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.
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.
Common Tern new for the year
18th May 2026 – early rain clearing V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 103 Sandwich Tern, 68 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged and 2 Wheatear were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen and waders included 163 Ringed Plover and single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 103 Sandwich Tern, 68 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged and 2 Wheatear were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen and waders included 163 Ringed Plover and single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skua and Puffins
17th May 2026 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 105 Guillemot, 100 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 33 Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwake, 7 Arctic Tern, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Puffin and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included another Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown are now on the wing.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 105 Guillemot, 100 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 33 Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwake, 7 Arctic Tern, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Puffin and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included another Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown are now on the wing.
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