Watermead CP North wildfowl count 17th January 2010.

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Here is the latest wildfowl count for Watermead CP North (which includes the Birstall section):
Great Crested Grebe: 17, Cormorant: 19, Grey Heron: 7, Mute Swan: 97, Canada Goose: 63, Wigeon: 252, Gadwall: 146, Teal: 4, Mallard: 89, Shoveler: 39, Pochard: 36, Tufted Duck: 84, Moorhen: 20, Coot: 294, Greylag Goose: 1, Little Grebe: 6, Goldeneye: 17, Goosander: 11, Water Rail: 4, Red-crested Pochard: 1, Lapwing: 40, and Mandarin Duck: 1.
Other sightings included: 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Buzzard, and 1 Chiffchaff.

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