26th December 2023 – sun and showers WNW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0900-1000) produced 32 Common Scoter, 26 Kittiwake, 7 Shag and 7 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A late Black Redstart was found and a Goldcrest was also unusual.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 11 Woodcock were logged and additional waders included 1000 Dunlin, 100 Sanderling and 7 Greenshank A Goosander was the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier put in another appearance and the Hooded Crow was the best of the rest. A flock of 40 Siskin was another unusual sighting for the time of the year.
Hooded Crow still in residence
23rd December 2023 – overcast WSW5/7
Offshore
A check of the sea (0845-0945) produced 54 Common Scoter, 27 Kittiwake, 9 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag, 3 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank amongst 860 Redshank while 30 Pintail and 4 Shoveler were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0845-0945) produced 54 Common Scoter, 27 Kittiwake, 9 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag, 3 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank amongst 860 Redshank while 30 Pintail and 4 Shoveler were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver
17th December 2023 – overcast/mizzle/murk SSW4/6
Offshore
A check of the eastern shore revealed 13 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Shoveler were logged and waders included 2530 Knot and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the eastern shore revealed 13 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Shoveler were logged and waders included 2530 Knot and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Jack Snipe and Woodcock
16th December 2023 – overcast SW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 87 Common Scoter, 9 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Knot, 800 Dunlin and a single Jack Snipe and Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 87 Common Scoter, 9 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Knot, 800 Dunlin and a single Jack Snipe and Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Multiple Jack Snipe
15th December 2023 –sunny spells WSW2/3
Grounded Migrants
A Grey Wagtail was the highlight.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Jack Snipe amongst 25 Snipe and a Goosander was the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Raven were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
A Grey Wagtail was the highlight.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Jack Snipe amongst 25 Snipe and a Goosander was the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Raven were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits reappear
14th December 2023 – early rain then sunny spells W2/3
Offshore
Highlights over the sea were 85 Common Scoter, 37 Shag, 22 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Red-throated Diver and 2 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Single Mistle Thrush and Goldcrest were logged, however the highlight was 5 Water Pipit amongst 70 Skylark, 48 Meadow Pipit and 24 Rock Pipit in the waterlogged fields around Biggar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 1244 Wigeon, 1003 Teal, 526 light-bellied Brent Goose, 475 Shelduck, 159 Pintail and 7 Shoveler. Waders included 5012 Oystercatcher, 1327 Redshank, 971 Dunlin, 800 Golden Plover, 854 Lapwing, 779 Curlew, 277 Turnstone, 215 Grey Plover, 169 Sanderling, 135 Ringed Plover, 88 Snipe, 56 Bar-tailed Godwit, 13 Greenshank, 2 Purple Sandpiper and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Buzzard were seen and 46 Little Egret, 2 Raven and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Highlights over the sea were 85 Common Scoter, 37 Shag, 22 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Red-throated Diver and 2 Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Single Mistle Thrush and Goldcrest were logged, however the highlight was 5 Water Pipit amongst 70 Skylark, 48 Meadow Pipit and 24 Rock Pipit in the waterlogged fields around Biggar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 1244 Wigeon, 1003 Teal, 526 light-bellied Brent Goose, 475 Shelduck, 159 Pintail and 7 Shoveler. Waders included 5012 Oystercatcher, 1327 Redshank, 971 Dunlin, 800 Golden Plover, 854 Lapwing, 779 Curlew, 277 Turnstone, 215 Grey Plover, 169 Sanderling, 135 Ringed Plover, 88 Snipe, 56 Bar-tailed Godwit, 13 Greenshank, 2 Purple Sandpiper and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Buzzard were seen and 46 Little Egret, 2 Raven and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Long-tailed Ducks
13th December 2023 – bright and sunny N2/3
Offshore
Highlights from observations over the sea (0800-0900) were 27 Shag, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Long-tailed Duck.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 9 Greenshank, 2 Woodcock and 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Highlights from observations over the sea (0800-0900) were 27 Shag, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Long-tailed Duck.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 9 Greenshank, 2 Woodcock and 2 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Raven and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Only a handful of Twite appear to have returned
12th December 2023 – overcast/rain then showers E2/3
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 531 light-bellied Brent Geese and 10 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was seen and 10 Twite were logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 531 light-bellied Brent Geese and 10 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was seen and 10 Twite were logged.
Black Guillemot and Marsh Harrier double
10th December 2023 – overcast/rain soon SSE2/4
Offshore
Observations from the eastern shore at high tide revealed 24 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Great Crested Grebe, 6 Shag, 4 Red-throated Diver and a Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Shoveler were seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Marsh Harriers were recorded.
Offshore
Observations from the eastern shore at high tide revealed 24 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Great Crested Grebe, 6 Shag, 4 Red-throated Diver and a Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Shoveler were seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Marsh Harriers were recorded.
Hooded Crow and Marsh Harrier!
8th December 2023 – overcast/rain soon SE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0830-0930) produced 100 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Red-throated Diver, 12 Shag, 7 Razorbill and single Gannet and Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 6 Shoveler and 2 Goosander were perhaps the product of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and Marsh Harrier remain.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0830-0930) produced 100 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Red-throated Diver, 12 Shag, 7 Razorbill and single Gannet and Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 6 Shoveler and 2 Goosander were perhaps the product of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and Marsh Harrier remain.
Cetti’s Warbler and Marsh Harrier!
6th December 2023 – bright and frosty E1/3
Grounded Migrants
A Cetti’s Warbler was newly arrived. Grounded thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 2 Goldcrest were perhaps attempting to overwinter.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 22 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Five Woodcock flew in to roost.
Miscellaneous
The two Hooded Crow and long-staying Marsh Harrier remain.
Grounded Migrants
A Cetti’s Warbler was newly arrived. Grounded thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 2 Goldcrest were perhaps attempting to overwinter.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 22 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Five Woodcock flew in to roost.
Miscellaneous
The two Hooded Crow and long-staying Marsh Harrier remain.
Another winters day!
30th November 2023 – bright and frosty NE1/3
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard hunted the island and the Hooded Crow remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard hunted the island and the Hooded Crow remains.
Winter birding
29th November 2023 – bright and frosty/calm
Offshore
A check of the calm sea revealed 120 Common Scoter, 41 Red-throated Diver, 18 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Great Crested Grebe and a Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 60 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 460 Dunlin, 300 Lapwing and 100 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Three Sparrowhawk were seen and 5 Bullfinch and 2 Jay were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the calm sea revealed 120 Common Scoter, 41 Red-throated Diver, 18 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Great Crested Grebe and a Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 60 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 460 Dunlin, 300 Lapwing and 100 Knot.
Miscellaneous
Three Sparrowhawk were seen and 5 Bullfinch and 2 Jay were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow brace
28th November 2023 – bright and frosty/calm
Offshore
The eastern shore provided 10 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Guillemot and single Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver at high tide.
Grounded Migrants
The 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 42 Pink-footed Geese and 4 Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 500 Knot, 42 Grey Plover, 11 Greenshank and 3 Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
Two Hooded Crow were recorded along with two hybrids. A small flock of 12 Twite and single Merlin, Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
The eastern shore provided 10 Great Crested Grebe, 4 Guillemot and single Common Scoter and Red-throated Diver at high tide.
Grounded Migrants
The 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 42 Pink-footed Geese and 4 Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 500 Knot, 42 Grey Plover, 11 Greenshank and 3 Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
Two Hooded Crow were recorded along with two hybrids. A small flock of 12 Twite and single Merlin, Peregrine and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver and Scaup
26th November 2023 – overcast E2/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0815-0915) produced 276 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Shag, 6 Red-throated Diver, 6 Razorbill, 4 Guillemot and single Great Northern Diver and Scaup.
Grounded Migrants
Single Fieldfare and Goldcrest were newly arrived.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 335 light-bellied Brent Geese and 160 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Just 2 Twite were amongst 30 Linnet and the Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0815-0915) produced 276 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Shag, 6 Red-throated Diver, 6 Razorbill, 4 Guillemot and single Great Northern Diver and Scaup.
Grounded Migrants
Single Fieldfare and Goldcrest were newly arrived.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 335 light-bellied Brent Geese and 160 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Just 2 Twite were amongst 30 Linnet and the Hooded Crow remains.
Cetti’s remain
25th November 2023 – bright and frosty/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and 2 Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 223 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Brambling, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Stock Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Woodcock were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and 2 Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 223 Pink-footed Geese, 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Brambling, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Stock Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Woodcock were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Waxwings arrive
24th November 2023 – bright and sunny N4/3
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea produced 46 Razorbill, 25 Guillemot, 18 Common Scoter, 14 Red-throated Diver, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A group of five Waxwing put in an appearance and additional sightings included 30 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest and single Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 660 Woodpigeon, 9 Whooper Swan and 9 Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier remains.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea produced 46 Razorbill, 25 Guillemot, 18 Common Scoter, 14 Red-throated Diver, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A group of five Waxwing put in an appearance and additional sightings included 30 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest and single Treecreeper and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 660 Woodpigeon, 9 Whooper Swan and 9 Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier remains.
Reasonable seawatch
22nd November 2023 – overcast/showers WSW3/4
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0830-1030) revealed 52 Common Scoter, 52 Razorbill, 16 Guillemot, 12 Red-throated Diver, 8 Scaup, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Gannet and a Little Gull.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea (0830-1030) revealed 52 Common Scoter, 52 Razorbill, 16 Guillemot, 12 Red-throated Diver, 8 Scaup, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Gannet and a Little Gull.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Cetti’s remains and Woodcock arrive
21st November 2023 – bright and sunny N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 2000 Eider, 13 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Shag, 8 Common Scoter, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains and a single Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest were seen amongst 43 Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 190 Pink-footed Goose, 185 Woodpigeon, 10 Whooper Swan, 3 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Woodcock were logged and 8 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven were seen and a Water Rail was squealed. Raptors involved 3 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel and single Merlin and Peregrine.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 2000 Eider, 13 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Shag, 8 Common Scoter, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains and a single Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest were seen amongst 43 Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 190 Pink-footed Goose, 185 Woodpigeon, 10 Whooper Swan, 3 Siskin and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Woodcock were logged and 8 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven were seen and a Water Rail was squealed. Raptors involved 3 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel and single Merlin and Peregrine.
Another Little Gull
17th November 2023 – early rain E2
Offshore
Although a Little Gull was logged the sea was generally quiet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Offshore
Although a Little Gull was logged the sea was generally quiet.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues in residence.
Marsh Harrier reappears
16th November 2023 – overcast/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 240 Common Scoter, 27 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill, 2 Gannet and a Great Northern Diver. The Slavonian Grebe was again off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 210 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and the Brent Goose flock held a record 548 light-bellied birds and 14 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 15 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe amongst 95 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and the female Marsh Harrier put in another appearance. However, only 4 Twite were seen.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 240 Common Scoter, 27 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Razorbill, 2 Gannet and a Great Northern Diver. The Slavonian Grebe was again off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 210 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and the Brent Goose flock held a record 548 light-bellied birds and 14 dark-bellied birds. Waders included 15 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe amongst 95 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and the female Marsh Harrier put in another appearance. However, only 4 Twite were seen.
Slavonian Grebe and Great Northern Diver
14th November 2023 – rain then sun and showers W2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 31 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 9 Kittiwake and single Great Northern Diver, Little Gull and Red-throated Diver. Later a Slavonian Grebe was on the sheltered eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains amongst 18 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Goldeneye and at least 7 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains, 2 Raven were logged and raptors included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 31 Common Scoter, 15 Shag, 9 Kittiwake and single Great Northern Diver, Little Gull and Red-throated Diver. Later a Slavonian Grebe was on the sheltered eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains amongst 18 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Goldeneye and at least 7 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains, 2 Raven were logged and raptors included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Autumn passage at an end?
12th November 2023 – overcast/rain soon E3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 33 Common Soter, 10 Razorbill and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Three Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were amongst 9 Long-tailed Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Only a solitary Siskin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and at least 10 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven were logged.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 33 Common Soter, 10 Razorbill and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Three Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were amongst 9 Long-tailed Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Only a solitary Siskin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and at least 10 Greenshank were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven were logged.
Cetti’s Warbler double
11th November 2023 – bright and sunny N1
Grounded Migrants
Two Cetti’s Warbler are the first multiple record for the island. Early morning thrushes involved 41 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and 3 Mistle Thrush while 3 Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest were amongst 17 Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 220 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Woodpigeon, 4 Whooper Swan and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Water Rail were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Two Cetti’s Warbler are the first multiple record for the island. Early morning thrushes involved 41 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and 3 Mistle Thrush while 3 Chiffchaff and 3 Goldcrest were amongst 17 Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 220 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Woodpigeon, 4 Whooper Swan and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Water Rail were logged.
First Twite finally appear
10th November 2023 – bright and sunny N1
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 9 Fieldfare while a Chiffchaff was amongst 5 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 185 Woodpigeon, 90 Pink-footed Goose and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains amongst 9 Goldeneye and 17 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The first 11 Twite have finally appeared and the Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 9 Fieldfare while a Chiffchaff was amongst 5 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 185 Woodpigeon, 90 Pink-footed Goose and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains amongst 9 Goldeneye and 17 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The first 11 Twite have finally appeared and the Hooded Crow remains.
Great Skua
7th November 2023 – showers W3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 145 Common Scoter, 15 Razorbill, 12 Kittiwake, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shag, 4 Gannet, 2 Guillemot and a Great Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
While there are several flocks of Linnet roaming the island the usual Twite flock has yet to appear.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 145 Common Scoter, 15 Razorbill, 12 Kittiwake, 7 Red-throated Diver, 6 Shag, 4 Gannet, 2 Guillemot and a Great Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Long-tailed Duck remains and a Purple Sandpiper was logged.
Miscellaneous
While there are several flocks of Linnet roaming the island the usual Twite flock has yet to appear.
Late Sandwich Tern
6th November 2023 – heavy showers W3/5
Offshore
A late Sandwich Tern was off the eastern shore.
Diurnal Migration
A further 8 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whooper Swan was grounded and the Long-tailed Duck remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A late Sandwich Tern was off the eastern shore.
Diurnal Migration
A further 8 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whooper Swan was grounded and the Long-tailed Duck remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Long-tailed Duck and Woodcock
5th November 2023 – bright and sunny NNW1/2
Offshore
A few Gannet are still offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. Additional sightings were limited to 30 Dunnock and a Goldcrest amongst 12 Long-tailed Tit
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 55 Whooper Swan, 10 Chaffinch, 5 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Brambling and Stock Dove were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Long-tailed Duck and Woodcock were newly arrived.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red Admiral remained on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved a Silver Y.
Offshore
A few Gannet are still offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. Additional sightings were limited to 30 Dunnock and a Goldcrest amongst 12 Long-tailed Tit
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 55 Whooper Swan, 10 Chaffinch, 5 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Brambling and Stock Dove were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Long-tailed Duck and Woodcock were newly arrived.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Red Admiral remained on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved a Silver Y.
Pink-footed Geese and Whooper Swans
4th November 2023 – overcast E3/4
Offshore
A Shag was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 720 Pink-footed Goose, 51 Whooper Swan, 40 Chaffinch. 25 Jackdaw, 20 Carrion Crow, 3 Siskin and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 50 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A Shag was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 720 Pink-footed Goose, 51 Whooper Swan, 40 Chaffinch. 25 Jackdaw, 20 Carrion Crow, 3 Siskin and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 50 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Late Common Tern
3rd November 2023 – sunny spells WNW3/4
Offshore
A late Common Tern was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst 39 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 85 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Siskin, 3 Fieldfare and 2 Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A late Common Tern was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst 39 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 85 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Siskin, 3 Fieldfare and 2 Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Great White Egret
2nd November 2023 – overcast/rain at times NNE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 52 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 7 Shag, 6 Razorbill, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Also seen were 10 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 70 Pink-footed Geese and 27 Whooper Swan were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Great White Egret was seen; the Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was logged.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 52 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 7 Shag, 6 Razorbill, 5 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Also seen were 10 Long-tailed Tit and 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 70 Pink-footed Geese and 27 Whooper Swan were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Great White Egret was seen; the Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was logged.
Little Gulls and Ring Ouzel
1st November 2023 – overcast/rain clearing to showers SSE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) were led by 5 Little Gulls amongst totals of 41 Common Scoter, 21 Razorbill, 14 Kittiwake and 10 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 10 Blackbird, 5 Goldcrest and a late Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Four Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank amongst 500 Dunlin, 500 Redshank, 80 Grey Plover and 70 Lapwing.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0800-0900) were led by 5 Little Gulls amongst totals of 41 Common Scoter, 21 Razorbill, 14 Kittiwake and 10 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 10 Blackbird, 5 Goldcrest and a late Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Four Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank amongst 500 Dunlin, 500 Redshank, 80 Grey Plover and 70 Lapwing.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Short-eared Owl
30th October 2023 – overcast/rain at times ENE3/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea produced totals of 58 Razorbill, 39 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 20 Shag, 6 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Goldcrest, 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea produced totals of 58 Razorbill, 39 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 20 Shag, 6 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 10 Goldcrest, 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Chaffinch, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 18 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail.
First Water Pipits return
29th October 2023 – early rain then sunny spells SE2/3
Rarities
At least 5 Water Pipit were amongst 12 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded horse paddock behind Biggar at high tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 3 Shag, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Woodland species were on offer with 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Treecreeper logged amongst 31 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 45 Jackdaw, 16 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A redhead Goosander was seen and waders included single Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Buzzard and Water Rail.
Rarities
At least 5 Water Pipit were amongst 12 Rock Pipit feeding in the flooded horse paddock behind Biggar at high tide.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 3 Shag, 2 Gannet, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Woodland species were on offer with 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Treecreeper logged amongst 31 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 45 Jackdaw, 16 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Brambling were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A redhead Goosander was seen and waders included single Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Merlin and single Buzzard and Water Rail.
Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring Ouzel
28th October 2023 – overcast/drizzle at times E2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning revealed 32 Shag, 17 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 31 Blackbird and a Fieldfare among 10 Redwing, additional sightings included single Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 7 Siskin, 6 Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning revealed 32 Shag, 17 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet, 2 Razorbill and single Kittiwake, Red-throated Diver and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Ring Ouzel was amongst 31 Blackbird and a Fieldfare among 10 Redwing, additional sightings included single Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 7 Siskin, 6 Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and a Merlin.
Yellow-browed Warbler remains
27th October 2023 – sunny spells E2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a single Fieldfare, additional sightings included the lingering Yellow-browed Warbler amongst 22 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 400 Jackdaw, 125 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Chaffinch, 6 Whooper Swan, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and single Merlin and Water Rail.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Rush Veneer and Silver Y.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a single Fieldfare, additional sightings included the lingering Yellow-browed Warbler amongst 22 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 400 Jackdaw, 125 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Chaffinch, 6 Whooper Swan, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and additional sightings included 2 Peregrine and single Merlin and Water Rail.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing and immigrants in the moth trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Rush Veneer and Silver Y.
Yellow-browed Warbler
26th October 2023 – overcast/rain clearing E2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a single Mistle Thrush, additional sightings included the first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn amongst 5 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 12 Greenshank were pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a single Mistle Thrush, additional sightings included the first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn amongst 5 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 12 Greenshank were pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Snow Bunting
25th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Song Thrush, additional sightings included 48 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit and single Snow Bunting, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 300 Jackdaw, 12 Greylag Goose, 11 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Swallow, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Pied Wagtail, 2 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 350 Wigeon and 290 Teal and a Black-tailed Godwit was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Water Rail were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and single Fieldfare and Song Thrush, additional sightings included 48 Long-tailed Tit, 9 Goldcrest, 2 Coal Tit and single Snow Bunting, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 300 Jackdaw, 12 Greylag Goose, 11 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Swallow, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Pied Wagtail, 2 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Brambling and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 350 Wigeon and 290 Teal and a Black-tailed Godwit was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Water Rail were logged.
Blackbirds on the move
23rd October 2023 – sunny spells E3/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Blackbird, 23 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush while additional sightings involved 12 Goldcrest, 11 Long-tailed Tit and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 1000 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 4 Brambling, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Blackbird, 23 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush while additional sightings involved 12 Goldcrest, 11 Long-tailed Tit and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 1000 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 4 Brambling, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Late Sandwich Tern
22nd October 2023 – bright and sunny W4/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 45 Shag, 8 Common Scoter and single Sandwich Tern and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 3 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional sightings involved 25 Blue Tit, 18 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Great Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 350 Jackdaw, 10 Carrion Crow, 10 Chaffinch, 8 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and single Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged and the Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 45 Shag, 8 Common Scoter and single Sandwich Tern and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 3 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional sightings involved 25 Blue Tit, 18 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Great Tit and a Coal Tit.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 350 Jackdaw, 10 Carrion Crow, 10 Chaffinch, 8 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 2 Tree Sparrow and single Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged and the Hooded Crow remains.
Long-tailed Tit invasion and Scaup
21st October 2023 – bright and sunny NNW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 32 Shag, 20 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional sightings involved 48 Long-tailed Tit, 23 Wren, 20 Dunnock and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 550 Jackdaw, 165 Pink-footed Goose, 24 Reed Bunting, 22 Chaffinch, 15 Whooper Swan, 12 Tree Sparrow, 6 Swallow, 5 Lesser Redpoll and single Brambling and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Scaup was logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were heard.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 32 Shag, 20 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Red-throated Diver and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional sightings involved 48 Long-tailed Tit, 23 Wren, 20 Dunnock and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through included 550 Jackdaw, 165 Pink-footed Goose, 24 Reed Bunting, 22 Chaffinch, 15 Whooper Swan, 12 Tree Sparrow, 6 Swallow, 5 Lesser Redpoll and single Brambling and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
A drake Scaup was logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were heard.
Light movement between the rain
19th October 2023 – overcast/rain/mizzle ESE3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 47 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 19 Razorbill, 4 Pintail, 2 Gannet and single Goldeneye and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A drier interlude produced 130 Fieldfare, 125 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch and 4 Greenfinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Goldeneye was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 47 Common Scoter, 20 Shag, 19 Razorbill, 4 Pintail, 2 Gannet and single Goldeneye and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A drier interlude produced 130 Fieldfare, 125 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch and 4 Greenfinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Goldeneye was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Hen Harrier, Mediterranean Gull and Puffin
18th October 2023 – overcast E5/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 167 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Puffin, Mediterranean Gull, Shag and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A ringtail Hen Harrier headed north and additional sightings involved 80 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and a Whooper Swan.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Goldeneye of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 167 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Puffin, Mediterranean Gull, Shag and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A ringtail Hen Harrier headed north and additional sightings involved 80 Fieldfare, 10 Redwing and a Whooper Swan.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first Goldeneye of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Jack Snipe
17th October 2023 – hazy sun ENE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed just 69 Common Scoter, 7 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Razorbill, 5 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 1100 Jackdaw, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Siskin and 3 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 412 light-bellied birds, also seen were 4180 Oystercatcher, 1690 Redshank, 818 Curlew, 741 Wigeon, 610 Golden Plover, 420 Teal, 189 Pintail, 112 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A record total of 108 Little Egret were seen and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed just 69 Common Scoter, 7 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Razorbill, 5 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and 2 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 1100 Jackdaw, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 8 Siskin and 3 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 412 light-bellied birds, also seen were 4180 Oystercatcher, 1690 Redshank, 818 Curlew, 741 Wigeon, 610 Golden Plover, 420 Teal, 189 Pintail, 112 Snipe, 20 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A record total of 108 Little Egret were seen and 2 Peregrine and a Merlin were logged.
Another tit influx
16th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing; additional sightings included 17 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Coal Tit and 8 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 350 Pink-footed Goose, 300 Jackdaw, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Whooper Swan and a Rock Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing; additional sightings included 17 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Coal Tit and 8 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 350 Pink-footed Goose, 300 Jackdaw, 4 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Whooper Swan and a Rock Pipit were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence.
Jack Snipe and Water Rail
15th October 2023 – bright and sunny V1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 18 Redwing; additional sightings included 23 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 50 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, 25 Lesser Redpoll, 23 Whooper Swan, 5 Swallow, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Stock Dove, 2 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged and a Jack Snipe was amongst 23 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Water Rail was logged.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 18 Redwing; additional sightings included 23 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Goldcrest and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 500 Jackdaw, 50 Chaffinch, 37 Siskin, 25 Lesser Redpoll, 23 Whooper Swan, 5 Swallow, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Stock Dove, 2 House Martin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was logged and a Jack Snipe was amongst 23 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Water Rail was logged.
Great Northern Diver and Snow Bunting
14th October 2023 – sun and showers NW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 510 Razorbill, 395 Kittiwake, 104 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 19 Shag, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also grounded.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over along with totals of 11 Siskin, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 414 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted at dawn and a Merlin were logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 510 Razorbill, 395 Kittiwake, 104 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 19 Shag, 12 Red-throated Diver and a Great Northern Diver. The Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Redwing while 3 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff were also grounded.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over along with totals of 11 Siskin, 3 Pink-footed Goose, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 414 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted at dawn and a Merlin were logged.
Hooded Crow and Long-tailed Duck
13th October 2023 – early rain then showers WNW3/6
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea in the rain revealed just 37 Common Scoter, 3 Shag and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver, however, the Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Song Thrush; additional sightings included 18 Robin, 17 Goldcrest, 16 Dunnock, 14 Wren and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the conditions totals of 100 Siskin, 40 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 404 light-bellied and 6 dark-bellied birds with a good proportion juvenile, suggesting a good breeding season. Additional wildfowl included 170 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Merlin was logged.
Offshore
A quick scan of the sea in the rain revealed just 37 Common Scoter, 3 Shag and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver, however, the Long-tailed Duck remains along the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Song Thrush; additional sightings included 18 Robin, 17 Goldcrest, 16 Dunnock, 14 Wren and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the conditions totals of 100 Siskin, 40 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 404 light-bellied and 6 dark-bellied birds with a good proportion juvenile, suggesting a good breeding season. Additional wildfowl included 170 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence and a Merlin was logged.
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