5th October 2020 – bright and sunny/calm then NW2/3
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
At least one Yellow-browed Warbler remained in the Sycamores and Willows at Biggar and a new bird was in the Observatory Garden. The Cetti's Warbler continued to call and showed in flight occasionally.
Offshore
The sea produced just 7 Shag in a single scan.
Grounded Migrants
Additional grounded birds remain scarce with only 3 Song Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were again relatively quiet with records including 250 Pink-footed Goose, 52 Chaffinch, 40 Skylark, 40 Meadow Pipit, 36 Linnet, 11 Swallow, 5 Tree Sparrow, 5 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Mistle Thrush, 3 Siskin and 3 Grey Wagtail
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 2000 Knot were seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow, 2 Merlin and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
