Heysham Nature Reserve (Jean)
Raven 1
Robin 14
Chiffchaff 4
There were 3 Roe Deer as well.
The grass was being mowed on the Heliport in readiness for checking the roosting Knot for colour rings. Thanks to everyone involved.
At least 15, possibly 29 Common Snipe, depending whether they landed again
South shore (Malcolm).
A late morning walk from Red Nab to saltmarsh and back.
Barnacle goose 17 (they are barely annual here) I spotted them flying low from the direction of the Lune estuary.
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| They stayed low until they reached the shipping lane |
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| Then gained height as they continued NW |
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| Barnacle goose |
Shelduck 86
Wigeon 14 at Red Nab
Mediterranean gull 3 - 2 adult and a 2nd calendar year on Red Nab.
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| 2nd calendar year Mediterranean gull (top centre) |
Kingfisher 2 at least. Two flew quickly (it's the only way they can fly!) south along the foreshore. A couple of minutes later one flew back. Then it, or another, flew south again just out from the foreshore.
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| Kingfisher |
Little Egret 6
Grey Heron 1
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| Heron arriving at Red Nab |
There was generally little passage, but a flurry around 11:00 saw these come in off
Skylark 1
Meadow Pipit 12
Pied Wagtail 11
On the ground
25 Pied Wagtail feeding on Ocean Edge grass.
Linnet 40+ on Saltmarsh
Wheatear 2
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| Robin and a Dunnock - I suspect one is an interloper |
The sun came out as I went through the Nature Park
Migrant Hawker 2
Common Darter 5
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| Female Common Darter |
Red Admiral 3
Small White 7
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| Female Small White |
