Around the patches

Pennington Flash: drake Garganey still from Ramsdales hide, also 7 common terns and 2 shelduck on the mud at the western end.

Lightshaw Hall Flash: redshank, pair of shelduck with 3 chicks. 

Lowton Common: yellowhammer, 5 stock doves, buzzard.

Houghton Green Flash: Nothing! There maybe more, click to find out >>>