10th March 2024 – overcast/rain at times ENE4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0845-0945) revealed 65 Common Scoter, 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Red-throated Diver, 4 Goosander, 3 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and a Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 23 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Whooper Swans still on the move
9th March 2024 – overcast/murky/showers ENE4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) revealed 43 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Red-throated Diver and a Pintail.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 167 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) revealed 43 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Red-throated Diver and a Pintail.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 167 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Whooper Swans continue to move
8th March 2024 – hazy sun E4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 134 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Four Goldcrest and a Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 20 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin, 50 Grey Plover and 4 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 134 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Four Goldcrest and a Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 20 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin, 50 Grey Plover and 4 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail remains.
Early Sand Martins move through
7th March 2024 – hazy sun E3/5
Offshore
Just 6 Common Scoter were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two early Sand Martin flew through along with 50 Pink-footed Goose.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
A total of 39 Little Egret were seen. The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Barn Owl, Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Just 6 Common Scoter were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two early Sand Martin flew through along with 50 Pink-footed Goose.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
A total of 39 Little Egret were seen. The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Barn Owl, Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Goldcrest begin to move
6th March 2024 – hazy sun E2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 20 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Long-tailed Tit was amongst 7 Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 11 Whooper Swan were grounded.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail and Peregrine were again the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Little Grebe are now back on territory.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held single Dark Swordgrass and Common Quaker.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 20 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Long-tailed Tit was amongst 7 Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 11 Whooper Swan were grounded.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail and Peregrine were again the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Little Grebe are now back on territory.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held single Dark Swordgrass and Common Quaker.
Whooper Swan passage builds
4th March 2024 – sunny spells SE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 58 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Long-tailed Tit, Goldcrest and Redwing were seen while two new male Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 42 Whooper Swan headed north.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Displaying Skylark and Lapwing are now back on territory.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 58 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Long-tailed Tit, Goldcrest and Redwing were seen while two new male Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 42 Whooper Swan headed north.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Breeding Birds
Displaying Skylark and Lapwing are now back on territory.
Great Northern Diver remains
3rd March 2024 – sunny spells SSE2/3
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and additional sightings included 10 Shag and 6 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 9 Stonechats were likely to involve at least some migrants and a Redwing was seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 72 Woodpigeon were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 15 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Barnacle Geese and waders included 6 Woodcock and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and additional sightings included 10 Shag and 6 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 9 Stonechats were likely to involve at least some migrants and a Redwing was seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 72 Woodpigeon were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 15 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Barnacle Geese and waders included 6 Woodcock and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
North End visit
2nd March 2024 – early rain then sun and showers NE2
Diurnal Migration
Three Pied Wagtail flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 150 light-bellied Brent Geese and 3 Greenshank were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The ‘woodland’ habitat – a scarce feature on Walney – produced 30 Siskin, 11 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Jay, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Goldcrest and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Diurnal Migration
Three Pied Wagtail flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 150 light-bellied Brent Geese and 3 Greenshank were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The ‘woodland’ habitat – a scarce feature on Walney – produced 30 Siskin, 11 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Jay, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Goldcrest and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Whooper Swans begin to head back north
1st March 2024 – overcast/rain soon E4/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 45 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 16 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin, 200 Knot and 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 45 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 16 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Dunlin, 200 Knot and 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
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