30th June 2025 – sunny spells V1/2
Grounded Migrants
A Blackcap was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Pink-footed Goose were seen while waders included 18 Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper amongst 50 Redshank.
Hints that autumn has begun
29th June 2025 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
A scan over the sea produced just 12 Gannet and 10 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Singles of Cuckoo, Whinchat and Grey Wagtail suggest southbound movement has begun.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains along with single Brent Goose and Pink-footed Goose. Waders included 2 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 22 Redshank.
Offshore
A scan over the sea produced just 12 Gannet and 10 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Singles of Cuckoo, Whinchat and Grey Wagtail suggest southbound movement has begun.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains along with single Brent Goose and Pink-footed Goose. Waders included 2 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 22 Redshank.
Waders continue to return
25th June 2025 – overcast/early drizzle SW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 745 Common Scoter, 130 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater and single Shag and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 1610 Oystercatcher, 245 Curlew, 45 Sanderling, 8 Knot, 6 Redshank and single Whimbrel, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided just 45 moths of 28 species. Migrants involved a Dark Sword Grass while highlights included Turnip and Triple-spotted Clay and Amber Mompha – the latter would appear to be the first island record.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 745 Common Scoter, 130 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 11 Manx Shearwater and single Shag and Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 1610 Oystercatcher, 245 Curlew, 45 Sanderling, 8 Knot, 6 Redshank and single Whimbrel, Greenshank and Common Sandpiper.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided just 45 moths of 28 species. Migrants involved a Dark Sword Grass while highlights included Turnip and Triple-spotted Clay and Amber Mompha – the latter would appear to be the first island record.
A seawatching day
23rd June 2025 – sunny spells/rain later W4/7
Offshore
An extended check over the sea (0645-0945) produced 680 Manx Shearwater, 335 Sandwich Tern, 153 Gannet, 95 Common Scoter, 33 Kittiwake, 7 Fulmar and 4 Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
A census of AON revealed 82 Herring Gull and 16 Lesser Black-backed Gull amongst the chimney pots on the centre of the island.
Offshore
An extended check over the sea (0645-0945) produced 680 Manx Shearwater, 335 Sandwich Tern, 153 Gannet, 95 Common Scoter, 33 Kittiwake, 7 Fulmar and 4 Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
A census of AON revealed 82 Herring Gull and 16 Lesser Black-backed Gull amongst the chimney pots on the centre of the island.
Moths provide the highlight
22nd June 2025 – overcast SW4/6 thundery showers
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 910 Sandwich Tern, 190 Common Scoter, 90 Manx Shearwater, 92 Gannet, 15 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 30 Curlew.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 58 moths of 32 species. Migrants involved 5 Diamond-back Moths while Riband Wave was the dominant species while highlights included Short-cloaked Moth, Old Lady and Small Yellow Wave – the latter would appear to be only the second island record.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 910 Sandwich Tern, 190 Common Scoter, 90 Manx Shearwater, 92 Gannet, 15 Guillemot, 6 Kittiwake and an Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 30 Curlew.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 58 moths of 32 species. Migrants involved 5 Diamond-back Moths while Riband Wave was the dominant species while highlights included Short-cloaked Moth, Old Lady and Small Yellow Wave – the latter would appear to be only the second island record.
More Mediterranean Gulls
21st June 2025 – hot and sunny ESE3/4 then showers
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0730) produced 380 Sandwich Tern, 54 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 15 Gannet, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear of the autumn was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 5 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 2 Whimbrel were logged.
Breeding Birds
Several recently fledged Reed Warbler have emerged and Red-breasted Merganser have bred for the first time since 1992.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Mammals
Six Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Painted Lady of the year was amongst a further influx of Red Admiral.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0730) produced 380 Sandwich Tern, 54 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 15 Gannet, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear of the autumn was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 5 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 2 Whimbrel were logged.
Breeding Birds
Several recently fledged Reed Warbler have emerged and Red-breasted Merganser have bred for the first time since 1992.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Mammals
Six Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Painted Lady of the year was amongst a further influx of Red Admiral.
Swifts on the move and waders begin to return
20th June 2025 – hot and sunny ESE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 260 Sandwich Tern, 155 Common Scoter, 48 Manx Shearwater, 21 Gannet, 3 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and single Whimbrel and Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Swift flew through.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding flocks included 40 Lapwing and 100 Linnet.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 260 Sandwich Tern, 155 Common Scoter, 48 Manx Shearwater, 21 Gannet, 3 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and single Whimbrel and Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Swift flew through.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding flocks included 40 Lapwing and 100 Linnet.
Mediterranean Gulls
19th June 2025 – hot and sunny E1/2
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 145 Common Scoter, 102 Sandwich Tern, 30 Gannet, 5 Manx Shearwater, 4 Guillemot, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls and a dark morph Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Four Stonechat and a Robin were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Diurnal Migration
A Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 5 Shoveler were seen.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 39 Black-tailed Skimmer and 10 Emperor Dragonfly.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 145 Common Scoter, 102 Sandwich Tern, 30 Gannet, 5 Manx Shearwater, 4 Guillemot, 2 adult Mediterranean Gulls and a dark morph Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Four Stonechat and a Robin were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Diurnal Migration
A Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon remains and 5 Shoveler were seen.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 39 Black-tailed Skimmer and 10 Emperor Dragonfly.
100th Puffin of the season
18th June 2025 – bright and sunny WNW1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided 170 Sandwich Tern, 120 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 7 Gannet, 2 Puffin, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon reappeared.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Plants
A few Bee Orchid are now in bloom.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided 170 Sandwich Tern, 120 Common Scoter, 25 Manx Shearwater, 7 Gannet, 2 Puffin, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The drake Wigeon reappeared.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Plants
A few Bee Orchid are now in bloom.
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