21st June 2025 – hot and sunny ESE3/4 then showers
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0730) produced 380 Sandwich Tern, 54 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 15 Gannet, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear of the autumn was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 5 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 2 Whimbrel were logged.
Breeding Birds
Several recently fledged Reed Warbler have emerged and Red-breasted Merganser have bred for the first time since 1992.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Mammals
Six Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Painted Lady of the year was amongst a further influx of Red Admiral.
20th June 2025 – hot and sunny ESE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 260 Sandwich Tern, 155 Common Scoter, 48 Manx Shearwater, 21 Gannet, 3 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and single Whimbrel and Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Swift flew through.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding flocks included 40 Lapwing and 100 Linnet.
19th June 2025 – hot and sunny E1/2
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 145 Common Scoter, 102 Sandwich Tern, 30 Gannet, 5 Manx Shearwater, 4 Guillemot, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls and a dark morph Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Four Stonechat and a Robin were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Diurnal Migration
A Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 5 Shoveler were seen.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 39 Black-tailed Skimmer and 10 Emperor Dragonfly.
18th June 2025 – bright and sunny WNW1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided 170 Sandwich Tern, 120 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 7 Gannet, 2 Puffin, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon reappeared.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Plants
A few Bee Orchid are now in bloom.
17th June 2025 – overcast/rain soon
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 93 Manx Sheerwater, 80 Sandwich Tern, 74 Common Scoter, 49 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Razorbill, 2 Puffin and a Kittiwake.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 106 moths of 45 species with Dark Arches the dominant species and White Satin, Drinker, Common Emerald and Single-dotted Wave were new for the year.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding flocks of Starling have now developed.
16th June 2025 – bright and sunny SW1/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 220 Common Scoter, 130 Sandwich Tern, 84 Manx Shearwater, 26 Gannet, 7 Guillemot and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Garganey and 2 Teal remain. The first Redshank have returned although a Whimbrel was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A pod of 8 Bottle-nosed Dolphin was offshore.
Dragonflies
The first Emperor Dragonflies of the year were logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Meadow Brown and Ringlet are now on the wing.
15th June 2025 – sunny spells WSW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) provided 165 Manx Shearwater, 50 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 38 Common Scoter, 10 Arctic Tern and a Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Garganey and Teal remain.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Insects
A Leaf-cutter Bee was tentatively identified as Megachile willughbiella.
13th June 2025 – sunny spells S4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 355 Common Scoter, 39 Sandwich Tern, 32 Manx Shearwater, 27 Canada Goose and 2 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Garganey reappeared and the first 2 Teal have returned while the light-bellied Brent Goose continues to linger.
Butterflies and Moths
Another small influx of Red Admiral was noted and the light trap held 106 moths of 38 species – with Flame Shoulder the dominant species while Mottled Beauty and Snout were new for the year.
12th June 2025 – hazy sun E4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0815) provided 280 Sandwich Tern, 212 Common Scoter, 60 Manx Shearwater, 41 Gannet, 13 Canada Goose, 5 Greylag Goose, 2 Puffin and a Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
The light-bellied Brent Goose remains.
Butterflies and Moths
A small influx of Red Admiral was noted.
