30th May 2026 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 220 Manx Shearwater, 63 Sandwich Tern, 39 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 3 Guillemot and single Red-breasted Merganser, Common Tern and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 200 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and was joined by a second individual.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Knot had been ringed at Llanfairfechan, Wales on 20th October 2025 and had been seen at Leighton Moss and Heysham earlier this year.
More Puffins!
28th May 2026 – early thunder then warm and sunny SE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 710 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 20 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 3 Puffin and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 710 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 20 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 3 Puffin and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Gadwall influx
27th May 2026 – bright and sunny E3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 160 Sandwich Tern, 38 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 34 Manx Shearwater, 6 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Arctic Skua, and a Gadwall.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Gadwall were the pick of the wildfowl and waders included 100 Knot, 30 Grey Plover and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants attracted to the light trap involved 11 Small Mottled Willow, 7 Diamond-backed Moth, 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and a Dark Swordgrass.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 160 Sandwich Tern, 38 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 34 Manx Shearwater, 6 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Arctic Skua, and a Gadwall.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Gadwall were the pick of the wildfowl and waders included 100 Knot, 30 Grey Plover and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants attracted to the light trap involved 11 Small Mottled Willow, 7 Diamond-backed Moth, 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and a Dark Swordgrass.
Curlew already beginning to return!
26th May 2026 – hot and sunny V1/2
Offshore
Observations over a calm sea (0630-0730) produced 80 Sandwich Tern, 69 Common Scoter, 32 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Diurnal Migration
Four Collared Dove and 3 House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 25 Curlew and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 163 moths of 44 species with the first Sand Dart of the year emerging while immigrants involved 7 Small Mottled Willow and 2 Rusty Dot Pearl. A total of 61 Painted Ladies were logged.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 75 Four-spotted Chaser and 30 Azure Damselfly.
Offshore
Observations over a calm sea (0630-0730) produced 80 Sandwich Tern, 69 Common Scoter, 32 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Diurnal Migration
Four Collared Dove and 3 House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 25 Curlew and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 163 moths of 44 species with the first Sand Dart of the year emerging while immigrants involved 7 Small Mottled Willow and 2 Rusty Dot Pearl. A total of 61 Painted Ladies were logged.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 75 Four-spotted Chaser and 30 Azure Damselfly.
Arctic Skua
24th May 2026 – warm and sunny after misty start S1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 60 Gannet, 40 Guillemot, 36 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 8 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill, 2 Shag and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 120 Knot and 120 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 60 Gannet, 40 Guillemot, 36 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 8 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill, 2 Shag and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 120 Knot and 120 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow.
Light movement continues
23rd May 2026 – warm and sunny after misty start SW1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 168 Manx Shearwater, 153 Guillemot, 102 Sandwich Tern, 37 Gannet, 16 Kittiwake, 16 Common Scoter, 5 Razorbill and single Arctic Tern and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Wheatear and a Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and the first 2 Teal return.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow and 4 Dark Swordgrass.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 168 Manx Shearwater, 153 Guillemot, 102 Sandwich Tern, 37 Gannet, 16 Kittiwake, 16 Common Scoter, 5 Razorbill and single Arctic Tern and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Wheatear and a Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and the first 2 Teal return.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow and 4 Dark Swordgrass.
Migration continues
22nd May 2026 – bright and sunny S2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 33 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Tern and single Fulmar and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Reed Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were new in.
Diurnal Migration
Three Collared Dove, 2 House Martin and a Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 15 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 33 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Tern and single Fulmar and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Reed Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were new in.
Diurnal Migration
Three Collared Dove, 2 House Martin and a Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 15 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Seabirds
20th May 2026 – overcast/rain at times SW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 49 Manx Shearwater, 40 Guillemot, 39 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 49 Manx Shearwater, 40 Guillemot, 39 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skuas and Puffins
19th May 2026 – rain at times SSE4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 290 Sanderling, 28 Whimbrel and 27 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 290 Sanderling, 28 Whimbrel and 27 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
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