Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is open though the hides and visitor centre remain closed to comply with social distancing measures, please remember the rule of six.
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.
