21st September 2020 – hazy sun/murk SE1 then SW2/3
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.
Rarities
A Melodious Warbler was in an area with no public access.
Grounded Migrants
Otherwise as is typical of Walney Island few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Garden Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move through the morning with 800 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 25 Pink-footed Goose, 18 Chaffinch, 12 Grey Wagtail, 12 Siskin, 7 Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and 2 Pintail were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
