12th December 2025 sunny spells V1
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains. Additional sightings involved 5600 Eider, 27 Red-throated Diver, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Shag and 2 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest continues to linger.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 18 Whooper Swan were grounded and waders included 8 Greenshank and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Local News
The Black-throated Diver was showing well at Ramsden Dock.
Woodland birds
11th December 2025 – sunny spells SE3/5
Offshore
Just single Red-throated Diver and Shag were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Greenshank, 5 Purple Sandpiper and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
A visit to the island’s “woodland” produced 27 Long-tailed Tit, 8 Bullfinch, 4 Jay, 3 Coal Tit and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Treecreeper.
Offshore
Just single Red-throated Diver and Shag were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Greenshank, 5 Purple Sandpiper and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
A visit to the island’s “woodland” produced 27 Long-tailed Tit, 8 Bullfinch, 4 Jay, 3 Coal Tit and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Treecreeper.
White-fronted Goose
7th December 2025 overcast/rain soon ESE3/4
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest continues to linger.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile White-fronted Goose was logged, 2 Goosander remain and a Woodcock was seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Local News
The Black-throated Diver was showing well at Ramsden Dock.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest continues to linger.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile White-fronted Goose was logged, 2 Goosander remain and a Woodcock was seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Local News
The Black-throated Diver was showing well at Ramsden Dock.
Water Pipit and Twite
6th December 2025 – overcast/rain then showers SW2
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and 27 Shag, 12 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Red-throated Diver and 4 Common Scoter were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 1450 Teal, 655 Wigeon, 385 Shelduck, 383 light-bellied Brent Goose, 148 Pintail, 3 Goosander and a Shoveler. Waders involved 3240 Oystercatcher, 1080 Redshank, 580 Lapwing, 518 Curlew, 350 Dunlin, 230 Golden Plover, 83 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and 3 Jack Snipe
Miscellaneous
A flock of 25 Twite and a single Water Pipit were logged along with a total of 29 Little Egret, 2 Water Rail and single Merlin and Hooded Crow.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and 27 Shag, 12 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Red-throated Diver and 4 Common Scoter were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 1450 Teal, 655 Wigeon, 385 Shelduck, 383 light-bellied Brent Goose, 148 Pintail, 3 Goosander and a Shoveler. Waders involved 3240 Oystercatcher, 1080 Redshank, 580 Lapwing, 518 Curlew, 350 Dunlin, 230 Golden Plover, 83 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and 3 Jack Snipe
Miscellaneous
A flock of 25 Twite and a single Water Pipit were logged along with a total of 29 Little Egret, 2 Water Rail and single Merlin and Hooded Crow.
Twite increase
3rd December 2025 – sun and showers SSE3/5
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander and a Shoveler and 22 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A group of 40 Twite were seen and 2 Water Rail, 2 Raven and a Hooded Cow were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander and a Shoveler and 22 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A group of 40 Twite were seen and 2 Water Rail, 2 Raven and a Hooded Cow were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver remains
2nd December 2025 – sunny spells S2/4
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven and a Hooded Cow were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven and a Hooded Cow were the best of the rest.
More Woodcock
29th November 2025 early rain clearing ESE1/2
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Song Thrush and a Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Woodcock were seen along with 10 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A total of 30 Little Egret, 2 Water Rail, 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Feathered Thorn was perhaps the last new moth species for the year.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Song Thrush and a Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Woodcock were seen along with 10 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A total of 30 Little Egret, 2 Water Rail, 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Feathered Thorn was perhaps the last new moth species for the year.
Hen Harrier remains
26th November 2025 – sunny spells/rain later SSE2/4
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and 8 Shag, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Shoveler were amongst 250 Teal.
Miscellaneous
A Hen Harrier and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains and 8 Shag, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter were also seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Shoveler were amongst 250 Teal.
Miscellaneous
A Hen Harrier and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Hen Harrier
25th November 2025 – bright and sunny/calm
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 40 Pink-footed Geese and 8 Whooper Swan flew through along with single Fieldfare and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Hen Harrier was seen and 3 Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The Great Northern Diver remains.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 40 Pink-footed Geese and 8 Whooper Swan flew through along with single Fieldfare and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Hen Harrier was seen and 3 Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
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