Water Pipit remains

15th November 2020 – overcast/rain at times SSW6/7/8
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 one Water Pipit was amongst Rock Pipits in the flooded roadside horse paddocks at Biggar.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 18 Razorbill, 9 Common Scoter, 4 Kittiwake and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the conditions a single Goldcrest was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 Goosander remain and 7 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Shag sheltered from the gale and single Hooded Crow, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.