First Brent Geese arrive back from Canada

4th September 2020 – overcast WSW4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 555 Common Scoter, 175 Manx Shearwater, 30 Gannet, 22 Sandwich Tern, 9 Kittiwake, 3 Fulmar and 2 Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first six pale-bellied Brent Geese have returned.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.