30th September 2022 – overcast/rain soon SSE3/4 then WSW5/6/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0930 & 1615-1715) produced totals of 650 Common Scoter, 55 Wigeon, 52 Gannet, 9 Red-throated Diver, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Pintail and single Scaup and Mediterranean Gull.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
First Yellow-browed Warbler of autumn
29th September 2022 – sunny spells N2
Rarities
The first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was logged.
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea revealed 5 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A further 33 Redwing were logged – an early date for this quantity; however, additional newly grounded birds were limited to 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Another day of light passage with 390 Pink-footed Goose, 55 Meadow Pipit, 50 Linnet, 30 Skylark, 12 Tree Sparrow, 11 Siskin, 6 Grey Wagtail and 3 Swallow logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 42 moths of 15 species, Lunar Underwing remains the dominant species while Grey Pine Carpet was new for the year.
Rarities
The first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was logged.
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea revealed 5 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A further 33 Redwing were logged – an early date for this quantity; however, additional newly grounded birds were limited to 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Another day of light passage with 390 Pink-footed Goose, 55 Meadow Pipit, 50 Linnet, 30 Skylark, 12 Tree Sparrow, 11 Siskin, 6 Grey Wagtail and 3 Swallow logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 42 moths of 15 species, Lunar Underwing remains the dominant species while Grey Pine Carpet was new for the year.
First Redwing of autumn
28th September 2022 – sunny spells/calm then NW3/4
Offshore
A dawn check of the sea revealed a post-roost congregation of 23 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The first 2 Redwing of the autumn were logged; however, otherwise newly grounded birds were limited to 5 White Wagtail and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A Marsh Harrier drifted over the island at 1000hrs, otherwise only a light passage was generally in evidence with 745 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 70 Skylark, 30 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 26 Chaffinch, 18 Swallow, 6 Tree Sparrow, 6 Grey Wagtail and 2 Collared Dove.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Late flying butterflies involved Small White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
Offshore
A dawn check of the sea revealed a post-roost congregation of 23 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The first 2 Redwing of the autumn were logged; however, otherwise newly grounded birds were limited to 5 White Wagtail and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A Marsh Harrier drifted over the island at 1000hrs, otherwise only a light passage was generally in evidence with 745 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 70 Skylark, 30 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 26 Chaffinch, 18 Swallow, 6 Tree Sparrow, 6 Grey Wagtail and 2 Collared Dove.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Late flying butterflies involved Small White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
Little Stint remains
27th September 2022 – sun and showers NNW4/5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 76 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Gannet, 4 Shag and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 2 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The blustery conditions limited sightings to 500 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Meadow Pipit, 8 Swallow and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least one Little Stint remains. The Brent Goose flock has increased to 101 light-bellied birds while additional wildfowl included 300 Teal and 87 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 76 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Gannet, 4 Shag and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 2 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The blustery conditions limited sightings to 500 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Meadow Pipit, 8 Swallow and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least one Little Stint remains. The Brent Goose flock has increased to 101 light-bellied birds while additional wildfowl included 300 Teal and 87 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Little Stint double up
26th September 2022 – sun and showers NNW4/5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 103 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 5 Razorbill and 3 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 2 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The blustery conditions limited sightings to 23 Pink-footed Goose and 2 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held steady at 87 light-bellied birds. Waders included 12 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Little Stint.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 103 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 5 Razorbill and 3 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Few grounded birds were in evidence with just 2 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
The blustery conditions limited sightings to 23 Pink-footed Goose and 2 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held steady at 87 light-bellied birds. Waders included 12 Greenshank, 2 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Little Stint.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Brent Goose influx
25th September 2022 – overcast/calm then showers WNW2/3
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 25 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A few grounded birds were again in evidence with 31 Robin, 7 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear, 2 Song Thrush and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were much quieter today with totals through the morning including 240 Pink-footed Goose, 80 Skylark, 70 Meadow Pipit, 22 Swallow, 19 Chaffinch and 12 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
An overnight influx saw the Brent Goose flock hold 87 light-bellied birds amongst 2050 Wigeon and 77 Pintail. Waders included 130 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 49 moths of 12 species with Lunar Underwing the dominant species. Large Wainscot and Feathered Rannunculus were new for the year.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 25 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A few grounded birds were again in evidence with 31 Robin, 7 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear, 2 Song Thrush and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were much quieter today with totals through the morning including 240 Pink-footed Goose, 80 Skylark, 70 Meadow Pipit, 22 Swallow, 19 Chaffinch and 12 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
An overnight influx saw the Brent Goose flock hold 87 light-bellied birds amongst 2050 Wigeon and 77 Pintail. Waders included 130 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 49 moths of 12 species with Lunar Underwing the dominant species. Large Wainscot and Feathered Rannunculus were new for the year.
Little and Large
24th September 2022 – sunny spells N1
Rarities
A Great White Egret fished the saltmarsh at Haws Bed on the tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 8 Shag, 5 Pintail and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A few grounded birds were in evidence with 31 Robin, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again produced the majority of sightings, birds were passing through in waves with totals through the morning including 1910 Swallow, 1813 Pink-footed Goose, 1700 Meadow Pipit, 380 Skylark, 350 Linnet, 110 Starling, 31 Pied Wagtail, 22 Chaffinch, 16 Grey Wagtail, 4 Rook, 2 Lesser Redpoll and single Yellow Wagtail, Sand Martin and Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 19 light-bellied birds and 50 Pintail were amongst large numbers of Wigeon. Three Goosander were recorded and a Little Stint – the first of the year, was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier was also reported while two Merlin were the best of the rest and the leucistic Curlew remains in residence.
Rarities
A Great White Egret fished the saltmarsh at Haws Bed on the tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 8 Shag, 5 Pintail and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A few grounded birds were in evidence with 31 Robin, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again produced the majority of sightings, birds were passing through in waves with totals through the morning including 1910 Swallow, 1813 Pink-footed Goose, 1700 Meadow Pipit, 380 Skylark, 350 Linnet, 110 Starling, 31 Pied Wagtail, 22 Chaffinch, 16 Grey Wagtail, 4 Rook, 2 Lesser Redpoll and single Yellow Wagtail, Sand Martin and Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 19 light-bellied birds and 50 Pintail were amongst large numbers of Wigeon. Three Goosander were recorded and a Little Stint – the first of the year, was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier was also reported while two Merlin were the best of the rest and the leucistic Curlew remains in residence.
The skies have it, the skies have it
23rd September 2022 – sunny spells/calm then NW2/3
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 15 Common Scoter and 11 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A few more grounded birds than of late with 26 Robin, 10 Wren, 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and single Blackcap, Willow Warbler, White Wagtail and Stonechat logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again produced the majority of sightings with 560 Meadow Pipit, 180 Skylark, 130 Swallow, 100 Starling, 18 Linnet, 16 Pied Wagtail, 15 Grey Wagtail, 14 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Chaffinch, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Yellow Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest and the leucistic Curlew remains in residence.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 15 Common Scoter and 11 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A few more grounded birds than of late with 26 Robin, 10 Wren, 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and single Blackcap, Willow Warbler, White Wagtail and Stonechat logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again produced the majority of sightings with 560 Meadow Pipit, 180 Skylark, 130 Swallow, 100 Starling, 18 Linnet, 16 Pied Wagtail, 15 Grey Wagtail, 14 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Chaffinch, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Yellow Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest and the leucistic Curlew remains in residence.
Just enough time for a seawatch
22nd September 2022 – overcast/rain soon SSW5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0845) prior to the rain setting in for the day produced 375 Common Scoter, 38 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0845) prior to the rain setting in for the day produced 375 Common Scoter, 38 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Further low-key migration
21st September 2022 – overcast ESE1/2 then S2/3
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Again only small numbers of birds were on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 40 Skylark, 18 Linnet, 16 Swallow, 8 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Sparrow and a House Martin logged.
Butterflies and Moths
Single Painted Lady and Red Admiral were seen.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Again only small numbers of birds were on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 40 Skylark, 18 Linnet, 16 Swallow, 8 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Sparrow and a House Martin logged.
Butterflies and Moths
Single Painted Lady and Red Admiral were seen.
Low key migration, apart from Pink-feet
20th September 2022 – overcast/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Apart from 3010 northbound Pink-footed Geese only small numbers of birds were on the move with 110 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 30 Swallow and 12 Grey Wagtail logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 89 moths of 23 species, Square-spot Rustic was the dominant species with Brick and Black Rustic new for the year.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 White Wagtail and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Apart from 3010 northbound Pink-footed Geese only small numbers of birds were on the move with 110 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 30 Swallow and 12 Grey Wagtail logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 89 moths of 23 species, Square-spot Rustic was the dominant species with Brick and Black Rustic new for the year.
Buzzard headlines!
19th September 2022 – overcast/early showers NNE1
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 141 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and a Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A Buzzard circled over the island at 1100hrs and a few birds were on the move including 100 Meadow Pipit, 92 Pink-footed Goose, 70 Skylark, 30 Swallow, 19 Grey Wagtail and 6 Sand Martin.
Mammals
Two Otter and a Harbour Porpoise were seen.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 141 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and a Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A Buzzard circled over the island at 1100hrs and a few birds were on the move including 100 Meadow Pipit, 92 Pink-footed Goose, 70 Skylark, 30 Swallow, 19 Grey Wagtail and 6 Sand Martin.
Mammals
Two Otter and a Harbour Porpoise were seen.
Black Guillemot
18th September 2022 – overcast/showers NW4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations on the falling tide (0700-0900) produced 500 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 12 Red-throated Diver, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Guillemot, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Only a single Sand Martin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three light-bellied and two dark-bellied Brent Geese were seen.
Offshore
Early morning observations on the falling tide (0700-0900) produced 500 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 12 Red-throated Diver, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Guillemot, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Only a single Sand Martin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three light-bellied and two dark-bellied Brent Geese were seen.
Pink-feet continue to dominate sightings
17th September 2022 – bright and sunny/calm then NNW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 6 Shag but nothing else of note.
Grounded Migrants
The clear skies were not inducive to providing much in the way of grounded bird with just 9 White Wagtail, 2 Stonechat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
A further 800 Pink-footed Geese flew through, however the skies were also generally quiet with additional sightings limited to 200 Meadow Pipit, 35 Skylark, 21 Grey Wagtail, 18 Swallow and single Sand Martin, Tree Sparrow and Siskin recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 8 Whimbrel were logged.
Miscellaneous
An adult Mediterranean Gull was seen while single Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Wood Mouse was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
A number of Small Copper were on the wing in the sunshine and the light trap held just 14 moths of seven species with Lunar Underwing new for the year.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 6 Shag but nothing else of note.
Grounded Migrants
The clear skies were not inducive to providing much in the way of grounded bird with just 9 White Wagtail, 2 Stonechat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Wheatear logged.
Diurnal Migration
A further 800 Pink-footed Geese flew through, however the skies were also generally quiet with additional sightings limited to 200 Meadow Pipit, 35 Skylark, 21 Grey Wagtail, 18 Swallow and single Sand Martin, Tree Sparrow and Siskin recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 8 Whimbrel were logged.
Miscellaneous
An adult Mediterranean Gull was seen while single Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Wood Mouse was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
A number of Small Copper were on the wing in the sunshine and the light trap held just 14 moths of seven species with Lunar Underwing new for the year.
Pink-feet continue to pile through
16th September 2022 – bright and sunny/calm then NNW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 6 Common Scoter, 5 Shag and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers on the move involved 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat and single Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A further 3075 Pink-footed Geese flew through, however otherwise the skies were quiet with additional sightings limited to 3 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was again the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A total of 6 Migrant Hawker were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held just 21 moths of nine species with immigrants limited to Dark Swordgrass.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 6 Common Scoter, 5 Shag and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers on the move involved 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat and single Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A further 3075 Pink-footed Geese flew through, however otherwise the skies were quiet with additional sightings limited to 3 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was again the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A total of 6 Migrant Hawker were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held just 21 moths of nine species with immigrants limited to Dark Swordgrass.
Pink-footed Goose passage continues
15th September 2022 – overcast/calm then sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 10 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A further smattering of grounded birds included 15 Robin, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A further 3235 Pink-footed Geese flew through and additional sightings included 70 Meadow Pipit, 5 Grey Wagtail, 5 Tree Sparrow, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies included several Red Admiral.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 10 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A further smattering of grounded birds included 15 Robin, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A further 3235 Pink-footed Geese flew through and additional sightings included 70 Meadow Pipit, 5 Grey Wagtail, 5 Tree Sparrow, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies included several Red Admiral.
A few more Pink-feet
14th September 2022 – sunny spells NNW2/3
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed just 3 Common Scoter and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of grounded birds included 20 Robin, 7 White Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A further 535 Pink-footed Geese flew through and additional sightings included 60 Meadow Pipit, 33 Grey Wagtail, 23 Skylark, 2 Tree Pipit and a Yellow Wagtail.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was seen.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed just 3 Common Scoter and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of grounded birds included 20 Robin, 7 White Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A further 535 Pink-footed Geese flew through and additional sightings included 60 Meadow Pipit, 33 Grey Wagtail, 23 Skylark, 2 Tree Pipit and a Yellow Wagtail.
Butterflies and Moths
Another Painted Lady was seen.
First Pink-footed Geese fly through
13th September 2022 – bright and sunny N1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 20 Common Scoter, 7 Shag, 6 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of grounded birds involved 14 Robin, 10 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 White Wagtail and single Whinchat, Redstart and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
The first 183 Pink-footed Geese of the autumn flew through and additional sightings included 100 Meadow Pipit, 40 Swallow, 20 Grey Wagtail, 20 Tree Sparrow, 2 Sand Martin and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 4 light-bellied Brent Geese were again present amongst 603Wigeon, 289 Teal, 108 Mallard and 9 Shelduck. Waders included 4022 Oystercatcher, 1903 Redshank, 1071 Curlew, 549 Dunlin, 338 Turnstone, 180 Golden Plover, 172 Lapwing, 106 Grey Plover and 35 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence and a monthly record total of 79 Little Egret were along the eastern shore.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at dawn revealed 20 Common Scoter, 7 Shag, 6 Gannet, 5 Sandwich Tern and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A smattering of grounded birds involved 14 Robin, 10 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 White Wagtail and single Whinchat, Redstart and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
The first 183 Pink-footed Geese of the autumn flew through and additional sightings included 100 Meadow Pipit, 40 Swallow, 20 Grey Wagtail, 20 Tree Sparrow, 2 Sand Martin and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 4 light-bellied Brent Geese were again present amongst 603Wigeon, 289 Teal, 108 Mallard and 9 Shelduck. Waders included 4022 Oystercatcher, 1903 Redshank, 1071 Curlew, 549 Dunlin, 338 Turnstone, 180 Golden Plover, 172 Lapwing, 106 Grey Plover and 35 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence and a monthly record total of 79 Little Egret were along the eastern shore.
First Brent Geese return
12th September 2022 – overcast/rain/mizzle WNW1/3
Grounded Migrants
Little in evidence in the damp conditions apart from 20 Robin, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat and single White Wagtail and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail and a Tree Pipit flew through in a drier interlude.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 4 light-bellied Brent Geese have returned.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest while 120 Linnet were recorded.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 31 moths of 11 species, immigrants involved Pearly Underwing and Silver Y. A Red Underwing was new for the year.
Grounded Migrants
Little in evidence in the damp conditions apart from 20 Robin, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat and single White Wagtail and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail and a Tree Pipit flew through in a drier interlude.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 4 light-bellied Brent Geese have returned.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest while 120 Linnet were recorded.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 31 moths of 11 species, immigrants involved Pearly Underwing and Silver Y. A Red Underwing was new for the year.
Only light passage
11th September 2022 –sunny spells/rain by evening ESE2/3
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 6 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Only a sprinkling of sightings with just 7 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest and single Spotted Flycatcher and Whitethroat logged.
Diurnal Migration
The switch in wind direction to a less favourable direction saw passage totals through the morning reduced but still included 80 Meadow Pipit, 72 Linnet, 48 Swallow, 14 Grey Wagtail, 7 House Martin, 6 Tree Pipit, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Sand Martin and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Weasel was recorded.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was amongst 20 Red Admiral.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 6 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Only a sprinkling of sightings with just 7 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest and single Spotted Flycatcher and Whitethroat logged.
Diurnal Migration
The switch in wind direction to a less favourable direction saw passage totals through the morning reduced but still included 80 Meadow Pipit, 72 Linnet, 48 Swallow, 14 Grey Wagtail, 7 House Martin, 6 Tree Pipit, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Sand Martin and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Weasel was recorded.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was amongst 20 Red Admiral.
Buzzard flies through
10th September 2022 – overcast then sunny spells NNE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 28 Common Scoter, 11 Sandwich Tern, 9 Shag, 2 Gannet and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Quieter than yesterday with 11 Chiffchaff, 9 White Wagtail, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest and a Whinchat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Passage totals through the morning included 100 Swallow, 56 Grey Wagtail, 50 Meadow Pipit, 22 Tree Sparrow, 2 Tree Pipit and single Yellow Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll and a Buzzard flew east at 1000hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Whimbrel and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Mammals
At least five Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 52 moths of 20 species, immigrants involved Rush Veneer and Pearly Underwing.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 28 Common Scoter, 11 Sandwich Tern, 9 Shag, 2 Gannet and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Quieter than yesterday with 11 Chiffchaff, 9 White Wagtail, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest and a Whinchat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Passage totals through the morning included 100 Swallow, 56 Grey Wagtail, 50 Meadow Pipit, 22 Tree Sparrow, 2 Tree Pipit and single Yellow Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll and a Buzzard flew east at 1000hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Whimbrel and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Mammals
At least five Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore early morning.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 52 moths of 20 species, immigrants involved Rush Veneer and Pearly Underwing.
Pied Flycatchers and another Osprey
9th September 2022 – overcast/showers NNE1
Offshore
A Goosander was the pick of sightings over the sea.
Grounded Migrants
The wind switched to an even more productive direction with noticeably more grounded birds than of late including 29 Wheatear, 15 Robin, 5 Whitethroat, 5 Goldcrest, 5 White Wagtail, 2 Pied Flycatcher and single Whinchat, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Passage totals through the morning included 625 Swallow, 80 Meadow Pipit, 48 Grey Wagtail, 44 Sand Martin, 40 Tree Sparrow, 33 House Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail and an Osprey which flew high south at 0920hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
An overnight influx of Wigeon was apparent with 360 birds logged. Waders included 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
At least one Otter was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 55 moths of 19 species with Square-spot Rustic the dominant species and Old Lady new for the year.
Offshore
A Goosander was the pick of sightings over the sea.
Grounded Migrants
The wind switched to an even more productive direction with noticeably more grounded birds than of late including 29 Wheatear, 15 Robin, 5 Whitethroat, 5 Goldcrest, 5 White Wagtail, 2 Pied Flycatcher and single Whinchat, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Passage totals through the morning included 625 Swallow, 80 Meadow Pipit, 48 Grey Wagtail, 44 Sand Martin, 40 Tree Sparrow, 33 House Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail and an Osprey which flew high south at 0920hrs.
Wildfowl and Waders
An overnight influx of Wigeon was apparent with 360 birds logged. Waders included 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
At least one Otter was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 55 moths of 19 species with Square-spot Rustic the dominant species and Old Lady new for the year.
Slightly better
8th September 2022 – overcast/showers ENE2/3
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 300 Common Scoter, 24 Sandwich Tern, 17 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A slight switch in wind direction brought a few more new arrivals with 21 Robin, 7 Chiffchaff, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler and single Sedge Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
A steady trickle through the morning included 220 Meadow Pipit, 200 Swallow, 45 Linnet, 24 Grey Wagtail, 22 Sand Martin, 14 House Martin, 8 Skylark, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Black-tailed Godwit amongst 1000 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
Two Weasel and 2 Otter were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral were recorded.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 300 Common Scoter, 24 Sandwich Tern, 17 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A slight switch in wind direction brought a few more new arrivals with 21 Robin, 7 Chiffchaff, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler and single Sedge Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
A steady trickle through the morning included 220 Meadow Pipit, 200 Swallow, 45 Linnet, 24 Grey Wagtail, 22 Sand Martin, 14 House Martin, 8 Skylark, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Black-tailed Godwit amongst 1000 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
Two Weasel and 2 Otter were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral were recorded.
Lingering Osprey
7th September 2022 – sunny spells and showers SE3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 184 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 6 Sandwich Tern, 6 Razorbill, 3 Common Tern, 2 Guillemot and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Again, perhaps predictably, considering the weather conditions just a single Wheatear provided evidence of any new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
A light trickle through the morning included 4 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 24 Greenshank, 12 Snipe and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 600 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey lingered over the island (0815-1115) and the long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 60 moths of 19 species, immigrants involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while Treble-bar was the first of the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 184 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 6 Sandwich Tern, 6 Razorbill, 3 Common Tern, 2 Guillemot and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Again, perhaps predictably, considering the weather conditions just a single Wheatear provided evidence of any new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
A light trickle through the morning included 4 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 24 Greenshank, 12 Snipe and a Black-tailed Godwit amongst 600 Redshank.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey lingered over the island (0815-1115) and the long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 60 moths of 19 species, immigrants involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Silver Y while Treble-bar was the first of the year.
More relatively useless easterlies!
6th September 2022 – sunny spells and showers ESE3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 123 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 5 Shag, 3 Sandwich Tern and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Perhaps predictably, considering the wind direction, just 2 Wheatear provided evidence of any new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
A steady trickle through the morning produced 110 Meadow Pipit, 100 Swallow, 44 House Martin, 20 Grey Wagtail, 17 Sand Martin, 12 Pied Wagtail, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit and 2 Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 32 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine were seen.
Mammals
A Badger revealed its presence.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 175 moths of 30 species, immigrants involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Scarce Bordered Straw – the latter the first of the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 123 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 5 Shag, 3 Sandwich Tern and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Perhaps predictably, considering the wind direction, just 2 Wheatear provided evidence of any new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
A steady trickle through the morning produced 110 Meadow Pipit, 100 Swallow, 44 House Martin, 20 Grey Wagtail, 17 Sand Martin, 12 Pied Wagtail, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit and 2 Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 32 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine were seen.
Mammals
A Badger revealed its presence.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 175 moths of 30 species, immigrants involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Scarce Bordered Straw – the latter the first of the year.
Red-necked Grebe!
5th September 2022 – bright and sunny SE3
Rarities
A partial summer plumaged Red-necked Grebe was close inshore as it slowly drifted into Morecambe Bay on the morning tide – perhaps the returning bird from earlier in the year.
Offshore
The check of the sea also revealed 11 Common Scoter, 8 Shag, 3 Razorbill, 2 Sandwich Tern and single Black Guillemot, Red-throated Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle included 20 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank and single Black-tailed Godwit and Ruff – the latter the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
At least one Otter remains.
Rarities
A partial summer plumaged Red-necked Grebe was close inshore as it slowly drifted into Morecambe Bay on the morning tide – perhaps the returning bird from earlier in the year.
Offshore
The check of the sea also revealed 11 Common Scoter, 8 Shag, 3 Razorbill, 2 Sandwich Tern and single Black Guillemot, Red-throated Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle included 20 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank and single Black-tailed Godwit and Ruff – the latter the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
At least one Otter remains.
When the east wind blows!
4th September 2022 – overcast/early rain then showers ESE3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0900-1000) as the rain relented produced 145 Common Scoter, 102 Gannet, 21 Wigeon, 15 Sandwich Tern, 12 Teal, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Only a trickle of Swallow and Meadow Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
A distant Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 164 moths of 31 species, immigrants involved Dark Swordgrass, Silver Y and Rush Veneer while Autumnal Rustic was new for the year.
Insects
Insect watching, including what appears to be a Field Grasshopper, showed just how quiet a day it was for birds.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0900-1000) as the rain relented produced 145 Common Scoter, 102 Gannet, 21 Wigeon, 15 Sandwich Tern, 12 Teal, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat and Sedge Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Only a trickle of Swallow and Meadow Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
A distant Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 164 moths of 31 species, immigrants involved Dark Swordgrass, Silver Y and Rush Veneer while Autumnal Rustic was new for the year.
Insects
Insect watching, including what appears to be a Field Grasshopper, showed just how quiet a day it was for birds.
Osprey saves the day!
3rd September 2022 – early rain then overcast/murky ESE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 6 Shag but little else in the poor visibility.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the conditions limited to single Spotted Flycatcher, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Although an Osprey headed south east over the island at 1020hrs the early morning conditions subdued movement with just single Yellow Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Pintail and Shoveler were amongst 95 Teal and waders included 8 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was again amongst a handful of Red Admiral.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 6 Shag but little else in the poor visibility.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the conditions limited to single Spotted Flycatcher, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Although an Osprey headed south east over the island at 1020hrs the early morning conditions subdued movement with just single Yellow Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Pintail and Shoveler were amongst 95 Teal and waders included 8 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was again amongst a handful of Red Admiral.
Another reasonable day
2nd September 2022 – sunny spells E3/4
Offshore
Morning observations (0700-0800) produced 314 Common Scoter, 41 Sandwich Tern, 33 Gannet, 6 Shag, 2 Guillemot and single Arctic Skua, Razorbill and Shelduck.
Grounded Migrants
A bit of variety again with 9 Robin, 4 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning involved 240 Swallow, 220 Meadow Pipit, 34 Sand Martin, 22 House Martin, 17 Linnet, 13 Pied Wagtail, 6 Tree Sparrow, 4 Reed Bunting and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Mammals
Three Otter were again seen.
Offshore
Morning observations (0700-0800) produced 314 Common Scoter, 41 Sandwich Tern, 33 Gannet, 6 Shag, 2 Guillemot and single Arctic Skua, Razorbill and Shelduck.
Grounded Migrants
A bit of variety again with 9 Robin, 4 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning involved 240 Swallow, 220 Meadow Pipit, 34 Sand Martin, 22 House Martin, 17 Linnet, 13 Pied Wagtail, 6 Tree Sparrow, 4 Reed Bunting and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Mammals
Three Otter were again seen.
Reasonable start to the month
1st September 2022 – bright and sunny ENE3/4
Offshore
A quick morning check of the sea revealed 10 Gannet, 6 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Variety was the order of the day with 12 Robin, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Wheatear and single Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning involved 1170 Swallow, 240 Meadow Pipit, 110 Sand Martin, 75 Tree Sparrow, 23 Linnet, 20 House Martin, 9 Tree Pipit, 9 Pied Wagtail and 5 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pintail – the first of the autumn, was amongst 60 Teal and 4 Wigeon. Waders included 9 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Painted Lady were amongst a small influx of Red Admiral
Offshore
A quick morning check of the sea revealed 10 Gannet, 6 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Variety was the order of the day with 12 Robin, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Wheatear and single Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning involved 1170 Swallow, 240 Meadow Pipit, 110 Sand Martin, 75 Tree Sparrow, 23 Linnet, 20 House Martin, 9 Tree Pipit, 9 Pied Wagtail and 5 Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pintail – the first of the autumn, was amongst 60 Teal and 4 Wigeon. Waders included 9 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Painted Lady were amongst a small influx of Red Admiral
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