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.
