4th July 2025 – sunny spells/rain later SW3/6
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just 12 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Additional waders included 3 Common Sandpiper and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 36 moths of 20 species with Garden Tiger new for the year.
Wood Sandpiper
3rd July 2025 – sunny spells W2/3
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 90 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Common Scoter, 2 Guillemot and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Breeding Birds
Several small Eider creches are now visible.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was logged.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 90 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Common Scoter, 2 Guillemot and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Breeding Birds
Several small Eider creches are now visible.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was logged.
More autumn hints
2nd July 2025 – sunny spells WNW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just 10 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Common Sandpiper was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was logged and the light trap provided 103 moths of 57 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while other highlights included Scalloped Oak, Dingy Footman, Dun-bar, Pinion-streaked Snout, Bordered Beauty, Plain Golden Y and Hummingbird Hawkmoth - all new for the year.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just 10 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Common Sandpiper was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was logged and the light trap provided 103 moths of 57 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while other highlights included Scalloped Oak, Dingy Footman, Dun-bar, Pinion-streaked Snout, Bordered Beauty, Plain Golden Y and Hummingbird Hawkmoth - all new for the year.
Further hints that autumn has begun
30th June 2025 – sunny spells V1/2
Grounded Migrants
A Blackcap was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Pink-footed Goose were seen while waders included 18 Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper amongst 50 Redshank.
Grounded Migrants
A Blackcap was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Pink-footed Goose were seen while waders included 18 Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper amongst 50 Redshank.
Hints that autumn has begun
29th June 2025 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
A scan over the sea produced just 12 Gannet and 10 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Singles of Cuckoo, Whinchat and Grey Wagtail suggest southbound movement has begun.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains along with single Brent Goose and Pink-footed Goose. Waders included 2 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 22 Redshank.
Offshore
A scan over the sea produced just 12 Gannet and 10 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Singles of Cuckoo, Whinchat and Grey Wagtail suggest southbound movement has begun.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains along with single Brent Goose and Pink-footed Goose. Waders included 2 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 22 Redshank.
Waders continue to return
25th June 2025 – overcast/early drizzle SW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 745 Common Scoter, 130 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater and single Shag and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 1610 Oystercatcher, 245 Curlew, 45 Sanderling, 8 Knot, 6 Redshank and single Whimbrel, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided just 45 moths of 28 species. Migrants involved a Dark Sword Grass while highlights included Turnip and Triple-spotted Clay and Amber Mompha – the latter would appear to be the first island record.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 745 Common Scoter, 130 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater and single Shag and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 1610 Oystercatcher, 245 Curlew, 45 Sanderling, 8 Knot, 6 Redshank and single Whimbrel, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided just 45 moths of 28 species. Migrants involved a Dark Sword Grass while highlights included Turnip and Triple-spotted Clay and Amber Mompha – the latter would appear to be the first island record.
A seawatching day
23rd June 2025 – sunny spells/rain later W4/7
Offshore
An extended check over the sea (0645-0945) produced 680 Manx Shearwater, 335 Sandwich Tern, 153 Gannet, 95 Common Scoter, 33 Kittiwake, 7 Fulmar and 4 Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
A census of AON revealed 82 Herring Gull and 16 Lesser Black-backed Gull amongst the chimney pots on the centre of the island.
Offshore
An extended check over the sea (0645-0945) produced 680 Manx Shearwater, 335 Sandwich Tern, 153 Gannet, 95 Common Scoter, 33 Kittiwake, 7 Fulmar and 4 Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
A census of AON revealed 82 Herring Gull and 16 Lesser Black-backed Gull amongst the chimney pots on the centre of the island.
Moths provide the highlight
22nd June 2025 – overcast SW4/6 thundery showers
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 910 Sandwich Tern, 190 Common Scoter, 90 Manx Shearwater, 92 Gannet, 15 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 30 Curlew.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 58 moths of 32 species. Migrants involved 5 Diamond-back Moths while Riband Wave was the dominant species while highlights included Short-cloaked Moth, Old Lady and Small Yellow Wave – the latter would appear to be only the second island record.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 910 Sandwich Tern, 190 Common Scoter, 90 Manx Shearwater, 92 Gannet, 15 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 30 Curlew.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 58 moths of 32 species. Migrants involved 5 Diamond-back Moths while Riband Wave was the dominant species while highlights included Short-cloaked Moth, Old Lady and Small Yellow Wave – the latter would appear to be only the second island record.
More Mediterranean Gulls
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.
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.
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