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.
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.
Back to seabirds
5th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle at times SW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) provided 84 Common Scoter, 41 Gannet, 17 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 8 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest - it has been a very poor autumn for the latter so far.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a single Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held just 19 moths of 12 species. Immigrants involved 3 Rusty Dot. Pearl while Brick was new for the year.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) provided 84 Common Scoter, 41 Gannet, 17 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 8 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest - it has been a very poor autumn for the latter so far.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a single Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held just 19 moths of 12 species. Immigrants involved 3 Rusty Dot. Pearl while Brick was new for the year.
Yellow-browed Warbler
4th October 2026 – overcast SSW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A quiet day was enlivened by a Yellow-browed Warbler, otherwise just single Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Linnet, 120 Meadow Pipit, 65 Chaffinch, 57 Skylark, 26 Jackdaw, 15 Siskin, 12 Pied Wagtail, 10 Pink-footed Goose, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Ruff was the pick of the waders
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved 8 Rusty Dot Pearl and The Gem.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A quiet day was enlivened by a Yellow-browed Warbler, otherwise just single Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Linnet, 120 Meadow Pipit, 65 Chaffinch, 57 Skylark, 26 Jackdaw, 15 Siskin, 12 Pied Wagtail, 10 Pink-footed Goose, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Ruff was the pick of the waders
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved 8 Rusty Dot Pearl and The Gem.
Great Spotted Woodpecker
3rd October 2026 – bright and sunny W1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Skylark, 48 Meadow Pipit, 27 Starling, 12 Linnet, 11 Tree Sparrow, 8 Reed Bunting, 6 Swallow, 6 Pied Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 43 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved The Delicate and Pearly Underwing and a Figure of Eight was seen.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Skylark, 48 Meadow Pipit, 27 Starling, 12 Linnet, 11 Tree Sparrow, 8 Reed Bunting, 6 Swallow, 6 Pied Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 43 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved The Delicate and Pearly Underwing and a Figure of Eight was seen.
Velvet Scoters
2nd October 2026 – sun and showers/rain later SSE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 106 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 40 Razorbill, 23 Kittiwake, 7 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Velvet Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 20 Meadow Pipit and 14 Skylark moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 25 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 106 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 40 Razorbill, 23 Kittiwake, 7 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Velvet Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 20 Meadow Pipit and 14 Skylark moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 25 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Cetti’s Warbler remains
1st October 2026 – rain clearing later WSW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 7 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional grounded birds involved 17 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 270 Starling, 59 Jackdaw, 40 Linnet, 30 Meadow Pipit, 21 Skylark, 12 Chaffinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 3 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 270 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 7 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional grounded birds involved 17 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 270 Starling, 59 Jackdaw, 40 Linnet, 30 Meadow Pipit, 21 Skylark, 12 Chaffinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 3 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 270 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Cetti’s Warbler
28th September 2026 – bright and sunny/calm
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 10 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Although a Cetti’s Warbler was newly arrived, birds were rather thin on the ground in the conditions with just 6 Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals 180 Linnet, 180 Skylark, 100 Meadow Pipit, 44 Chaffinch, 25 Carrion Crow, 23 Jackdaw, 22 Pied Wagtail, 20 Swallow, 7 Grey Wagtail and single House Martin and Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 280 Teal and a Coot – the latter an island rarity these days!
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Merlin and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 10 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Although a Cetti’s Warbler was newly arrived, birds were rather thin on the ground in the conditions with just 6 Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals 180 Linnet, 180 Skylark, 100 Meadow Pipit, 44 Chaffinch, 25 Carrion Crow, 23 Jackdaw, 22 Pied Wagtail, 20 Swallow, 7 Grey Wagtail and single House Martin and Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 280 Teal and a Coot – the latter an island rarity these days!
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Merlin and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
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