28th February 2019 – early fog/ rain later ESE1
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 75 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
First Goldcrest of the spring
24th February 2019 – early fog clearing later SE2
Grounded Migrants
The early morning fog produced the first Goldcrest of the spring along with single Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Three Pink-footed Geese flew through and 2 Raven were escorted off site by the resident pair.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain and a Jack Snipe was the best of the waders.
Butterflies and Moths
The first moths of the year appeared in the moth trap overnight with 3 Dark Sword-grass recorded. A Small Tortoiseshell was also on the wing.
Grounded Migrants
The early morning fog produced the first Goldcrest of the spring along with single Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Three Pink-footed Geese flew through and 2 Raven were escorted off site by the resident pair.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain and a Jack Snipe was the best of the waders.
Butterflies and Moths
The first moths of the year appeared in the moth trap overnight with 3 Dark Sword-grass recorded. A Small Tortoiseshell was also on the wing.
Whooper Swans begin to head north
23rd February 2019 – sunny spells SE3/4
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was amongst 200 pale-bellied Brent Geese on Tummerhill Marsh at high tide and the Water Pipit was again on the flash at Water Garth Nook at midday.
Offshore
The sea provided 2 Scaup.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 20 Whooper Swan flew north and 2 Mistle Thrush and a Siskin were also logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 302 Brent Geese were present.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was amongst 200 pale-bellied Brent Geese on Tummerhill Marsh at high tide and the Water Pipit was again on the flash at Water Garth Nook at midday.
Offshore
The sea provided 2 Scaup.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 20 Whooper Swan flew north and 2 Mistle Thrush and a Siskin were also logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 302 Brent Geese were present.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Usual Suspects
22nd February 2019 – sunny spells SE2
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was amongst 160 pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the falling tide.
Offshore
A group of 3 Shag were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain in residence while waders included 3000 Dunlin, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 6 Twite were seen.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was amongst 160 pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the falling tide.
Offshore
A group of 3 Shag were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup remain in residence while waders included 3000 Dunlin, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 6 Twite were seen.
Water Pipit
21st February 2019 – overcast SW2
Rarities
A Water Pipit was on the flashes at Water Garth Nook mid-afternoon and the Black Brant was amongst 100 pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the falling tide.
Rarities
A Water Pipit was on the flashes at Water Garth Nook mid-afternoon and the Black Brant was amongst 100 pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the falling tide.
Black Brant still
17th February 2019 – sunny spells S4
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 40 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0745-0845) produced 19 Red-throated Diver, 18 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Razorbill, 3 Common Scoter and a Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 29 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain.. Waders included 550 Golden Plover, 5 Greenshank and 5 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Lesser Black-backed Gull numbers are increasing slowly. Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 40 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0745-0845) produced 19 Red-throated Diver, 18 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Razorbill, 3 Common Scoter and a Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 29 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain.. Waders included 550 Golden Plover, 5 Greenshank and 5 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Lesser Black-backed Gull numbers are increasing slowly. Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Black Brant remains
16th February 2019 – sunny spells SW2/3
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 82 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 35 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Red-throated Diver, 9 Common Scoter and 2 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain amongst 16 Goldeneye. Waders included 2 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 82 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 35 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Red-throated Diver, 9 Common Scoter and 2 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain amongst 16 Goldeneye. Waders included 2 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Black Brant reappears
15th February 2019 – bright and sunny SE2
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 91 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain amongst 15 Goldeneye. Waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow x Carrion Crow hybrid remains.
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge at low tide amongst 91 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 5 Scaup (2 males & 3 females) remain amongst 15 Goldeneye. Waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow x Carrion Crow hybrid remains.
Purple Sandpiper
11th February 2019 – bright and sunny/calm
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 24 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver and 7 Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 315 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 125 pale-bellied and 34dark-bellied birds, the 5 Scaup remain and waders included 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A group of 4 Stonechat were seen.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 24 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver and 7 Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 315 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 125 pale-bellied and 34dark-bellied birds, the 5 Scaup remain and waders included 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A group of 4 Stonechat were seen.
Pnk-footed Geese on the move
10th February 2019 – sun and showers NW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) produced 27 Common Scoter, 14 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 8 Pintail and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 880 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 140 pale-bellied and 50 dark-bellied birds, the 5 Scaup remain and waders included 4 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Both Little Owl and Barn Owl were out and about at dawn.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) produced 27 Common Scoter, 14 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 8 Pintail and a Kittiwake.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 880 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 140 pale-bellied and 50 dark-bellied birds, the 5 Scaup remain and waders included 4 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Both Little Owl and Barn Owl were out and about at dawn.
Disappointing seawatch
9th February 2019 – early rain clearing W5/6
Offshore
The sea provided just 55 Kittiwake, 5 Common Scoter and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 162 pale-bellied and 69 dark-bellied birds, waders included 3200 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven and a Little Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The sea provided just 55 Kittiwake, 5 Common Scoter and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 162 pale-bellied and 69 dark-bellied birds, waders included 3200 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven and a Little Owl were the best of the rest.
Treecreeper double
3rd February 2019 – overcast SWW3
Offshore
The sea provided 440 Common Scoter, 34 Razorbill, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver, 2 Kittiwake and a female Scaup.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 108 Pintail and the 5 lingering Scaup while 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 6 Greenshank were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Treecreeper were seen.
Offshore
The sea provided 440 Common Scoter, 34 Razorbill, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver, 2 Kittiwake and a female Scaup.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 108 Pintail and the 5 lingering Scaup while 4 Black-tailed Godwit and 6 Greenshank were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Treecreeper were seen.
Woodcock
2nd February 2019 – bright and frosty N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-09000 produced 82 Razorbill, 31 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 7 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing provided a hint of cold weather movement.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 80 Pink-footed Geese headed south.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Knot, 135 Turnstone and single Woodcock and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A check of some of the less frequently visited scrub on the island revealed 14 Bullfinch, 3 Jay, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Treecreeper. At least 2 Tree Sparrow continue to attend a feeding station on the island.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-09000 produced 82 Razorbill, 31 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 7 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing provided a hint of cold weather movement.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 80 Pink-footed Geese headed south.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Knot, 135 Turnstone and single Woodcock and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A check of some of the less frequently visited scrub on the island revealed 14 Bullfinch, 3 Jay, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Treecreeper. At least 2 Tree Sparrow continue to attend a feeding station on the island.
Scaup but little else
1st February 2019 – bright and frosty NE2
Wildfowl and Waders
Many of the islands shallow pools are frozen but wildfowl included 13 Shoveler and 5 Scaup amongst 12 Goldeneye. A Greenshank was the pick of the waders.
Wildfowl and Waders
Many of the islands shallow pools are frozen but wildfowl included 13 Shoveler and 5 Scaup amongst 12 Goldeneye. A Greenshank was the pick of the waders.
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