A good mixed flock of Barwits and Knot have arrived at last and were putting on a good flight show today at Middleton shore. At least 1350 Bar-tailed Godwit and 2000 Knot. Dunlin were in good numbers, too, with at least 1990. Only 40 Grey Plover, though, but numbers of all waders should increase in the next few weeks.
A Snow Bunting (presumed female) was seen at Red Nab (0810), then the observer had to leave the area and on return at 0910, the beach was occupied by 3 off-lead dogs and two welly-clad females! The bird could not be found there or on the Ocean Edge saltmarsh beach but the suitable section between Ocean Edge and Potts Corner was not searched
Several flocks of Pink-footed Geese headed to Heysham Moss area from the Lane Ends roost. About 2340 in total with the first two big gangs at 0745 (1300) and 0800 (950)
Vis mig
Fieldfare - flock of 23 SW at 0750
Chaffinch - at least 15 SW 0730-0800
Skylarks were heading south again, at least 7 over Middleton shore this morning
Brambling - singleton associating with the office feeder birds at 0800
Grounded
Blackbird - at least 30 in office area 0730
Goldcrest - one unringed bird caught
Miscellany
A Rock Pipit was on the salt marsh and another near Red Nab
Black-tailed Godwit - singleton associating with Redshank in Ocean Edge saltmarsh creek.
Linnet/Twite - at least 7 Twite and 30 Linnet Ocean Edge saltmarsh area but very mobile and elusive
