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 more benign conditions compared to yesterday (0600-0800) provided 210 Gannet, 94 Common Scoter, 72 Guillemot, 69 Sandwich Tern, 38 Kittiwake, 14 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Little Tern and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 33 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included: 11 Whimbrel, 10 Golden Plover and 2 Greenshank.
Breeding Birds
A Water Rail continues to linger in suitable breeding habitat.
Butterflies and Moths
Shuttle-shaped Dart and Dog’s Tooth were new for the year.
