 birds, the year’s highest count was 32 on 27th September.Potteric Carr: A small number of records were given throughout the year the most significant being of a flock of 8 in August.Southfield Reservoir: Low numbers through the year with the highest counts being 10 on 3 rd

August and 12 on 28th. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Six pairs were noted in territory during May, three of which were confirmed as successful.

COMMON GRASSHOPPER WARBLER Locustella naevia. Uncommon breeder/migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first of the year here was on 22nd April thereafter birds were recorded in seven different locations. The last of the year was one on 26th July.Southfield Reservoir: The only record was of one reeling on 17th July.Thorpe Marsh: One caught and ringed on 28th September (K.P).Thrybergh CP: One ‘reeling’ on 15th August.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Seven territories were counted.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first of the year here was a male ‘reeling’on 22nd April thereafter birds were recorded ‘reeling’ from seven different locations. The last of the year was one on 7th July.Potteric Carr: A single record of two birds ‘reeling’ on 30th July.Sandall Beat: First noted on 28th April.Southfield Reservoir: One on the Went Ings from 25th April to 3rd May and one along the east bank on 2nd August were the only records.Thorpe Marsh: One heard calling on 13th July.Thrybergh CP: One on 14th April.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Seven territories were counted.

SEDGE WARBLER Acrocephalus schoenobaenus. Localized breeder/common migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird was on the 12 th April. In May birds were well established with 20 being counted on the 1st. The last sighting of the year was on 16 th

September.Hatfield Moors: Birds were present during the breeding season at Boston Park Gravel Pits.Potteric Carr: Recorded between 18th April and 5th September. This species was not surveyed this year, but birds were present during the breeding season in all suitable areas.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 17th April; the highest count for this site was of 25 on 5th July.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 25th April to 26th July. 9 was the largest count on 2nd May.Thrybergh CP: The first record for this site was on 24th April. One to two birds on four dates in May. One on 3rd June. Singles on 11th & 18th July.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 37 singing birds were holding territory.Sprotbrough Flash: Six pairs were present.2005 – Auckley Common: Noted on 21st April.

Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird was on the 12th April. In June birds were well established with 25 being counted on the 11th. The last sighting of the year was on 17th

September.Potteric Carr: The first record was on 24th April and 14 were counted by 2nd May with 6 singing birds on 3rd.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 22nd April and mid September. There was a count of 16 (10 singing) in the recording area on 3rd June.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 24th April to the last bird on 26th July.Thrybergh CP: The first on 22nd April. Singles on four dates in May, 2 dated in August, Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 38 singing birds were holding territory.Potteric Carr: The only evidence of breeding was a bird feeding young on 7th July.

EURASIAN REED WARBLER Acrocephalus scripaceus. Common/localized breeder2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird was on 30th April thereafter recorded almost daily through to September, the highest single count was 40 on 23 rd May, and the last bird was on 16th September.Hatfield Moors: The first bird back here was on 22nd April, three were singing on 15th May at Boston Park and another at Four Scores on 6th.Potteric Carr: Recorded between 25th April and 11th October. October records are quite unusual, but this year there were two, singles on 5th and 10th/11th.Southfield Reservoir: One was singing from the willows at the southern end of the reservoirs on 7th May and one singing on the Went Ings on 5th July. Autumn migrants occurred from 15th August to 14th September.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 25th April to 26th July, highest count being 9 on 2nd May.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 3rd, 20th & 21st June.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: 58 singing males were holding territory.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird was on 30th April thereafter recorded almost daily through to September, the highest single count was 35 on 8th June, and the last bird was on 17th September.Potteric Carr: Recorded between 17th April and 22nd September.Shaftholme: Seen for the first time here, with an estimated 8 pairs in July.Southfield Reservoir: In June two singing birds on 3rd and singles on 14th and 25th. In August one on 6th and three on 18th then one on 30th, the last for the year were two on 1st September.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 24th April to 5th September, 14 seen on 8th May.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: 60 singing males were holding territory.Potteric Carr: The only evidence of breeding was of birds feeding young on 29th July.Thorpe Marsh: Four pairs and one young seen on 27th July.

LESSER WHITETHROAT Sylvia curruca. Fairly common migrant/uncommon breeder2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one singing on 17 th April, and the last sighting was on 11th September.Hatfield Moors: A pair were seen and heard at the Tyrham Hall Fishing Ponds between 29th

April and 1st July.Potteric Carr: Singing males were heard between 25th April and 16th May from Piper Marsh and near Decoy Lake. There were no further records until three migrants were found on 15 th

August.

Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 24th April; three singing males were present in spring and early summer. Another pair was seen feeding fledged young on 5 th July. The best post breeding count was seven on 31st August and six the next day. The final sighting of the year was one on 14th September.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 25th April to 5th September, usually 1 to 2 birds but 3 seen on 19th & 29th July.Thrybergh CP: The first two were on 23rd April then 1-3 on four dates, also in May& June. One on 25th July. 1-2 preseent to 16th August. Singles logged in the first week of September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May seven birds were holding territory.2005 – Auckley Common: First noted on 21st April.Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one singing on 24th April, The highest count was 6 on 29th June and the last sighting was on 1st September.Potteric Carr: Singing males were heard on 25th April, 17th and 22nd May.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 29th April and mid September, the highest counts being four on 2nd & 8th September.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 21st April to 5th September, 4 seen on 29th April and 1st May.Thrybergh CP: 1-2 on seven dates in April, 1-2 on 13 dates in May. 1-2 regularly in June, singles in July, 1-2 in August, Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May seven birds were holding territory.Thrybergh CP: Birds were seen carrying food in June.

COMMON WHITETHROAT Sylvia communis Common summer visitor/declining2004 – Broomhill Ings: The 17th April saw the first returning bird then 49 were recorded by the 25th, the last being recorded on 26th September.Hatfield Moors: The first arrivals were three on 22nd April followed by 10 on 25th, the last being a young bird on 25th September.Potteric Carr: A single on 20th April was the first. During June and July five family parties were seen across the Reserve. The last bird to be seen was on 31st August.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 17th April. There was a count of 28 in the recording area on 5th July.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 25th April to 5th September, several counts of 4 to 6 birds but 8 seen on 12th and 20th June.Thrybergh CP: The first on the 19th April then 1-6 on six dates, also in May with two carrying food on 31st. 10 seen on 12th June including a family of five. 1-3 here in July. Family parties were recorded on several dates during August and 2-5 were present to 8th September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May a total of 28 singing birds were holding territory.Thorpe Marsh: A family group with two juveniles was seen in Reedholme and an adult feeding two juveniles at the Mere in June.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The 17th April once again saw the first returning bird then 21 were recorded on the 15th May being the highest count of the year, the last two being recorded on 10th September.Potteric Carr: The first record was of a single bird on 17th April, singing males were then present throughout the rest of April, May and June. The last record was on 30th August.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on the 13th April. There were 24 (20 singing) in the recording area on 3rd June.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 24th April to 11th September, 7 birds seen on 25th May.

Thrybergh CP: 1-3 on 10 dates in April from 17th, up to 11 birds in May, 10 on 26th June, 8 on 6th & 12th July, 1-4 in August, singles on five dates in September to 17th. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May a total of 26 singing birds were holding territory.Potteric Carr: A family party was noted on 21st June and a bird was seen with food on 7 th

July.Thrybergh CP: A family party seen on 18th June and two dates in July.

GARDEN WARBLER Sylvia borin. Fairly common summer visitor/localized2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird was on 24th April, thereafter recorded fairly regularly, and the last being on 25th September.Hatfield Moors: The first here was on 26th April, after this at least 10 singing birds were located.Potteric Carr: The first to return were four birds between Piper Marsh and Seven Acre Carr on 25th April. Eight on 22nd May was the highest count; a family party was seen on 1 st June. The last bird was on 7th September.Southfield Reservoir: One was singing on the Went Ings on 13th May. The only other records were single birds at the northern end of the reservoirs on 23rd & 27th Julu and 30th August.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 2nd May to 16th August in small numbers.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May four singing birds were holding territory.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first bird was on 24th April, thereafter recorded fairly regularly, and the last being on 25th September.Potteric Carr: Two birds were heard singing on 17th April, further singing males were noted on 19th & 24th; there was a count of 10 singing males on 2nd May and at least four were heard throughout May.Southfield Reservoir: Two singing on the Went Ings on 3rd June and one near the car park on 7th August were the only records.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 23rd April to 27th June.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 21st June, 18th August, Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May four singing birds were holding territory.Potteric Carr: Evidence of breeding comprised of a bird carrying food at Willow Pool on 26th

June and a family party at the same location on 4th July. A bird was seen collecting food at Hawthorn Bank on 23rd July.

BLACKCAP Sylvia atricapilla. Common summer/uncommon winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first sighting was on 3rd Aprl, the last on 4th October; birds were recorded regularly in between. Hatfield Moors: The 3rd April being the first and the 25 th September being the last. Up to 20 birds were recorded by 25th April near the Tyrham Hall area.Potteric Carr: Following the arrival of two on 4th April, numbers quickly built up to a high of 29 singing males by the 24th. There were still 23 on the Reserve on 22nd May. The last bird to be seen was on 29th September.Southfield Reservoir: The first was a male on 11th April, then tree males on 17th and three on 22nd. 11 were noted on 5th July and 4 on 27th. Birds were recorded into September but no late dates.Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers seen from 2nd May to 16th August.

Thrybergh CP: 1-2 on nine dates in April. 1-3 present throughout May, 1-2 in June, 1-2 up tp 16th August. A pair was seen together on 14th October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 17 birds held territory.Sprotbrough Flash: A common breeder.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first sighting was on 5th Aprl. Birds were recorded regularly from April through to September; the highest count on any single day was 20 on 5 th June, the last bird was on 25th September.Potteric Carr: After the first arrivals on 29th March singing males were in evidence at many locations all around the Reserve, there was a count of 13 singing birds on 2nd May. The last record was on 16th October, but a wintering bird was seen from Willow Pool Hide on 27th

December.Scawthorpe: One female was seen at a garden table from 16th to 22nd January.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 8th April and 8th September. On the Went Ings six males on 13th April and two pairs were seen near the fisherman’s car park on 23rd April.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 4th April to 3rd October, 10 birds seen on 24th April.Thrybergh CP: 1-2 on 11 dates in April from 8th. 3 on 26th May, 1-3 on 10 dates in June, 1-2 in July, 2 on 29th August, the last bird seen on 12th September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In April 18 singing birds were counted.Potteric Carr: Proof of breeding included a number of sightings of juvenile birds and adults with young between July and early September.

COMMON CHIFFCHAFF Phylloscopus collybita. Common summer visitor/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first returning bird noted was on 13th March; with four by the end of the month, the 16th October being the last sighting.Hatfield Moors: 20 birds were recorded on 27th March and 35 by the 23rd April. A bird was noted on 27th November along the Prison Lakes.Potteric Carr: An overwintering bird was seen on 27th January. The spring arrival commenced on 17th March; by the 24th April 38 singing males were heard, birds were still singing in September. The last bird was on 7th November.Southfield Reservoir: In March there were three on 28th and one the next day; there were 9 on 22nd April and a singing bird from 17th April into July. On the 5th July 7 (6 singing) were found in the recording area. The final records were singles on 1st, 6th & 8th October.Sprotbrough Flash: First recorded on 17th March, the last record being on 7th October.Thorpe Marsh: Seen from 15th March to 4th October, winter birds seen from 31st October to 1st

November. The largest count was of 20+ on 22nd August.Thrybergh CP: The first on 17th March. 1-3 were seen on 15 dates in April. 1-2 were present on eleven dates in May. One was seen on 1st & 7th June, upto 10 seen on 29th August, 1-6 during September with two singing on 19th. Four on 1st October then singles up to 16th. One on 5th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: 21 singing males were counted in April.Sprotbrough Flash: 10+ singing males.Thorpe Marsh: Juveniles were seen.2005 – Broomhill Ings: One winter record was of a singing bird on 15 th February. The first returning bird noted was on 13th March; with nine by the end of the month; the highest count was 11 on 19th July, the 2nd October being the last sighting.

Potteric Carr: After the first sighting of a returning bird on 18th March numbers built up rapidly and by 29th some 19 birds were singing, birds sang throughout in suitable locations up to early autumn. The last date for a summer visitor may have been 16 th October; there were three sightings of wintering birds during November and December.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded between 27th March and 4th October, there were 4 (2 singing) on 13th April.Thorpe Marsh: Migrent birds seen from 21st March to the end of September but other birds were seen up to 19th December. 16 birds were recorded on 24th April.Thrybergh CP: The first here was on 21st March with 4 the next day. Singles logged on four dates in April, three dates in May, 31st July, 1-4 in August, 1-5 in September, 2 on 13th

October. Singles on 5th and 12th November,Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In April 21 singing birds were counted.

WILLOW WARBLER Phylloscopus trochilus. Common summer visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was on 8th April, the highest count on a single day was 52 on 25th April. The last of the year was on 29th September.Hatfield Moors: As many as 10 were seen at the Boston Park area on 3rd April, 40 were counted by the 23rd and at least 20 were still in this area by the 29th July. One bird was seen on 10th September.Potteric Carr: The first to arrive was on 6th April, then by the 24th 45 singing males were heard, this dropped to 25 by the 22nd May. The last was a single on 7th September.Southfield Reservoir: The first was on 12th April; the maximum count was 21 on 22nd April. No late records were obtained.Sprotbrough Flash: 4th April being the first, then several pairs present throughout the valley and last seen on 18th September.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 9th April to 19th September, 31 birds were caught and ringed on 21st October, (K.P.).Thrybergh CP: The first on 3rd April then 1-8 on 16 dates. The species was seen throughout May and June, with a family party on 17 th, 1-4 in July, another family party was seen on 11 th

& 16th August. Two birds were present to 9th September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May a total of 48 territorial birds were noted.Thorpe Marsh: Juveniles were seen.2005 – Broomhill Ings: The first of the year was one on 29th March; the highest count on a single day was 29 on 24th April. The last of the year was on 10th September.Potteric Carr: The first returning bird was on 29th March, singing birds were then common throughout the Reserve during the next six months with a count of 26 on 2nd May. The last record was on 13th September.Southfield Reservoir: An unidentified Willow/Chiff was seen briefly on 29 th March, the next day a singing Willow Warbler was present at the same area and represents the first March record for this site, 8 were singing on 8th June.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded from 3rd April to 25th September, up to 14 or 15 birds were seen during April and May.Thrybergh CP: the first here was on 30th March. 1-8 birds in April, 10 on 3rd & 14th May, 1-5 on 13 dates in June, 1-4 in July, 1-5 in August and the last bird was seen on 12th September. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May a total of 48 territorial birds were noted.Potteric Carr: The only evidence of breeding was a family party on 21st June.

GOLDCREST Regulus regulus. Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months with the highest count being 25 on 6 th

November.Hatfield Moors: Single birds were seen on 25th June and 14th August, after this birds poured into the area throughout the autumn with 20 on 19th September; 35 a week later, then counts of between 30 & 40 were seen to the year end.Potteric Carr: Widespread across the Reserve in small numbers. Totals were usually in single figures but bulding up in the autumn to 12+ on 23rd October.Southfield Reservoir: The only records in the first half of the year were two birds on 2nd

January and one on 29th March. They were recorded on 38 dates between 10th September and 30th December, with a maximum of three on 26th October and 4th & 12th November.Thorpe Marsh: 1 to 2 birds generally but 3 on 15th March.Thrybergh CP: Singles on three dates in January, also in February, 1-2 on seven dates in March. One was logged on 20th June, one on 11th August, 2 on three dates in October. Upto 4 birds were noted during November and a single on 4th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: During May and June one singing bird was holding territory.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded in all months with the highest count being 25 on 21 st

October.Potteric Carr: Widespread across the Reserve in small numbers. The peak count was of 14 on 17th November.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were noted on 10th January and 2nd March. From the 2nd

September to 31st December singles were recorded on fourteen dates and two on five dates.Thorpe Marsh: Generally 1 to 2 but 5 seen on two dates in November and 4 during December.Thrybergh CP: Singles on five dates in January, 3rd February, 21st March, 3rd April, 18th

August, 4th & 20th September, 2 on 23rd October, four birds were seen during November, 1-2 on eight dates in December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: During May and June one singing bird was holding territory.

FIRECREST Regulus ignicapilla2004 – Southfield Reservoir: The bird present from 20th December 2003 was seen again on 2nd & 3rd January and 9th February.Sprotbrough Flash: One along the riverbank on 29th March.Thorpe Marsh: One bird caught and ringed on 24th October (KP).

SPOTTED FLYCATCHER Muscicapa striata. Uncommon summer visitor/decreasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: Noted on five dates all of which were in the autumn. Two birds on 15th August were the first, then single birds from 27th to 29th August and the last on 3rd

September.Hatfield Moors: Notable in its complete absence this year.Potteric Carr: Only three sightings this year all in September; single birds on 7 th, 20th and 26th. Scrooby: Two on 4th June.South Bramwith: One bird was seen feeding two young on 27th July.

Southfield Reservoir: One was seen near the sailing club on 15th & 16th August and one at the northern end of the reservoirs on 2nd & 3rd September.Sprotbrough Flash: The only record was of 2 Adults and one juvenile on 21st August.Thorpe Marsh: Three records all single birds on 22nd & 30th August and 13th September.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A poor year with only one record, a single bird on 30th August.Potteric Carr: Only one confirmed sighting of a bird on 16th May at Hawthorne Bank.Southfield Reservoir: The only record was one on the Went Ings on 29th August.Thorpe Marsh: One bird was caught and ringed on 27th August, (K.P.).

PIED FLYCATCHER Ficedula hypoleuca Rare migrant2004 – Thorpe Marsh: A first year bird was caught and ringed on 12th September (KP).

BEARDED TIT Panurus biarmicus Rare/localized migrant2004 – Potteric Carr: One lucky observer was in the right place and time as a flock of four briefly dropped into the reedbed at Piper Marsh before departing north on 31st October. One was heared calling at Decoy Marsh on 28th December.2005 – Potteric Carr: Two records of a bird at Decoy Marsh on 2nd & 9th January.

LONG-TAILED TIT Aegithalos caudatus. Common resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year; the highest count being 35 on 6 th

November.Hatfield Moors: Two adults and five juveniles were seen at Boston Park G P on 13 th May. Flocks included 40 on 17th July, 20 on 15th August, several flocks forming a combined total of 60 on 25th September, and then flocks of between 30 & 45 through to the year end.Potteric Carr: Present in small numbers right across the Reserve. The largest counts were the winter flocks of 43 (five flocks) on 1st January, 45 (three flocks) on 8th February, 18 on 15th

March and 25 on 7th September.Southfield Reservoir: The highest counts were 12 on 13th February, 16 on 5th July and 15 on 17th.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Eight pairs were holding territory in May.Potteric Carr: Family parties were noted on thee dates in June.Sprotbrough Flash: Common and resident breeder.Thorpe Marsh: 5 juveniles were seen on 28th May, juveniles were also seen in June.Thrybergh CP: In May possibly up to four family parties seen.

2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 10 10 6 20 19 28 10 26 13 35 30

TM 12 15 13 8 9 20+ 25 10 14 25 12 10+TCP 10 6 8 8 + 12 6 + 8 16+ 8 82005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 20 18 12 14 20 30 30 20 25 29 38

TM 10 13 9 8 12 23 10 8 7 12 14 20TCP 8 20 8 4 Br Br 14 14 23+ 10+ 10+ 26

2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year; the highest count being 38 on 26th

December.Potteric Carr: Recorded throughout the year in small numbers, flocks of 30 were seen on 22nd September and 13th December.Southfield Reservoir: Seven on the 8th February was the highest count for the furst half of the year. In the second half there were c20 on 16th September and 20+ on 23rd October.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Six pairs were holding territory in May.Potteric Carr: Five nests were found on 27th March and there was further evidence of breeding in the next three months.Thrybergh CP: Breeding confirmed at least two family parties seen.

MARSH TIT Parus palustris. Localized woodland resident2004 – Potteric Carr: This scarce visitor was seen at the feeders at Willow Pool on 20th and 21st September.2005 – Potteric Carr: Only two records again, single birds on 15th February at the Lighted Crossing and on 7th March on Loversall Bank.

WILLOW TIT Parus montanus. Uncommon/widespread resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year in small numbers; the highest count being 12 on 4th January.Hatfield Moors: Small numbers were seen throughout the year and breeding was proven.Potteric Carr: Present in small numbers right across the Reserve. An impressive total of 10 were at the feeding station at Willow Pool on 27th January. Between March and May singing males were heared from nine locations across the Reserve.Southfield Reservoir: The decline of this spcies continues, after last years low of 26 bird days there were only 18 bird days this year. The maximum count was three on 15th August.Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers throughout the year, the highest count being 4 on 5th July.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Seven pairs were noted holding territory, at least four of which were successful with fifteen young noted.Potteric Carr: Family parties were seen along Loversall Bank and in Childers Wood.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder in small numbers but which appears to be still on the decrease.Thorpe Marsh: Bred on or near the Reserve.Thrybergh CP: A family party was seen on three dates, and eight dates in June.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 12 2 4 6 4 8 4 10 4 8 4 6

TCP 1 4 4 2 + + 3 5 3 3 5 52005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 4 2 6 8 8 8 8 10 6 12 12

TCP 4 4 2 4 2 4 3 6 5 3 4 32005 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year in small numbers; the highest count being 12 on 5th November and 26th December.Potteric Carr: There is a healthy population of this bird on the Reserve and in seen throughout the year.Southfield Reservoir: Just single birds from August to the year end with a maximum count of three on 23rd October.

Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers seen throughout the year.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Six pairs were noted holding territory, at least four of which bred,Potteric Carr: Several family parties were seen.

COAL TIT Parus ater. Fairly common/localized breeder2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year.Hatfield Moors: 12 were seen on Packards North on 16 th February, 5 fledged juveniles with two Adults were seen at Boston Park. A full day of coverage on 25th September revealed 20 birds. Potteric Carr: This species is widespread but uncommon across the Reserve, with daily counts not exceeding four. Two juveniles were seen on 11th July.Southfield Reservoir: The six records this year were two more than last years; One on 3 rd

March, three on 5th July, singles on 14th, 15th and 28th August and the last one on 4th

September.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder.Thorpe Marsh: Bred on or near the Reserve, the highest count being 5 on 8th March.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 3 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1

TCP 1 2 - - - -2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 4 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 4 3 6 4

TCP 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 3 3 22005 – Potteric Carr: Present in small numbers throughout the year in many locations.Southfield Reservoir: Two on 18th August was the only sighting.Thorpe Marsh: Small numbers, the highest count being 5 on 11th December.Breeding: Potteric Carr: A bird was seen collecting food on Willow Bank in May and young being fed on St. Catherine’s Bank in May and June.

BLUE TIT Parus caeruleus. Common/widespread resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: A common resident, the highest count being 41on 18th March.Hatfield Moors: A 120 bird tit flock at the Ash Dump on 17 th July held 20 Blue tits, most being juveniles. Flocks of 15 to 35 were seen in September and October.Potteric Carr: 20 birds were seen on two dates in January and 25 on 9 th February. A mixed flock of tits and warblers were seen on 12th July numbered 100 birds.Southfield Reservoir: Maximum counts were 16 on 28th January, 16 on 22nd April and 21 on 9th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 15 nesting pairs were noted, six of which were in nest boxes with 42 young fledged.Potteric Carr: The nest record scheme in Young Eaa had 10 nests yealding 79 eggs laid and 67 young fledged. Three nests were found in June.Southfield Reservoir: A breeding resident.Sprotbrough Flash: Common and resident breeder.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident.Thrybergh CP: Two family parties seen in May, and possibly up to six parties in June.

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BI 20 10 41 10 20 25 20 12 16 15 24 25TM 10 15 14 10 15 7 12 6 6 10 24+ 6TCP 14 13 12 10 6 + 9 9 6 12 11 232005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 10 12 20 20 20 18 25 30 29 28 32

TM 12 14 14 7 6 10 4 4 7 4 5 12TCP 15 12 10 10 7 8 14 9 15 16 13 19

2005 – Broomhill Ings: A common resident, the highest count being 32 on 26th December.Potteric Carr: Common on the Reserve.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly throughout the year, the maximum count being 18 on 28th January. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 15 nesting pairs were noted.Potteric Carr: The nest record scheme revealed a total of 8 nests and 61 eggs with 59 young fledged.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident.Thrybergh CP: Several families recorded in June.

GREAT TIT Parus major Common/widespread resident2004 – Broomhill Ings: The highest count being 27 on 4th January.Hatfield Moors: Ten were in the tit flock at the Ash Dump on 17 th July, 35 were seen on 25th

September and 20 on 17th October.Potteric Carr: There were 20 birds at Willow Pool on the same two dates in January as the Blue Tits – 13th & 20th. Other counts were of 23 on 15th & 29th February and 16 on 27th

September.Southfield Reservoir: Highest counts were 5 on 16th November and 6 on 8th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Fifteen nesting pairs were noted, five of which were in nest boxes.Potteric Carr: The nest record scheme in Young Eaa had 11 nests yealding 82 eggs laid and 67 young fledged.Southfield Reservoir: A breeding resident.Sprotbrough Flash: Common and resident breeder.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident.Thrybergh CP: Two family parties seen in May, and five parties in June.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 27 12 16 15 20 17 12 18 12 20 25 20

TM 6 9 15 9 9 9 10 6 4 6 6 4TCP 6 8 9 6 5 + 2 4 4 4 6 72005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 15 16 11 12 20 8 8 24 30 25 20 25

TM 6 12 9 13 7 6 6 8 4 5 20 14TCP 7 10 6 6 2 3fmly 8+ 6 8 7 6 8

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The highest count being 30 on 21st September.

Potteric Carr: As with Blue Tits a common bird on the Reserve.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly in small numbers.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Fifteen nesting pairs were noted.Potteric Carr: The nest record scheme revealed 10 nests and 79 eggs with 67 young fledged.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident.Thrybergh CP: Up to three families were seen in June.

WOOD NUTHATCH Sitta europaea. Fairly common/increasing2004 – Broomhill Ings: A pair was noted in residence just outside this recording area, the maximum count was three on 4th January.Potteric Carr: Two birds were seen together in Childers Wood and one in Black Carr Wood on 20th June, one was seen on 29th.Southfield Reservoir: The third record for this site was discivered on Went Ings on 14 th

August, it was probably this bird that remained and was seen on the following dates to the year end; 28th & 29th August, 4th September, 28th October and 23rd December.Thorpe Marsh: One was seen on 14th June, this is a new site record.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 19th April, 13th June,2005 – Broomhill Ings: A male on 4th & 5th January and two on 22nd October were the only sightings noted.Potteric Carr: Just a single record of a bird on Loversall Bank on 23rd March.Skellow: One reported on 4th October.

EURASIAN TREECREEPER Certhia familiaris. Fairly common/under-reported2004 – Broomhill Ings: Singles were recorded in every month.Hatfield Moors: Two birds were seen in the Tyrham Hall area, where breeding was suspected. Five were seen together along the Prison Lakes on 27th November.Potteric Carr: Numerous sightings throughout the year of ones and twos, and three reported on five dates. Four on 26th September was the highest countSouthfield Reservoir: A record year with sightings on 30 dates, eight of which were single birds at the northern end of the reservoirs, the rest of the sightings came from Went Ings or from the fisherman’s car park, looking into Went Ings. A new site maximum of five was achieved on the Ings on 2nd January and 5th July.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident woodland breeder.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded as singles a usually but sometimes two birds seen.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Bred just outside this area.Potteric Carr: Two family parties were seen on 5th July.2005 – Broomhill Ings: A poor year with only three recorde of singles on 5 th February, 25th

September and 19th November.Potteric Carr: A common bird on the Reserve seen throughout the year, the highest single count was 6 on 22nd February.Southfield Reservoir: Singles recorded on 11th February and 20th March with two together on 3rd April; one bird on 13th was seen carrying nesting material. Single birds were seen on 27th

June, two dates in August, one date in September and December.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded as singles a usually but sometimes two birds seen.Thrybergh CP: one on 1st January.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Bred just outside this area.

Potteric Carr: Evidence of breeding included records of birds with food and young.

EURASIAN JAY Garrulus glandarius. Fairly common resident/under-reported2004 – Broomhill Ings: Seen every month with a highest count of 6 on 29th January.Hatfield Moors: Small numbers were seen during the year and what may have been a family party of five seen down Sand Lane on 18th August. Ten birds were seen on 25th September. Potteric Carr: Low single figures were seen throughout the year. The highest counts were of 8 on 27th January and 11th October, and 7 on 30th August.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded in every month, the maximum for the year was a meagre three on 5th July.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident although elusive with only 1-2 generally seen.Thorpe Marsh: Generally 1 to 3 birds but counts of 6 and 7 were noted at the end of September and through October.Thrybergh CP: Singles on 12th & 23rd February, 9th March, on four dates in April, 2nd May, two dates in August, Two on 4th September. Singles were noted in October. Two were reported on 8th November and one on 2nd December. Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Two pair suspected of breeding, but no proof.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Seen every month with a highest count of 9 on 25th September.Potteric Carr: A common and noisy bird seen in all months, the largest count was of 8 birds in September.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded in every month, the highest count being 12 on 25 th

September.Thorpe Marsh: Usually 1 to 3 birds seen; sometimes 4 but 5 were seen on 9th & 11th June.Thrybergh CP: Single birds on 31st January. 19th April, 27th May, 1-4 in August, 5 on 29th

September, 2 during October, singles in November & 11th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Again two pair suspected of breeding, but no proof.Thorpe Marsh: Resident breeder.

BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE Pica pica. Common resident/under-reported2004 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year with a maximum of 45 on 23rd

December.Potteric Carr: The larger counts were 52 on 2nd February, 48 on 6th November and 60 on 31st

December.Southfield Reservoir: The year’s maximum count was 11 on 4th & 22nd of October.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder with winter roost numbers of 20+.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: A very common breeding bird breeding bird.Thorpe Marsh: Breeding resident.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 30 30 20 30 35 30 25 30 35 30 45

TM 10 22 12 19 8 12 8 6 10 8 8 8TCP 15 17 14 9 10 13 7 7 6 12 9 202005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 30 30 35 22 30 32 32 16 39 30 18 30

TM 18 10 30+ 10+ 10 10 6 8 3 5 8 10TCP 19 16 15 8 6 13 18 19 25 16 16 17

2005 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year with a maximum of 39 on 21st

September.Potteric Carr: The largest counts were 21 on 6th February and 52 on 13th December.Southfield Reservoir: The best count for the year was 21 on 14th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Eighteen breeding pairs were noted.Thorpe Marsh: Resident breeder.Thrybergh CP: Three families were seen in June.

EURASIAN JACKDAW Corvus monedula. Common resident/localized breeder2004 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year, the highest count was a flight of 65 moving south to roost on 13th March. Potteric Carr: No large counts in the first half pf the year until 300 roosted on 27 th June; in December 250 on 6th and 150 on 21st.Southfield Reservoir: The year’s maximum count was c45 flying south-west to roost on 8th

February.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder in the Quarries with 100+ in winter.Thorpe Marsh: Fifteen reports during the year, the highest count being 50 on 31st December.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 60 65 20 25 30 38 20 25 25 30 55


TCP 50+ 50+ 4 4 4 - - 2 19 21 8 112005 – Broomhill Ings: Present throughout the year, the highest count was 35 on 3rd January.Potteric Carr: 200 were noted on Short Lane Fields on 17th January, then 50 at Low Ellers Marsh on 11th May where the year’s highest count was made of 300 on 17th August.Southfield Reservoir: In February 50+ on 9th and 40+ on 20th were the only significant counts.Thorpe Marsh: Only ten reports, two in January and eight from September to November. The only count higher than 6 was 10 on 16th October.

ROOK Corvus frugilegus. Common resident/localized2004 – Broomhill Ings: Although recorded in every month it is considered that this bird may be under recorded, the highest count was 180 on 13th March.Potteric Carr: Only five records for the year but some movement was noted in October with 22 south on 17th, and 600 the next day also flying south.Southfield Reservoir: 120+ flew south-west to roost on 8th February and c130 flew to roost on 30th September.Thorpe Marsh: Seventeen records for the year, the highest counts being 30 on 9 th August, 62 on 19th September and 40 on 31st December.04 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 60 33 180 35 10 25 70 30 80 120 25 120

TCP 1 2 100 - 2 1 2 2 652005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 50 30 130 30 10 35 40 30 80 100 25 90

TCP 200+ C100 2 1 4 - - 12 2 - 4 4

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The highest count was 130 on 15th MarchPotteric Carr: As with last year only five records were received, the highest count being 350 flying over on 30th October.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum count was 500+ on 9th February.Thorpe Marsh: Thirteen sightings this year, the only count over 20 was 100 flying North West on 11th September.

CARRION CROW Corvus corone. Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded throughout the year with a highest count of 45 on 27 th

December. During the nesting season Lapwing, Redshank, Little-Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Little Grebe, Coot, and Moorhen nests were all observed to be predated by Carrion Crows.Potteric Carr: The highest counts for the year were 20 on 10th February and 27 on 8th March.Southfield Reservoir: Very common, there were no interesting counts for the year.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder. 80+ seen in Cadby Quarry on 18th November.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 30 35 10 30 35 30 15 25 30 32 45

TM 6 10 25+ 20 28 20 8 28 50 40+ 30 30TCP 7 5 7 16 8 6 6 6 20+ 7 12 242005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 40 25 24 25 14 18 30 35 38 29 39 45

TM 9 20 14 45 27 64+ 65 45 10 54+ 12 8TCP 19 15+ 5 8 9 7 97 20 15 14 13 9

2005 – Potteric Carr: The highest count for the year was 42 with other crows on 2nd January. A bird was observed killing a baby rabbit in early May.Southfield Reservoir: In January 42 flew to roost on 7th and 45 on 20th.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Thirteen pairs noted in May, four of which were at the Old Moor; fifteen young were fledged from these four.

COMMON RAVEN Corvus corax. Localized rare/increasing2005 – Potteric Carr: A single bird was seen on 23rd June.

COMMON STARLING Sturnus vulgaris. Common resident/declining2004 – Potteric Carr: Throughout the year there were occasional daily counts of 20’s and 30’s. Higher numbers included a pre-roost flock of 85 on 1 st January and some passage in October of 57 on 10th, 50 on 16th and 86 on 31st. 500 were seen leaving a roost on 28th

November.Southfield Reservoir: The year’s maximum counts were of 800+ flying around the reservoirs at dusk on 28th October and 400+ feeding in the west-fields on 9th December.Sprotbrough Flash: Winter flocks of 500+ seen around Scubba tip.Breeding: Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N D

BI 130 280 420 250 200 300 350 450 710 2200 2000 10002005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 1200 1000 400 45 230 310 350 450 700 2000 2600 1000

2005 – Potteric Carr: Only a single spring record of two birds in May. The largest counts of post-breeding/migrant flocks were 500 on 30th October and 550 on 7th November.Southfield Reservoir: The highest count was 1,300+ flying west on 25th October.

HOUSE SPARROW Passer domesticus. Localized/declining/under-reported2004 – Hatfield Moors: 50 were seen on 25th September.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded on nine dates between 17th April and 3rd September, with a maximum of five on 5th July.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May a survey of this area recorded 40 singing males.Thrybergh CP: Young were seen on 14th & 18th May. 200 on 7th & 22nd October.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 90 20 25 45 30 30 35 30 90 80 25 80

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 60 70 35 45 30 30 35 30 90 50 25 60

2005 – Southfield Reservoir: Present daily at the sailing club feeding area with 15 on 13 th

April and 17 on 16th May and 12th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 38 singing males were recorded.

EURASIAN TREE SPARROW Passer montanus. Localized/declining2004 – Broomhill Ings: Targeted winter-feeding and artificial nest sites continue to benefit this species. The year’s highest count was of 230 on 14th July.Hatfield Moors: 50 were at Candy Farm on 17th January and 30 at Lindholme Village on 31st, 30 down Sand Lane on 16th August, 45 at the airfield on 9th September; 60 on 4th and finally 90 at Woodside on 16th December.Southfield Reservoir: Birds were noted going into four boxes on 21st May. Birds were seen regularly with maximum counts of 11 in August, 16 in September and a flock of c30 sparrows, the majority if not all were Tree Sparrows on 12th October.Thrybergh CP: 50+ seen regularly in January & February, mainly around the feeding station. Upto 61 seen in the first half of March then down to 18 for the rest of the month. 20+ 0n 17 th

April. Approximatly 21 birds plus young seen in May; eight pairs were using nest boxes. 36+ seen in June including young. 50+ on 18th July including juveniles. Upto 90 seen on 15th & 70 on 29th August, 50 on 2nd September & 6th October. 80 on 7th November. 60+ on seven dates in December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: 210 young successfully fledged from 62 nesting attempts, there were 12 nest failures.Shaftholme: Five nests counted on 31st May.Southfield Reservoir: Three or four pairs bred in the nest boxes, some having two broods.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 220 200 120 120 120 180 230 100 170 160 220 180

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 180 150 160 120 120 200 200 220 240 200 220 230

2005 – Broomhill Ings: The winter feeding continued, the highest count was 240 on 16 th

September.

Southfield Reservoir: Present daily at the feeding areas, a new record of 160 was seen at the southern feeding area on 10th December.Thorpe Marsh: Three were seen on 16th October, this is the first site record since 1994.Thrybergh CP: Up to 70 birds on 6th January, up to 60 regularly throughout February, 75 on 17th March, 40+ on 8th April & May, 60 on 21st June, 56+ on 24th July including many juveniles, 60 on 4th August, 23+ on 30th September, 60+ on 29th October, 80 on 22nd

November, 112+ on 24th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 41 pairs were noted in the boxes, 236 young were fledged from the boxes.Shaftholme: Six nests found on 22nd May, a juvenile was seen on 9th July.Southfield Reservoir: Bred in nest boxes at the northern end, five juveniles were seen in May and June.Thrybergh CP: At least 35 pairs nested, many young birds seen in June,

CHAFFINCH Fringilla coelebs. Common resident/under-reported2004 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded almost daily.Hatfield Moors: Flocks of between 30-50 were recorded over the Moors throughout the winter months.Potteric Carr: Recorded throughout the year in small numbers. A mixed flock of finches on 2nd February numbered 110.Southfield Reservoir: 28 were in the recording area on 22nd April and 17 on 5th July.Thorpe Marsh: Resident throughout the year, the highest count being 140+ on 5th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 16 singing males were counted in territory.Potteric Carr: A maximum of 10 singing males were noted on 24th April.Sprotbrough Flash: Common and resident breeder.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 25 10 26 10 25 25 20 25 20 31 20 20


TCP 19 20 16 20 15 12 8 9 11 10 18 182005 – Potteric Carr: 19 birds flew over on 18th October and 50 were seen in Short Lane Fields on 23rd December.Southfield Reservoir: 15 on 8th February, 20 on 3rd June and 14 on 31st December were the significant counts.Thorpe Marsh: Resident bird, the only count above 20 was 36 on 27th November.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 16 singing males were counted in territory.Potteric Carr: 9 singing males were recorded on 2nd May.

BRAMBLING Fringilla montifringilla. Uncommon winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: In February one seen on 27th & 29th, and then recorded on eight dates in March with two on 18th. During the autumn only recorded on two dates; singles on 15th & 30th October.Hatfield Moors: There were only three records this year all of single birds, on 9 th October, 13th November and 7th December.

Potteric Carr: A male in winter plumage was seen on 30th March. During October birds were picked up on call as they passed over; one on 11th and two on 16th.Southfield Reservoir: A male was seen on 1st January. In October seven flew west on 26th and one east the next day, and two were seen on 30 th. In November singles were seen on 1st, 8th, 9th & 23rd. The only December record was of one on 4th.Thrybergh CP: Three on 29th February. Singles on 14th & 24th October. One flew south on 2nd

December.2005 – Broomhill Ings: Recorded on three dates all single birds, 18th & 20th October and 28th

December.Potteric Carr: Only two records of single birds flying over on 16th October.Southfield Reservoir: One on 31st October, a male on 13th November and again on 20th & 22nd

December.Thrybergh CP: One on 26th October.

EUROPEAN GREENFINCH Carduelis chloris Common/winter visitor/declining2004 – Auckley Common: 50 on 8th November.Hatfield Moors: The largest single flock counts were 40 at Tyrham Hall area on 11 th

December and 60 at Woodside on 16th.Potteric Carr: There were only nine reports during the year, the only ones exceeding three were 50+ on 10th August and 15 on 12th December.Southfield Reservoir: In January 18 were at the feeding area on 19th. Counts at the feeding area in November were 30+ & 26 respecrively; the only other significant count was of c70 feeding in stubble on 15th October.Thorpe Marsh: 21 records for the year, 100+ seen on 5th & 12th September.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least twenty displaying males were noted in May.Sprotbrough Flash: Common and resident breeder.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 130 120 120 70 70 65 85 80 70 12 80 120

TCP 120 100 30 12 7 48 5 250 10 20 80+ 1702005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 250 60 70 55 40 38 80 80 45 82 45 80

TCP 160 115 30 11 12 14 92 45 110 52 150+ 1002005 – Potteric Carr: Small flocks of 30 were reported in December.Southfield Reservoir: 80+ on 2nd March was the highest count for this site.Thorpe Marsh: Recorded thirty times during the year in small numbers.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least twenty displaying males were noted in May.Potteric Carr: The only record in the breeding season was of a bird carrying nest material on 12th June.

EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH Carduelis carduelis Common resident/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: 50 on 8th November.Hatfield Moors: Counts of 10 to 20 were recorded over the Moors.Potteric Carr: Small numbers throughout the year. The post-breeding season provided the largest flocks, the biggest of which were 50 on 29th August and 40 on 31st October.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded on four dates in January with a maximum of 9 on 27 th. Only small counts were made on just a few dates in February and the end of March. Birds began to

appear more regularly from April onwards. The only double figure counts were c10 ob 5 th

August, 25 on 6th November and 14 on 8th.Thorpe Marsh: Generally single figures but the higher counts are in the chart.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least twelve singing males were noted in May.Potteric Carr: Birds were heard singing at several locations on the Reserve and were seen feeding young at the end if May.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 80 75 70 25 30 45 70 210 30 115 25 30

TM 20 50 45TCP 10 6 5 4 4 6 1 20 40+ 15 6 82005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 40 70 20 24 45 80 125 110 300 135 90 80

TM 28 5 22+ 10 2 3 20 80+ 40+ 22 20+ 21+TCP 18 5 2 4 7 7 8 30+ 10 14 35 15

2005 – Potteric Carr: Post- breeding flocks included 40 on 11th September and 30 on 16th

October.Southfield Reservoir: The maximum count for the first half of the year was only four on 22nd

May. In the second half the highest count occurred in September with 50+ on 26 th, then 20+ on 4th October and 40+ on 9th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: At least twelve singing males were noted in May.

EURASIAN SISKIN Carduelis spinus. Common migrant/winter visitor2004 – Broomhill Ings: Birds were regularly recorded throughout the first quarter of the year until mid March, the highest count for the year being 43 on 29 th February. The first of the autumn were two on 24th September thereafter only recorded on a few dates to the year end, with most recorde being singles.Potteric Carr: The flocks started off being large; 40 on 5th & 25th January, then 50 on 15th and 60 on 16th February, thereafter reducing to the last five on 11th April. Small numbers were seen in the Autumn from 10th October to the year end.Southfield Reservoir: The only record in the first half of the year were eight flying east on 19th February. Singles were seen on 24th, 26th & 28th October and 6th November.Sprotbrough Flash: Six birds seen flying over on 6th February.Thorpe Marsh: Eight records up to 22nd March, counts of 50 on 15th February and 60 on 22nd

were the highest.Thrybergh CP: Three on 29th January, up to 12 seen in February, 19 on 25 th March, two on four dates to the 10th April, one on 13th May,2005 – Auckley Common: 3 on 3rd December.Broomhill Ings: Only four records in the first part of the year with the last being on 20 th

February. The first of the autumn birds were two on 8th September, the highest count was 35 on 22nd, thereafter recorded on several dates to the year end.Potteric Carr: This year only single birds were recorded in the early part of the year; the larger counts were in the autumn with 30 on 11th September, 60 on 16th October, then numerous flocks of up to 60 birds to the year end.

Southfield Reservoir: The first record for the year was not until the 19 th September when 9 birds were seen; recorded on a further five dates in September with 14 on 25 th. Small numbers were seen for the rest of the year.Thorpe Marsh: 19 sightings from 1st October onwards, generally up to 20 birds seen, with 50+ on 21st December.Thrybergh CP: One on 21st February. One on 17th July. 1-12 on 12 dates in September, 1-4 on six dates in October, 20 on 12th November, 1-3 on five dates in December.

COMMON LINNET Carduelis cannabina. Fairly common resident/winter visitor2004 – Auckley Common: 50 on 12 October.Potteric Carr: The largest flocks here were 150 on 29 th August, 300 on 17th October and 350 on 31st December.Hatfield Moors: The largest flock recorded on the Moors was 60 on 25th September.Southfield Reservoir: Very few birds in the early months, the significant counts were c100 on 8th April, 40+ on 5th July, 30 on 10th September and 66 flew south on 26th October.Thorpe Marsh: The higher counts were 36+ on 11th April and 30 on 19th August.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: A minimum of 15 pairs were recorded in territory during May.2002 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 60 18 20 10 13 17 30 70 65 30 30 20

TCP 27 - 12 15 14 34 11 30 62+ 9 1 192003 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 20 25 45 30 20 60 40 70 90 80 60 20

TCP 17 - 1 7 7 15 66 90 100 64 70 10

2005 – Broomhill Ings: A minimum of 14 pairs were recorded in territory during May.Potteric Carr: The year started with a flock of 200 on 2nd January, from then on smaller flocks were noted. Counts of between 30 and 100 were made from August to the year end.Southfield Reservoir: Small numbers were generally recorded but the higher counts were 48 on 24th March, 40+ on 8th April and 50+ on 31st October.Thorpe Marsh: Only 14 records all from 24th April to 11th September, counts of 50+ were noted from the end of July and into August.

TWITE Carduelis flavioristris. Rare migrant/declining nationally2004 – Southfield Reservoir: One onWent Ings on 24th December was the eigth record for this site.

LESSER REDPOLL Carduelis cabaret. Fairly common migrant/declining2004 – Broomhill Ings: A poor year with only small numbers recorded; 8 in January, 10 in February, smaller numbers in March & April, the last of the spring birds being 6 on 3 rd May. In autumn very small counts from 1st October to the year end.Hatfield Moors: Three pairs were located on Nightjar Heath on 6th May, and 4 seen two days later near Tyrham Hall Fishing Ponds. Other totals included 12 on 19 th March, 20 on 3rd & 4th

April and 20 0n 17th October.Potteric Carr: There were numerous sightings of small numbers from the start of the year to 20th April. The largest counts during this period were 20 on 3 rd February, 25 on 1st April and

13 on 20th. From the 10th October to the year end only small numbers were noted of one’s and two’s and 10 on 27th November.Southfield Reservoir: One to three birds were seen on only a few dates in the first two months, then only singles on 29th March, two dates in April, 12th May, three dates in October and the 8th & 9th November.Thrybergh CP: Up to four birds seen in March. Eight on 11th November.2005 – Auckley Common: A flock of 24 birds on 23rd December includec 22 of this spieces.Broomhill Ings: Only small numbers this year with no sightings between 26th March and 19th

September, the highest counts were 15 in October and December.Potteric Carr: Small numbers were noted in the early and late part of the year, the higher counts were 49 on 16th October and 14 on 1st November.Southfield Reservoir: One flying north on 13th April was the only sighting until 24th & 27th

September when singles were seen, 50+ on the 7th October was the highest count, then 20 on 25th December.Thorpe Marsh: K.P. ringed 6 birds in September, 79 in October and 34 in November.Thrybergh CP: One on 24th September. 11 on 17th October, 1-3 on nine dates in November, 1-2 on three dates in December.

MEALY REDPOLL Carduelis flammea. Uncommon migrant/winter visitor2004 – Hatfield Moors: One bird was at Boston Park Gravel Pits with 20 Lessers on 3rd April.2005 – Auckley Common: Two birds were seen with a flock of 22 Lessers on 23rd December.Thorpe Marsh: Seven sightings up to the 21st March the seen sixteen times from 19th

September, usually 3 birds but there were 60+ on 16th October.

COMMON CROSSBILL Loxia curvirostra. Localized resident/sparse migrant2004 – Thorpe Marsh: One called as it flew West on 15th August.2005 – Potteric Carr: The only record here was of 9 birds at Loversall Triangle on 5th June.Southfield Reservoir: Four calling birds flew over on 31st October.

BULLFINCH Pyrrhula pyrrhula. Sparse/declining2004 – Hatfield Moors: Several pairs bred on the Moors. Winter counts included 12 on 27th

November and 11 on 4th December.Potteric Carr: Small numbers were scattered across the Reserve throughout the year. The highest daily counts were 10 on 27th January, 9 on 2nd February and 8 on 12th December.Southfield Reservoir: Two to four birds were seen throughout the year with none in March and June. The highest count was of nine on 2nd January.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident with up to 10 regularly seen.Thorpe Marsh: Generally up to 4 birds seen but 5 on 2nd February and during September, 6 were seen on 1st March.Thrybergh CP: Two family parties seen on 15th August.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May seven pairs wer noted in territory.Potteric Carr: Singing males were heared at two locations and family parties were seen in June, July and August.Thorpe Marsh: 1 to 4 juveniles were seen during August and 3 on 13th September.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 4 2 12 2 4 4 2 2 11 4 9

TCP 24 18 11 4 - 2 + 4 4 4 82005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 6 6 7 8 6 7 4 6 6 8 14 20

TCP 12 12 6 4 4 3 4 8 6 6 7 112005 – Potteric Carr: As last year small numbers were seen throughout the year, the larger counts were 12 on 9th January and 8 on 16th October.Southfield Reservoir: Birds were seen throughout the year with the best counts being 12 on 9th December and 11 on 6th October.Thorpe Marsh: Resident bird the highest count being 8 in 4th February.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May seven pairs wer noted in territory.

SNOW BUNTING Plectrophenax nivali Rare migrant2004 – Broomhill Ings: Two immature/female types were seen on 13th November.Southfield Reservoir: One was heard calling over the reservoirs on 19th February and one flew north on 16th November.2005 – Southfield Reservoir: One flew north on 28th November and one was seen on 6th

December.

YELLOWHAMMER Emberiza citronella. Common farmland bird/declining2004 – Potteric Carr: Small numbers were present throughout the year, the peak count were 6 on 24th February.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded regularly, maximum counts were 20+ on 29th January and 16 on 8th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Twenty singing males were counted in May.Potteric Carr: Four males held territory during the summer.Sprotbrough Flash: Resident breeder with c10 pairs around the Valley.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DTCP 4 5 12 9 - 7 3 2 6 15+ 40 232005 J F M A M J J A S O N DTCP 58 40+ 7 9 8 8 9 6 33 39+ 28 11BI 70 30 35 16 30 6 6 20 20 23 10 50

2005 – Potteric Carr: Six birds were seen going to roost on 10th January. Southfield Reservoir: Generally recorded in small numbers but the better counts were as the birds gathered in the winter feeding flocks; 30+ on 21st November and 60+ on 29th.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: Twenty singing males were counted in May.Potteric Carr: Three pairs held territory on Huxter Well Marsh on 15th June and young were being fed on 10th June at Rossington Carr Fields.

REED BUNTING Emberiza schoeniclu Fairly common resident/winter visitor/declining2004 – Auckley Common: 20 on 30th October, 25 on 24th November.Potteric Carr: Usually single figured counts throughout the year but more notable numbers were 11 on 25th January, 6 at Willow Marsh on 9th March, 8 in Huxter Well Fields on 22nd

June, 15 in Rossington Carr Fields on 26th October and 12 in Huxter Well Fields on 19 th

December.Southfield Reservoir: A flock of 40+ on 1st January reduced to 20+ by the 29th and only 6 on 1st March. In November 20 were noted on 7th and 20+ on 11th.

Thorpe Marsh: Normally in small numbers but 16 males were present on 11th April, 7 pairs were noted on 3rd May.Thrybergh CP: Seen throughout January with 7 birds on 10th, up to 5 seen during February, 14 on 26th March. In April, upto 12 were seen regularly, 1-6 throughout June, 2 on 25th July. 1-2 during August & September, four on 11 dates in October, 1-5 on nine dates in November and 1-6 in December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 54 singing males were noted.Sprotbrough Flash: Four pairs present during breeding season.2004 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 25 25 35 25 30 25 20 18 20 40 35 25

2005 J F M A M J J A S O N DBI 80 70 51 45 10 30 28 30 30 45 40 80

2005 – Potteric Carr: Recorded in small numbers throughout the year, birds were heard singing from February to June. A flock of 35 were seen going to roost on 21st November.Southfield Reservoir: The highest count in the first half of the year was 13 on 2nd March. The highest count in the latter part of the year was 40+ on 24th December.Thorpe Marsh: The highest count was 11 on 17th March.Thrybergh CP: Five birds on 12 dates in January, 8 on 22nd February, 11 on 28th March, up to 11 regularly during April, 9 on 3rd May, 7 on 9th June, 1-4 in July, 1-3 during August, 10 on 29th September, 15+ on 26th October, 22 on 1st November, 12 on 20th December.Breeding: Broomhill Ings: In May 542singing males were noted, 25 of which were on the Old Moor.

CORN BUNTING Miliaria calandra. Very localized/declining rapidly2004 – Auckley Common: 20 birds were seen on 10th January then 12 on 14th February, 18 on 18th December.Broomhill Ings: Only two recordes at this site this year, one no 3 rd January and one on 9th

May.Campsall: Several birds noted throughout the year to the west and north of Campsall and Norton.Southfield Reservoir: Single birds were seen on 28th March and 27th September. In November 4 on 4th, 7 on 6th and one on 18th. In December 9 on 5th and singles on 24th & 30th.2005 – Auckley Common: 30 on 23rd January then 24 on 31st, 30 on 28th March, the only other record was 13 on 13th April.Broomhill Ings: One on 9th January, four on 28th & 29th March, singles on 11th May and 10th

July. In December a flock of 36 stayed from 10th to the year end.Southfield Reservoir: Recorded in every month except June and August, the highest counts were 40+ on 2nd February, 50+ on 21st November, 100+ on 22nd December and 150+ on 24th.

Appendix 1.Escaped or released species.

This appendix includes species that are in categories D and E of the British Ornithologists’ Union British List (e-published at www.bou.org.uk). In addition individuals of those species which otherwise appear in Categories A and C, but which are obvious escapes or releases, are also documented here. For details of categorization, see British Birds 91: 2-11.

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Black Swan Cygnus atratus.2004 Thrybergh CP: 3 on 20th June. Two were seen on 5th September plus one Adult & one immature on 19th.2005 – Southfield Reservoir: One on the reservoirs on 19th May increased to three the next day, also a party of three on 11th September.

Lesser White-Fronted Goose Anser erythropus2004 – A family party of 4 (2 adults & 2 juveniles) were first noted at Ellerholme on Hatfield Moors on 25th September and were seen on four other occasions detween Ash Dump and Prison Lakes until 13th November. Four very small geese which flew over Ten Acre Lake with more then 200 Greylags on 27th November were very likely this species.

Bar Headed Goose Anser indicus2004 Southfield Reservoir: One on 25th & 27th October.One adult was at the Thorpe Marsh Mere on 31st October (DW).

Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea 2005—BI: A pair arrived on Edderthrope Flash on the 2nd of August. Moving on to the Old Moor on the 8th of August and remain in the area until the 17th of August (BE et al), the first site record.

White-Cheeked Pintail Anas bahamensis2005 – Potteric Carr: A single bird was present at Low Ellers between 20th and 24th

November (SMB, RWB).

LIST OF OBSERVERSThe following list of observers contributed to the Systematic List of species (with apologies for any omissions). The Recorders and Editor offer thanks to all who submitted records for 2002/3.N W Addey K Foundation C J McNaughten A ScuttD Bateson P K Greaves R D Mitchell R J SprakesR W Bird M Greenland S L Mitchell A ThompsonS M Bird P Goodlad A Parker J ThompsonB G A Buckle A Hall S Parker R ThorneycroftJ Burnett J Hancox H Parkin S ThorpeD Carroll J Hewitt K H Pearson D M WaddingtonJ Carr J Hickson S C Renouf B P WainwrightB M Dean C G Johnson K Rich D WardL J Degnan J Law M Roberts P M WhiteA Elliott P Leonard C C Robinson N P WhitehouseG Facer M Limbert S Roebuck D WozencroftL Facer A Marshall T Rhodes J WozencroftC Featherstone R A Marshall M Scott J Wragg

T Feltham A Mc Kee R J Scott J A C WramplingS Furber C Mc Kee

Site reports for 2004/5D Waddington Broomhill Ings M Roberts Potteric CarrP Leonard Thryberg CP A Scutt &

C FeatherstoneSouthfield Res & Went Ings

C G Johnson Sprotborough Flash

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