23rd September 2020 – early rain clearing to showers N1/2
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
The first prolonged early morning check of the sea for a few days (0745-0845) produced 695 Common Scoter, 46 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 7 Razorbill, 7 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a single Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Just 5 Wheatear, 5 Goldcrest,2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
It was a record day for Pink-footed Geese with a total of 9100 birds moving through along with 600 Meadow Pipit, 35 Skylark, 35 Linnet, 14 Swallow, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Siskin, 4 Grey Wagtail and 4 Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
