9th September 2020 – bright and sunny NW3/4
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 just 45 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 5 Sandwich Tern, 4 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 White Wagtail and single Goldcrest, Rock Pipit and Wheatear.
Curlew Sandpiper
8th September 2020 – overcast, mist/drizzle at times SW2/3
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) were dominated by another strong southbound passage of Common Scoter with 1190 birds logged. Otherwise it was fairly quiet with just 22 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and 3 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Again a few birds were in evidence with 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Sedge Warbler and 2 Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Grey Wagtail were the only evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was the pick of the waders.
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) were dominated by another strong southbound passage of Common Scoter with 1190 birds logged. Otherwise it was fairly quiet with just 22 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and 3 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Again a few birds were in evidence with 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Sedge Warbler and 2 Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Grey Wagtail were the only evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile Curlew Sandpiper was the pick of the waders.
A few migrants again
7th September 2020 – overcast/rain SW3/4
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 (1030-1130) produced just 37 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
It has been a good autumn for Whinchat and another bird was logged today despite the conditions along with 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Two Grey Wagtail were the only evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl are starting to increase with 80 Teal and 15 Wigeon recorded.
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 (1030-1130) produced just 37 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
It has been a good autumn for Whinchat and another bird was logged today despite the conditions along with 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Two Grey Wagtail were the only evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl are starting to increase with 80 Teal and 15 Wigeon recorded.
A few migrants
6th September 2020 – overcast/showers NW2/3
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 (0700-0800) produced 400 Common Scoter, 21 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern, 6 Kittiwake and 4 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of sightings included 12 White Wagtail, 11 Robin, 10 Chiffchaff, 3 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Goldcrest and single Willow Warbler and Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 6 Tree Sparrow, 5 Grey Wagtail and 4 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
A Jay was the best of the rest.
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 (0700-0800) produced 400 Common Scoter, 21 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern, 6 Kittiwake and 4 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of sightings included 12 White Wagtail, 11 Robin, 10 Chiffchaff, 3 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Goldcrest and single Willow Warbler and Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 6 Tree Sparrow, 5 Grey Wagtail and 4 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
A Jay was the best of the rest.
Common Scoter continue to move through
5th September 2020 – overcast/showers 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 (0700-0800) produced 635 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Kittiwake, 10 Sandwich Tern and an Arctic Skua.
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 (0700-0800) produced 635 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Kittiwake, 10 Sandwich Tern and an Arctic Skua.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A few seabirds
2nd September 2020 – overcast/rain later SSE4/5/6
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
A mid-morning check of the sea (0900-1000) revealed just 45 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 6 Sandwich Tern, 9 Wigeon and a Fulmar.
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
A mid-morning check of the sea (0900-1000) revealed just 45 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 6 Sandwich Tern, 9 Wigeon and a Fulmar.
Treecreeper
1st September 2020 – bright and sunny NE1/2
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
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 150 Common Scoter, 110 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 2 Manx Shearwater and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Treecreeper was the only obvious evidence of newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
Again only a light passage was evident including 17 Tree Sparrow, 5 Grey Wagtail and single Tree Pipit and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies
Two Painted Ladies were amongst a few Red Admiral.
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
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 150 Common Scoter, 110 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 2 Manx Shearwater and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Treecreeper was the only obvious evidence of newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
Again only a light passage was evident including 17 Tree Sparrow, 5 Grey Wagtail and single Tree Pipit and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies
Two Painted Ladies were amongst a few Red Admiral.
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