20th July 2020 – overcast/showers NW3/4
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.
Offshore
Quiet over the sea (0715-0815) with just 140 Common Scoter, 51 Sandwich Tern, 29 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Tern logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Garden Warbler was amongst a handful of Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Four Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 drake Scaup remain and waders included 380 Redshank, 26 Turnstone, 14 Greenshank, 5 Whimbrel and 3 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret numbers continue to build with 25 birds logged and the long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
