3rd March 2019 – overcast S3
Rarities
The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 70 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Early morning sightings on the rising tide (0730-0830) produced just 14 Common Scoter, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Red-throated Diver and 3 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1100 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 50 Twite was the best of the rest.
