14th October 2026 – sunny spells S3/5
Offshore
A scan of the sea provided just 11 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 6 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional sightings involved single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 60 Skylark, 58 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 20 Meadow Pipit, 12 Chaffinch, 10 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Greenfinch, 2 Swallow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest. The island’s “woodland” added 6 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Chiffchaff and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Jay.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap has seen a noticeable reduction in numbers although immigrants involved 3 Silver Y and single White-speck, Rush Veneer and Rusty Dot Pearl.
Lingering Cetti’s Warbler and Hooded Crow
13th October 2026 – early rain then sun and showers WSW4/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0815-0915) produced 280 Common Scoter, 190 Razorbill, 59 Gannet, 18 Shag, 4 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0815-0915) produced 280 Common Scoter, 190 Razorbill, 59 Gannet, 18 Shag, 4 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
A wildfowl and waders’ day
12th October 2026 – overcast/rain/mizzle SE3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea provided just 21 Shag, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Common Scoter and a Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl were represented by 752 Wigeon, 651 Teal, 331 light-bellied Brent Goose, 303 Shelduck, 143 Mallard, 85 Pintail and 64 Canada Goose. Waders included 3180 Oystercatcher, 1086 Redshank, 662 Curlew, 282 Golden Plover, 182 Turnstone, 25 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Shag was found sheltering on the island, a total of 67 Little Egret were logged and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea provided just 21 Shag, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Common Scoter and a Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl were represented by 752 Wigeon, 651 Teal, 331 light-bellied Brent Goose, 303 Shelduck, 143 Mallard, 85 Pintail and 64 Canada Goose. Waders included 3180 Oystercatcher, 1086 Redshank, 662 Curlew, 282 Golden Plover, 182 Turnstone, 25 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Shag was found sheltering on the island, a total of 67 Little Egret were logged and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Good diurnal movement
11th October 2026 – sun and showers/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 2,800 Eider, 30 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
At least 4 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island and additional sightings involved 5 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear, Redwing, Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were busier with 180 Skylark, 125 Meadow Pipit, 109 Pink-footed Goose, 95 Jackdaw, 75 Whooper Swan, 60 Linnet, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Chaffinch, 28 Pied Wagtail, 14 Reed Bunting, 8 Tree Sparrow, 3 Siskin, 3 Swallow, 2 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Brambling and a Jay logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 63 Redwing, 13 Redpoll and 8 Chiffchaff. Two Merlin hunted the island and a Water Rail and Great Spotted Woodpecker was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap highlight was a Blairs Shoulder-Knot.
Mammals
A Weasel was seen.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 2,800 Eider, 30 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
At least 4 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island and additional sightings involved 5 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear, Redwing, Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were busier with 180 Skylark, 125 Meadow Pipit, 109 Pink-footed Goose, 95 Jackdaw, 75 Whooper Swan, 60 Linnet, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Chaffinch, 28 Pied Wagtail, 14 Reed Bunting, 8 Tree Sparrow, 3 Siskin, 3 Swallow, 2 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Brambling and a Jay logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 63 Redwing, 13 Redpoll and 8 Chiffchaff. Two Merlin hunted the island and a Water Rail and Great Spotted Woodpecker was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap highlight was a Blairs Shoulder-Knot.
Mammals
A Weasel was seen.
Barnacle Geese
10th October 2026 – sun and showers W6/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0930) produced 100 Common Scoter, 77 Razorbill, 22 Gannet, 8 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Dover, 3 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 25 Barnacle Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 320 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and single Hooded Crow and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0930) produced 100 Common Scoter, 77 Razorbill, 22 Gannet, 8 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Dover, 3 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 25 Barnacle Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 320 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and single Hooded Crow and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Hen Harrier remains
9th October 2026 – overcast/rain then sun and showers WSW5/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) produced 32 Razorbill, 19 Common Scoter, 11 Kittiwake, 5 Shag, 4 Gannet, 4 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 22 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) produced 32 Razorbill, 19 Common Scoter, 11 Kittiwake, 5 Shag, 4 Gannet, 4 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 22 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Hen Harrier
8th October 2026 – bright and sunny N2
Grounded Migrants
Quieter today, although at least one Cetti’s Warbler remains additional sightings were limited to 6 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly busier with 330 Jackdaw, 160 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Skylark, 32 Swallow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 14 Carrion Crow, 6 Pied Wagtail, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Brambling, Mistle Thrush and Whooper Swan logged.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the island and single Water Rail and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Quieter today, although at least one Cetti’s Warbler remains additional sightings were limited to 6 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly busier with 330 Jackdaw, 160 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Skylark, 32 Swallow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 14 Carrion Crow, 6 Pied Wagtail, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Brambling, Mistle Thrush and Whooper Swan logged.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the island and single Water Rail and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
It was a Chiffchaff and Robin day
7th October 2026 – bright and sunny after overnight rain NNW2
Grounded Migrants
Chiffchaff and Robin were to the fore with 42 and 40 respectively, also seen were 14 Stonechat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Blackcap, 2 Wheatear and a Redstart. At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1,245 Pink-footed Goose, 135 Skylark, 52 Meadow Pipit, 40 Chaffinch, 37 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 18 Pied Wagtail, 16 Carrion Crow, 12 Tree Sparrow, 4 Brambling, 2 Swallow and 2 Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 300 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved Pearly Underwing and another Vestal. Butterflies still on the wing involved Red Admiral and Small White
Grounded Migrants
Chiffchaff and Robin were to the fore with 42 and 40 respectively, also seen were 14 Stonechat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Blackcap, 2 Wheatear and a Redstart. At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1,245 Pink-footed Goose, 135 Skylark, 52 Meadow Pipit, 40 Chaffinch, 37 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 18 Pied Wagtail, 16 Carrion Crow, 12 Tree Sparrow, 4 Brambling, 2 Swallow and 2 Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 300 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved Pearly Underwing and another Vestal. Butterflies still on the wing involved Red Admiral and Small White
Another Yellow-browed Warbler
6th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle at times/calm
Grounded Migrants
Another Yellow-browed Warbler was amongst 9 Chiffchaff. The lingering Cetti’s Warbler has been joined by a singing male and 3 Blackcap and a Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Pink-footed Geese were on the move with 2,250 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 55 Meadow Pipit, 32 Pied Wagtail, 20 Chaffinch, 9 Swallow and a Brambling.
Miscellaneous
Singles of Water Rail, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 22 species. Immigrants were highlighted by singles of The Gem and Vestal along with Small Mottled Willow, Silver Y and Pearly Underwing.
Grounded Migrants
Another Yellow-browed Warbler was amongst 9 Chiffchaff. The lingering Cetti’s Warbler has been joined by a singing male and 3 Blackcap and a Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Pink-footed Geese were on the move with 2,250 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 55 Meadow Pipit, 32 Pied Wagtail, 20 Chaffinch, 9 Swallow and a Brambling.
Miscellaneous
Singles of Water Rail, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 22 species. Immigrants were highlighted by singles of The Gem and Vestal along with Small Mottled Willow, Silver Y and Pearly Underwing.
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