I had to visit a couple of sites along the northern section of the Trent today for work. Between Littleborough and West Burton Power Station, I kicked up at least 3 pairs of Grey Partridges, and there were 8 Curlew on Out Ings (seemingly all adults), as well as a small colony of Tree Sparrows at the pumping station at the northern end of Out Ings. Other birds included Yellow Wagtail and Little Owl.
I then went to Bole Ings (the old Trent oxbow), where there was a calling Willow Tit (which sang briefly) and several Bullfinches, with another pair of Grey Partridges along Saundby Beck just to the north, and best of all, a female Marsh Harrier over the restored part of the ash disposal site.
After a bit of a rest (I was exhausted after all that walking!), I had a quick look at Langford Lowfields this evening; best were 9 Little Egrets and a reeling Gropper off to the west next to the Trent, plus 12 Common Terns and 8 Oystercatchers; but no other waders of note.
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