Water Pipit hat-trick

16th November 2020 – overcast/rain at times W4/5/6
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
At least three Water Pipit was amongst 30 Rock Pipits feeding in the flooded fields and horse paddocks between Biggar Bank and Biggar over the high tide period.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 38 Common Scoter, 6 Kittiwake and a Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Knot and 44 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Peregrine were the best of the rest.