9th November 2020 – overcast/misty/showers ESE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
There were no reports of Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 46 Redwing, 15 Fieldfare and 10 Song Thrush. Additional sightings of newly grounded birds were limited to a single Goldcrest although 15 Stonechat were logged
Diurnal Migration
Again few species were on the move with just 360 Starling, 225 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Chaffinch and single Brambling and Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Goosander, 2 Shoveler and 2 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest and the long-staying Hooded Crow is still in residence.
Pied-billed Grebe remains, though elusive
8th November 2020 – overcast/rain at times E2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve though it was proving elusive.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 26 Shag, 8 Razorbill, 7 Common Scoter and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and single Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Few species were on the move with just 450 Starling, 3 Tree Sparrow and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Barn Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest although a check of the more wooded areas centre of the island produced 6 Long-tailed Tit and single Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve though it was proving elusive.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 26 Shag, 8 Razorbill, 7 Common Scoter and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and single Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Few species were on the move with just 450 Starling, 3 Tree Sparrow and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Barn Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest although a check of the more wooded areas centre of the island produced 6 Long-tailed Tit and single Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Pied-billed Grebe remains
7th November 2020 – bright and sunny ENE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve throughout the day.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush. Also grounded were 5 Woodcock.
Diurnal Migration
A few species were again on the move including 2025 Starling, 220 Pink-footed Goose, 190 Jackdaw, 36 Meadow Pipit, 27 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Snow Bunting.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Peregrine and Merlin.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve throughout the day.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush. Also grounded were 5 Woodcock.
Diurnal Migration
A few species were again on the move including 2025 Starling, 220 Pink-footed Goose, 190 Jackdaw, 36 Meadow Pipit, 27 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Snow Bunting.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Peregrine and Merlin.
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe
6th November 2020 – early mist then sunny spells ESE2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe was identified mid-morning and it remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve throughout the day.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 121 Redwing, 71 Fieldfare, 33 Blackbird and 3 Mistle Thrush. Also grounded were 2 Woodcock and single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move as the mist cleared including 310 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Whooper Swan, 14 Meadow Pipit, 3 Siskin and 2 Brambling.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10000 Knot, 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Peregrine and 2 Merlin and 40 Twite were seen.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600hrs) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Rarities
Cumbria's first Pied-billed Grebe was identified mid-morning and it remained on the pools at South Walney Nature Reserve throughout the day.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 121 Redwing, 71 Fieldfare, 33 Blackbird and 3 Mistle Thrush. Also grounded were 2 Woodcock and single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move as the mist cleared including 310 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Whooper Swan, 14 Meadow Pipit, 3 Siskin and 2 Brambling.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10000 Knot, 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Peregrine and 2 Merlin and 40 Twite were seen.
Late autumn fare
5th November 2020 – overcast NW1
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea at dawn revealed a post roost gathering of 21 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Song Thrush and 7 Fieldfare. Additional sightings were again limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The calmer conditions encouraged a few birds to move through with 100 Jackdaw, 40 Chaffinch, 21 Meadow Pipit, 9 Greenfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Additional sightings included 17 Twite, 4 Raven, 2 Merlin, 2 Water Rail and the long-staying Hooded Crow.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve remains open (1000-1600) though the hides and visitor centre are closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea at dawn revealed a post roost gathering of 21 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Song Thrush and 7 Fieldfare. Additional sightings were again limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The calmer conditions encouraged a few birds to move through with 100 Jackdaw, 40 Chaffinch, 21 Meadow Pipit, 9 Greenfinch, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Additional sightings included 17 Twite, 4 Raven, 2 Merlin, 2 Water Rail and the long-staying Hooded Crow.
Snow Bunting
4th November 2020 – sun and showers NW2/3
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 116 Common Scoter, 29 Kittiwake, 8 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 7 Fieldfare, 4 Redwing and 2 Mistle Thrush. Additional sightings were limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move between the showers with 440 Starling, 50 Meadow Pipit, 50 Jackdaw, 29 Chaffinch, 10 Tree Sparrow and single Snow Bunting, Lesser Redpoll and Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 Goosander remain and waders included 11 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Around 40 Twite are now present while 15 Stonechat and 3 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 116 Common Scoter, 29 Kittiwake, 8 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 7 Fieldfare, 4 Redwing and 2 Mistle Thrush. Additional sightings were limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move between the showers with 440 Starling, 50 Meadow Pipit, 50 Jackdaw, 29 Chaffinch, 10 Tree Sparrow and single Snow Bunting, Lesser Redpoll and Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 Goosander remain and waders included 11 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Around 40 Twite are now present while 15 Stonechat and 3 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Latish Swallows!
3rd November 2020 – overcast/rain at times V3/4/5
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A lull in the weather (1000-1100) revealed 11 Kittiwake, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag sheltered off the eastern shore at high tide.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 3 Swallow flew through.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A lull in the weather (1000-1100) revealed 11 Kittiwake, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag sheltered off the eastern shore at high tide.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 3 Swallow flew through.
Goosanders remain
2nd November 2020 – overcast/rain at times SW5/6
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) were limited to 76 Common Scoter and 5 Kittiwake. Additionally the 3 Goosander remained off the sheltered eastern shore.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) were limited to 76 Common Scoter and 5 Kittiwake. Additionally the 3 Goosander remained off the sheltered eastern shore.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver
1st November 2020 – overcast/rain at times SW6/7/8
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea between the showers (0830-0930) provided 75 Common Scoter, 26 Razorbill, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. Three Goosander sheltered off the eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 260 pale-bellied birds and waders included 18000 Knot, 4000 Oystercatcher and 20 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was seen.
Notice
Please note that South Walney Nature Reserve is now open though the hides, visitor centre and toilets remain closed to comply with social distancing measures.
Offshore
A check of the sea between the showers (0830-0930) provided 75 Common Scoter, 26 Razorbill, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. Three Goosander sheltered off the eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 260 pale-bellied birds and waders included 18000 Knot, 4000 Oystercatcher and 20 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was seen.
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