29th March 2015 – rain SW2/3/4/5/6
Offshore
A solitary Shag was the only bird of note.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Goldcrest, Chiffchaff and Wheatear were again logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and waders included 4 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A few Little Egrets continue to linger.
First Gannet appears offshore
28th March 2015 – rain at times S4/5/6
Offshore
The first Gannets of the year were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Goldcrest, Chiffchaff and Wheatear were logged along with a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A few Little Egrets continue to linger.
Offshore
The first Gannets of the year were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
A sprinkling of Goldcrest, Chiffchaff and Wheatear were logged along with a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A few Little Egrets continue to linger.
Long-tailed Duck still
27th March 2015 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Grounded Migrants
Still little evidence of newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
Just a trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The long-staying Long-tailed Duck has finally revealed itself to be a first-winter drake and the Brent Goose flock held 65 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 3 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Still little evidence of newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
Just a trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The long-staying Long-tailed Duck has finally revealed itself to be a first-winter drake and the Brent Goose flock held 65 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 3 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Migration stalls
25th March 2015 – bright and sunny SW1/2
Grounded Migrants
There was no evidence of any newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 100 Pink-footed Geese and 38 Whooper Swan headed north along with a trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 32 pale-bellied birds and the Long-tailed Duck remains in residence. Waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 60 Twite remain.
Grounded Migrants
There was no evidence of any newly grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 100 Pink-footed Geese and 38 Whooper Swan headed north along with a trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 32 pale-bellied birds and the Long-tailed Duck remains in residence. Waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 60 Twite remain.
Iceland bound migrants
22nd March 2015 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Offshore
There was little activity over the sea early morning with just 7 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Pintail logged.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 5 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A further increase in activity saw Iceland bound birds dominate with 850 Pink-footed Geese and 128 Whooper Swan (flocks of 116 and 12) heading north at dawn. Also recorded were 30 Meadow Pipit, 6 Pied Wagtail, 2 Rook and singles of Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 178 pale-bellied birds and one dark-bellied bird.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Offshore
There was little activity over the sea early morning with just 7 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Pintail logged.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 5 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A further increase in activity saw Iceland bound birds dominate with 850 Pink-footed Geese and 128 Whooper Swan (flocks of 116 and 12) heading north at dawn. Also recorded were 30 Meadow Pipit, 6 Pied Wagtail, 2 Rook and singles of Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 178 pale-bellied birds and one dark-bellied bird.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
First Sandwich Tern of the year
21st March 2015 – bright and sunny N1
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) were led by the first Sandwich Terns of the year along with 29 Common Scoter, 24 Red-throated Diver, 10 Razorbill, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and a single Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A female Black Redstart was seen but only evidenced by 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
An increase in activity saw 110 Meadow Pipit, 35 Pink-footed Geese and 5 Whooper Swan moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 180 pale-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The seemingly resident Hooded Crow was logged and 20 Twite were seen.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) were led by the first Sandwich Terns of the year along with 29 Common Scoter, 24 Red-throated Diver, 10 Razorbill, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and a single Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A female Black Redstart was seen but only evidenced by 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
An increase in activity saw 110 Meadow Pipit, 35 Pink-footed Geese and 5 Whooper Swan moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 180 pale-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The seemingly resident Hooded Crow was logged and 20 Twite were seen.
Long-tailed Duck
20th March 2015 – overcast/mist/fog/brighter later NW1/2/3
Grounded Migrants
Activity continues to increase slowly with 12 Goldcrest, 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Fieldfare logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and 5 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Only 8 Twite were seen.
Moths
A Mottled Grey was the first moth to trouble the moth recorders this year!.
Grounded Migrants
Activity continues to increase slowly with 12 Goldcrest, 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Fieldfare logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and 5 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Only 8 Twite were seen.
Moths
A Mottled Grey was the first moth to trouble the moth recorders this year!.
Otter hat-trick!
18th March 2015 – hazy sun after early frost N1
Grounded Migrants
A slight increase in activity saw 5 Goldcrest and single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Stonechat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and 2 female Scaup remain and 6 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 100 Twite were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A group of 3 Otter were observed at dusk.
Grounded Migrants
A slight increase in activity saw 5 Goldcrest and single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Stonechat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continue to trickle through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck and 2 female Scaup remain and 6 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and 100 Twite were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A group of 3 Otter were observed at dusk.
Long-tailed Duck and Hooded Crow still in residence
15th March 2015 – overcast E2
Grounded Migrants
A solitary Goldcrest was the only evidence of newly arrived birds.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 40 Pink-footed Geese headed south and the trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 12 Goldeneye, 2 Scaup and a Long-tailed Duck whilst 4 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit were amongst the waders seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and 50 Twite were recorded.
Grounded Migrants
A solitary Goldcrest was the only evidence of newly arrived birds.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 40 Pink-footed Geese headed south and the trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 12 Goldeneye, 2 Scaup and a Long-tailed Duck whilst 4 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit were amongst the waders seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and 50 Twite were recorded.
First Wheatear arrives
14th March 2015 – overcast E2
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea provided just 36 Common Scoter and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear of the year was logged along with another Chiffchaff, 5 Stonechat, 2 Blue Tit and a Great Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Amongst the continued trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were single Grey Wagtail and Tree Sparrow and 7 Pink-footed Geese.
Miscellaneous
A total of 65 Twite were seen.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea provided just 36 Common Scoter and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
The first Wheatear of the year was logged along with another Chiffchaff, 5 Stonechat, 2 Blue Tit and a Great Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Amongst the continued trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were single Grey Wagtail and Tree Sparrow and 7 Pink-footed Geese.
Miscellaneous
A total of 65 Twite were seen.
First Chiffchaff arrives
13th March 2015 – overcast/light showers NE3/4
Offshore
A check over the sea on the rising tide provided just 6 Shag and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The first Chiffchaff of the year was logged along with 6 Robin and single Goldcrest and Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
The trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues.
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 50 Twite were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check over the sea on the rising tide provided just 6 Shag and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The first Chiffchaff of the year was logged along with 6 Robin and single Goldcrest and Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
The trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail continues.
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 50 Twite were the best of the rest.
Stonechats and Goldcrest
8th March 2015 – early rain W4
Offshore
Still quiet over the sea with single Shag and Common Scoter the best on offer.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing and a Fieldfare amongst an influx of Blackbird. Also seen were 10 Stonechat and the first Goldcrest of the spring.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were evident.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 130 pale-bellied birds while the 2 Scaup remain and waders included 6 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Peregrine put in another appearance and 60 Twite were seen.
Offshore
Still quiet over the sea with single Shag and Common Scoter the best on offer.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing and a Fieldfare amongst an influx of Blackbird. Also seen were 10 Stonechat and the first Goldcrest of the spring.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Meadow Pipit and Pied Wagtail were evident.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 130 pale-bellied birds while the 2 Scaup remain and waders included 6 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Peregrine put in another appearance and 60 Twite were seen.
Woodpigeons move through
7th March 2015 – overcast SW6/7
Offshore
Only 7 Common Scoter troubled the log.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Woodpigeon flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 174 pale-bellied birds while waders included 350 Golden Plover and 35 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Only 7 Common Scoter troubled the log.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Woodpigeon flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 174 pale-bellied birds while waders included 350 Golden Plover and 35 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Geese dominate sightings
6th March 2015 – overcast W5
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 109 pale-bellied Brent Geese, 53 Barnacle Geese and 13 dark-bellied Brent Geese.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare provided some evidence of movement.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 109 pale-bellied Brent Geese, 53 Barnacle Geese and 13 dark-bellied Brent Geese.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare provided some evidence of movement.
Kittiwakes on the move
1st March 2015 – snow showers W5/6
Offshore
The first real evidence of movement over the sea was provided early morning by 105 Kittiwake along with small numbers of Common Scoter, Razorbill and Guillemot .
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 6 Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 21 Little Egret continue to linger.
Offshore
The first real evidence of movement over the sea was provided early morning by 105 Kittiwake along with small numbers of Common Scoter, Razorbill and Guillemot .
Wildfowl and Waders
The flock of 6 Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
At least 21 Little Egret continue to linger.
Slow start to the ringing year
28th February 2015 – overcast SW4
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 8 Common Scoter and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot .
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl include a flock of 53 Barnacle Geese and 6 Shoveler while 4 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was logged and a total of 70 Twite were seen.
Ringing
The usual quiet start to the year has seen a total of 62 birds of 9 species trapped. Individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets) Reed Bunting 2 (16), Goldfinch 1 (23), House Sparrow 1 (4), Robin 1 (2), Wren 1 (1), Song Thrush 1, Blackbird (6), Dunnock (2), Blue Tit (1).
Offshore
A check over the sea produced just 8 Common Scoter and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot .
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl include a flock of 53 Barnacle Geese and 6 Shoveler while 4 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was logged and a total of 70 Twite were seen.
Ringing
The usual quiet start to the year has seen a total of 62 birds of 9 species trapped. Individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets) Reed Bunting 2 (16), Goldfinch 1 (23), House Sparrow 1 (4), Robin 1 (2), Wren 1 (1), Song Thrush 1, Blackbird (6), Dunnock (2), Blue Tit (1).
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