Black Brant continues to linger

13th January 2019 – overcast/heavy showers W4/5/6
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the rising tide amongst 80 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 7 Pink-footed Geese flew south.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain amongst 14 Goldeneye. Waders included 3 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Little Owl remains the best of the rest.