3rd October 2024 – bright and sunny ENE2/4
Grounded Migrants
The first 3 Redwing of autumn were present at dawn, otherwise newly arrived birds involved just single Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 535 Pink-footed Goose, 250 Meadow Pipit, 50 Swallow, 40 Skylark, 20 Linnet, 6 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail flew through during the morning.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and 2 Barn Owl and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Founded in 1964, the work of Walney Bird Observatory is funded entirely by membership subscription. Since 1965 it has been an accredited member of the British Trust for Ornithology’s bird observatories network which operates across Britain and Ireland. Bird Observatories are at the forefront of conservation, monitoring bird populations through the medium of census work, daily recording of migrants and ringing.
Brent Goose influx
2nd October 2024 – sunny spells/light showers NE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 385 Common Scoter, 27 Razorbill, 11 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 4 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 590 Pink-footed Goose, 180 Meadow Pipit, 150 Skylark, 35 Linnet, 14 Pied Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 3 Swallow, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 440 light-bellied Brent Goose, 200 Wigeon and 39 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a flock of 450 Linnet, 2 Water Rail and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 385 Common Scoter, 27 Razorbill, 11 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 4 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 590 Pink-footed Goose, 180 Meadow Pipit, 150 Skylark, 35 Linnet, 14 Pied Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 3 Swallow, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 440 light-bellied Brent Goose, 200 Wigeon and 39 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a flock of 450 Linnet, 2 Water Rail and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
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