20th September 2020 – bright and sunny/calm
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
An early morning scan of the sea revealed at least 10 Shag remained and 25 Common Scoter flew past.
Grounded Migrants
Again the clear skies were not conducive to grounded birds with just 23 Robin, 10 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Whinchat, 2 Goldcrest and single Blackcap, Garden Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were quieter this morning, however, 1100 Meadow Pipit, 420 Pink-footed Goose, 25 Grey Wagtail, 40 Skylark, 15 Siskin, 25 Chaffinch, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl and waders included 8 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow reappeared.
