2nd October 2023 – overcast SW2/3
Offshore
A Long-tailed Duck and 2 Little Gull were feeding along the eastern shore at high tide along with 2 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Totals involved 44 Robin, 14 Wren, 10 Stonechat, 10 Goldcrest, 4 Song Thrush and single Wheatear and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Chaffinch dominated with 180 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 30 Pied Wagtail, 12 Greenfinch, 5 Swallow, 5 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, 2 Coal Tit and a Tree Sparrow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher and 400 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island while both Merlin and Peregrine were also seen.
