28th September 2020 – bright and sunny NE1/2
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
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet and Common Scoter were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Just low key movement with 110 Meadow Pipit, 80 Chaffinch, 65 Linnet, 33 Skylark, 16 Pied Wagtail, 11 Grey Wagtail, 8 Barnacle Geese, 3 Siskin and 3 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 700 Golden Plover were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
