4th May 2021 – overcast/rain NW6/7/8
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 in driving rain and strong NW winds gusting to 47mph (0600-0800) were predictably poor with just 102 Common Scoter, 11 Gannet, 5 Guillemot, 4 Sandwich Tern and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver, Manx Shearwater and Fulmar logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 10,000 Dunlin.
Miscellaneous
At least one Hooded Crow remains.
