30th September 2020 – overcast/rain then heavy showers SE5/6/7
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 as the rain turned to showers (1200-1300) produced just 38 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl numbers continue to build with 630 Wigeon, 125 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 22 Pintail and 6 Pink-footed Goose logged.
Cetti’s Warbler added to year list
29th September 2020 – fog clearing later/calm
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.
Rarities
A Cetti’s Warbler was trapped and released at dawn, however there were no further sightings.
Grounded Migrants
Otherwise again, as is typical of Walney Island ,very few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Wheatear, 3 Coal Tit, 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The conditions were not conducive with visible migration, however, 65 Meadow Pipit, 43 Pied Wagtail, 38 Skylark, 21 Swallow, 5 Chaffinch, 4 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll were logged as visibility improved.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 65 Sanderling and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Hooded Crow was 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.
Rarities
A Cetti’s Warbler was trapped and released at dawn, however there were no further sightings.
Grounded Migrants
Otherwise again, as is typical of Walney Island ,very few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Wheatear, 3 Coal Tit, 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The conditions were not conducive with visible migration, however, 65 Meadow Pipit, 43 Pied Wagtail, 38 Skylark, 21 Swallow, 5 Chaffinch, 4 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll were logged as visibility improved.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 65 Sanderling and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
More Barnacle Geese
28th September 2020 – bright and sunny NE1/2
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
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet and Common Scoter were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Just low key movement with 110 Meadow Pipit, 80 Chaffinch, 65 Linnet, 33 Skylark, 16 Pied Wagtail, 11 Grey Wagtail, 8 Barnacle Geese, 3 Siskin and 3 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 700 Golden Plover were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow, Peregrine and 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
Just small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet and Common Scoter were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Goldcrest, 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Just low key movement with 110 Meadow Pipit, 80 Chaffinch, 65 Linnet, 33 Skylark, 16 Pied Wagtail, 11 Grey Wagtail, 8 Barnacle Geese, 3 Siskin and 3 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 700 Golden Plover were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
First Whooper Swans and Barnacle Geese
27th September 2020 – bright and sunny NE1/2
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
Four Sandwich Tern were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Again little variety or quantity with 16 Robin, 6 Wheatear, 5 Coal Tit, 4 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest recorded.
Diurnal Migration
Also a day of variety overhead with 310 Meadow Pipit, 280 Skylark, 66 Linnet, 52 Chaffinch, 40 Pink-footed Goose, 36 Barnacle Goose, 34 Pied Wagtail, 31 Lesser Redpoll, 28 Swallow, 9 Whooper Swan, 6 Reed Bunting, 4 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Sand Martin.
Miscellaneous
Single Jay, Hooded Crow and 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
Four Sandwich Tern were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Again little variety or quantity with 16 Robin, 6 Wheatear, 5 Coal Tit, 4 Chiffchaff and 2 Goldcrest recorded.
Diurnal Migration
Also a day of variety overhead with 310 Meadow Pipit, 280 Skylark, 66 Linnet, 52 Chaffinch, 40 Pink-footed Goose, 36 Barnacle Goose, 34 Pied Wagtail, 31 Lesser Redpoll, 28 Swallow, 9 Whooper Swan, 6 Reed Bunting, 4 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Sand Martin.
Miscellaneous
Single Jay, Hooded Crow and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Quieter day
26th September 2020 – bright and sunny N4/5
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
An early morning check of the sea (0745-0845) produced 240 Common Scoter, 15 Gannet, 9 Red-throated Diver, 9 Kittiwake, 6 Razorbill, 3 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Variety rather than quantity with 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and single Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warbler, Coal Tit and Treecreeper logged.
Diurnal Migration
A quiet day in the skies with just 160 Pink-footed Geese, 40 Meadow Pipit, 30 Chaffinch, 4 Swallow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was 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 (0745-0845) produced 240 Common Scoter, 15 Gannet, 9 Red-throated Diver, 9 Kittiwake, 6 Razorbill, 3 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Variety rather than quantity with 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and single Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher, Willow Warbler, Coal Tit and Treecreeper logged.
Diurnal Migration
A quiet day in the skies with just 160 Pink-footed Geese, 40 Meadow Pipit, 30 Chaffinch, 4 Swallow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Pink-footed Goose pace slows
24th September 2020 – overcast/rain clearing E2/3
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.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Passage remained strong despite the light rain with 3000 Meadow Pipit, 1480 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Skylark, 10 Pied Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin and a Tree Sparrow recorded.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
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.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Passage remained strong despite the light rain with 3000 Meadow Pipit, 1480 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Skylark, 10 Pied Wagtail, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin and a Tree Sparrow recorded.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Pink-footed Geese pile through
23rd September 2020 – early rain clearing to showers N1/2
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
The first prolonged early morning check of the sea for a few days (0745-0845) produced 695 Common Scoter, 46 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 7 Razorbill, 7 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a single Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Just 5 Wheatear, 5 Goldcrest,2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
It was a record day for Pink-footed Geese with a total of 9100 birds moving through along with 600 Meadow Pipit, 35 Skylark, 35 Linnet, 14 Swallow, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Siskin, 4 Grey Wagtail and 4 Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
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
The first prolonged early morning check of the sea for a few days (0745-0845) produced 695 Common Scoter, 46 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 7 Razorbill, 7 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a single Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Just 5 Wheatear, 5 Goldcrest,2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
It was a record day for Pink-footed Geese with a total of 9100 birds moving through along with 600 Meadow Pipit, 35 Skylark, 35 Linnet, 14 Swallow, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Siskin, 4 Grey Wagtail and 4 Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Thick fog blankets the island
22nd September 2020 – overcast/fog/mist SSE3/4
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.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the early morning conditions only single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
As the visibility improved 400 Meadow Pipit, 30 Skylark, 3 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow appeared out of the gloom.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler remain the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A less frequently visited wooded area on the island produced 10 Long-tailed Tit and single Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
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.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the early morning conditions only single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
As the visibility improved 400 Meadow Pipit, 30 Skylark, 3 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow appeared out of the gloom.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler remain the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A less frequently visited wooded area on the island produced 10 Long-tailed Tit and single Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Melodious Warbler
21st September 2020 – hazy sun/murk SE1 then SW2/3
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.
Rarities
A Melodious Warbler was in an area with no public access.
Grounded Migrants
Otherwise as is typical of Walney Island few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Garden Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move through the morning with 800 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 25 Pink-footed Goose, 18 Chaffinch, 12 Grey Wagtail, 12 Siskin, 7 Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and 2 Pintail were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was 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.
Rarities
A Melodious Warbler was in an area with no public access.
Grounded Migrants
Otherwise as is typical of Walney Island few grounded birds were in evidence with just 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Garden Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move through the morning with 800 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 25 Pink-footed Goose, 18 Chaffinch, 12 Grey Wagtail, 12 Siskin, 7 Lesser Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and 2 Pintail were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
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