31st October 2026 – bright start the fog/most SE2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing and a Fieldfare. A Blackcap was logged and the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Birds on the move included 1,350 Jackdaw, 520 Starling, 210 Pink-footed Goose, 170 Woodpigeon, 38 Reed Bunting, 36 Meadow Pipit, 30 Linnet, 28 Skylark, 21 Chaffinch, 19 Greenfinch, 18 Carrion Crow, 12 Siskin, 7 Pied Wagtail, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 4 Rook, 2 Brambling and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 4 Shoveler and 3 Whooper Swan.
Miscellaneous
Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Great White Egret
30th October 2026 – sunny spells SE3/5
Grounded Migrants
There were no early morning thrushes although the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Many birds were on the move including 1,580 Starling, 685 Woodpigeon, 210 Jackdaw, 160 Chaffinch, 90 Pink-footed Goose, 42 Meadow Pipit, 29 Linnet, 27 Skylark, 25 Reed Bunting, 19 Greenfinch, 16 Goldfinch, 8 Mistle Thrush, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Great White Egret and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and a Jack Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
There were no early morning thrushes although the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Many birds were on the move including 1,580 Starling, 685 Woodpigeon, 210 Jackdaw, 160 Chaffinch, 90 Pink-footed Goose, 42 Meadow Pipit, 29 Linnet, 27 Skylark, 25 Reed Bunting, 19 Greenfinch, 16 Goldfinch, 8 Mistle Thrush, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Great White Egret and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and a Jack Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
First Twite appear
29th October 2026 – overcast SSE2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Birds on the move included 180 Jackdaw, 32 Chaffinch, 24 Tree Sparrow, 22 Stock Dove, 4 Brambling and 3 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The first 10 Twite have returned, the Hooded Crow remains and Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Birds on the move included 180 Jackdaw, 32 Chaffinch, 24 Tree Sparrow, 22 Stock Dove, 4 Brambling and 3 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The first 10 Twite have returned, the Hooded Crow remains and Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Jack Snipe
28th October 2026 – early rain WSW4/6
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
There was little evidence of migration except for 10 Chaffinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
There was little evidence of migration except for 10 Chaffinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Razorbills on the move
24th October 2026 – overcast/showers then rain WSW2/4
Offshore
A lull between the departure of Storm Austen and the arrival of Storm Boelo (0745-0945) produced 1,545 Razorbill, 103 Kittiwake, 63 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Shag and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A lull between the departure of Storm Austen and the arrival of Storm Boelo (0745-0945) produced 1,545 Razorbill, 103 Kittiwake, 63 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Shag and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Another light passage day
22nd October 2026 – early rain/hail then sunny spells N3 then W2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 11 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 2 Gannet and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Blackbird, 4 Song Thrush and 2 Redwing. Other sightings were limited to 3 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Starling, 140 Jackdaw, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Skylark, 8 Barnacle Goose, 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll and single Tree Sparrow, Brambling and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 11 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 2 Gannet and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Blackbird, 4 Song Thrush and 2 Redwing. Other sightings were limited to 3 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Starling, 140 Jackdaw, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Skylark, 8 Barnacle Goose, 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll and single Tree Sparrow, Brambling and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Late Arctic Tern
21st October 2026 – murky start/rain later SE3/4 then W6/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0945-1045) produced 71 Common Scoter, 28 Razorbill, 16 Gannet and 3 Red-breasted Merganser. A late Arctic Tern was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Otherwise limited to a single Chiffchaff. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and single Brambling and Rock Pipit were logged
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 22 moths of 15 species with Yellow-line Quaker and Dark Chestnut new for the year.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0945-1045) produced 71 Common Scoter, 28 Razorbill, 16 Gannet and 3 Red-breasted Merganser. A late Arctic Tern was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Otherwise limited to a single Chiffchaff. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and single Brambling and Rock Pipit were logged
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 22 moths of 15 species with Yellow-line Quaker and Dark Chestnut new for the year.
Wet and miserable conditions
20th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle then rain E2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and a Chiffchaff was logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 3 Redwing, along with single Jay, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and a Chiffchaff was logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 3 Redwing, along with single Jay, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
A very light passage
19th October 2026 – overcast/ showers E3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 29 Common Scoter, 6 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing. Otherwise sightings were limited to 2 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 580 Jackdaw, 22 Linnet, 14 Tree Sparrow, 7 Chaffinch, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 29 Common Scoter, 6 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing. Otherwise sightings were limited to 2 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 580 Jackdaw, 22 Linnet, 14 Tree Sparrow, 7 Chaffinch, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
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