First Pink-footed Geese of the autumn

10th September 2020 – overcast/calm then W2
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 revealed 65 Pintail and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with 24 Wheatear, 20 Robin, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Whitethroat, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Willow Warbler and single Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher and Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 570 Meadow Pipit, 365 Pink-footed Geese, 100 Swallow, 39 Grey Wagtail, 35 Skylark, 12 Chaffinch, 7 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Siskin, 2 House Martin and a Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Curlew Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Whimbrel were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.