12th January 2008 - early showers SW3
Offshore
A Slavonian Grebe along the sheltered eastern shore highlighted sightings which also included 95 Common Scoter, 16 Red-throated Diver, 6 Kittiwake, 3 Razorbill and a Shag on the open sea.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 16 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The adult drake Long-tailed Duck (different to yesterday's birds) reappeared and the flock of 63 Pale-bellied Brent Geese remain. A group of 18 Purple Sandpiper and 7 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Raven and a small group of 35 Twite were logged. Surprisingly only 3 Little Egret were seen while at least 3 Merlin hunted the island.
Great Northern Divers and Long-tailed Ducks
11th January 2008 - overcast/calm
Offshore
A check over the sea on the falling tide (1330-1430) produced 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 female/immature Long-tailed Duck and 9 Shag along with 27 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Spotted Redshank and 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
A total of 12 Little Egret continue to haunt the salt marshes on the eastern side of the island, a Peregrine hunted waders along the western shore and the flock of 75 Twite put in another appearance.
Offshore
A check over the sea on the falling tide (1330-1430) produced 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 female/immature Long-tailed Duck and 9 Shag along with 27 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Spotted Redshank and 58 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Miscellaneous
A total of 12 Little Egret continue to haunt the salt marshes on the eastern side of the island, a Peregrine hunted waders along the western shore and the flock of 75 Twite put in another appearance.
Little Gulls headline
9th January 2008 - rain at times SW6/5/4
Offshore
Observations over the high tide period were highlighted by a group of adult 10 Little Gull and 3 Fulmar and a Gannet - the latter two unusual at this time of the year. Also logged were 100 Kittiwake, 15 Common Scoter, 14 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver and single Guillemot and Shag.
Miscellaneous
Around 12 Little Egret still remain.
Offshore
Observations over the high tide period were highlighted by a group of adult 10 Little Gull and 3 Fulmar and a Gannet - the latter two unusual at this time of the year. Also logged were 100 Kittiwake, 15 Common Scoter, 14 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver and single Guillemot and Shag.
Miscellaneous
Around 12 Little Egret still remain.
Little Egrets remain
8th January 2008 - rain at times SW5/6/7/8
Miscellaneous
A total of 11 Little Egret were logged
Miscellaneous
A total of 11 Little Egret were logged
The Great Cumbrian Bird Race 2008
6th January 2008 - bright and sunny W4/3
Offshore
A brief look over the sea produced a drake Long-tailed Duck along with Shag, Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Kittiwake and Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and waders included 6 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Jack Snipe and Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain and both Merlin and Peregrine were logged.
A team representing Walney BO took part in the Great Cumbrian Winter Bird Race 2008. Starting on Walney Island at first light the team managed to accumulate a total of 111 species by the time they reached the finish line at Eamont Bridge near Penrith at 1700hrs. The total was mainly made up of the traditional species expected to be seen at this time of the year but also included a few interesting highlights. In addition to the above Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Little Stint and Green Sandpiper were all seen. Perhaps surprising was the failure to find Fieldfare, Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll.
Offshore
A brief look over the sea produced a drake Long-tailed Duck along with Shag, Red-throated Diver, Common Scoter, Kittiwake and Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of pale-bellied Brent Geese remain and waders included 6 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Jack Snipe and Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
At least 12 Little Egret remain and both Merlin and Peregrine were logged.
A team representing Walney BO took part in the Great Cumbrian Winter Bird Race 2008. Starting on Walney Island at first light the team managed to accumulate a total of 111 species by the time they reached the finish line at Eamont Bridge near Penrith at 1700hrs. The total was mainly made up of the traditional species expected to be seen at this time of the year but also included a few interesting highlights. In addition to the above Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Little Stint and Green Sandpiper were all seen. Perhaps surprising was the failure to find Fieldfare, Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll.
A slight increase in coverage
4th January 2008 - overcast/early snow S3/4
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 150 Pink-footed Geese flew north.
Miscellaneous
A total of 4 Little Egret were seen along with 2 Peregrine and single Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Little Owl.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 150 Pink-footed Geese flew north.
Miscellaneous
A total of 4 Little Egret were seen along with 2 Peregrine and single Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Little Owl.
Coverage remains minimal
3rd January 2008 - overcast/cold SE4/5
Miscellaneous
Again just a single Little Egret was logged.
Miscellaneous
Again just a single Little Egret was logged.
Little coverage
2nd January 2008 - cold and overcast SE4/5
Miscellaneous
Just a single Little Egret was logged.
Miscellaneous
Just a single Little Egret was logged.
New Year washed out
1st January 2008 - rain
Miscellaneous
A record equalling total of 13 Little Egret are the only sighting of note on a day dominated by persistent rain.
Miscellaneous
A record equalling total of 13 Little Egret are the only sighting of note on a day dominated by persistent rain.
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