Search for Crossbills, Broomhead Reservoir 14th December 2013
Two barred Crossbill Broomhead Reservoir Dec 2013
I had been looking for weeks at the sightings of Two-barred and Common Crossbills listed on the Birdguides “Bird News Anywhere” site but had not yet found the time to get over to Broomhead Reservoir which is nearly at Sheffield. On a Sunday and the weather looking reasonable, we decided to give it a bash. I still was not sure whether I could rely on the Ross’s Goose at Marshside two days ago to give me the tick that took me over last years species count so this opportunity to add to my 2013 year list and, indeed, to possibly add two life ticks was too good to miss. Continue reading