31st July 2024 – warm and sunny V1/2
Offshore
The sea continues to remain quiet early morning with just 10 Sandwich Tern and a Gannet seen.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 10 Sedge Warbler, 8 Willow Warbler, 6 Whitethroat and 2 Stonechat and single Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher and Cuckoo added variety.
Diurnal Migration
Five House Martin, 4 Swift and 2 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Whimbrel was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow put in an appearance.
Dragonflies
Several Emperor Dragonfly and Common Darter were again seen.
30th July 2024 – sunny spells after cloudy start V1/2
Offshore
The sea continues to remain quiet early morning with just 37 Common Scoter, 17 Sandwich Tern and 6 Gannet seen.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 6 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler and single Lesser Whitethroat and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 6 Shoveler and a Whimbrel was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Mammals
The Otter put in another appearance.
28th July 2024 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
The sea continues to remain quiet early morning with just 6 Sandwich Tern and single Gannet and Arctic Tern logged.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 15 Sedge Warbler, 7 Willow Warbler, 3 Whitethroat and single Lesser Whitethroat and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Three Swift, 2 Lesser Redpoll and a Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
26th July 2024 – sunny spells WSW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed just 59 Common Scoter, 5 Sandwich Tern, 2 Fulmar, 2 Manx Shearwater and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Only single Willow Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat were logged.
25th July 2024 – early mizzle/murk SW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea in the early morning murk revealed just 20 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Two Willow Warbler ad single Chiffchaff and Blackcap were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Three Raven were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
Several ovipositing Emperor Dragonfly were seen.
24th July 2024 – sunny spells rain later V1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 80 Common Scoter, 27 Sandwich Tern and 5 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
The White Wagtail remained and 3 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were logged. A Yellow Wagtail was the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 83 Sand Martin and 21 Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine and Kestrel were seen.
Mammals
Single Otter and Weasel were seen.
23rd July 2024 – bright and sunny WNW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 53 Sandwich Tern, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Shag and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
A White Wagtail was an unusual date and 3 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1932 Oystercatcher, 1286 Curlew, 259 Redshank, 195 Dunlin, 100 Sanderling, 32 Turnstone, 27 Black-tailed Godwit, 15 Greenshank, 4 Whimbrel and a Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey was the first of the year.
20th July 2024 – overcast/early drizzle/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 35 Common Scoter, 8 Sandwich Tern, 4 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings involved 4 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Four Swift and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
17th July 2024 – bright and sunny SW1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed a handful of Sandwich Tern and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings involved 5 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Four Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1050 Oystercatcher, 100 Redshank, 27 Black-tailed Godwit, 11 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains in residence.
16th July 2024 – overcast/showers/calm then WNW4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0745-0815) revealed 100 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Arctic Tern and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 11 Sedge Warbler, 6 Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler and single Lesser Whitethroat and Grasshopper Warbler. The Cuckoo remains in residence.
Diurnal Migration
Two Grey Wagtail and 2 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 45 Dunlin and 2 Common Sandpiper were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains. A post breeding flock of 160 Linnet were logged and Sparrowhawk and Kestrel were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Badger provided evidence of overnight activity.
15th July 2024 – bright and sunny V1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 150 Common Scoter, 68 Manx Shearwater, 15 Gannet, 12 Sandwich Tern and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Birds on the move involved 4 Willow Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 210 Sand Martin was logged and 3 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Whimbrel were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
Two Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap were again limited to Dark Swordgrass and Diamond-back, however the highlight was the first record for Bulrush Comet Limnaecia phragmitella. The first Grayling and Gatekeeper are now on the wing.
14th July 2024 – overcast/showers V1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0800) revealed 165 Common Scoter, 11 Gannet, 10 Sandwich Tern, 4 Common Tern, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
The Cuckoo remains and other birds on the move involved 3 Willow Warbler and single Grasshopper Warbler, Blackcap and Robin.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 40 Knot, 8 Turnstone, 6 Greenshank, 2 Snipe and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap were limited to Dark Swordgrass and Diamond-back, however the highlight was the first record for Golden Argent Argyresthia goedartella.
13th July 2024 – overcast/showers V1/2
Offshore
The sea provided small numbers of Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern, Gannet and Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Further hints of autumn were provided by 6 Willow Warbler and single Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, Cuckoo and Redstart.
Diurnal Migration
Three Swift and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Teal and a Shoveler while 4 Common Sandpiper, 4 Snipe and 3 Greenshank were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains while a Great White Egret and Kingfisher were both unusual.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap were limited to Silver Y and Diamond-back.
12th July 2024 – overcast/showers V1/2
Grounded Migrants
Further hints of autumn were provided by 5 Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Teal and a Shoveler while 2 Wood Sandpiper were the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap were limited to Dark Swordgrass.
6th July 2024 – overcast/calm then W3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) involved 650 Eider, 150 Common Scoter, 10 Sandwich Tern, 4 Shag and single Gannet and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Hints of autumn were provided by 3 Blackcap, 2 Stonechat and single Chiffchaff, Song Thrush and Robin.
Diurnal Migration
Single Swift and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The leucistic Curlew remains.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral were seen.
2nd July 2024 – overcast/showers NW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) involved 117 Common Scoter, 36 Sandwich Tern, 6 Gannet, 2 Guillemot and single Mediterranean Gull and Arctic Skua.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Little Ringed Plover was the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The “Walney Geranium” is now in bloom.
Butterflies and Moths
Shoulder-striped Wainscot, Common Wainscot and Burnished Brass were the pick of the overnight attractions to the moth trap.
