4th March 2014 – sunny spells and early showers SW2/3
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) saw a Velvet Scoter moving north along with 29 Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
The Goldfinch flock provided further evidence of newly arrived birds. A Great Tit, Robin and three Chaffinch were also new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 67 pale-bellied birds and a drake Shoveler was logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets continue to roam the eastern shore and a Merlin hunted Skylarks .
A sniff of Spring
1st March 2014 – sunny spells and showers S2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) saw Common Scoter on the move with 255 birds logged. Also seen were Red-throated Diver, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Goldfinch flock proved evidence of movement with newly arrived birds present. The first Goldcrest has also moved through and Stonechats are also more evident.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 156 pale-bellied birds, however Wigeon and Teal numbers steadily dwindle.
Miscellaneous
The impact of the winter storms on Razorbill and Guillemot continues to be apparent with further birds found on the strandline after every tide. Also affected, in smaller numbers, are Kittiwake and Fulmar.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) saw Common Scoter on the move with 255 birds logged. Also seen were Red-throated Diver, Guillemot and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Goldfinch flock proved evidence of movement with newly arrived birds present. The first Goldcrest has also moved through and Stonechats are also more evident.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 156 pale-bellied birds, however Wigeon and Teal numbers steadily dwindle.
Miscellaneous
The impact of the winter storms on Razorbill and Guillemot continues to be apparent with further birds found on the strandline after every tide. Also affected, in smaller numbers, are Kittiwake and Fulmar.
Blizzard of Snow Buntings
25th February 2014 – sunny spells and showers S3/4
Offshore
A check offshore on the evening tide revealed a flock of 11 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A flock of seven Snow Bunting was located and single Stonechat and Grey Wagtail were perhaps a hint of spring.
Wildfowl and Waders
The single Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain.
Miscellaneous
A check along a section of the island’s tideline revealed that seabirds suffered in the recent succession of winter storms with 30 Razorbill, 21 Guillemot and 7 Kittiwake found.
Offshore
A check offshore on the evening tide revealed a flock of 11 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A flock of seven Snow Bunting was located and single Stonechat and Grey Wagtail were perhaps a hint of spring.
Wildfowl and Waders
The single Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain.
Miscellaneous
A check along a section of the island’s tideline revealed that seabirds suffered in the recent succession of winter storms with 30 Razorbill, 21 Guillemot and 7 Kittiwake found.
Black Brant
22nd February 2014 – sunny spells SW6
Rarities
The Black Brant wandered into the recording area with 60 dark-bellied and single pale-bellied birds.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and waders included 10000 Knot and 55 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 20 Little Egret continue in residence.
Rarities
The Black Brant wandered into the recording area with 60 dark-bellied and single pale-bellied birds.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and waders included 10000 Knot and 55 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 20 Little Egret continue in residence.
Yellowhammer surprise
16th February 2014 – bright and sunny W4/3
Offshore
Early morning observations (0810-0910) proved disappointing with just 12 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 163 pale-bellied birds and waders included 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
An adult Mediterranean Gull was logged and passerines included a Yellowhammer amongst 45 Reed Bunting, 36 Rock Pipit and single Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0810-0910) proved disappointing with just 12 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 163 pale-bellied birds and waders included 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
An adult Mediterranean Gull was logged and passerines included a Yellowhammer amongst 45 Reed Bunting, 36 Rock Pipit and single Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail.
Long-tailed Duck remains
15th February 2014 – overcast/rain W6
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held up to 155 pale-bellied birds and the Long-tailed Duck remains in residence. Waders included 2700 Knot, 2720 Dunlin and 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin hunted 40 Twite.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held up to 155 pale-bellied birds and the Long-tailed Duck remains in residence. Waders included 2700 Knot, 2720 Dunlin and 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin hunted 40 Twite.
Black Brant reappears
9th February 2014 – overcast/showers SW5/6
Rarities
The Black Brant put in another appearance amongst 50 dark-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 115 Kittiwake, 12 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Great Northern Diver and 2 Little Gulls.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and 4 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 24 Little Egrets remain along the eastern shore.
Rarities
The Black Brant put in another appearance amongst 50 dark-bellied Brent Geese.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 115 Kittiwake, 12 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Great Northern Diver and 2 Little Gulls.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and 4 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 24 Little Egrets remain along the eastern shore.
More of the same
8th February 2014 – overcast/showers SE4/5/6/7
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 42 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Little Gulls and a Great Northern Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets continue to perform along the eastern shore.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 42 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Little Gulls and a Great Northern Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup remain and 3 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets continue to perform along the eastern shore.
Deja vu
5th February 2014 – overcast/showers SE4/5
Offshore
A check over the sea (1000-1100) produced a first-winter Glaucous Gull, 4 Little Gulls and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 154 pale-bellied individuals while 34 Pintail were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets continue to perform along the eastern shore and a Barn Owl again hunted at dusk.
Offshore
A check over the sea (1000-1100) produced a first-winter Glaucous Gull, 4 Little Gulls and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 154 pale-bellied individuals while 34 Pintail were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets continue to perform along the eastern shore and a Barn Owl again hunted at dusk.
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