23rd July 2020 – overcast/showers/rain soon 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.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) before persistent rain set in produced 245 Manx Shearwater, 64 Gannet, 45 Common Scoter, 27 Sandwich Tern, 2 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and 4 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A single Willow Warbler was all that could be mustered.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a solitary Whimbrel.