Weather: NNE force 3/4
A cool northerly did not bode well for migrants, but at least it was sunny. A Goldcrest was in the obs garden and a Goldfinch was recorded. Three Skylarks moved through and there were a few extra Meadow Pipits and a Pied Wagtail on the island. The Brent are now peaking at about 220 birds, there were 350 Common Scoter, 220 Cormorants, 6 Eiders (2male, 4 female), 5 Little Egrets and a Grey Heron. Not many waders around this morning, 2,500 Oystercatchers, 3 Ringed Plovers and 90 Curlew. On the West Kirby Marine Lake were 15 Goosander and 2 Great Crested Grebes. In the evening Hilbre shared in the widespread sightings of the northern lights, Hilbre has relatively dark skies compared to the mainland and therefore is a prime location as one of the best places in the area to watch. Those familiar with the island will recognise some of the Hilbre landmarks in the foreground.
Photos SRW
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