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.
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.
Migration on view
29th August 2026 – overcast/showers/calm
Offshore
A check over the sea provided 32 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 4 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 10 White Wagtail, 7 Spotted Flycatcher and 6 Wheatear were logged and warblers involved 8 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, 5 Blackcap and 3 Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added 54 Tree Pipit, 34 Meadow Pipit, 25 Tree Sparrow, 12 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 400 Linnet was logged and single Barn Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea provided 32 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 4 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 10 White Wagtail, 7 Spotted Flycatcher and 6 Wheatear were logged and warblers involved 8 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, 5 Blackcap and 3 Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added 54 Tree Pipit, 34 Meadow Pipit, 25 Tree Sparrow, 12 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 400 Linnet was logged and single Barn Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
First Wigeon of autumn
28th August 2026 – mist/calm then showers WNW3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 103 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 10 Shag and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Sedge Warbler and 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 30 Swallow, 26 Meadow Pipit, 20 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Wigeon reappeared and waders included 2 Common Sandpiper and a Green Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Marsh Harriers were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 103 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 10 Shag and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Sedge Warbler and 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 30 Swallow, 26 Meadow Pipit, 20 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Wigeon reappeared and waders included 2 Common Sandpiper and a Green Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Marsh Harriers were the best of the rest.
Osprey and Marsh Harriers
27th August 2026 – overcast/rain later ENE3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 500 Sandwich Tern, 110 Common Scoter, 8 Gannet, 5 Shag, 3 Pintail and a Teal.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Whitethroat amongst a handful of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were much busier with 840 Swallow, 110 Tree Sparrow, 74 Sand Martin, 24 House Martin, 12 Meadow Pipit, 10 Pied Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Greenshank amongst 500 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey fished the tide and perhaps 3 Marsh Harrier hunted the island.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 500 Sandwich Tern, 110 Common Scoter, 8 Gannet, 5 Shag, 3 Pintail and a Teal.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Whitethroat amongst a handful of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were much busier with 840 Swallow, 110 Tree Sparrow, 74 Sand Martin, 24 House Martin, 12 Meadow Pipit, 10 Pied Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Greenshank amongst 500 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey fished the tide and perhaps 3 Marsh Harrier hunted the island.
Early morning seawatch
26th August 2026 – overcast/rain soon ENE3/5 then showers
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 450 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 17 Teal, 10 Sandwich Tern, 4 Pintail, 3 Shelduck and 3 Manx Shearwater.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 450 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 17 Teal, 10 Sandwich Tern, 4 Pintail, 3 Shelduck and 3 Manx Shearwater.
First Pintail of autumn
25th August 2026 – bright and sunny E3/5
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 285 Common Scoter, 165 Manx Shearwater, 58 Gannet, 57 Sandwich Tern and 2 Pintail.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 285 Common Scoter, 165 Manx Shearwater, 58 Gannet, 57 Sandwich Tern and 2 Pintail.
Grasshopper Warbler
24th August 2026 – bright and sunny NE3/4
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0715) revealed 110 Sandwich Tern, 43 Common Scoter, 21 Manx Shearwater, 18 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Robin, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and a Grasshopper Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 67 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 7 Tree Pipit, 4 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Sand Martin
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island along with Peregrine and Merlin.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 158 moths of 38 species with Tawny Speckled Pug new for the year. Immigrants involved 40 Rusty Dot Pearl, 17 Small Mottled Willow and a Rush Veneer.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0715) revealed 110 Sandwich Tern, 43 Common Scoter, 21 Manx Shearwater, 18 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Robin, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and a Grasshopper Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 67 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 7 Tree Pipit, 4 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Sand Martin
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island along with Peregrine and Merlin.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 158 moths of 38 species with Tawny Speckled Pug new for the year. Immigrants involved 40 Rusty Dot Pearl, 17 Small Mottled Willow and a Rush Veneer.
Tree Pipits on the move
23rd August 2026 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 88 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 17 Manx Shearwater and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Robin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler and single Spotted Flycatcher, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Busier in the skies with 50 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 28 Tree Pipit, 10 House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Swift and Yellow Wagtail recorded.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard – the first of the year - was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Clouded Yellow was seen.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 88 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 17 Manx Shearwater and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Robin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler and single Spotted Flycatcher, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Busier in the skies with 50 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 28 Tree Pipit, 10 House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Swift and Yellow Wagtail recorded.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard – the first of the year - was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Clouded Yellow was seen.
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