30th October 2023 – overcast/rain at times ENE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea produced totals of 58 Razorbill, 39 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 20 Shag, 6 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Goldcrest, 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail.
First Water Pipits return
29th October 2023 – early rain then sunny spells SE2/3
Rarities
At least 5 Water Pipit were amongst 12 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded horse paddock behind Biggar at high tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 3 Shag, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Woodland species were on offer with 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Treecreeper logged amongst 31 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 45 Jackdaw, 16 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A redhead Goosander was seen and waders included single Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Buzzard and Water Rail.
Rarities
At least 5 Water Pipit were amongst 12 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded horse paddock behind Biggar at high tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 3 Shag, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Woodland species were on offer with 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Treecreeper logged amongst 31 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 45 Jackdaw, 16 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A redhead Goosander was seen and waders included single Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Buzzard and Water Rail.
Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring Ouzel
28th October 2023 – overcast/drizzle at times E2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning revealed 32 Shag, 17 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 31 Blackbird and a Fieldfare among 10 Redwing, additional sightings included single Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 7 Siskin, 6 Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning revealed 32 Shag, 17 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 31 Blackbird and a Fieldfare among 10 Redwing, additional sightings included single Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 7 Siskin, 6 Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Yellow-browed Warbler remains
27th October 2023 – sunny spells E2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a single Fieldfare, additional sightings included the lingering Yellow-browed Warbler amongst 22 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 400 Jackdaw, 125 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Chaffinch, 6 Whooper Swan, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and single Merlin and Water Rail.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Rush Veneer and Silver Y.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a single Fieldfare, additional sightings included the lingering Yellow-browed Warbler amongst 22 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 400 Jackdaw, 125 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Chaffinch, 6 Whooper Swan, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and single Merlin and Water Rail.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Rush Veneer and Silver Y.
Yellow-browed Warbler
26th October 2023 – overcast/rain clearing E2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a single Mistle Thrush, additional sightings included the first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn amongst 5 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 12 Greenshank were pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a single Mistle Thrush, additional sightings included the first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn amongst 5 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 12 Greenshank were pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Snow Bunting
25th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Song Thrush, additional sightings included 48 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit and single Snow Bunting, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 300 Jackdaw, 12 Greylag Goose, 11 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Swallow, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Pied Wagtail, 2 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 350 Wigeon and 290 Teal and a Black-tailed Godwit was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Water Rail were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Song Thrush, additional sightings included 48 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit and single Snow Bunting, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 300 Jackdaw, 12 Greylag Goose, 11 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Swallow, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Pied Wagtail, 2 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 350 Wigeon and 290 Teal and a Black-tailed Godwit was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Water Rail were logged.
Blackbirds on the move
23rd October 2023 – sunny spells E3/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Blackbird, 23 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush while additional sightings involved 12 Goldcrest, 11 Long-tailed Tit and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 1000 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 4 Brambling, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Blackbird, 23 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush while additional sightings involved 12 Goldcrest, 11 Long-tailed Tit and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 1000 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 4 Brambling, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Late Sandwich Tern
22nd October 2023 – bright and sunny W4/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 45 Shag, 8 Common Scoter and single Sandwich Tern and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 3 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional sightings involved 25 Blue Tit, 18 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Great Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 350 Jackdaw, 10 Carrion Crow, 10 Chaffinch, 8 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and single Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged and the Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 45 Shag, 8 Common Scoter and single Sandwich Tern and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 3 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional sightings involved 25 Blue Tit, 18 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Great Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 350 Jackdaw, 10 Carrion Crow, 10 Chaffinch, 8 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and single Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged and the Hooded Crow remains.
Long-tailed Tit invasion and Scaup
21st October 2023 – bright and sunny NNW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 32 Shag, 20 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional sightings involved 48 Long-tailed Tit, 23 Wren, 20 Dunnock and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 550 Jackdaw, 165 Pink-footed Goose, 24 Reed Bunting, 22 Chaffinch, 15 Whooper Swan, 12 Tree Sparrow, 6 Swallow, 5 Lesser Redpoll and single Brambling and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Scaup was logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were heard.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 32 Shag, 20 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional sightings involved 48 Long-tailed Tit, 23 Wren, 20 Dunnock and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 550 Jackdaw, 165 Pink-footed Goose, 24 Reed Bunting, 22 Chaffinch, 15 Whooper Swan, 12 Tree Sparrow, 6 Swallow, 5 Lesser Redpoll and single Brambling and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Scaup was logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were heard.
Light movement between the rain
19th October 2023 – overcast/rain/mizzle ESE3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 47 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 19 Razorbill, 4 Pintail, 2 Gannet and single Goldeneye and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A drier interlude produced 130 Fieldfare, 125 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch and 4 Greenfinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Goldeneye was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 47 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 19 Razorbill, 4 Pintail, 2 Gannet and single Goldeneye and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A drier interlude produced 130 Fieldfare, 125 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch and 4 Greenfinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Goldeneye was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Hen Harrier, Mediterranean Gull and Puffin
18th October 2023 – overcast E5/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 167 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Puffin, Mediterranean Gull, Shag and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A ringtail Hen Harrier headed north and additional sightings involved 80 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and a Whooper Swan.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Goldeneye of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 167 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Puffin, Mediterranean Gull, Shag and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A ringtail Hen Harrier headed north and additional sightings involved 80 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and a Whooper Swan.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Goldeneye of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Jack Snipe
17th October 2023 – hazy sun ENE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed just 69 Common Scoter, 7 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Razorbill, 5 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 1100 Jackdaw, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Siskin and 3 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 412 light-bellied birds, also seen were 4180 Oystercatcher, 1690 Redshank, 818 Curlew, 741 Wigeon, 610 Golden Plover, 420 Teal, 189 Pintail, 112 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A record total of 108 Little Egret were seen and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed just 69 Common Scoter, 7 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Razorbill, 5 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 1100 Jackdaw, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Siskin and 3 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 412 light-bellied birds, also seen were 4180 Oystercatcher, 1690 Redshank, 818 Curlew, 741 Wigeon, 610 Golden Plover, 420 Teal, 189 Pintail, 112 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A record total of 108 Little Egret were seen and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Another tit influx
16th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing; additional sightings included 17 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Coal Tit and 8 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 350 Pink-footed Goose, 300 Jackdaw, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Whooper Swan and a Rock Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing; additional sightings included 17 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Coal Tit and 8 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 350 Pink-footed Goose, 300 Jackdaw, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Whooper Swan and a Rock Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence.
Jack Snipe and Water Rail
15th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 18 Redwing; additional sightings included 23 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 50 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, 25 Lesser Redpoll, 23 Whooper Swan, 5 Swallow, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Stock Dove, 2 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged and a Jack Snipe was amongst 23 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Water Rail was logged.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 18 Redwing; additional sightings included 23 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 50 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, 25 Lesser Redpoll, 23 Whooper Swan, 5 Swallow, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Stock Dove, 2 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged and a Jack Snipe was amongst 23 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Water Rail was logged.
Great Northern Diver and Snow Bunting
14th October 2023 – sun and showers NW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 510 Razorbill, 395 Kittiwake, 104 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 19 Shag, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also grounded.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over along with totals of 11 Siskin, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 414 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted at dawn and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 510 Razorbill, 395 Kittiwake, 104 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 19 Shag, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also grounded.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over along with totals of 11 Siskin, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 414 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted at dawn and a Merlin were logged.
Hooded Crow and Long-tailed Duck
13th October 2023 – early rain then showers WNW3/6
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea in the rain revealed just 37 Common Scoter, 3 Shag and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver, however, the Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Song Thrush; additional sightings included 18 Robin, 17 Goldcrest, 16 Dunnock, 14 Wren and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the conditions totals of 100 Siskin, 40 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 404 light-bellied and 6 dark-bellied birds with a good proportion juvenile, suggesting a good breeding season. Additional wildfowl included 170 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Merlin was logged.
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea in the rain revealed just 37 Common Scoter, 3 Shag and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver, however, the Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Song Thrush; additional sightings included 18 Robin, 17 Goldcrest, 16 Dunnock, 14 Wren and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the conditions totals of 100 Siskin, 40 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 404 light-bellied and 6 dark-bellied birds with a good proportion juvenile, suggesting a good breeding season. Additional wildfowl included 170 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Merlin was logged.
First Brambling and Whooper Swan of the autumn
12th October 2023 – bright and sunny ENE1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 24 Shag ,7 Red-throated Diver and 7 Common Scoter. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush; however, another influx of tits was also apparent with 28 Blue Tit, 8 Great Tit and 3 Coal Tit logged along with 24 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 375 Pink-footed Goose, 113 Whooper Swan, 80 Skylark, 76 Swallow, 55 Chaffinch, 30 Tree Sparrow, 16 Carrion Crow, 12 Siskin, 4 House Martin, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling flew through.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin were logged.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 24 Shag ,7 Red-throated Diver and 7 Common Scoter. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush; however, another influx of tits was also apparent with 28 Blue Tit, 8 Great Tit and 3 Coal Tit logged along with 24 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 375 Pink-footed Goose, 113 Whooper Swan, 80 Skylark, 76 Swallow, 55 Chaffinch, 30 Tree Sparrow, 16 Carrion Crow, 12 Siskin, 4 House Martin, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling flew through.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin were logged.
Short-eared Owl, Scaup and Long-tailed Duck
11th October 2023 – overcast/rain then showers WNW4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain relented (0900-1000) 180 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 16 Red-throated Diver, 14 Brent Goose, 11 Pintail, 9 Shelduck, 2 Guillemot and a Scaup. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the east shore.
Diurnal Migration
A Swallow was amongst a trickle of Meadow Pipit.
Miscellaneous
Raptors involved 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and The Gem.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain relented (0900-1000) 180 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 16 Red-throated Diver, 14 Brent Goose, 11 Pintail, 9 Shelduck, 2 Guillemot and a Scaup. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the east shore.
Diurnal Migration
A Swallow was amongst a trickle of Meadow Pipit.
Miscellaneous
Raptors involved 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and The Gem.
Garganey remains
10th October 2023 – overcast/mis SSE2/3
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 260 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare. Another small influx of tits was also apparent and a single Goldcrest and Wheatear were recorded.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Skylark, 80 Chaffinch, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Siskin, 2 Grey Wagtail and 2 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Garganey remains and 20 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Kestrel and Sparrowhawk were logged.
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 260 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare. Another small influx of tits was also apparent and a single Goldcrest and Wheatear were recorded.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Skylark, 80 Chaffinch, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Siskin, 2 Grey Wagtail and 2 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Garganey remains and 20 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Kestrel and Sparrowhawk were logged.
Garganey provides surprise
9th October 2023 – overcast/mist/murk/drizzle W2/3
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing. Otherwise obviously newly arrived birds were limited to 3 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 40 Chaffinch, 20 Pied Wagtail, 11 Siskin and 2 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A female Garganey – the latest ever recorded on the island - was a surprise amongst 130 Teal.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged.
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing. Otherwise obviously newly arrived birds were limited to 3 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 40 Chaffinch, 20 Pied Wagtail, 11 Siskin and 2 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A female Garganey – the latest ever recorded on the island - was a surprise amongst 130 Teal.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was logged.
Tit invasion
8th October 2023 – overcast V1
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
An influx of tits was apparent with 40 Blue Tit, 20 Coal Tit, 15 Long-tailed Tit and 6 Great Tit logged along with 19 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 126 Pink-footed Geese, 80 Chaffinch, 10 Tree Sparrow, 4 Siskin and single Swallow, Rock Pipit and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island.
Offshore
The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore
Grounded Migrants
An influx of tits was apparent with 40 Blue Tit, 20 Coal Tit, 15 Long-tailed Tit and 6 Great Tit logged along with 19 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 126 Pink-footed Geese, 80 Chaffinch, 10 Tree Sparrow, 4 Siskin and single Swallow, Rock Pipit and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island.
Long-stayers again!
7th October 2023 – overcast/murk/showers SW4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 131 Common Scoter, 9 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver, 9 Razorbill, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Kittiwake and Gannet. In addition, the eastern shore added 11 Great Crested Grebe, 8 Sandwich Tern and single Black Guillemot and Long-tailed Duck
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 131 Common Scoter, 9 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver, 9 Razorbill, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Kittiwake and Gannet. In addition, the eastern shore added 11 Great Crested Grebe, 8 Sandwich Tern and single Black Guillemot and Long-tailed Duck
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island.
Long-stayers!
3rd October 2023 – early rain then showers W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 345 Common Scoter, 77 Gannet, 53 Razorbill, 12 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag and single Kittiwake and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Goldcrest.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island while 4 Raven and a Merlin were also seen.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 345 Common Scoter, 77 Gannet, 53 Razorbill, 12 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag and single Kittiwake and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Goldcrest.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island while 4 Raven and a Merlin were also seen.
Long-tailed Duck and Little Gulls
2nd October 2023 – overcast SW2/3
Offshore
A Long-tailed Duck and 2 Little Gull were feeding along the eastern shore at high tide along with 2 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Totals involved 44 Robin, 14 Wren, 10 Stonechat, 10 Goldcrest, 4 Song Thrush and single Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Chaffinch dominated with 180 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 30 Pied Wagtail, 12 Greenfinch, 5 Swallow, 5 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, 2 Coal Tit and a Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher and 400 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island while both Merlin and Peregrine were also seen.
Offshore
A Long-tailed Duck and 2 Little Gull were feeding along the eastern shore at high tide along with 2 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Totals involved 44 Robin, 14 Wren, 10 Stonechat, 10 Goldcrest, 4 Song Thrush and single Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Chaffinch dominated with 180 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 30 Pied Wagtail, 12 Greenfinch, 5 Swallow, 5 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, 2 Coal Tit and a Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher and 400 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island while both Merlin and Peregrine were also seen.
Another quiet start to a month!
1st October 2023 – early rain clearing SW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 330 Common Scoter, 65 Gannet, 8 Shag, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Sandwich Tern, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Pintail and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Just 5 Blackcap and 2 Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Knot.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier also continues to hunt the island.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 330 Common Scoter, 65 Gannet, 8 Shag, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Sandwich Tern, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Pintail and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Just 5 Blackcap and 2 Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Knot.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier also continues to hunt the island.
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