26th January 2023 – overcast N1
Offshore
A check of the sea at dawn revealed a post-roost congregation of 32 Shag. Also seen were 50 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 560 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains and 5 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Badger revealed its presence.
Two bird day!
25th January 2023– overcast/mist/rain soon WNW3/4
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier was the best of the rest.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier was the best of the rest.
Old favourites all still here
24th January 2023– overcast/fog/mist/mizzle SSE1/2
Offshore
A check over the sea saw 30 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 10 Red-breasted Merganser and 9 Red-throated Diver appear out of the gloom.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 38 Pink-footed Geese flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl and waders were prominent on the high tide, wildfowl totals included 1472 Teal, 1116 Wigeon, 355 light-bellied Brent Geese, 151 Shelduck, 6 dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Shoveler and a Scaup while waders included 5300 Oystercatcher, 1670 Dunlin, 1530 Redshank, 1500 Knot, 593 Lapwing, 460 Golden Plover, 251 Snipe, 201 Grey Plover, 190 Turnstone, 12 Purple Sandpiper, 10 Greenshank and 3 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier, 20 Twite, 2 Water Rail a Merlin and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea saw 30 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 10 Red-breasted Merganser and 9 Red-throated Diver appear out of the gloom.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 38 Pink-footed Geese flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl and waders were prominent on the high tide, wildfowl totals included 1472 Teal, 1116 Wigeon, 355 light-bellied Brent Geese, 151 Shelduck, 6 dark-bellied Brent Geese, 4 Shoveler and a Scaup while waders included 5300 Oystercatcher, 1670 Dunlin, 1530 Redshank, 1500 Knot, 593 Lapwing, 460 Golden Plover, 251 Snipe, 201 Grey Plover, 190 Turnstone, 12 Purple Sandpiper, 10 Greenshank and 3 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The female Marsh Harrier, 20 Twite, 2 Water Rail a Merlin and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Water Pipit and Marsh Harrier
23rd January 2023– overcast/mist/murk/drizzle ESE2/3
Rarities
A Water Pipit was amongst 19 Rock Pipit.
Offshore
A check over the sea saw 34 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser appear out of the gloom.
Miscellaneous
Raptors were the order of the day with a female Marsh Harrier, 2 Peregrine and 2 Merlin all hunting the island over the tide.
Rarities
A Water Pipit was amongst 19 Rock Pipit.
Offshore
A check over the sea saw 34 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser appear out of the gloom.
Miscellaneous
Raptors were the order of the day with a female Marsh Harrier, 2 Peregrine and 2 Merlin all hunting the island over the tide.
Goosander and Scaup
22nd January 2023– bright and frosty ESE2/3
Offshore
A check over the sea produced 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup and drake Goosander remain and 5 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea produced 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup and drake Goosander remain and 5 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Woodcock and Barn Owl
21st January 2023– bright and frosty ESE2/3
Offshore
A check over the sea (0830-0930) produced 350 Common Scoter, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and 2 Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains and 3 Woodcock were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0830-0930) produced 350 Common Scoter, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and 2 Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains and 3 Woodcock were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver
20th January 2023– bright and frosty/calm
Offshore
A check over the sea (0830-0930) produced 175 Common Scoter, 14 Guillemot, 11 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and a Great Northern Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 25 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains amongst 16 Red-breasted Merganser and 14 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains while 35 Twite and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0830-0930) produced 175 Common Scoter, 14 Guillemot, 11 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and a Great Northern Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 25 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains amongst 16 Red-breasted Merganser and 14 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains while 35 Twite and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Annual Report
19th January 2023– overcast/wintery showers NW3/5
Notice
The 2022 WBO Annual Report is now available.
Notice
The 2022 WBO Annual Report is now available.
Scaup still present
18th January 2023– bright and frosty NNW3/4
Offshore
A check over the sea (0900-1000) produced 114 Common Scoter, 24 Red-throated Diver, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Guillemot and single Razorbill and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains amongst 14 Goldeneye.
Offshore
A check over the sea (0900-1000) produced 114 Common Scoter, 24 Red-throated Diver, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Guillemot and single Razorbill and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Scaup remains amongst 14 Goldeneye.
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