30th May 2023 – bright and sunny E1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations prior to the heat haze developing (0530-0630) produced 700 Common Scoter, 54 Guillemot, 44 Sandwich Tern, 11 Gannet, 10 Manx Shearwater, 5 Razorbill, 4 Puffin, 3 Kittiwake and single Little Tern and Common Tern
Grounded Migrants
Two Spotted Flycatcher were newly arrived.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a partial summer-plumaged Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains with 3 hybrid juveniles now in attendance.
Curlew Sandpiper and Marsh Harrier
29th May 2023 – bright and sunny E1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations prior to the heat haze developing (0515-0715) produced 1050 Common Scoter, 38 Sandwich Tern, 36 Manx Shearwater, 23 Guillemot, 14 Gannet, 7 Puffin, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Razorbill, 2 Arctic Skua and a Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Two Spotted Flycatcher were newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Three Collared Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a partial summer-plumaged Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier put in another appearance and the long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Early morning observations prior to the heat haze developing (0515-0715) produced 1050 Common Scoter, 38 Sandwich Tern, 36 Manx Shearwater, 23 Guillemot, 14 Gannet, 7 Puffin, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Razorbill, 2 Arctic Skua and a Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Two Spotted Flycatcher were newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Three Collared Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a partial summer-plumaged Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier put in another appearance and the long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Ruff added to year list
28th May 2023 – sunny spells E1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0730) produced 300 Common Scoter, 25 Gannet, 23 Guillemot, 10 Sandwich Tern, 9 Manx Shearwater, 7 Razorbill, 2 Puffin and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Two Spotted Flycatcher were newly arrived.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light attracted 106 moths of 27 species. Treble Lines continues to dominate though Small Magpie and Large Yellow Underwing were new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0730) produced 300 Common Scoter, 25 Gannet, 23 Guillemot, 10 Sandwich Tern, 9 Manx Shearwater, 7 Razorbill, 2 Puffin and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Two Spotted Flycatcher were newly arrived.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light attracted 106 moths of 27 species. Treble Lines continues to dominate though Small Magpie and Large Yellow Underwing were new for the year.
Further late movement
27th May 2023 – sunny spells S1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0730) produced 46 Common Scoter, 44 Guillemot, 28 Sandwich Tern, 13 Gannet, 12 Manx Shearwater, 10 Razorbill, 4 Puffin and 2 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Reed Warbler was newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Two Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling, 50 Bar-tailed Godwit, 11 Turnstone and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0730) produced 46 Common Scoter, 44 Guillemot, 28 Sandwich Tern, 13 Gannet, 12 Manx Shearwater, 10 Razorbill, 4 Puffin and 2 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Reed Warbler was newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Two Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling, 50 Bar-tailed Godwit, 11 Turnstone and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
More late movement
26th May 2023 – murky then bright and sunny SSE1 then W1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-0700) produced 335 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 16 Sandwich Tern, 9 Guillemot, 4 Razorbill, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Arctic Skua and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Four Spotted Flycatcher were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 4 Collared Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 260 Sanderling, 50 Knot and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Dingy Skipper are now on the wing.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-0700) produced 335 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 16 Sandwich Tern, 9 Guillemot, 4 Razorbill, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Arctic Skua and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Four Spotted Flycatcher were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 4 Collared Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 260 Sanderling, 50 Knot and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Dingy Skipper are now on the wing.
Marsh Harrier remains
25th May 2023 – bright and sunny NW1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-07000) produced 348 Common Scoter, 71 Guillemot, 24 Gannet, 23 Sandwich Tern, 10 Razorbill, 5 Puffin, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Manx Shearwater and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some more late movement saw 2 House Martin and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 230 Sanderling and 3 Knot.
Breeding Birds
Known for their mimicry, one of the territorial Reed Warblers is giving a passable vocal representation of a Heron as part of its repertoire.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains along with the female Marsh Harrier.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0600-07000) produced 348 Common Scoter, 71 Guillemot, 24 Gannet, 23 Sandwich Tern, 10 Razorbill, 5 Puffin, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Manx Shearwater and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some more late movement saw 2 House Martin and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 230 Sanderling and 3 Knot.
Breeding Birds
Known for their mimicry, one of the territorial Reed Warblers is giving a passable vocal representation of a Heron as part of its repertoire.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains along with the female Marsh Harrier.
Marsh Harrier leads some late movement
24th May 2023 – overcast then sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0530-0630) produced 1010 Common Scoter, 135 Guillemot, 53 Kittiwake, 50 Gannet, 44 Sandwich Tern, 28 Razorbill, 11 Puffin, 10 Manx Shearwater and single Fulmar and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Three Spotted Flycatcher and single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some late movement saw a Swift amongst 39 House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 130 Sanderling, 10 Dunlin and 6 Turnstone.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Meadow Pipit are now well represented across the island.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a female Marsh Harrier hunted the island’s sizeable rabbit population.
Butterflies and Moths
Overnight attractions to the light trap involved 156 moths of 27 species and were dominated by 73 Treble Lines but also included Nutmeg, Rustic and Mottled Rustic, all new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0530-0630) produced 1010 Common Scoter, 135 Guillemot, 53 Kittiwake, 50 Gannet, 44 Sandwich Tern, 28 Razorbill, 11 Puffin, 10 Manx Shearwater and single Fulmar and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Three Spotted Flycatcher and single Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some late movement saw a Swift amongst 39 House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 130 Sanderling, 10 Dunlin and 6 Turnstone.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Meadow Pipit are now well represented across the island.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a female Marsh Harrier hunted the island’s sizeable rabbit population.
Butterflies and Moths
Overnight attractions to the light trap involved 156 moths of 27 species and were dominated by 73 Treble Lines but also included Nutmeg, Rustic and Mottled Rustic, all new for the year.
House Martin finally begin to move through
23rd May 2023 – overcast then sunny spells WNW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 153 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 54 Guillemot, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Gannet and single Arctic Skua and Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 120 Sanderling.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Sedge Warbler are now well represented across the island.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 153 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 54 Guillemot, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Gannet and single Arctic Skua and Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 120 Sanderling.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Sedge Warbler are now well represented across the island.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Seawatch
22nd May 2023 – overcast/murky then sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0830) produced 210 Sandwich Tern, 165 Common Scoter, 123 Guillemot, 54 Kittiwake, 34 Razorbill, 24 Gannet, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pink-footed Goose was perhaps of feral origin.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Overnight attractions to the light trap included Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Heart and Dart, Garden Pebble, all new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0630-0830) produced 210 Sandwich Tern, 165 Common Scoter, 123 Guillemot, 54 Kittiwake, 34 Razorbill, 24 Gannet, 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pink-footed Goose was perhaps of feral origin.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Overnight attractions to the light trap included Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Heart and Dart, Garden Pebble, all new for the year.
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