Seabird spectacular!

3rd September 2020 – overcast/showers SW4/5
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 (0730-0930) provided variety and quantity with 810 Common Scoter, 411 Sandwich Tern, 250 Gannet, 212 Manx Shearwater, 59 Kittiwake, 38 Arctic Tern, 19 Fulmar, 16 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Skua and single Black Guillemot and Shag logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Ruff were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl was the best of the rest.