15th May 2013 – bright and sunny NW4
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0900) were limited to small numbers of Sandwich Tern, Gannet, Common Scoter, Manx Shearwater, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of sightings included 10 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Wheatear and single Whitethroat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow continue to trickle through.
Moths
Immigrants involved 2 Dark Sword-grass and a Silver Y while Flame Shoulder was also new for the year.
A quiet day
14th May 2013 – bright and sunny SW4
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) were limited to 48 Arctic Tern, 27 Guillemot, 26 Sandwich Tern, 18 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Willow Warbler and 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Dunlin, 150 Ringed Plover and a Whimbrel.
Mammals
A Fox strolling around in the daytime was an unwelcome record.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) were limited to 48 Arctic Tern, 27 Guillemot, 26 Sandwich Tern, 18 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Willow Warbler and 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2000 Dunlin, 150 Ringed Plover and a Whimbrel.
Mammals
A Fox strolling around in the daytime was an unwelcome record.
Still seawatching!
13th May 2013 – bright and sunny WSW5/6
Offshore
Morning observations (0730-0930) were disappointing with just 105 Gannet, 58 Kittiwake, 40 Guillemot, 25 Sandwich Tern, 20 Manx Shearwater 20 Common Scoter, 10 Fulmar and 2 Red-throated Diver logged
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Willow Warbler and 2 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whimbrel was the best of the waders.
Breeding Birds
Three Reed Warbler are now back on territory.
Offshore
Morning observations (0730-0930) were disappointing with just 105 Gannet, 58 Kittiwake, 40 Guillemot, 25 Sandwich Tern, 20 Manx Shearwater 20 Common Scoter, 10 Fulmar and 2 Red-throated Diver logged
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Willow Warbler and 2 Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whimbrel was the best of the waders.
Breeding Birds
Three Reed Warbler are now back on territory.
Pomarine Skua
12th May 2013 – overcast rain soon SW4
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0900 & 1045-1145) as the weather closed in were led by a single adult pale phase Pomarine Skua amongst 100 Gannet, 95 Manx Shearwater, 60 Kittiwake, 44 Guillemot, 19 Sandwich Tern, 10 Razorbill, 7 Arctic Tern and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver, Fulmar and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift was the first of the year .
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2250 Dunlin, 130 Bar-tailed Godwit, 110 Ringed Plover and 12 Whimbrel.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was recorded.
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0900 & 1045-1145) as the weather closed in were led by a single adult pale phase Pomarine Skua amongst 100 Gannet, 95 Manx Shearwater, 60 Kittiwake, 44 Guillemot, 19 Sandwich Tern, 10 Razorbill, 7 Arctic Tern and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver, Fulmar and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A single Swift was the first of the year .
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2250 Dunlin, 130 Bar-tailed Godwit, 110 Ringed Plover and 12 Whimbrel.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was recorded.
More Seabirds
11th May 2013 – rain then heavy showers WSW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the falling tide (1300-1500) were rewarded with variety with 483 Manx Shearwater, 231 Gannet, 78 Sandwich Tern, 64 Arctic Tern, 55 Kittiwake, 42 Guillemot, 21 Little Tern, 6 Common Tern, 6 Razorbill, 5 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Sklua and a Fulmar logged
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2120 Dunlin, 200 Turnstone, 150 Bar-tailed Godwit, 130 Ringed Plover, 40 Sanderling, 22 Grey Plover and 9 Whimbrel.
Mammals
A group of 10 Grey Seals were seen.
Offshore
Observations over the falling tide (1300-1500) were rewarded with variety with 483 Manx Shearwater, 231 Gannet, 78 Sandwich Tern, 64 Arctic Tern, 55 Kittiwake, 42 Guillemot, 21 Little Tern, 6 Common Tern, 6 Razorbill, 5 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Sklua and a Fulmar logged
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by a solitary Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2120 Dunlin, 200 Turnstone, 150 Bar-tailed Godwit, 130 Ringed Plover, 40 Sanderling, 22 Grey Plover and 9 Whimbrel.
Mammals
A group of 10 Grey Seals were seen.
Long-tailed Skua brace
10th May 2013 – overcast, rain/drizzle at timesn SW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations, which provided intermittent periods of reasonable visibility amongst the low cloud and drizzle (0815-0915 & 1030-1130), were highlighted by 2 Long-tailed Skua moving out of the bay at 1115hrs and 2 Great Skua and 3 Arctic Skua amongst 205 Gannet, 200 Manx Shearwater, 84 Sandwich Tern, 33 Guillemot, 14 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 7 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Six Wheatear were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Whimbrel.
Moths
The moth trap continues to be devoid of life.
Offshore
Morning observations, which provided intermittent periods of reasonable visibility amongst the low cloud and drizzle (0815-0915 & 1030-1130), were highlighted by 2 Long-tailed Skua moving out of the bay at 1115hrs and 2 Great Skua and 3 Arctic Skua amongst 205 Gannet, 200 Manx Shearwater, 84 Sandwich Tern, 33 Guillemot, 14 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 7 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Six Wheatear were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Whimbrel.
Moths
The moth trap continues to be devoid of life.
Seabirds again to the fore
9th May 2013 – overcast/rain soon SE4/5
Offshore
Morning observations just prior to the rain (0800-0900) produced 32 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 10 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, and single Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Little Tern, Kittiwake and Razorbill
Grounded Migrants
A solitary Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow came in off the sea.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Whimbrel.
Moths
The moth trap was again devoid of life in what has been perhaps the worst spring ever!.
Offshore
Morning observations just prior to the rain (0800-0900) produced 32 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 10 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, and single Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Little Tern, Kittiwake and Razorbill
Grounded Migrants
A solitary Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow came in off the sea.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Whimbrel.
Moths
The moth trap was again devoid of life in what has been perhaps the worst spring ever!.
Lesser Redpoll control
8th May 2013 – overcast with rain/drizzle SE3
Offshore
Early morning between the showers produced 75 Sandwich Tern, 18 Gannet, 7 Little Tern, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Razorbill and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a handful of Willow Warbler, Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a trickle of Swallow when the weather relented around noon.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 1000 Dunlin, 72 Bar-tailed Godwit and a single Whimbrel were the best of the waders.
Ringing
A Lesser Redpoll control was perhaps long overdue.
Moths
Brown Silver-line was new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning between the showers produced 75 Sandwich Tern, 18 Gannet, 7 Little Tern, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Razorbill and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a handful of Willow Warbler, Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a trickle of Swallow when the weather relented around noon.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 1000 Dunlin, 72 Bar-tailed Godwit and a single Whimbrel were the best of the waders.
Ringing
A Lesser Redpoll control was perhaps long overdue.
Moths
Brown Silver-line was new for the year.
Common Scoter on the move early morning
7th May 2013 – bright and sunny E1
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0830) produced totals of 335 Common Scoter, 275 Sandwich Tern, 15 Razorbill, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Arctic Tern, 4 Little Tern, 3 Common Tern and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
There was an overnight influx of Sedge Warbler and Whitethroat into breeding areas and truly grounded birds included 14 Willow Warbler, 8 Wheatear and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Swallow again dominated with a further 100 birds logged along with 12 Lesser Redpoll, 8 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin and single Yellow Wagtail and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A single Whimbrel was the best on offer.
Miscellaneous
A single Raven was the best of the rest.
Moths
The joint largest catch of the year so far comprised 4 Early Thorn and a Hebrew Character.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0830) produced totals of 335 Common Scoter, 275 Sandwich Tern, 15 Razorbill, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Arctic Tern, 4 Little Tern, 3 Common Tern and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
There was an overnight influx of Sedge Warbler and Whitethroat into breeding areas and truly grounded birds included 14 Willow Warbler, 8 Wheatear and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Swallow again dominated with a further 100 birds logged along with 12 Lesser Redpoll, 8 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin and single Yellow Wagtail and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A single Whimbrel was the best on offer.
Miscellaneous
A single Raven was the best of the rest.
Moths
The joint largest catch of the year so far comprised 4 Early Thorn and a Hebrew Character.
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