20th May 2026 – overcast/rain at times SW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 49 Manx Shearwater, 40 Guillemot, 39 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skuas and Puffins
19th May 2026 – rain at times SSE4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 290 Sanderling, 28 Whimbrel and 27 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 290 Sanderling, 28 Whimbrel and 27 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Common Tern new for the year
18th May 2026 – early rain clearing V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 103 Sandwich Tern, 68 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged and 2 Wheatear were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen and waders included 163 Ringed Plover and single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 103 Sandwich Tern, 68 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged and 2 Wheatear were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen and waders included 163 Ringed Plover and single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skua and Puffins
17th May 2026 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 105 Guillemot, 100 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 33 Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwake, 7 Arctic Tern, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Puffin and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included another Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown are now on the wing.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 105 Guillemot, 100 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 33 Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwake, 7 Arctic Tern, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Puffin and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included another Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown are now on the wing.
More Puffins
16th May 2026 – bright start/rain later W1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 57 Kittiwake, 34 Common Scoter, 30 Sandwich Tern, 19 Guillemot, 15 Gannet, 3 Arctic Tern, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Puffin and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon and 2 Whimbrel were seen.
Ringing
Details of the Spanish ringed Chiffchaff recaptured on Walney Island on 8th and 14th May 2026 have been received, it had initially been caught, presumably during its autumn migration, at Cartuja baja, Zaragoza, Spain (1,394kn S) on 19th October 2024.
Mammals
Three Bottle-nosed Dolphin and 2 Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 57 Kittiwake, 34 Common Scoter, 30 Sandwich Tern, 19 Guillemot, 15 Gannet, 3 Arctic Tern, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Puffin and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon and 2 Whimbrel were seen.
Ringing
Details of the Spanish ringed Chiffchaff recaptured on Walney Island on 8th and 14th May 2026 have been received, it had initially been caught, presumably during its autumn migration, at Cartuja baja, Zaragoza, Spain (1,394kn S) on 19th October 2024.
Mammals
Three Bottle-nosed Dolphin and 2 Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Lesser Whitethroats continue to arrive
15th May 2026 – sunny spells NW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea involved 25 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 20 Sandwich Tern, 12 Guillemot, 7 Gannet and 4 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and a Willow Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Grey Plover and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea involved 25 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 20 Sandwich Tern, 12 Guillemot, 7 Gannet and 4 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and a Willow Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Grey Plover and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skua
14th May 2026 – sun and showers NW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 67 Sandwich Tern, 22 Guillemot, 21 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 12 Arctic Tern, 3 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Whimbrel were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 67 Sandwich Tern, 22 Guillemot, 21 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 12 Arctic Tern, 3 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Whimbrel were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Puffins
12th May 2026 – overcast/rain clearing WNW5/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 65 Guillemot, 52 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Razorbill, 4 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 65 Guillemot, 52 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Razorbill, 4 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Jay provides surprise
10th May 2026 – bright and sunny NE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 30 Sandwich Tern, 29 Common Scoter, 29 Guillemot, 10 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, along with single Reed Warbler and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Jay was a surprise with 2 Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow also seen amongst another trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 30 Sandwich Tern, 29 Common Scoter, 29 Guillemot, 10 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, along with single Reed Warbler and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Jay was a surprise with 2 Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow also seen amongst another trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
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