6th May 2021 – bright and calm/showers NW4/5/6 later
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 on the rising tide (0600-0800) provided 290 Guillemot, 240 Sandwich Tern, 46 Common Scoter, 19 Red-throated Diver, 14 Razorbill, 12 Kittiwake, 3 Puffin and a Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 22 Wheatear, 4 Willow Warbler and single Blackcap and Spotted Flycatcher.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 25 Whimbrel, 12 Golden Plover and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
