7th September 2026 – overcast/showers W 2/3
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Goldcrest troubled the recorder.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly better with 18 Swallow, 14 Grey Wagtail and 5 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 12 light-bellied Brent Geese have returned and waders included 23 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Pied Flycatcher
6th September 2026 – overcast/showers SSE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 22 Common Scoter and 10 Gannet. A Shag was on the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Pied Flycatcher was logged along with 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 16 Grey Wagtail, 16 Swallow, 7 Pied Wagtail and 2 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included several Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A teneral Red-veined Darter provided evidence that the species has bred on the island for the first time.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 22 Common Scoter and 10 Gannet. A Shag was on the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Pied Flycatcher was logged along with 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 16 Grey Wagtail, 16 Swallow, 7 Pied Wagtail and 2 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included several Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A teneral Red-veined Darter provided evidence that the species has bred on the island for the first time.
Black Guillemot
5th September 2026 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0830) produced 1000 Common Scoter, 220 Sandwich Tern, 21 Arctic Tern, 12 Shag, 4 Arctic Skua and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst a sprinkling of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 6 Grey Wagtail, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier was seen and the Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0830) produced 1000 Common Scoter, 220 Sandwich Tern, 21 Arctic Tern, 12 Shag, 4 Arctic Skua and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst a sprinkling of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 6 Grey Wagtail, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier was seen and the Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Just seabirds
4th September 2026 – overcast/showers/rain later W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) provided 1800 Common Scoter, 290 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 32 Manx Shearwater, 6 Fulmar, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) provided 1800 Common Scoter, 290 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 32 Manx Shearwater, 6 Fulmar, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Common Scoters move through
3rd September 2026 – overcast/showers/rain later W3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0845) produced 2795 Common Scoter, 177 Sandwich Tern, 27 Manx Shearwater, 14 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Fulmar, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Arctic Tern and single Pintail, Red-breasted Merganser and Shag.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0845) produced 2795 Common Scoter, 177 Sandwich Tern, 27 Manx Shearwater, 14 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Fulmar, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Arctic Tern and single Pintail, Red-breasted Merganser and Shag.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Spotted Redshank and Ruff
2nd September 2026 – overcast/rain soon SW3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 545 Sandwich Tern, 135 Arctic Tern, 80 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, 11 Gannet and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 50 Meadow Pipit and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Spotted Redshank and Ruff.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 545 Sandwich Tern, 135 Arctic Tern, 80 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, 11 Gannet and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 50 Meadow Pipit and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Spotted Redshank and Ruff.
Leach’s Petrel
1st September 2026 – sunny spells WSW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) were highlighted by a single Leach’s Petrel amongst 580 Common Scoter, 104 Sandwich Tern, 61 Gannet, 44 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 4 Fulmar, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Kittiwake and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Willow Warbler and Blackcap.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) were highlighted by a single Leach’s Petrel amongst 580 Common Scoter, 104 Sandwich Tern, 61 Gannet, 44 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 4 Fulmar, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Kittiwake and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Willow Warbler and Blackcap.
Kingfisher
31st August 2026 – overcast/showers/calm then WNW4/6
Offshore
A check over the sea provided 110 Common Scoter, 7 Shag, 7 Sandwich Tern, 6 Arctic Tern, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 15 Robin, 4 Wheatear and single Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest and Sedge Warbler were logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added 60 Swallow, 60 Tree Sparrow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 24 Grey Wagtail, 8 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and a House Martin.
Miscellaneous
A Kingfisher was the highlight. Flocks of 200 Linnet and 45 Goldfinch were logged and single Marsh Harrier, Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea provided 110 Common Scoter, 7 Shag, 7 Sandwich Tern, 6 Arctic Tern, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 15 Robin, 4 Wheatear and single Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest and Sedge Warbler were logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added 60 Swallow, 60 Tree Sparrow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 24 Grey Wagtail, 8 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and a House Martin.
Miscellaneous
A Kingfisher was the highlight. Flocks of 200 Linnet and 45 Goldfinch were logged and single Marsh Harrier, Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Cuckoo and Whinchat
30th August 2026 – sunny spells SW1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 270 Sandwich Tern, 102 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 9 Shag and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 9 White Wagtail, 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and single Whinchat and Cuckoo.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 30 Swallow, 20 Meadow Pipit, 5 Sand Martin, 4 Yellow Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and House Martin.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 270 Sandwich Tern, 102 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 9 Shag and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 9 White Wagtail, 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and single Whinchat and Cuckoo.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 30 Swallow, 20 Meadow Pipit, 5 Sand Martin, 4 Yellow Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and House Martin.
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