19th September 2020 – bright and sunny E2/3
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.
Offshore
An early morning scan of the sea revealed 10 Shag along with 30 Common Scoter, 4 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Again the clear skies were not conducive to grounded birds with just 6 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff and single Whinchat, Redstart and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were quieter this morning with 1400 Meadow Pipit, 220 Swallow, 51 Pink-footed Goose, 31 Grey Wagtail, 22 Skylark, 20 Siskin, 18 Chaffinch, 15 Linnet, 4 Reed Bunting, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Sand Martin and a Yellow Wagtail recorded.
