Whooper Swans on the move

20th March 2018 – bright and sunny WNW3/2
Rarities
The Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just downstream of Jubilee Bridge.
Grounded Migrants
A single Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 40 Whooper Swan headed north early evening.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 237 pale-bellied and 40 dark-bellied birds and a female Scaup remains. Waders included 3000 Knot and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.