7th September 2020 – overcast/rain SW3/4
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
Observations over the sea (1030-1130) produced just 37 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
It has been a good autumn for Whinchat and another bird was logged today despite the conditions along with 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Wheatear and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Two Grey Wagtail were the only evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl are starting to increase with 80 Teal and 15 Wigeon recorded.
