12th August 2020 – hazy sun/hot and humid V1
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
Only 2 Sandwich Tern were logged in poor early morning visibility.
Grounded Migrants
Again a smattering of sightings included 19 Willow Warbler, 6 Whitethroat, 4 Stonechat, 4 Sedge Warbler, 2 Wheatear and single Garden Warbler, Whinchat and Spotted Flycatcher.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 50 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 26 Tree Pipit, 2 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Ringed Plover, 22 Greenshank, 7 Snipe and a Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 4 Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Two Hummingbird Hawkmoth were logged and a Painted Lady was amongst a few Red Admiral.
