9th August 2021 – sun and showers WSW3
Offshore
The morning check over a quiet sea (0700-0800) revealed just 82 Common Scoter, 25 Sandwich Tern, 14 Gannet, 11 Shelduck, 7 Manx Shearwater and a Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling and 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Species less frequently seen on the island included Great Spotted Woodpecker and Treecreeper.
Black Guillemot and Mediterranean Gull
8th August 2021 – overcast/showers W4/5
Offshore
The morning check of the sea (0700-0900) produced 170 Sandwich Tern, 152 Common Scoter, 89 Gannet, 79 Manx Shearwater, 2 Mediterranean Gull and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds were limited to 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Offshore
The morning check of the sea (0700-0900) produced 170 Sandwich Tern, 152 Common Scoter, 89 Gannet, 79 Manx Shearwater, 2 Mediterranean Gull and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds were limited to 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Another Mediterranean Gull
7th August 2021 – overcast/rain soon SSE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0745) before the rain closed in produced 128 Common Scoter, 125 Gannet, 13 Sandwich Tern and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull - it has been an excellent early autumn for this species.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0745) before the rain closed in produced 128 Common Scoter, 125 Gannet, 13 Sandwich Tern and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull - it has been an excellent early autumn for this species.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged.
Black Guillemot and Arctic Skua
6th August 2021 – overcast/rain then showers SW4
Offshore
A check of the sea on the falling tide as the rain cleared to showers (1145-1345) produced 500 Common Scoter, 231 Manx Shearwater, 163 Gannet, 54 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and single Arctic Skua and Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of migration was provided by 2 Yellow Wagtail amongst 12 Pied Wagtail along with 4 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatear and a Sedge Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 11 Black-tailed Godwit were logged. >
Mammals
Two Common Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 182 moths of 46 species overnight with Dark Spectacle and Six-striped Rustic new for the year.
Offshore
A check of the sea on the falling tide as the rain cleared to showers (1145-1345) produced 500 Common Scoter, 231 Manx Shearwater, 163 Gannet, 54 Sandwich Tern, 3 Fulmar and single Arctic Skua and Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of migration was provided by 2 Yellow Wagtail amongst 12 Pied Wagtail along with 4 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatear and a Sedge Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 11 Black-tailed Godwit were logged. >
Mammals
Two Common Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 182 moths of 46 species overnight with Dark Spectacle and Six-striped Rustic new for the year.
Arctic Skuas
5th August 2021 – overcast/rain later SE4
Offshore
Busier over the sea with the early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 915 Common Scoter, 202 Gannet, 81 Manx Shearwater, 20 Sandwich Tern, 4 Arctic Skua, 3 Kittiwake and single Arctic Tern and Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Offshore
Busier over the sea with the early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 915 Common Scoter, 202 Gannet, 81 Manx Shearwater, 20 Sandwich Tern, 4 Arctic Skua, 3 Kittiwake and single Arctic Tern and Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Remaining slow
4th August 2021 – bright and sunny ESE2
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 175 Manx Shearwater, 53 Gannet, 51 Common Scoter and 15 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of movement was limited to 4 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat and single Wheatear and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Two Tree Sparrow moved through.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies on the wing involved 40 Common Darter, 6 Brown Hawker, 6 Emperor Dragonflies and single Emerald Damselfly and Black-tailed Skimmer.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 193 moths of 47 species overnight with Small Wainscot the first for the year. Second brood Holly Blue and Wall Brown are now on the wing.
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 175 Manx Shearwater, 53 Gannet, 51 Common Scoter and 15 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of movement was limited to 4 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat and single Wheatear and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Two Tree Sparrow moved through.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies on the wing involved 40 Common Darter, 6 Brown Hawker, 6 Emperor Dragonflies and single Emerald Damselfly and Black-tailed Skimmer.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 193 moths of 47 species overnight with Small Wainscot the first for the year. Second brood Holly Blue and Wall Brown are now on the wing.
Greenshank influx
3rd August 2021 – sunny spells ESE2
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) provided just 33 Gannet, 30 Common Scoter, 26 Manx Shearwater and 12 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Further evidence of some movement was provided by 5 Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 4 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 26 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0700-0800) provided just 33 Gannet, 30 Common Scoter, 26 Manx Shearwater and 12 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Further evidence of some movement was provided by 5 Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 4 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 26 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Further hints of autumn
2nd August 2021 – sunny spells E1
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0545-0645) produced just 73 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern and 7 Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of movement was provided by 6 Sedge Warbler, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat and a Yellow Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Small numbers of Sand Martin and Swallow moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 60 Sanderling.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 282 moths of 51 species overnight with Small Rufous the first for the year.
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0545-0645) produced just 73 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern and 7 Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Evidence of movement was provided by 6 Sedge Warbler, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat and a Yellow Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Small numbers of Sand Martin and Swallow moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 60 Sanderling.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 282 moths of 51 species overnight with Small Rufous the first for the year.
Black Guillemot
1st August 2021 – overcast/drizzle at times NE1/2
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0630-0830) was dominated by Manx Shearwater with 1550 birds logged. Also seen were 120 Gannet, 50 Common Scoter, 48 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and single Black Guillemot, Common Tern and Little Tern
Grounded Migrants
The 2 Cuckoo remain and additional migrants involved 10 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and single Wheatear, Whinchat and Rock Pipit.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwit and a Whimbrel.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 222 moths of 44 species overnight with Fen Wainscot and Mouse Moth the first for the year.
Offshore
The early morning check of the sea (0630-0830) was dominated by Manx Shearwater with 1550 birds logged. Also seen were 120 Gannet, 50 Common Scoter, 48 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and single Black Guillemot, Common Tern and Little Tern
Grounded Migrants
The 2 Cuckoo remain and additional migrants involved 10 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and single Wheatear, Whinchat and Rock Pipit.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank, 3 Black-tailed Godwit and a Whimbrel.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap attracted 222 moths of 44 species overnight with Fen Wainscot and Mouse Moth the first for the year.
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