30th June 2020 – overcast WSW3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea (1200-1300) produced just 36 Common Scoter, 21 Sandwich Tern, 9 Gannet, 2 Little Tern and 2 Razorbill.
Breeding Birds
Productivity amongst the Eider colony continues to provide concern with just 17 young counted.
Miscellaneous
A group of 8 Raven were logged.
A few more seabirds
29th June 2020 – overcast/rain then showers WSW8/7/6 gusting to 50mph
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1300-1400) produced 165 Manx Shearwater, 21 Gannet, 22 Common Scoter, 3 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and 2 Guillemot.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1300-1400) produced 165 Manx Shearwater, 21 Gannet, 22 Common Scoter, 3 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and 2 Guillemot.
A few seabirds
28th June 2020 – overcast/frequent showers/rain SW6/7 gusting to 50mph
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea in deteriorating conditions (1000-1200) produced 110 Manx Shearwater, 42 Gannet, 16 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and single Little Tern and Arctic Tern.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea in deteriorating conditions (1000-1200) produced 110 Manx Shearwater, 42 Gannet, 16 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and single Little Tern and Arctic Tern.
More Puffins
27th June 2020 – overcast/rain at times SSE3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) was highlighted by 3 Puffins heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 26 Common Scoter, 18 Sandwich Tern, 16 Gannet, 6 Manx Shearwater and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) was highlighted by 3 Puffins heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 26 Common Scoter, 18 Sandwich Tern, 16 Gannet, 6 Manx Shearwater and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Puffins but no Starling
26th June 2020 – overcast/showers SE2/3/4
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
There were no reports today of the Rose-coloured Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea before the heat haze kicked in (0630-0830) was highlighted by 4 Puffins heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 80 Common Scoter, 70 Sandwich Tern, 11 Gannet and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Single Cuckoo and Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 80 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and returning waders included 2 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and the leucistic Curlew.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
There were no reports today of the Rose-coloured Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea before the heat haze kicked in (0630-0830) was highlighted by 4 Puffins heading into Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 80 Common Scoter, 70 Sandwich Tern, 11 Gannet and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Single Cuckoo and Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 80 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and returning waders included 2 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and the leucistic Curlew.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Rosy Starling and Long-tailed Duck
25th June 2020 – very hot and sunny SE3/4
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 12 Swift flew through.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea before the heat haze kicked in (0800-0900) was highlighted by a female Long-tailed Duck and redhead Goosander. Also seen were 67 Sandwich Tern, 23 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 3 Little Tern and a Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and a Greenshank was logged.
Dragonflies
Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spotted Chaser, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Blue Damselfly and Blue-tailed Damselfly were all logged.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 12 Swift flew through.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea before the heat haze kicked in (0800-0900) was highlighted by a female Long-tailed Duck and redhead Goosander. Also seen were 67 Sandwich Tern, 23 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 3 Little Tern and a Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and a Greenshank was logged.
Dragonflies
Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spotted Chaser, Brown Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Blue Damselfly and Blue-tailed Damselfly were all logged.
Rosy Starling still in residence
24th June 2020 – hot and sunny S2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Rosy Starling continues to linger
23rd June 2020 – overcast/early drizzle SSE3/4
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 42 Sandwich Tern, 21 Gannet, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Guillemot and 4 Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 42 Sandwich Tern, 21 Gannet, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Guillemot and 4 Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence.
Rosy Starling remains
22nd June 2020 – overcast/showers S3/4
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 80 Common Scoter, 40 Gannet, 40 Sandwich Tern, 15 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 80 Common Scoter, 40 Gannet, 40 Sandwich Tern, 15 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Rosy Starling and Black Guillemot
21st June 2020 – early rain clearing SW4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) revealed 124 Common Scoter, 82 Gannet, 63 Sandwich Tern, 57 Manx Shearwater 32 Guillemot and single Black Guillemot, Common Tern, Little Tern and Fulmar.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) revealed 124 Common Scoter, 82 Gannet, 63 Sandwich Tern, 57 Manx Shearwater 32 Guillemot and single Black Guillemot, Common Tern, Little Tern and Fulmar.
Rosy Starling and Great Skua
20th June 2020 – overcast/sunny later S2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) revealed 215 Manx Shearwater, 200 Common Scoter, 61 Sandwich Tern, 35 Gannet, 18 Kittiwake, 18 Guillemot and single Great Skua, Goosander and Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and Teal numbers are beginning to slowly build with 7 birds logged.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
The first Shelduck and Tufted Duck broods have now emerged.
Dragonflies
The first Emperor Dragonflies are now on the wing.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present today feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) revealed 215 Manx Shearwater, 200 Common Scoter, 61 Sandwich Tern, 35 Gannet, 18 Kittiwake, 18 Guillemot and single Great Skua, Goosander and Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering drake Wigeon remains in residence and Teal numbers are beginning to slowly build with 7 birds logged.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
The first Shelduck and Tufted Duck broods have now emerged.
Dragonflies
The first Emperor Dragonflies are now on the wing.
Rosy Starling and Puffin
19th June 2020 – overcast/rain later SE1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-07300) revealed a single Puffin heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 120 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 20 Manx Shearwater, 18 Sandwich Tern, 14 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and a Little Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swift flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 5 Teal and Shoveler while waders included 6000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
A family group of 5 Raven were again the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c60 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-07300) revealed a single Puffin heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 120 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 20 Manx Shearwater, 18 Sandwich Tern, 14 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and a Little Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swift flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 5 Teal and Shoveler while waders included 6000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
A family group of 5 Raven were again the best of the rest.
Rosy Starling and Puffins
18th June 2020 – overcast/mist/murk SE1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c80 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) revealed 2 Puffin heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 21 Sandwich Tern, 18 Manx Shearwater, 17 Gannet, 8 Common Scoter and 3 Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swift flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 2000 Knot and 18 Redshank and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A family group of 5 Raven were the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c80 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) revealed 2 Puffin heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 21 Sandwich Tern, 18 Manx Shearwater, 17 Gannet, 8 Common Scoter and 3 Razorbill.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swift flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 2000 Knot and 18 Redshank and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A family group of 5 Raven were the best of the rest.
Hoopoe, Rosy Starling and Puffins
17th June 2020 – overcast/mist/murk SE1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c30 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve. Although elusive, the Hoopoe was also seen again mid- morning at Rape Haw in the adjacent gorse patch.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0600-0800) revealed 10 Puffin (groups of 4 & 6) heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 200 Common Scoter, 15 Sandwich Tern, 10 Manx Shearwater, 5 Teal, 4 Guillemot and 2 Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift and a Lesser Redpoll flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 1550 Knot, 3 Dunlin and 2 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
The long staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Moths
Day flying moths included 150 Narrow-bordered five-spot Burnet and 30 Cinnabar.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c30 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve. Although elusive, the Hoopoe was also seen again mid- morning at Rape Haw in the adjacent gorse patch.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0600-0800) revealed 10 Puffin (groups of 4 & 6) heading towards the mouth of Morecambe Bay. Also seen were 200 Common Scoter, 15 Sandwich Tern, 10 Manx Shearwater, 5 Teal, 4 Guillemot and 2 Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift and a Lesser Redpoll flew through..
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 1550 Knot, 3 Dunlin and 2 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
The long staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Moths
Day flying moths included 150 Narrow-bordered five-spot Burnet and 30 Cinnabar.
Hoopoe and Rosy Starling
16th June 2020 – overcast/mist/murk E1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c40 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve. In addition, a Hoopoe was seen early morning at Snab Pont in the horse paddocks adjacent to South End Bungalow.
Offshore
A quick check of the sea revealed 10 Little Tern and 2 Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 8000 Knot and the first Greenshank of the autumn.
Miscellaneous
The long staying Hooded Crow and a family party of 5 Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies
Migrants involved 30 Red Admiral and a Painted Lady.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c40 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve. In addition, a Hoopoe was seen early morning at Snab Pont in the horse paddocks adjacent to South End Bungalow.
Offshore
A quick check of the sea revealed 10 Little Tern and 2 Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon while waders included 8000 Knot and the first Greenshank of the autumn.
Miscellaneous
The long staying Hooded Crow and a family party of 5 Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies
Migrants involved 30 Red Admiral and a Painted Lady.
Rosy Starling still in residence
15th June 2020 – sunny spells E1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c40 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c40 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Starlings and Dolphins
14th June 2020 – sunny spells SE3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c20 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Intermittent observations over the sea (0615-0800) revealed 32 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 17 Manx Shearwater, 10 Gannet, 4 Guillemot, 2 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon.
Mammals
Several pods comprising a total of 14 Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore early morning.
Butterflies
A small influx of Red Admiral was noted.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c20 Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Intermittent observations over the sea (0615-0800) revealed 32 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 17 Manx Shearwater, 10 Gannet, 4 Guillemot, 2 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the summering male Wigeon.
Mammals
Several pods comprising a total of 14 Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore early morning.
Butterflies
A small influx of Red Admiral was noted.
Rosy Pastor still in residence
13th June 2020 – sunny spells E3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c100 of Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0645) revealed just 57 Common Scoter, 17 Sandwich Tern and 14 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 17 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the male Wigeon and 2 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling was again present feeding with a c100 of Starling in the dunes between the lighthouse and ruined gun emplacement at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0645) revealed just 57 Common Scoter, 17 Sandwich Tern and 14 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 17 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the male Wigeon and 2 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Rose-coloured Starling remains
12th June 2020 – overcast/rain at times NE4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Though elusive the Rose-coloured Starling was again present late-afternoon again with a small group of Starling feeding near the lighthouse at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 43 Sandwich Tern, 7 Gannet, 3 Razorbill and single Red-throated Diver and Fulmar.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Though elusive the Rose-coloured Starling was again present late-afternoon again with a small group of Starling feeding near the lighthouse at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 43 Sandwich Tern, 7 Gannet, 3 Razorbill and single Red-throated Diver and Fulmar.
First Spotted Flycatcher of the year!
11th June 2020 – sunny spells NE4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling is again present late-afternoon again with a small group of Starling feeding near the lighthouse at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 33 Sandwich Tern, 28 Common Scoter, 21 Canada Goose, 18 Gannet, 9 Guillemot, 3 Manx Shearwater and single Fulmar and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The late moving male Blackcap remains and a Spotted Flycatcher was new in – with spring passage mostly missed this was the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the male Wigeon and a Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
The Rose-coloured Starling is again present late-afternoon again with a small group of Starling feeding near the lighthouse at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 33 Sandwich Tern, 28 Common Scoter, 21 Canada Goose, 18 Gannet, 9 Guillemot, 3 Manx Shearwater and single Fulmar and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The late moving male Blackcap remains and a Spotted Flycatcher was new in – with spring passage mostly missed this was the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included the male Wigeon and a Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Rosy Starling
10th June 2020 – light rain/mist/calm then showers SE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
An adult Rose-coloured Starling was amongst a small flock of Starling feeding near the Oyster Farm at South Walney Nature Reserve late-afternoon.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 110 Sandwich Tern, 57 Common Scoter, 29 Manx Shearwater, 3 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
A late moving male Blackcap was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wader sightings were dominated by 8000 Knot and wildfowl included 3 Teal and a male Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
The 3 Raven are still in residence.
Breeding Birds
The first few Eider chicks have now emerged.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
An adult Rose-coloured Starling was amongst a small flock of Starling feeding near the Oyster Farm at South Walney Nature Reserve late-afternoon.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 110 Sandwich Tern, 57 Common Scoter, 29 Manx Shearwater, 3 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
A late moving male Blackcap was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wader sightings were dominated by 8000 Knot and wildfowl included 3 Teal and a male Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
The 3 Raven are still in residence.
Breeding Birds
The first few Eider chicks have now emerged.
Puffin and Hooded Crow
9th June 2020 – sunny spells E1/2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea provided 20 Gannet and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10000 Knot and the drake Wigeon continues in residence.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Breeding Birds
A pair of Barn Owl nesting on the island have a brood of four young.
Mammals
An Otter was seen.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea provided 20 Gannet and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10000 Knot and the drake Wigeon continues in residence.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Breeding Birds
A pair of Barn Owl nesting on the island have a brood of four young.
Mammals
An Otter was seen.
Turtle Dove flies through
8th June 2020 – overcast SE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 5 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Turtle Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8000 Knot and the drake Wigeon looks set to summer.
Breeding Birds
The lack of visitors to South Walney Nature Reserve has certainly benefitted the breeding waders with improved productivity noted amongst the Oystercatcher and Ringed Plover population.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 5 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Turtle Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8000 Knot and the drake Wigeon looks set to summer.
Breeding Birds
The lack of visitors to South Walney Nature Reserve has certainly benefitted the breeding waders with improved productivity noted amongst the Oystercatcher and Ringed Plover population.
Puffin brace
7th June 2020 – showers NNW2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0930) produced 124 Sandwich Tern, 74 Common Scoter, 73 Guillemot, 33 Gannet, 22 Kittiwake, 12 Razorbill, 5 Manx Shearwater, 2 Puffin, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Fulmar and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1850 Knot and 240 Sanderling.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0930) produced 124 Sandwich Tern, 74 Common Scoter, 73 Guillemot, 33 Gannet, 22 Kittiwake, 12 Razorbill, 5 Manx Shearwater, 2 Puffin, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Fulmar and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1850 Knot and 240 Sanderling.
Roof-top nesting Great Black-backed Gulls
6th June 2020 – early rain clearing to showers NNW3/4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) provided 47 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 16 Sandwch Tern, 12 Guillemot, 3 Fulmar, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 270 Sanderling and the drake Wigeon continues in residence.
Breeding Birds
The roof-top nesting pair of Great Black-backed Gulls located last year were again in residence on the centre of the island.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) provided 47 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 16 Sandwch Tern, 12 Guillemot, 3 Fulmar, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 270 Sanderling and the drake Wigeon continues in residence.
Breeding Birds
The roof-top nesting pair of Great Black-backed Gulls located last year were again in residence on the centre of the island.
More seabirds and waders
5th June 2020 – sun and showers NW3/4/5/6
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0800) revealed 36 Guillemot, 36 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 13 Common Scoter and 5 Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5000 Knot.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0800) revealed 36 Guillemot, 36 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 13 Common Scoter and 5 Manx Shearwater.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5000 Knot.
Spectacular Knot murmurations
4th June 2020 – sunny spells N1/2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 102 Guillemot, 63 Sandwich Tern, 31 Common Scoter, 26 Gannet, 8 Razorbill, 6 Little Tern, 3 Manx Shearwater and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon continues to linger and waders included 10000 Knot and 220 Sanderling.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 102 Guillemot, 63 Sandwich Tern, 31 Common Scoter, 26 Gannet, 8 Razorbill, 6 Little Tern, 3 Manx Shearwater and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon continues to linger and waders included 10000 Knot and 220 Sanderling.
Seabirds and waders
3rd June 2020 – early rain clearing NE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 52 Common Scoter, 40 Sandwich Tern, 35 Gannet, 34 Manx Shearwater, 11 Guillemot and a Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8000 Knot and 32 Grey Plover.
Breeding Birds
Herons have again bred successfully on the island with 6 juveniles seen.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 52 Common Scoter, 40 Sandwich Tern, 35 Gannet, 34 Manx Shearwater, 11 Guillemot and a Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8000 Knot and 32 Grey Plover.
Breeding Birds
Herons have again bred successfully on the island with 6 juveniles seen.
Little Stint and Hooded Crow
2nd June 2020 – bright and sunny SE1
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 42 Arctic Tern and 4 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A single Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6220 Knot, 205 Sanderling, 30 Grey Plover and the lingering Little Stint.
Miscellaneous
The family group of Raven and the long-staying Hooded Crow were seen.
Butterflies
The first Painted Lady of the year was logged .
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 42 Arctic Tern and 4 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A single Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6220 Knot, 205 Sanderling, 30 Grey Plover and the lingering Little Stint.
Miscellaneous
The family group of Raven and the long-staying Hooded Crow were seen.
Butterflies
The first Painted Lady of the year was logged .
Back in business
1st June 2020 – bright and sunny SE2/3
Notice
After a two months closure due to lockdown the observatory has reopened, although with reduced capability. Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Diurnal Migration
A late Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Garganey was the pick of the wildfowl which also included single Wigeon and Shoveler. Waders were represented by a Little Stint along with an impressive 8000 Knot and 100 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Breeding Birds
A family group of Raven were seen.
Notice
After a two months closure due to lockdown the observatory has reopened, although with reduced capability. Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is still unfortunately closed to vehicles until further notice.
Diurnal Migration
A late Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Garganey was the pick of the wildfowl which also included single Wigeon and Shoveler. Waders were represented by a Little Stint along with an impressive 8000 Knot and 100 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Breeding Birds
A family group of Raven were seen.
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