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.
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.
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