30th April 2021 – sun and showers/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning sightings (0600-0800) included: 183 Common Scoter, 165 Sandwich Tern, 41 Gannet, 19 Red-throated Diver, 18 Guillemot, 9 Shag, 6 Teal, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Tern and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A female Pied Flycatcher and 2 Whinchat were amongst 45 Wheatear, 9 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 731 Pink-footed Goose flew north early morning and 4 House Martin were amongst 40 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 10,000 Knot, 100 Golden Plover, 49 Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying adult Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
29th April 2021 – sunny spells, rain/sleet showers N1
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning sightings (0600-0800) included: 156 Sandwich Tern, 58 Guillemot, 50 Gannet, 41 Common Scoter, 10 Manx Shearwater, 9 Red-throated Diver, 9 Kittiwake, 2 Little Tern and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A Whinchat – the first of the year was amongst 22 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Osprey headed north at 0750hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 2 dark-bellied birds and waders included: 6,000 Knot, 128 Whimbrel, and 100 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying adult Hooded Crow was again recorded.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
28th April 2021 – overcast/showers NE3/4
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-0800) produced 376 Common Scoter, 313 Sandwich Tern, 84 Gannet, 54 Guillemot, 7Shag, 5 Red-throated Diver, 4 Razorbill, 2 Little Tern and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Just 7 Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 34 pale-bellied birds and waders included: 20,000 Knot, 217 Whimbrel, 100 Golden Plover and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying adult Hooded Crow was logged and 4 Raven and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Skylarks are now ensconced in territories across the island.
27th April 2021 – overcast/showers WNW2
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-0800) provided 511 Common Scoter, 140 Kittiwake, 112 Gannet, 30 Red-throated Diver, 28 Guillemot, 4 Arctic Skua – all dark morph, 4 Velvet Scoter – all males, 4 Little Tern and single Great Skua, Puffin and Gadwall.
Grounded Migrants
Just 6 Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 37 pale-bellied birds and a drake Gadwall was new in. Waders included: 10,000 Knot, 2,000 Dunlin, 163 Whimbrel, 46 Golden Plover, 23 Grey Plover, 2 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A single Twite remains as does the long-staying adult Hooded Crow.
26th April 2021 – hazy sun V1/2
Notice
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Rarities
A male Stone Curlew was located late morning in the field adjacent the old South Walney Refuse Tip and was still present early afternoon at least. View only from the road and do not enter the private fields.
Offshore
Morning observations (0600-0700) revealed 360 Common Scoter, 114 Sandwich Tern, 51 Gannet, 38 Guillemot, 14 Red-throated Diver, 10 Kittiwake, 7 Razorbill, 4 Arctic Tern and 3 Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 21 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Several skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 330 birds headed north early morning and a second-year Hooded Crow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Additional waders included: 2000 Knot, 1400 Dunlin, 68 Whimbrel, 23 Golden Plover, 3 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying adult Hooded Crow continues in residence and a Long-eared Owl was found.
Mammals
A Weasel was logged.
25th April 2021 –bright and sunny E2/3
Notice
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Offshore
Morning observations (0700-0900) revealed 441 Common Scoter, 232 Sandwich Tern, 76 Gannet, 52 Guillemot, 30 Red-throated Diver, 15 Razorbill, 6 Arctic Tern, 4 Teal, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Great Northern Diver, Puffin and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 30 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 40 Pink-footed Geese headed north early morning and 10 Lesser Redpoll were amongst a further trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 1000 Dunlin, 92 Whimbrel, 21 Golden Plover, 5 Snipe and single Black-tailed Godwit and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Breeding Birds
A total of 6 Grasshopper Warbler are now in suitable breeding habitat across the island.
24th April 2021 – cloudy start then bright and sunny E2
Notice
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Offshore
Remaining quiet over the sea with observations (0730-0830) producing 275 Common Scoter, 66 Sandwich Tern, 33 Gannet, 14 Red-throated Diver, 7 Guillemot, 3 Arctic Tern and single Little Tern and Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 13 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and single Grasshopper Warbler and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The first House Martin of the year was amongst a further trickle of Swallow, also seen were 50 Pink-footed Geese and 3 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held just 19 light-bellied and 14 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 120 Bar-tailed Godwit – many in summer plumage, 88 Whimbrel and 43 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Merlin were logged.
Breeding Birds
Warblers continue to arrive in low numbers with territorial Blackcap, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler all now thinly distributed in suitable breeding habitat across the island.
Mammals
A Bottle-nosed Dolphin was offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
Dark Sword-grass and Red Sword-grass were recorded.
23rd April 2021 – bright and sunny ESE2
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning sightings (0700-0800) included: 107 Sandwich Tern, 100 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 27 Razorbill, 8 Guillemot, 6 Red-throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Black Guillemot, Puffin, Little Tern and Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 22 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Yellow Wagtail was logged and 100 Pink-footed Geese flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 60 Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence, though mobile and 4 Twite and a Merlin remain.
22nd April 2021 – bright and sunny SE2
Notice
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Offshore
Early morning sightings (0645-0745) included: 50 Common Scoter, 40 Sandwich Tern, 37 Gannet, 9 Little Tern, 8 Red-throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 16 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and single Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings involved 425 Pink-footed Geese, 60 Sand Martin, 5 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Butterflies and Moths
Ruby Tiger and Angle Shades were new for the year.
21st April 2021 – overcast NE3/4
Notice
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Offshore
Again quieter than of late over the sea with observations (0645-0745) producing 147 Sandwich Tern, 50 Common Scoter, 38 Gannet, 15 Guillemot, 15 Razorbill, 12 Red-throated Diver and 2 Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
20th April 2021 – mist/murk/hazy sun/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Quieter than of late over the sea with observations (0630-0730) producing 202 Common Scoter, 34 Gannet, 16 Sandwich Tern, 15 Razorbill, 9 Guillemot and 8 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall occurred with a Black Redstart amongst 32 Willow Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 4 Wheatear, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Redstart and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 1245 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1200 Golden Plover, 5 Whimbrel and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Breeding Birds
Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Warbler and Whitethroat are now back in breeding haunts.
Butterflies and Moths
Green-veined White and Brown Silver-line were new for the year.
19th April 2021 – hazy sun/SE2
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 350 Common Scoter, 110 Razorbill, 100 Sandwich Tern, 44 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 11 Red-throated Diver, 5 Manx Shearwater, 3 Arctic Tern and 2 Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 18 Wheatear and 5 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 70 Pink-footed Goose, 3 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Knot and 8 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a singing Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Orange Tip and Dark Swordgrass were new for the year.
18th April 2021 – hazy sun/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 155 Common Scoter, 81 Razorbill, 50 Gannet, 32 Red-throated Diver, 20 Sandwich Tern, 8 Guillemot, 2 Puffin and single Manx Shearwater and Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Just 7 Wheatear, 7 Willow Warbler, 3 White Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap, Sedge Warbler and Goldcrest were considered newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 24 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Lesser Redpoll, 6 Whooper Swan and single Siskin and Tree Pipit logged – the latter the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
A few Teal and Wigeon remain and waders included 600 Golden Plover, 120 Turnstone, 11 Whimbrel and single Green Sandpiper and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 25 Twite, 2 Peregrine and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Three Harbour Porpoise and single Grey Squirrel and Otter were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
Shoulder-stripe and Hebrew Character were new for the year.
17th April 2021 – bright and sunny/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Interrupted observations over the sea (0630-0830) produced 377 Common Scoter, 141 Razorbill, 108 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 39 Arctic Tern, 18 Red-throated Diver, 12 Manx Shearwater, 8 Guillemot and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Just 7 Wheatear and 3 Willow Warbler were considered newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 3 Swallow and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a single Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
Song Thrushes are already feeding young.
Butterflies and Moths
Peacock and Speckled Wood are now on the wing.
16th April 2021 – bright and sunny ESE1/2
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 220 Common Scoter, 130 Razorbill, 87 Sandwich Tern, 24 Gannet, 20 Red-throated Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with 6 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff and a Lesser Whitethroat recorded.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 660 Pink-footed Goose flew north in 3 skeins.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Butterflies and Moths
A Small White was on the wing and the moth trap held Mottled Grey, Early Thorn, Powdered Quaker and Common Quaker.
15th April 2021 – bright and sunny ESE1/2
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 111 Razorbill, 60 Sandwich Tern, 46 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Shelduck, 11 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Brent Goose and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear and single Redstart and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow trickled through along with a skein of 55 Pink-footed Goose.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 500 Dunlin, 110 Golden Plover and 3 Whimbrel.
14th April 2021 – sunny spells/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 188 Common Scoter, 140 Razorbill, 117 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver, 10 Guillemot and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
The first Redstart and Sedge Warbler arrived.
Diurnal Migration
A few more Swallow and Sand Martin trickled through along with 4 Rook and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Greenshank remain.
Breeding Birds
At least 2 pairs of Jay are present on the island and 44 Willow Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff and 3 Blackcap were recorded in breeding habitat.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
13th April 2021 – overcast E2
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 245 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Gannet and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Only two Willow Warbler were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow and Sand Martin trickled through amongst 50 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 pale-bellied birds and waders included 8000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
12th April 2021 – bright and frosty/calm
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 120 Common Scoter, 54 Sandwich Tern, 20 Red-throated Diver, 12 Razorbill, 9 Gannet and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Only a solitary Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Purple Sandpiper were amongst 140 Turnstone.
Breeding Birds
Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Blackcap are now all staking out territories.
10th April 2021 – bright and frosty/calm
Notice
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Offshore
A check of the sea produced 40 Sandwich Tern, 11 Common Scoter, 8 Shag, 7 Red-throated Diver, 3 Gannet, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a pale phase Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Slightly better than of late with 14 Wheatear, 4 White Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow and Sand Martin moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 310 pale-bellied birds and waders included 90 Bar-tailed Godwit and single Greenshank and Whimbrel – the latter the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues to be recorded and additional sightings included 71 Twite, 2 Merlin and 2 Peregrine.
9th April 2021 – bright and sunny N2
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 87 Common Scoter, 24 Manx Shearwater, 20 Razorbill, 12 Gannet and 8 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Goldcrest and single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were all that could be mustered.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 140 pale-bellied birds and waders included 2000 Knot, 1500 Dunlin and 1200 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues to be recorded.
8th April 2021 – overcast/showers WSW3/4/5
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0930) produced 270 Sandwich Tern, 147 Common Scoter, 80 Kittiwake, 71 Manx Shearwater, 60 Razorbill, 15 Red-throated Diver, 15 Guillemot, 3 Fulmar, 2 Puffin and single Great Skua and Long-tailed Duck.
Grounded Migrants
A single Wheatear were all that could be mustered.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 204 pale-bellied birds and waders included 4000 Knot and 80 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues to be recorded.
7th April 2021 – overcast N1/2/3
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 260 Sandwich Tern, 30 Common Scoter, 23 Razorbill, 16 Manx Shearwater, 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Goldcrest and Wheatear were all that could be mustered.
Diurnal Migration
Single Sand Martin, Siskin and Lesser Redpoll moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 170 pale-bellied birds and waders included 6000 Knot, 3 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance while 2 Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
6th April 2021 – bright and sunny, snow showers later N4/5/6
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 72 Sandwich Tern, 33 Gannet, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver and single Common Scoter and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Golden Plover while 2 Shoveler were amongst 20 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
5th April 2021 – bright and sunny N4/5/6
Notice
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Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 18 Red-breasted Merganser, 16 Common Scoter, 15 Red-throated Diver, 12 Razorbill, 9 Sandwich Tern, 4 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Miscellaneous
Three Jay and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
4th April 2021 –overcast NW1/2
Notice
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Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 1000 Eider, 30 Sandwich Tern, 3 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Conditions were again unconducive to providing many grounded birds with just 4 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Willow Warbler recorded.
Diurnal Migration
The skies provided 130 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Meadow Pipit and 2 Lesser Redpoll.
3rd April 2021 –bright and sunny ENE2
Notice
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Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 1000 Eider, 70 Sandwich Tern, 10 Red-throated Diver, 9 Gannet, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Shag and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The clear skies were again unconducive to providing many grounded birds with just 2 White Wagtail and single Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Redwing and Long-tailed Tit logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Red Kite was over the island at 1400hrs and additional sightings involved 3 Swallow and single Siskin and Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5000 Knot and a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in an appearance and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
Butterflies
Single Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell were recorded.
2nd April 2021 –bright and sunny NE2
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is open though the hides and visitor centre remain closed, please remember the rule of six.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 20 Sandwich Tern and 8 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Conditions were not conducive to provide grounded birds and consequently sightings were limited to 4 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings included 40 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Meadow Pipit, 2 Siskin and a Rook.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank and a Shoveler was the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 60 Twite were logged.
1st April 2021 –hazy sun ENE5/4/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is open though the hides and visitor centre remain closed, please remember the rule of six.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0715-0815) revealed 43 Sandwich Tern, 25 Common Scoter, 9 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Wheatear and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings included 82 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Meadow Pipit and 16 Whooper Swan.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Sand Martins are now present at breeding localities.
