10th May 2021 – Overcast/showers SE3/4
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 320 Common Scoter, 126 Guillemot, 80 Sandwich Tern, 73 Gannet, 10 Razorbill, 7 Red-throated Diver, 7 Arctic Tern and single Great Northern Diver, Arctic Skua and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Two Whinchat were amongst 21 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a total of 50 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Passage wader numbers were impressive and included: 3360 Dunlin, 3000 Knot, 1080 Sanderling, 805 Ringed Plover, 64 Whimbrel and single Curlew Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence.
