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 410 Common Scoter, 325 Guillemot, 104 Sandwich Tern, 94 Gannet, 18 Razorbill, 18 Kittiwake, 16 Red-throated Diver, 11 Manx Shearwater, 10 Little Tern, 3 Arctic Tern and 2 Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was the first of the year and additional sightings included two Whinchat amongst 21 Wheatear and a Reed Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were among a light Swallow passage.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A late Merlin was logged and the the long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Breeding Birds
Grasshopper Warbler continue to show in suitable habitat.
