This afternoon visited Bishop Middleham where the following were in the vicinity of Castle Lake;-
Great-crested Grebe (1), Little Grebe, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Geese, Shelduck, Gadwall, Teal (2m1f), Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Grey Partridge (2), Moorhen, Coot (at least 5 on nests), Little Ringed Plover (3), Lapwing (& juveniles), Common Sandpiper (1), Woodpigeon, Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, House Martin, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Yellow Wagtail (3), Pied Wagtail, Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Great Tit, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Starling, Tree Sparrow (2), Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Linnet & Yellowhammer.
Something I definately did'nt want to see was a Fox stalking the waters edge in the South-East corner :eek!: