13th April 2021 – overcast E2
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
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.
