Grey Phalarope takes star billing

21st October 2010 –sunny spells W3/4/5
Rarities
A Grey Phalarope was briefly on the gate pool at South Walney Nature Reserve at first light before being relocated early afternoon on floodwater at Snab Point.
Offshore
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Razorbill and Kittiwake were over the sea on the falling tide.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings were limited to single Wheatear and Chiffchaff
Diurnal Migration
Little was on the move early morning with 20 Fieldfare, 4 Jackdaw and a Lesser Redpoll the pick of the records.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 18 pale-bellied Brent Geese were logged.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Merlin and Little Owl.
Images
A couple of record shots of the Grey Phalarope.