Swallow!

Saturday 4th April. A walk from Silverdale station back to Arnside produced a welcome site over Haweswater When six sand martins appeared over the lake followed by a single swallow, our first of the year which is earlier than last year despite the cool spring.

Chiffchaffs

Friday 3rd April. A walk over Warton Crag produced my first chiffchaffs. They had been seen in Silverdale at least ten days before but so far none in Arnside.

Sand Martins

Thursday 2nd April. Having a coffee and scone at Catch 22 and 4 sand martins appeared over the fishing lake so another summer visitor added.

Hawkshead

Hawkshead 29th March

Still no chiffchaffs but a pleasant two days. Plenty of Buzzard sightings but no Red Kites. Sightings of Goldeneye, Merganser and plenty of Siskins. Summer migrants hiding in the cool weather.