14th April 2025 – overcast/showers SSE4/6 then rain
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0815) revealed 500 Common Scoter, 57 Gannet, 41 Sandwich Tern, 26 Guillemot, 18 Red-throated Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Little Tern, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 160 Pink-footed Goose and single Swallow and Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 180 Golden Plover and single Greenshank and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grasshopper Warbler and Sedge Warbler arrive
13th April 2025 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning produced 65 Sandwich Tern, 46 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 21 Kittiwake, 12 Guillemot, 7 Razorbill, 4 Shag and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
The first Grasshopper Warbler and Sedge Warbler have arrived in breeding habitat and grounded migrants involved 6 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler and single Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 light-bellied birds and waders included 500 Golden Plover, 41 Bar-tailed Godwit and 8 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning produced 65 Sandwich Tern, 46 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 21 Kittiwake, 12 Guillemot, 7 Razorbill, 4 Shag and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
The first Grasshopper Warbler and Sedge Warbler have arrived in breeding habitat and grounded migrants involved 6 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler and single Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 light-bellied birds and waders included 500 Golden Plover, 41 Bar-tailed Godwit and 8 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.
Ring Ouzel and Cuckoo
12th April 2025 – sunny spells ESE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 60 Sandwich Tern, 44 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 14 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Highlights involved the first Ring Ouzel and Cuckoo of the year amongst 12 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 330 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 light-bellied birds and waders included 480 Golden Plover and 19 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was joined by a second individual.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 60 Sandwich Tern, 44 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 14 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Highlights involved the first Ring Ouzel and Cuckoo of the year amongst 12 Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 330 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 100 light-bellied birds and waders included 480 Golden Plover and 19 Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was joined by a second individual.
Redstart, Whitethroat and Whimbrel
11th April 2025 – dense fog then bright and sunny/calm
Grounded Migrants
A small fall of migrants produced 10 Willow Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 5 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and single Redstart, Whitethroat, Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 Meadow Pipit was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 310 Golden Plover and a Whimbrel – the latter the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall of migrants produced 10 Willow Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 5 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and single Redstart, Whitethroat, Fieldfare and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 10 Meadow Pipit was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 310 Golden Plover and a Whimbrel – the latter the first of the year.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Coot increase!
10th April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 80 Common Scoter, 35 Sandwich Tern, 12 Kittiwake, 12 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 7 Wheatear, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Meadow Pipit was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 2 Coot and waders included 300 Knot and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 80 Common Scoter, 35 Sandwich Tern, 12 Kittiwake, 12 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 5 Shag, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 7 Wheatear, 2 White Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Meadow Pipit was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 2 Coot and waders included 300 Knot and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Common Sandpiper and Buzzard
9th April 2025 – bright and sunny ENE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 110 Sandwich Tern, 100 Common Scoter, 22 Kittiwake, 15 Red-throated Diver, 14 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 White Wagtail, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatear and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 40 Meadow Pipit, 2 Swallow and a Sand Martin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Coot remains and waders included 550 Golden Plover and the first Common Sandpiper of the year.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a Buzzard hunted the island.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 110 Sandwich Tern, 100 Common Scoter, 22 Kittiwake, 15 Red-throated Diver, 14 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 White Wagtail, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatear and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 40 Meadow Pipit, 2 Swallow and a Sand Martin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Coot remains and waders included 550 Golden Plover and the first Common Sandpiper of the year.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and a Buzzard hunted the island.
Great White Egret
8th April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze V1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 105 Common Scoter, 42 Sandwich Tern, 24 Gannet, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag nd 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 160 Pink-footed Goose and single Swallow and Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Knot and 250 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A Great White Egret was the highlight of the day, while the Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 105 Common Scoter, 42 Sandwich Tern, 24 Gannet, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag nd 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a single Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 160 Pink-footed Goose and single Swallow and Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Knot and 250 Golden Plover.
Miscellaneous
A Great White Egret was the highlight of the day, while the Hooded Crow remains.
Cetti’s Warbler remains
7th April 2025 – bright and sunny ESE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 90 Common Scoter, 30 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 41 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Swallow and 2 Sand Martin were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains along with the long-staying Hooded Crow.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 90 Common Scoter, 30 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 41 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Swallow and 2 Sand Martin were logged.
Miscellaneous
At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains along with the long-staying Hooded Crow.
First Blackcap of the year
6th April 2025 – bright and sunny E3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 40 Sandwich Tern, 21 Gannet, 17 Common Scoter, 5Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Meadow Pipit, 28 Pink-footed Goose, 12 Sand Martin and single Swallow and Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Goldeneye remain.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 40 Sandwich Tern, 21 Gannet, 17 Common Scoter, 5Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Meadow Pipit, 28 Pink-footed Goose, 12 Sand Martin and single Swallow and Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Goldeneye remain.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Coot!!!
5th April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze ENE3/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 20 Sandwich Tern, 17 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 300 Meadow Pipit and a Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Coot was seen – the first and perhaps only record of the year for what is now a rare species on the island.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and the islands “woodland” produced 12 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler and 4 Jay.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 20 Sandwich Tern, 17 Common Scoter, 9 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 300 Meadow Pipit and a Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Coot was seen – the first and perhaps only record of the year for what is now a rare species on the island.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and the islands “woodland” produced 12 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler and 4 Jay.
Still fairly quiet
4th April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze ENE3/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 30 Sandwich Tern, 24 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Meadow Pipit, 56 Jackdaw, 8 Sand Martin and single Swallow and Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 30 Sandwich Tern, 24 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Meadow Pipit, 56 Jackdaw, 8 Sand Martin and single Swallow and Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Black-tailed Godwit was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Mass Sandwich Tern arrival
3rd April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze ENE4/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 515 Sandwich Tern, 52 Common Scoter, 21 Guillemot, 17 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver, 4 Kittiwake and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Wheatear, 3 White Wagtail and 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 25 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Meadow Pipit and single Redpoll and Whooper Swan were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap revealed its first attraction of the year – 3 Common Quaker.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed 515 Sandwich Tern, 52 Common Scoter, 21 Guillemot, 17 Gannet, 14 Razorbill, 5 Red-throated Diver, 4 Kittiwake and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Wheatear, 3 White Wagtail and 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 25 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Meadow Pipit and single Redpoll and Whooper Swan were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap revealed its first attraction of the year – 3 Common Quaker.
A quiet day
2nd April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze E3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed just 7 Shag and 5 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 White Wagtail and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 80 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Whooper Swan and a Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and 2 Goldeneye remain.
Ringing
The colour-ringed Shelduck remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea revealed just 7 Shag and 5 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 White Wagtail and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 80 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Whooper Swan and a Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and 2 Goldeneye remain.
Ringing
The colour-ringed Shelduck remains.
Pink-footed Geese on the move
1st April 2025 – bright and sunny/haze E3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 20 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 3 Guillemot, 2 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a solitary Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1695 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Meadow Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and a Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
An aberrant plumaged Oystercatcher was seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 20 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 3 Guillemot, 2 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a solitary Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1695 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Meadow Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and a Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
An aberrant plumaged Oystercatcher was seen.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver and Black Guillemot
31st March 2025 – overcast/calm then ESE1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations over the mouth of the bay at low tide revealed single Great Northern Diver and Black Guillemot, along with 4,000 Eider, 30 Red-breasted Merganser, 20 Red-throated Diver, 10 Shag and 9 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
The first Willow Warblers of the year were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 365 Pink-footed Geese were seen along with single Fieldfare and Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1,000 Knot, 200 Golden Plover and 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the mouth of the bay at low tide revealed single Great Northern Diver and Black Guillemot, along with 4,000 Eider, 30 Red-breasted Merganser, 20 Red-throated Diver, 10 Shag and 9 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
The first Willow Warblers of the year were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 365 Pink-footed Geese were seen along with single Fieldfare and Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1,000 Knot, 200 Golden Plover and 7 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow remains
30th March 2025 – bright and sunny/haze WNW5/8
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 28 Common Scoter, 10 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 6 Razorbill, 6 Kittiwake and 5 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a solitary Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 335 light-bellied birds and 400 Golden Plover were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 28 Common Scoter, 10 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 6 Razorbill, 6 Kittiwake and 5 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a solitary Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 335 light-bellied birds and 400 Golden Plover were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Velvet Scoter and Arctic Skua
28th March 2025 – sunny spells W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 205 Common Scoter, 142 Sandwich Tern, 100 Kittiwake, 11 Red-throated Diver, 9 Guillemot, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and single Velvet Scoter and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
The Black Redstart remained and 4 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing, 3 Chiffchaff and a White Wagtail were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Swallow flew through – the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Golden Plover and 15 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) produced 205 Common Scoter, 142 Sandwich Tern, 100 Kittiwake, 11 Red-throated Diver, 9 Guillemot, 4 Red-breasted Merganser and single Velvet Scoter and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
The Black Redstart remained and 4 Fieldfare, 3 Redwing, 3 Chiffchaff and a White Wagtail were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Swallow flew through – the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 300 Golden Plover and 15 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Black Redstart remains
27th March 2025 – overcast/calm then SSW3/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 45 Common Scoter, 25 Sandwich Tern, 4 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Black Redstart remains and 2 Fieldfare and 2 Chiffchaff were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 360 light-bellied birds and 480 Golden Plover were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 45 Common Scoter, 25 Sandwich Tern, 4 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Black Redstart remains and 2 Fieldfare and 2 Chiffchaff were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 360 light-bellied birds and 480 Golden Plover were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Black Redstart
26th March 2025 – overcast/calm then SSW1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 35 Common Scoter, 21 Sandwich Tern, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Shag, 8 Guillemot, 6 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Black Redstart was the star of the show with a supporting cast of 20 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare, 2 Chiffchaff and single Goldcrest and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 35 Common Scoter, 21 Sandwich Tern, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Shag, 8 Guillemot, 6 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Black Redstart was the star of the show with a supporting cast of 20 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare, 2 Chiffchaff and single Goldcrest and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
A Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Fieldfare on the move
25th March 2025 – early fog/mizzle clearing WNW2/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the mizzle cleared (0700-0800) produced 45 Common Scoter, 26 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 23 Fieldfare and 5 Redwing. Also seen were 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Meadow Pipit flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Raven were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Offshore
Observations over the sea as the mizzle cleared (0700-0800) produced 45 Common Scoter, 26 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Shag, 2 Kittiwake and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 23 Fieldfare and 5 Redwing. Also seen were 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Meadow Pipit flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Raven were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
First Sand Martin flies through
24th March 2025 – sunny spells V1
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 93 Kittiwake, 18 Common Scoter, 14 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 10 Shag, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 5 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Five Redwing and 2 Goldcrest were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A Sand Martin flew through – the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Shoveler and 2 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 93 Kittiwake, 18 Common Scoter, 14 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 10 Shag, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 5 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Five Redwing and 2 Goldcrest were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A Sand Martin flew through – the first of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Shoveler and 2 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Colour-ringed Shelduck
21st March 2025 – overcast/haze E3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea produced 10 Common Scoter and single Red-breasted Merganser and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Goldcrest and single Redwing, Fieldfare and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 320 Meadow Pipit, 35 Woodpigeon and 4 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Ringing
A colour-ringed adult male Shelduck had been originally marked at Bank Island on the River Derwent in Yorkshire on 31st January 2022.
Offshore
A check over the sea produced 10 Common Scoter and single Red-breasted Merganser and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Goldcrest and single Redwing, Fieldfare and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 320 Meadow Pipit, 35 Woodpigeon and 4 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Ringing
A colour-ringed adult male Shelduck had been originally marked at Bank Island on the River Derwent in Yorkshire on 31st January 2022.
First Sandwich Terns appear
20th March 2025 – bright and sunny E1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) revealed 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Common Scoter, 12 Sandwich Tern, 7 Shag, 6 Gannet, 2 Goosander and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Four Chiffchaff, 4 Blue Tit, 3 Redwing, 2 Blackbird and a Coal Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 110 Meadow Pipit, 30 Woodpigeon, 5 Pied Wagtail and 4 Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Tawny Owl and 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and a Buzzard hunted the island. The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815) revealed 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Common Scoter, 12 Sandwich Tern, 7 Shag, 6 Gannet, 2 Goosander and a Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
Four Chiffchaff, 4 Blue Tit, 3 Redwing, 2 Blackbird and a Coal Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 110 Meadow Pipit, 30 Woodpigeon, 5 Pied Wagtail and 4 Redpoll flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Tawny Owl and 2 Cetti’s Warbler remain and a Buzzard hunted the island. The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Short-eared Owls
17th March 2025 – overcast NE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Common Scoter and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Five Redwing and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 60 Meadow Pipit, 8 Linnet and 4 Pied Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
Three Short-eared Owl and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Common Scoter and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Five Redwing and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 60 Meadow Pipit, 8 Linnet and 4 Pied Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
Three Short-eared Owl and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Water Pipit, Wheatear and Woodcock
16th March 2025 – sunny spells V1
Grounded Migrants
Two Wheatear were logged – the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 70 Meadow Pipit flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Woodcock and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A Water Pipit was the highlight of the day and 2 Water Rail were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Two Wheatear were logged – the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 70 Meadow Pipit flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Woodcock and Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
A Water Pipit was the highlight of the day and 2 Water Rail were logged.
Tawny Owl
15th March 2025 – sunny spells/calm thenW2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Common Scoter, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Three Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Seven Barnacle Geese were seen and waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged, however, not recorded annually, a Tawny Owl calling continuously between 2030-2100hrs was the highlight of the day.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 10 Common Scoter, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Three Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Seven Barnacle Geese were seen and waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged, however, not recorded annually, a Tawny Owl calling continuously between 2030-2100hrs was the highlight of the day.
Marsh Harrier
14th March 2025 – sunny spells NE1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 13 Shag and 10 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 197 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 517 light-bellied and 2 dark-bellied Brent Goose, 278 Wigeon, 235 Teal, 161 Shelduck, 66 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Shoveler while waders included 2079 Oystercatcher, 614 Golden Plover, 624 Redshank, 520 Knot, 322 Curlew, 117Grey Plover, 15 Greenshank and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Marsh Harrier and Peregrine and single Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 23 Common Scoter, 13 Shag and 10 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 197 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 517 light-bellied and 2 dark-bellied Brent Goose, 278 Wigeon, 235 Teal, 161 Shelduck, 66 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Shoveler while waders included 2079 Oystercatcher, 614 Golden Plover, 624 Redshank, 520 Knot, 322 Curlew, 117Grey Plover, 15 Greenshank and a Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included Marsh Harrier and Peregrine and single Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Still slow going
13th March 2025 – sunny spells/showers N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 74 Common Scoter, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Water Rail remains.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 74 Common Scoter, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Water Rail remains.
Slow going
12th March 2025 – sunny spells/showers N2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 76 Common Scoter, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A Redpoll and 26 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 350 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) revealed 76 Common Scoter, 9 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Diurnal Migration
A Redpoll and 26 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 350 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Twite remain
11th March 2025 – sunny spells N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 156 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Guillemot, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbil.
Diurnal Migration
Three Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 55 Twite was logged; the Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 156 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Guillemot, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbil.
Diurnal Migration
Three Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 55 Twite was logged; the Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Migration appears stalled
10th March 2025 – bright and sunny/hazy NE3/4
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 36 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow, Merlin and Water Rail remain.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 36 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow, Merlin and Water Rail remain.
Red Kite
9th March 2025 – sunny spells E3/4
Offshore
A quiet day over the sea with just 2 Common Scoter and a Shag recorded.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Redwing and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Red Kite was the highlight of the day while 35 Pink-footed Geese, 10 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rook and 2 Pied Wagtail were also logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail remains.
Offshore
A quiet day over the sea with just 2 Common Scoter and a Shag recorded.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Redwing and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Red Kite was the highlight of the day while 35 Pink-footed Geese, 10 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rook and 2 Pied Wagtail were also logged.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail remains.
First Chiffchaff
8th March 2025 – sunny spells E3/4
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Goldcrest, 4 Redwing and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Whooper Swan, 11 Meadow Pipit, 2 Siskin, 2 Pied Wagtail and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Goldcrest, 4 Redwing and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 30 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Whooper Swan, 11 Meadow Pipit, 2 Siskin, 2 Pied Wagtail and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Water Rail remain.
Stock Dove and White Wagtail
6th March 2025 – bright and sunny ESE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 3 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Five Stonechat, 4 Pied Wagtail and single White Wagtail and Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Stock Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 3 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Five Stonechat, 4 Pied Wagtail and single White Wagtail and Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and a Stock Dove flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Woodcock
5th March 2025 – overcast SSW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 32 Common Scoter, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was logged.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 32 Common Scoter, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was logged.
First Goldcrest and Siskin of spring
4th March 2025 – sunny spells SSW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 17 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter and 9 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 17 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter and 9 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Water Rail remain.
Water Pipits remain
3rd March 2025 – overcast/light drizzle at times WSW2/3
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 17 Whooper Swan and a Grey Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 5 Water Pipit were seen.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 17 Whooper Swan and a Grey Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 5 Water Pipit were seen.
Marsh Harrier and Water Pipits
2nd March 2025 – overcast S1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea at low tide revealed 6150 Eider, 24 Shag and 6 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing and 3 Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Whooper Swan and a Pied Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
Marsh Harrier and Merlin hunted the island while 8 Water Pipit, 2 Water Rail and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea at low tide revealed 6150 Eider, 24 Shag and 6 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing and 3 Stonechat were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Whooper Swan and a Pied Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
Marsh Harrier and Merlin hunted the island while 8 Water Pipit, 2 Water Rail and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Hints of spring
1st March 2025 – sunny spells SSE1/2
Grounded Migrants
Three Redwing, 2 Great Tit and a Mistle Thrush were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 60 Pink-footed Geese, 45 Whooper Swan and 3 Pied Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
Three Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Three Redwing, 2 Great Tit and a Mistle Thrush were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 60 Pink-footed Geese, 45 Whooper Swan and 3 Pied Wagtail headed north.
Miscellaneous
Three Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits reappear
27th February 2025 – bright and sunny/early frost N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning produced 20 Shag, 19 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 14 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 313 light-bellied Brent Geese, 32 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Goldeneye and 7 Shoveler. Waders included 60 Grey Plover and 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The high tide pushed 8 Water Pipit from the saltmarshes, along with 3 Rock Pipit. Three Water Rail and single Hooded Crow, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea early morning produced 20 Shag, 19 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 14 Pink-footed Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 313 light-bellied Brent Geese, 32 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Goldeneye and 7 Shoveler. Waders included 60 Grey Plover and 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The high tide pushed 8 Water Pipit from the saltmarshes, along with 3 Rock Pipit. Three Water Rail and single Hooded Crow, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Common Scoter numbers begin to build
26th February 2025 – sun and showers SW3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 183 Common Scoter, 19 Red-breasted Merganser, 13 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 183 Common Scoter, 19 Red-breasted Merganser, 13 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Short-eared Owl
25th February 2025 –sunny spells WSW3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 168 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Kittiwake, 9 Red-breasted Merganser and 6 Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Raven and Short-eared Owl were seen.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 168 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Kittiwake, 9 Red-breasted Merganser and 6 Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Single Raven and Short-eared Owl were seen.
Oystercatcher from Iceland
22nd February 2025 – overcast/misty then sunny SSW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 31 Common Scoter, 20 Kittiwake, 12 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 10 Woodpigeon and 5 Jackdaw were overhead.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was logged.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Oystercatcher had its origins in Iceland.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 31 Common Scoter, 20 Kittiwake, 12 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 10 Woodpigeon and 5 Jackdaw were overhead.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was logged.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Oystercatcher had its origins in Iceland.
Whooper Swans begin to head north
19th February 2025 – overcast/showers/cold ESE3/6
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 41 Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 4 Pintail.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 7 Whooper Swan were overhead.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 41 Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Red-throated Diver and 4 Pintail.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 7 Whooper Swan were overhead.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl
15th February 2025 – overcast/mist/murk/cold ENE1/2
Grounded Migrants
A total of 8 Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Woodpigeon were overhead.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank and the leucistic Curlew
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were the highlights, while Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
A total of 8 Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 11 Woodpigeon were overhead.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Greenshank and the leucistic Curlew
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were the highlights, while Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Wildfowl and Waders
14th February 2025 – sunny spells/cold ESE3/6
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 18 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and 10 Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 45 Pink-footed Geese were overhead.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock contained 558 light-bellied and 2 dark-bellied birds while additional wildfowl included 511 Teal, 403 Wigeon11 Barnacle Goose, 5 Shoveler and 3 Whooper Swan. Waders included 3,494 Oystercatcher, 583 Redshank, 530 Curlew, 508 Lapwing, 471 Dunlin, 91 Grey Plover, 64 Sanderling and 7 Greenshank
Miscellaneous
The two Canadian ringed light-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 18 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and 10 Shag.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 45 Pink-footed Geese were overhead.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock contained 558 light-bellied and 2 dark-bellied birds while additional wildfowl included 511 Teal, 403 Wigeon11 Barnacle Goose, 5 Shoveler and 3 Whooper Swan. Waders included 3,494 Oystercatcher, 583 Redshank, 530 Curlew, 508 Lapwing, 471 Dunlin, 91 Grey Plover, 64 Sanderling and 7 Greenshank
Miscellaneous
The two Canadian ringed light-bellied Brent Geese remain.
Long-tailed Duck and Water Pipit
13th February 2025 – overcast/cold ENE3/4
Offshore
A Long-tailed Duck was off the eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose.
Miscellaneous
The high tides pushed 7 Water Pipit from the saltmarshes. The Hooded Crow remains and the Twite flock held 30 birds. Single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A Long-tailed Duck was off the eastern shore.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose.
Miscellaneous
The high tides pushed 7 Water Pipit from the saltmarshes. The Hooded Crow remains and the Twite flock held 30 birds. Single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Twite increase
12th February 2025 – overcast/cold ENE3/4
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose and 4 Shoveler while waders included 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 3 Barn Owl remain. The Twite flock held 70 birds.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose and 4 Shoveler while waders included 6 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 3 Barn Owl remain. The Twite flock held 70 birds.
Great Northern Diver and Short-eared Owl
11th February 2025 – overcast/cold ENE3/6
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 100 Common Scoter, 28 Red-breasted Merganser, 18 Red-throated Diver, 6 Razorbill, 2 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Short-eared Owl remain.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 100 Common Scoter, 28 Red-breasted Merganser, 18 Red-throated Diver, 6 Razorbill, 2 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Goosander.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and Short-eared Owl remain.
Icelandic Merlin
8th February 2025 – bright and sunny W2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Ten Redwing were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 10 Twite remain; three Water Rail were the best of the rest while a Merlin with a wing length of 240mm identified it as a bird of the Icelandic race.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Ten Redwing were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 10 Twite remain; three Water Rail were the best of the rest while a Merlin with a wing length of 240mm identified it as a bird of the Icelandic race.
Short-eared Owl and first Gannet
5th February 2025 – bright and sunny W2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced the first Gannet of the year, along with 21 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Eight Redwing were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Greenshank. Four Barnacle included 2 with green colour-rings, suggesting they were ringed on the Solway.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 35 Twite remain and a Short-eared Owl and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced the first Gannet of the year, along with 21 Red-breasted Merganser, 14 Common Scoter and 4 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Eight Redwing were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Greenshank. Four Barnacle included 2 with green colour-rings, suggesting they were ringed on the Solway.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 35 Twite remain and a Short-eared Owl and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Cetti’s Warbler, Woodcock and early White Wagtail
1st February 2025 – bright and sunny SE2/4
Grounded Migrants
An early White Wagtail was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 90 Pink-footed Geese and a Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Purple Sandpiper and 3 Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and at least one Cetti’s Warbler remain and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
An early White Wagtail was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 90 Pink-footed Geese and a Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Purple Sandpiper and 3 Woodcock.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and at least one Cetti’s Warbler remain and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Twite
31st January 2025 – overcast N1
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) revealed 1000 Eider, 54 Red-throated Diver, 16 Great Crested Grebe, 11 Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 16 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher, 300 Knot, 200 Dunlin and 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and finches included 35 Twite, 35 Goldfinch, 20 Greenfinch and 15 Linnet.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) revealed 1000 Eider, 54 Red-throated Diver, 16 Great Crested Grebe, 11 Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Merganser and 7 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 16 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3000 Oystercatcher, 300 Knot, 200 Dunlin and 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and finches included 35 Twite, 35 Goldfinch, 20 Greenfinch and 15 Linnet.
Hooded Crow and Barn Owl
30th January 2025 – sunny spells WNW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) revealed 68 Common Scoter, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 20 Pink-footed Geese and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and several Barn Owl continue to show.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900) revealed 68 Common Scoter, 11 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 20 Pink-footed Geese and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and several Barn Owl continue to show.
Short-eared Owl
29th January 2025 – bright and sunny NNW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0815-0915) revealed 100 Common Scoter, 31 Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 50 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
Both Barn and Short-eared Owl continue to show.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0815-0915) revealed 100 Common Scoter, 31 Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Red-throated Diver and 2 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A Fieldfare was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 50 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
Both Barn and Short-eared Owl continue to show.
Hooded Crow
25th January 2025 – sunny spells W4/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900), after yesterday’s storm, which saw winds gusting to 72 mph on the island, proved disappointing with just 20 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Common Scoter, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Shag logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow survived yesterday’s storm.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0900), after yesterday’s storm, which saw winds gusting to 72 mph on the island, proved disappointing with just 20 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Common Scoter, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Shag logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow survived yesterday’s storm.
Water Rail and Hooded Crow
22nd January 2025 – overcast/fog/mizzle SSE1/2
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Barn Owl and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
A Redwing was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Barn Owl and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Jack Snipe and Hooded Crow
20th January 2025 – overcast/rain/mizzle E1/2
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 84 Canada Goose was a high count, waders included 4 Jack Snipe amongst 14 Snipe while 2 Shoveler and 2 Pintail were amongst 300 Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 84 Canada Goose was a high count, waders included 4 Jack Snipe amongst 14 Snipe while 2 Shoveler and 2 Pintail were amongst 300 Wigeon.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Purple Sandpiper
19th January 2025 – overcast/misty/cold SSE1/2
Offshore
There are now 2 Little Grebe off the eastern shore, also seen were 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and 2 Great Crested Grebe.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 75 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Barn Owl and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
There are now 2 Little Grebe off the eastern shore, also seen were 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 11 Red-throated Diver and 2 Great Crested Grebe.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 75 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Barn Owl and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
2024 Report is now available
18th January 2025 – overcast SSE2/4
Miscellaneous
Perhaps four Barn Owl were logged and the 2024 Report has been published and is now available, details are shown in the side bar.
Miscellaneous
Perhaps four Barn Owl were logged and the 2024 Report has been published and is now available, details are shown in the side bar.
Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl
16th January 2025 – bright and sunny ESE1/2
Diurnal Migration
A total of 500 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Barn Owl and single Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were the best of the rest.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 500 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Two Barn Owl and single Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were the best of the rest.
Water Pipits reappear
15th January 2025 – early fog clearing to sunny spells/calm
Offshore
A group of 15 Shag materialised out of the gloom.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 110 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 736 Teal, 695 Wigeon, 245 Shelduck and the Brent Goose flock held 470 light-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird. Waders included 1031 Lapwing, 380 Golden Plover, 12 Greenshank and 6 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The high tide pushed 9 Rock Pipit, 6 Meadow Pipit and 5 Water Pipit into the fields around Biggar. Single Barn Owl and Peregrine were also seen.
Offshore
A group of 15 Shag materialised out of the gloom.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 110 Pink-footed Geese flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 736 Teal, 695 Wigeon, 245 Shelduck and the Brent Goose flock held 470 light-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird. Waders included 1031 Lapwing, 380 Golden Plover, 12 Greenshank and 6 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The high tide pushed 9 Rock Pipit, 6 Meadow Pipit and 5 Water Pipit into the fields around Biggar. Single Barn Owl and Peregrine were also seen.
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