29th December 2018 – overcast/early showers SW4
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the flooding tide.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 15 Kittiwake and 7 Common Scoter.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Goosander put in another appearance.
Miscellaneous
Water Rail, Merlin and Buzzard were the best of the rest.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Herring Gull had been ringed on the Calf of Man in 2017.
