Again no news on Hudsonian Whimbrel

21st July 2007 - overcast rain at times N1/2
Rarities
There were no reported sighting of the Hudsonian Whimbrel
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) provided just small numbers of Gannet, Common Scoter and Sandwich Tern. Birds feeding in the mouth of Morecambe Bay on the rising tide included 15 Arctic Tern and 5 Little Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A single Grey Wagtail flew through along with 10 Pied Wagtail, 10 Sand Martin and 5 Swift.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 600 Redshank, 16 Greenshank, 12 Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Golden Plover, 2 Whimbrel and a single Spotted Redshank.
Butterflies
The first two Gatekeeper were on the wing.