9th July 2025 – misty start then warm and humid W1/2
Offshore
A total of 300 Sandwich Tern and 31 Gannet were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Another southbound Willow Warbler was logged along with a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 600 Oystercatcher, 180 Redshank, 110 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank, 3 Turnstone and single Common Sandpiper and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow reappeared after a period of absence.
Arctic Skua and Puffin
8th July 2025 – sunny spells WNW3/4
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 84 Common Scoter, 52 Sandwich Tern, 11 Gannet and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Another southbound Willow Warbler was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Grey Wagtail flew through.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 98 moths of 37 species. Highlights involved Diamond-back Moth, Silver Y, Hummingbird Hawkmoth and Magpie Moth. The latter was the first of the year while Large Yellow Underwing was the dominant species.
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 84 Common Scoter, 52 Sandwich Tern, 11 Gannet and single Arctic Skua and Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Another southbound Willow Warbler was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Grey Wagtail flew through.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 98 moths of 37 species. Highlights involved Diamond-back Moth, Silver Y, Hummingbird Hawkmoth and Magpie Moth. The latter was the first of the year while Large Yellow Underwing was the dominant species.
Luke returns
7th July 2025 – light showers clearing NW3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 20 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern, 6 Common Scoter and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Willow Warbler was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 55 Dunlin, 14 Black-tailed Godwit and the returning white Curlew.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding finch flocks included 55 Goldfinch.
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 20 Gannet, 14 Sandwich Tern, 6 Common Scoter and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Willow Warbler was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 55 Dunlin, 14 Black-tailed Godwit and the returning white Curlew.
Miscellaneous
Post-breeding finch flocks included 55 Goldfinch.
Summering wildfowl
6th July 2025 – early rain clearing NW3/5
Grounded Migrants
Two Blue Tit and 2 Whitethroat were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering light-bellied Brent Goose and Wigeon remain along with 2 Pink-footed Geese while waders included 1000 Oystercatcher, 4 Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper and a Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
The juvenile Red-breasted Merganser continues to beat the odds.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 118 moths of 49 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl, Dark Sword Grass and Silver Y while other highlights Least Yellow Underwing, Wormwood Pug and Box Tree Moth – the latter the first island record.
Grounded Migrants
Two Blue Tit and 2 Whitethroat were the likely product of post-breeding dispersal.
Wildfowl and Waders
The summering light-bellied Brent Goose and Wigeon remain along with 2 Pink-footed Geese while waders included 1000 Oystercatcher, 4 Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper and a Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
The juvenile Red-breasted Merganser continues to beat the odds.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap provided 118 moths of 49 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl, Dark Sword Grass and Silver Y while other highlights Least Yellow Underwing, Wormwood Pug and Box Tree Moth – the latter the first island record.
Storm Petrel
5th July 2025 – overcast/light showers WSW3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0900) revealed the first Storm Petrel of the season along with 100 Sandwich Tern, 74 Gannet, 41 Common Scoter, 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua and single Red-throated Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Common Sandpiper and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0900) revealed the first Storm Petrel of the season along with 100 Sandwich Tern, 74 Gannet, 41 Common Scoter, 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua and single Red-throated Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Common Sandpiper and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Wood Sandpiper remains
4th July 2025 – sunny spells/rain later SW3/6
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just 12 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Additional waders included 3 Common Sandpiper and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 36 moths of 20 species with Garden Tiger new for the year.
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just 12 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Additional waders included 3 Common Sandpiper and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 36 moths of 20 species with Garden Tiger new for the year.
Wood Sandpiper
3rd July 2025 – sunny spells W2/3
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 90 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Common Scoter, 2 Guillemot and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Breeding Birds
Several small Eider creches are now visible.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was logged.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0700-0800) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 90 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 14 Common Scoter, 2 Guillemot and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Further signs of autumn involved another Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and single Whimbrel and Wood Sandpiper.
Breeding Birds
Several small Eider creches are now visible.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was logged.
More autumn hints
2nd July 2025 – sunny spells WNW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just 10 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Common Sandpiper was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was logged and the light trap provided 103 moths of 57 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while other highlights included Scalloped Oak, Dingy Footman, Dun-bar, Pinion-streaked Snout, Bordered Beauty, Plain Golden Y and Hummingbird Hawkmoth - all new for the year.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just 10 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Common Sandpiper was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was logged and the light trap provided 103 moths of 57 species. Migrants involved a Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while other highlights included Scalloped Oak, Dingy Footman, Dun-bar, Pinion-streaked Snout, Bordered Beauty, Plain Golden Y and Hummingbird Hawkmoth - all new for the year.
Further hints that autumn has begun
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.
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.
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