19th October 2026 – overcast/ showers E3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 29 Common Scoter, 6 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing. Otherwise sightings were limited to 2 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 580 Jackdaw, 22 Linnet, 14 Tree Sparrow, 7 Chaffinch, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
18th October 2026 – bright and sunny N1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 60 Redwing and 6 Fieldfare. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1,290 Pink-footed Goose, 1,000 Jackdaw, 60 Tree Sparrow, 30 Skylark, 12 Linnet, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Whooper Swan, 3 Brambling, 2 Swallow, 2 Siskin and single Stock Dove and Collared Dove were logged
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
17th October 2026 – bright and sunny NNE1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing, 5 Blackbird and 3 Song Thrush. The Cetti’s Warbler was joined by two new arrivals and additional sightings involved a single Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 2,000 Jackdaw, 1,660 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Skylark, 18 Linnet, 16 Tree Sparrow, 12 Whooper Swan, 12 Swallow, 10 Meadow Pipit,10 Chaffinch, 9 Barnacle Goose, 4 Brambling, 2 Siskin, 2 Redpoll were logged
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest, along with the resident Hooded Crow. The island’s “woodland” added 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Jay.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held Figure of Eight and Feathered Thorn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
