11th March 2019 – bright and sunny W4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced a first-winter Little Gull amongst 19 Kittiwake and a female Long-tailed Duck amongst 7 Eider. Additional sightings were limited to a single Red-throated Diver.
A few seabirds
9th March 2019 – heavy rain/hail clearing to showers W4/5/6
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (0900-1000) produced 69 Kittiwake, 5 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (0900-1000) produced 69 Kittiwake, 5 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Brant still here
5th March 2019 – sun and showers SW3/4
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 85 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 85 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Early Wheatear
4th March 2019 – sun and showers SW3/4
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 100 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
The sea produced 40 Kittiwake, 35 Common Scoter, 15 Gannet, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
An early Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 4 Scaup remain and waders included 5 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite was the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 100 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
The sea produced 40 Kittiwake, 35 Common Scoter, 15 Gannet, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
An early Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 4 Scaup remain and waders included 5 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite was the best of the rest.
Black Brant remains
3rd March 2019 – overcast S3
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 70 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Early morning sightings on the rising tide (0730-0830) produced just 14 Common Scoter, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Red-throated Diver and 3 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1100 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite was the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 70 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Early morning sightings on the rising tide (0730-0830) produced just 14 Common Scoter, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Red-throated Diver and 3 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1100 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite was the best of the rest.
Just a hint of movement
2nd March 2019 – overcast/rain later S2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea at high tide (0730-0830) revealed 50 Kittiwake, 21 Common Scoter, 9 Red-throated Diver, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A single Goldcrest provided evidence of some movement.
Offshore
A check of the sea at high tide (0730-0830) revealed 50 Kittiwake, 21 Common Scoter, 9 Red-throated Diver, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A single Goldcrest provided evidence of some movement.
Black Brant continues to show well
1st March 2019 – overcast/mist/fog SE1
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 65 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Scaup (2 males) remain and a pair of Goosander were logged. Waders included 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 4 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 65 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Scaup (2 males) remain and a pair of Goosander were logged. Waders included 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 4 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Black Brant still
28th February 2019 – early fog/ rain later ESE1
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 75 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 75 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
First Goldcrest of the spring
24th February 2019 – early fog clearing later SE2
Grounded Migrants
The early morning fog produced the first Goldcrest of the spring along with single Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Three Pink-footed Geese flew through and 2 Raven were escorted off site by the resident pair.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain and a Jack Snipe was the best of the waders.
Butterflies and Moths
The first moths of the year appeared in the moth trap overnight with 3 Dark Sword-grass recorded. A Small Tortoiseshell was also on the wing.
Grounded Migrants
The early morning fog produced the first Goldcrest of the spring along with single Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Three Pink-footed Geese flew through and 2 Raven were escorted off site by the resident pair.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain and a Jack Snipe was the best of the waders.
Butterflies and Moths
The first moths of the year appeared in the moth trap overnight with 3 Dark Sword-grass recorded. A Small Tortoiseshell was also on the wing.
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