Another Little Gull double

17th December 2020 – sun and showers SSW2/3
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
Two Water Pipits were again in the flooded horse paddocks at Biggar.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0815-0915) were again highlighted by two Little Gulls (adult + first-winter) amongst 78 Common Scoter, 8 Red-throated Diver, 6 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A fox forgot to check his tide tables.