29th November 2019 – bright and frosty/calm
Offshore
Quieter over the sea this morning with just 3 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Fieldfare, 12 Redwing and 10 Song Thrush. A Chiffchaff was the only other evidence of grounded birds.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 215 Pink-footed Goose flew through in 4 skeins.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock contained 210 pale-bellied birds and waders included 3000 Knot and 800 Golden Plover. A Woodcock was the unfortunate victim of an RTA.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and 2 Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Water Pipit and Great Northern Diver
28th November 2019 – rain, clearing later N1/2
Rarities
A Water Pipit was again in the flooded horse paddocks at Biggar over the tide, feeding amongst Rock Pipits and Pied Wagtails.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain began to clear (1030-1130) produced 110 Common Scoter, 11 Red-throated Diver, 10 Razorbill, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Kittiwake and single Great Northern Diver and Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 15 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Goosander reappeared.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Rarities
A Water Pipit was again in the flooded horse paddocks at Biggar over the tide, feeding amongst Rock Pipits and Pied Wagtails.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain began to clear (1030-1130) produced 110 Common Scoter, 11 Red-throated Diver, 10 Razorbill, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Kittiwake and single Great Northern Diver and Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 15 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Goosander reappeared.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Latest ever Marsh Harrier
27th November 2019 – overcast NE1/2
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea revealed 71 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 6 Razorbill, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush. The only additional evidence of grounded birds was provided by a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds continue to move through with 80 Pink-footed Goose, 14 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 female Scaup remain and waders included 4000 Knot and 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance as it mobbed a late juvenile Marsh Harrier hunting over the island. Also seen were 35 Twite and single Barn Owl, Little Owl and Merlin.
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea revealed 71 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 6 Razorbill, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush. The only additional evidence of grounded birds was provided by a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds continue to move through with 80 Pink-footed Goose, 14 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 3 female Scaup remain and waders included 4000 Knot and 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in another appearance as it mobbed a late juvenile Marsh Harrier hunting over the island. Also seen were 35 Twite and single Barn Owl, Little Owl and Merlin.
A second Water Pipit located
26th November 2019 – overcast/rain E3
Rarities
A second Water Pipit was located, this time in the flooded horse paddocks near Biggar at high tide, again feeding amongst a group of Rock and Meadow Pipits.
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0930) produced 190 Razorbill, 121 Common Scoter, 49 Kittiwake, 22 Red-throated Diver, 11 Red-breasted Merganser and a Goldeneye.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 65 Pintail and 7 Shoveler while 32 Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets remain prominent.
Rarities
A second Water Pipit was located, this time in the flooded horse paddocks near Biggar at high tide, again feeding amongst a group of Rock and Meadow Pipits.
Offshore
Morning observations (0800-0930) produced 190 Razorbill, 121 Common Scoter, 49 Kittiwake, 22 Red-throated Diver, 11 Red-breasted Merganser and a Goldeneye.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 65 Pintail and 7 Shoveler while 32 Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egrets remain prominent.
Water Pipit remains
25th November 2019 – overcast/rain E3
Rarities
The Water Pipit was again in the flooded horse paddocks along Biggar Bank at high tide, feeding amongst a group of Rock and Meadow Pipits.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 85 Razorbill, 20 Common Scoter, 16 Kittiwake, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
A record 400 pale-bellied Brent Geese were recorded at high tide and additional wildfowl included 80 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Rarities
The Water Pipit was again in the flooded horse paddocks along Biggar Bank at high tide, feeding amongst a group of Rock and Meadow Pipits.
Offshore
Morning observations (0815-0915) produced 85 Razorbill, 20 Common Scoter, 16 Kittiwake, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
A record 400 pale-bellied Brent Geese were recorded at high tide and additional wildfowl included 80 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Woodcock and Water Rail
24th November 2019 – overcast/mist/drizzle/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing, 9 Song Thrush and 3 Fieldfare while 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 20 Siskin and 2 Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 3 female Scaup and 6 Shoveler present. Waders included 6000 Knot, 7 Greenshank and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail and Barn Owl and 2 Raven and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing, 9 Song Thrush and 3 Fieldfare while 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 20 Siskin and 2 Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 3 female Scaup and 6 Shoveler present. Waders included 6000 Knot, 7 Greenshank and a Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail and Barn Owl and 2 Raven and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
A very late Sandwich Tern
23rd November 2019 – rain at times ENE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) were led by a very late Sandwich Tern amongst 95 Razorbill, 35 Common Scoter, 11 Red-throated Diver, 8 Kittiwake, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 9 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) were led by a very late Sandwich Tern amongst 95 Razorbill, 35 Common Scoter, 11 Red-throated Diver, 8 Kittiwake, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 9 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain.
A few seabirds
22nd November 2019 – rain early and late SE3
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain cleared (1000-1100) revealed 50 Common Scoter, 42 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver, 7 Kittiwake and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup and female Goosander remain and waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 6 Tree Sparrow on a garden feeding station and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the rain cleared (1000-1100) revealed 50 Common Scoter, 42 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver, 7 Kittiwake and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup and female Goosander remain and waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 6 Tree Sparrow on a garden feeding station and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Twite look set to winter
21st November 2019 – overcast SE5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 30 Razorbill, 19 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was the only grounded migrant logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 21 Twite were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 30 Razorbill, 19 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was the only grounded migrant logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A group of 21 Twite were the best of the rest.
Scaup and Woodcock
20th November 2019 – overcast SE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 70 Razorbill, 20 Common Scoter, 16 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Woodcock was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup and female Goosander remain and the Brent Goose flock contained 236 pale-bellied and 9 dark-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A group of 21 Twite were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 70 Razorbill, 20 Common Scoter, 16 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Woodcock was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup and female Goosander remain and the Brent Goose flock contained 236 pale-bellied and 9 dark-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A group of 21 Twite were the best of the rest.
Black Guillemot
19th November 2019 – overcast/early frost E2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 21 Common Scoter, 3 Kittiwake and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Just 2 Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 21 Common Scoter, 3 Kittiwake and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Just 2 Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain.
Velvet Scoter
18th November 2019 – bright and sunny after early frost/calm
Offshore
A check of the outer reaches of Morecambe Bay at high tide produced a female Velvet Scoter along with 6500 Eider, 17 Common Scoter, 16 Guillemot, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Shag, 9 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Great Crested Grebe and a Goldeneye.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 22 Redwing, 11 Blackbird, 7 Fieldfare and 3 Song Thrush. A single Chiffchaff was also seen.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 10 Lesser Redpoll, 6 Tree Sparrow, 5 Siskin and 2 Bullfinch logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup continue to linger amongst 10 Goldeneye and waders included 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance. A flock of 25 Twite, 2 Merlin, 2 Barn Owl and single Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the outer reaches of Morecambe Bay at high tide produced a female Velvet Scoter along with 6500 Eider, 17 Common Scoter, 16 Guillemot, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Shag, 9 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Great Crested Grebe and a Goldeneye.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 22 Redwing, 11 Blackbird, 7 Fieldfare and 3 Song Thrush. A single Chiffchaff was also seen.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 10 Lesser Redpoll, 6 Tree Sparrow, 5 Siskin and 2 Bullfinch logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup continue to linger amongst 10 Goldeneye and waders included 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance. A flock of 25 Twite, 2 Merlin, 2 Barn Owl and single Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Rain delayed sightings
17th November 2019 – rain clearing late afternoon N1
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1400-1500) produced 100 Common Scoter, 14 Razorbill, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and the Brent Goose flock held 228 pale-bellied and 14 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 6000 Knot and 6 Greenshank.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1400-1500) produced 100 Common Scoter, 14 Razorbill, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and the Brent Goose flock held 228 pale-bellied and 14 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 6000 Knot and 6 Greenshank.
Woodcock and Water Rail
16th November 2019 – overcast/calm
Offshore
The sea produced 287 Common Scoter, 30 Razorbill, 17 Red-throated Diver, 10 Shag, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Few birds were recorded, early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Song Thrush and 4 Fieldfare while single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were also seen.
Diurnal Migration
Again only a few birds remain on the move with 30 Pink-footed Goose and 10 Whooper Swan logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Purple Sandpiper and 2 Woodcock – the latter the first of the autumn.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail, Barn Owl and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
The calm seas revealed 2 Common Dolphin and a Harbour Porpoise.
Offshore
The sea produced 287 Common Scoter, 30 Razorbill, 17 Red-throated Diver, 10 Shag, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Few birds were recorded, early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Song Thrush and 4 Fieldfare while single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were also seen.
Diurnal Migration
Again only a few birds remain on the move with 30 Pink-footed Goose and 10 Whooper Swan logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Purple Sandpiper and 2 Woodcock – the latter the first of the autumn.
Miscellaneous
Single Water Rail, Barn Owl and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
The calm seas revealed 2 Common Dolphin and a Harbour Porpoise.
Great Northern Diver and Snow Bunting
15th November 2019 – sunny spells N1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) produced 115 Razorbill, 36 Common Scoter, 18 Shag, 7 Red-throated Diver and single Great Northern Diver and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved just 2 Fieldfare. A male Snow Bunting proved to be the bird of the day.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 355 Pink-footed Goose, 17 Whooper Swan and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Scaup (a first-winter male and 2 females) and 10 Whooper Swan were logged and the Brent Goose flock held 267 pale-bellied and a dark-bellied bird. Waders included 7 Greenshank and 4 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The flock of 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0800-0900) produced 115 Razorbill, 36 Common Scoter, 18 Shag, 7 Red-throated Diver and single Great Northern Diver and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved just 2 Fieldfare. A male Snow Bunting proved to be the bird of the day.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 355 Pink-footed Goose, 17 Whooper Swan and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Scaup (a first-winter male and 2 females) and 10 Whooper Swan were logged and the Brent Goose flock held 267 pale-bellied and a dark-bellied bird. Waders included 7 Greenshank and 4 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The flock of 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow
14th November 2019 – sunny spells ESE1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 30 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Chaffinch and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher and 1000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a flock of 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Fieldfare and 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 30 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Chaffinch and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher and 1000 Knot.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a flock of 10 Twite were the best of the rest.
Scaup continue to linger
13th November 2019 – overcast/rain at times ESE1/2
Offshore
The sea provided 110 Common Scoter and 16 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Song Thrush, 6 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 140 Pink-footed Goose, 17 Meadow Pipit, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Pied Wagtail and 3 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 16 Goldeneye and 43 Red-breasted Merganser and waders included 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Ten Twite, 2 Barn Owl and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red-line Quaker was attracted overnight.
Offshore
The sea provided 110 Common Scoter and 16 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Song Thrush, 6 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds remain on the move with 140 Pink-footed Goose, 17 Meadow Pipit, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Pied Wagtail and 3 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 16 Goldeneye and 43 Red-breasted Merganser and waders included 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Ten Twite, 2 Barn Owl and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red-line Quaker was attracted overnight.
Water Pipit
12th November 2019 – early rain clearing NW5/6/7/8
Rarities
A Water Pipit was feeding amongst 20 Meadow Pipit in the flooded horse paddocks along Biggar Bank at high tide.
Offshore
Quieter over the sea with observations (0800-1000) producing 44 Common Scoter, 40 Razorbill, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 287 pale-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird while the presumed same overwintering female Goosander has returned.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Canada Goose had previously been marked at Fellfoot, Windermere, Cumbria on 27th June 2015.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Rarities
A Water Pipit was feeding amongst 20 Meadow Pipit in the flooded horse paddocks along Biggar Bank at high tide.
Offshore
Quieter over the sea with observations (0800-1000) producing 44 Common Scoter, 40 Razorbill, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 287 pale-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird while the presumed same overwintering female Goosander has returned.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Canada Goose had previously been marked at Fellfoot, Windermere, Cumbria on 27th June 2015.
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver and Black Guillemot
11th November 2019 – overcast/heavy showers W5/6/7/8
Offshore
It was a day for looking over the sea with observations (0800-1000) producing 135 Razorbill, 130 Common Scoter, 22 Kittiwake, 6 Gannet, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot, 2 Great Northern Diver and single Great Skua and Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 110 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 23 Pintail and 3 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
Three Twite, 2 Raven and 2 Rock Pipit were the best of the rest.
Offshore
It was a day for looking over the sea with observations (0800-1000) producing 135 Razorbill, 130 Common Scoter, 22 Kittiwake, 6 Gannet, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot, 2 Great Northern Diver and single Great Skua and Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 110 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 23 Pintail and 3 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
Three Twite, 2 Raven and 2 Rock Pipit were the best of the rest.
New Scaup
10th November 2019 – bright and sunny/early frost
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush..
Diurnal Migration
Again limited fare with 150 Pink-footed Goose, 21 Chaffinch, 14 Skylark, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Tree Sparrow and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A first-winter male Scaup was seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and 10 Rock Pipit were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush..
Diurnal Migration
Again limited fare with 150 Pink-footed Goose, 21 Chaffinch, 14 Skylark, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Tree Sparrow and a Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A first-winter male Scaup was seen.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and 10 Rock Pipit were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow and Scaup
9th November 2019 – overcast/rain at times ESE5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 115 Razorbill, 72 Common Scoter, 14 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 21 Fieldfare and 6 Redwing. The only other evidence of newly grounded birds involved 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 140 Starling, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Whooper Swan and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 11 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 115 Razorbill, 72 Common Scoter, 14 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 21 Fieldfare and 6 Redwing. The only other evidence of newly grounded birds involved 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 140 Starling, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Whooper Swan and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 11 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow reappears
8th November 2019 – bright and sunny N1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just a few Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The only additional evidence of newly grounded birds involved single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The lack of movement suggests autumn is almost over with just 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Siskin, 2 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and male Goosander was seen. Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The reappearance of the Hooded Crow and a single Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just a few Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The only additional evidence of newly grounded birds involved single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The lack of movement suggests autumn is almost over with just 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Siskin, 2 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and male Goosander was seen. Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The reappearance of the Hooded Crow and a single Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
Tawny Owl
7th November 2019 – rain NE2
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 8 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl - the rarest of the owls to occur on the island! has recently been heard calling.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 8 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl - the rarest of the owls to occur on the island! has recently been heard calling.
Scaup remain
6th November 2019 – rain E1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird, 6 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush and 6 Fieldfare. Additionally only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Very light passage involved 10 Chaffinch, 4 Pied Wagtail, 3 Brambling and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included Greenshank.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird, 6 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush and 6 Fieldfare. Additionally only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Very light passage involved 10 Chaffinch, 4 Pied Wagtail, 3 Brambling and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included Greenshank.
Scaup and Snow Bunting
5th November 2019 – overcast/showers NE4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 225 Razorbill, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 225 Razorbill, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Light passage day
4th November 2019 – rain/heavy at times NE3
Offshore
Again little was on offer over the sea apart from small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
Little of note with just single Blackcap, Redwing and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 290 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Tree Sparrow, 4 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
Three Peregrine and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Again little was on offer over the sea apart from small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
Little of note with just single Blackcap, Redwing and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 290 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Tree Sparrow, 4 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
Three Peregrine and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Yellow-browed Warbler and Snow Bunting
3rd November 2019 – sunny spells WNW2
Offshore
Little was on offer over the sea with just small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
The first, long overdue, Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was the star of the show, also seen were 2 Goldcrest while early morning thrushes involved 44 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush amongst a small influx of Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew through along with 20 Siskin, 16 Skylark, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Greenfinch, 4 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling and a late Swallow.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 15 Twite were recorded and single Water Rail, Little Owl, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Little was on offer over the sea with just small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
The first, long overdue, Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was the star of the show, also seen were 2 Goldcrest while early morning thrushes involved 44 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush amongst a small influx of Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew through along with 20 Siskin, 16 Skylark, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Greenfinch, 4 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling and a late Swallow.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 15 Twite were recorded and single Water Rail, Little Owl, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Seabird activity logged
2nd November 2019 – sunny spells SE3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 64 Razorbill, 44 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 64 Razorbill, 44 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Scaup double up
1st November 2019 – rain/drizzle/mist/murk SE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea were severely hampered by the low visibility with only small numbers of Razorbill and Common Scoter logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was the only applicant.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Scaup are now present.
Offshore
Observations over the sea were severely hampered by the low visibility with only small numbers of Razorbill and Common Scoter logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was the only applicant.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Scaup are now present.
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