12th November 2026 – bright and sunny N1
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 170 Razorbill, 13 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver and single Gannet and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Redwing and Fieldfare. At least 3 Cetti’s Warbler remain.
Diurnal Migration
Six Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Brambling were logged
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was joined by a second individual and the island “woodland” added 3 Jay, 2 Woodcock and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
More Cetti’s Warblers
11th November 2026 – bright and sunny N1
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 26 Shag, 15 Razorbill, 9 Common Scoter, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Redwing and Fieldfare. Two new Cetti’s Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 420 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 26 Shag, 15 Razorbill, 9 Common Scoter, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Redwing and Fieldfare. Two new Cetti’s Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 420 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Black Guillemot
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 76 Razorbill, 12 Shag, 6 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
. Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Single Rock Pipit and Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 300 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Additional sightings included 2 Water Rail, 2 Merlin and the Hooded Crow.
Fogbound
8th November 2026 – fog/mist/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 50 Redwing, 23 Fieldfare, 8 Blackbird and 4 Song Thrush
Diurnal Migration
Little on the move in the murk with just 37 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven, 3 Water Rail and single Cetti’s Warbler and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 50 Redwing, 23 Fieldfare, 8 Blackbird and 4 Song Thrush
Diurnal Migration
Little on the move in the murk with just 37 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven, 3 Water Rail and single Cetti’s Warbler and Merlin were the best of the rest.
A very late Willow Warbler
7th November 2026 – overcast NE2
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 300 Eider, 50 Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
. Early morning thrushes involved 10 Fieldfare and a Redwing and a very late Willow Warbler was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 55 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 22 Greenshank, 4 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Four Cetti’s Warbler and 8 Raven were seen. A check of the island’s “woodland” produced 74 Long-tailed Tit, 54 Wren, 52 Robin, 52 Blackbird, 4 Bullfinch, 2 Jay and 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 300 Eider, 50 Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
. Early morning thrushes involved 10 Fieldfare and a Redwing and a very late Willow Warbler was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 55 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 22 Greenshank, 4 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Four Cetti’s Warbler and 8 Raven were seen. A check of the island’s “woodland” produced 74 Long-tailed Tit, 54 Wren, 52 Robin, 52 Blackbird, 4 Bullfinch, 2 Jay and 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker.
First Goldeneye return
6th November 2026 – overcast NE2
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 11 Common Scoter and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
. A group of 10 Long-tailed Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to single Redpoll and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Goldeneye were amongst 18 Red-breasted Merganser and 10 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Peregrine, Merlin and Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 11 Common Scoter and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
. A group of 10 Long-tailed Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to single Redpoll and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Goldeneye were amongst 18 Red-breasted Merganser and 10 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Peregrine, Merlin and Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Autumn drawing to a close?
4th November 2026 – sunny spells NE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 88 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
. Single Mistle Thrush and Chiffchaff and 5 Long-tailed Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 80 Pink-footed Geese, 12 Chaffinch, 7 Stock Dove, 5 Rook and 2 Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Shoveler were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 88 Razorbill, 4 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
. Single Mistle Thrush and Chiffchaff and 5 Long-tailed Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 80 Pink-footed Geese, 12 Chaffinch, 7 Stock Dove, 5 Rook and 2 Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Shoveler were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Low key movement continues
3rd November 2026 – overcast/showers NE2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 15 Redwing, and a Fieldfare. A Chiffchaff and 5 Long-tailed Tit were also seen.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 150 Pink-footed Geese, 120 Jackdaw, 6 Tree Sparrow, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Redpoll and single Siskin and Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and 2 Cetti’s Warbler were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red Admiral remains on the wing.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 15 Redwing, and a Fieldfare. A Chiffchaff and 5 Long-tailed Tit were also seen.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 150 Pink-footed Geese, 120 Jackdaw, 6 Tree Sparrow, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Redpoll and single Siskin and Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and 2 Cetti’s Warbler were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red Admiral remains on the wing.
Cetti’s Warbler and Long-tailed Tit influx
2nd November 2026 – bright and sunny/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and 3 Fieldfare. Also seen were single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move with 1,200 Jackdaw, 160 Starling, 38 Tree Sparrow, 36 Barnacle Goose, 33 Long-tailed Tit, 14 Woodpigeon, 8 Srock Dove, 7 Siskin, 4 Redpoll and single Brambling and Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
A further 2 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island – including a second singing male, perhaps 9-10 birds have been recorded in the last few days. Two Water Rail and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral remain on the wing.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and 3 Fieldfare. Also seen were single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move with 1,200 Jackdaw, 160 Starling, 38 Tree Sparrow, 36 Barnacle Goose, 33 Long-tailed Tit, 14 Woodpigeon, 8 Srock Dove, 7 Siskin, 4 Redpoll and single Brambling and Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
A further 2 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island – including a second singing male, perhaps 9-10 birds have been recorded in the last few days. Two Water Rail and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral remain on the wing.
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