18th July 2020 – overcast/rain clearing later NW3
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 (0930-1030) produced 162 Common Scoter, 48 Manx Shearwater, 20 Razorbill, 16 Sandwich Tern, 15 Gannet and 8 Little Tern. In addition, the east shore provided a flock of 30 Little Tern feeding on the ebbing tide.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin.
