15th October 2024 – overcast/light drizzle at times ESE3/5
Offshore
Sightings over the sea (0830-0930) involved 89 Razorbill, 63 Gannet, 21 Common Scoter, 3 Shoveler, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing, otherwise limited to a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 20 Pied Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Light movement
14th October 2024 – bright and sunny E2/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 202 Razorbill, 40 Gannet, 20 Common Scoter and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 520 Jackdaw, 120 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Skylark, 10 Pied Wagtail, 6 Tree Sparrow and 2 Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
Raptors involved 3 Peregrine, 2 Sparrowhawk and single Merlin and Kestrel.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 202 Razorbill, 40 Gannet, 20 Common Scoter and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 520 Jackdaw, 120 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Skylark, 10 Pied Wagtail, 6 Tree Sparrow and 2 Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
Raptors involved 3 Peregrine, 2 Sparrowhawk and single Merlin and Kestrel.
Good playing conditions, disappointing result!
13th October 2024 – overcast N1
Offshore
Just 2 Gannet were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Not often considered as a migrant an influx of Wren was apparent with 19 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 110 Jackdaw, 15 Whooper Swan, 15 Skylark, 5 Siskin and 2 Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Water Rail and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Just 2 Gannet were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Not often considered as a migrant an influx of Wren was apparent with 19 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 110 Jackdaw, 15 Whooper Swan, 15 Skylark, 5 Siskin and 2 Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Water Rail and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Late Sandwich Tern
12th October 2024 – sun and showers W3/8
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning (0730-0930) produced 1295 Razorbill, 190 Common Scoter, 92 Gannet, 10 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake, 5 Red-throated Diver and single Shag and Sandwich Tern.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning (0730-0930) produced 1295 Razorbill, 190 Common Scoter, 92 Gannet, 10 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake, 5 Red-throated Diver and single Shag and Sandwich Tern.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Great Northern Diver
11th October 2024 – sunny spells W2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 620 Razorbill, 150 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush. Additional sightings were limited to single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 620 Razorbill, 150 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush. Additional sightings were limited to single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain.
Whooper Swans and Razorbills on the move
10th October 2024 – bright and sunny N1
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning (0730-0830) produced 1050 Razorbill, 40 Common Scoter, 30 Gannet, 16 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Additional sightings involved 9 Chiffchaff, 9 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
The first 10 Whooper Swans headed south and low-key movement through the morning added 80 Meadow Pipit, 50 Skyark, 35 Jackdaw, 25 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Chaffinch, 10 Greenfinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 8 Carrion Crow, 6 Rook and 2 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest while the “woodland” added Great Spotted Woodpecker and Treecreeper.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning (0730-0830) produced 1050 Razorbill, 40 Common Scoter, 30 Gannet, 16 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Additional sightings involved 9 Chiffchaff, 9 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
The first 10 Whooper Swans headed south and low-key movement through the morning added 80 Meadow Pipit, 50 Skyark, 35 Jackdaw, 25 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Chaffinch, 10 Greenfinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 8 Carrion Crow, 6 Rook and 2 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest while the “woodland” added Great Spotted Woodpecker and Treecreeper.
A quieter day in the rain
9th October 2024 – rain NNE2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed low numbers of Common Scoter, Razorbill, Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings involved 3 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 30 Pintail and 5 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed low numbers of Common Scoter, Razorbill, Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings involved 3 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 30 Pintail and 5 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
More Yellow-browed Warblers
8th October 2024 – early rain clearing SSE2/4
Rarities
Two more Yellow-browed Warblers showed well on the island mid-morning as the rain relented.
Grounded Migrants
Additional sightings involved 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Buzzard flew through along with 110 Meadow Pipit, 20 Skylark, 6 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and single Kingfisher and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rarities
Two more Yellow-browed Warblers showed well on the island mid-morning as the rain relented.
Grounded Migrants
Additional sightings involved 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Buzzard flew through along with 110 Meadow Pipit, 20 Skylark, 6 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and single Kingfisher and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
First Brambling of the autumn
7th October 2024 – sun and showers SSE2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced small numbers of Gannet and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Two Brambling were logged amongst 100 Meadow Pipit, 45 Jackdaw, 12 Skylark, 10 Chaffinch, 10 Swallow and single Siskin and House Martin.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced small numbers of Gannet and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Two Brambling were logged amongst 100 Meadow Pipit, 45 Jackdaw, 12 Skylark, 10 Chaffinch, 10 Swallow and single Siskin and House Martin.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
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