28th October 2025 – sun and showers W5/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0715-0815) revealed 60 Common Scoter, 15 Razorbill, 8 Kittiwake, 2 Gannet and single Little Gull and Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Shoveler were logged.
Migration ends!
26th October 2025 – overcast/rain soon NW3/5
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to a Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 1100 Jackdaw and 76 Woodpigeon flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to a Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 1100 Jackdaw and 76 Woodpigeon flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were logged.
Short-eared Owl
25th October 2025 – sunny spells N4//5
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced just 8 Common Scoter and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 800 Jackdaw, 30 Whooper Swan and 25 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl hunted the island at dawn.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced just 8 Common Scoter and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes were limited to 7 Redwing and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Flocks of 800 Jackdaw, 30 Whooper Swan and 25 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Short-eared Owl hunted the island at dawn.
Limited Migration
24th October 2025 – sun and showers W3/5
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced just 17 Common Scoter, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Redwing and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Brambling flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest. The island “woodland” added 21 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Coal Tit and single Chiffchaff, Brambling and Mistle Thrush.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced just 17 Common Scoter, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Wheatear, Redwing and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A Brambling flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Hooded Crow and Water Rail were the best of the rest. The island “woodland” added 21 Long-tailed Tit, 10 Coal Tit and single Chiffchaff, Brambling and Mistle Thrush.
Irruptive Long-tailed Tits
23rd October 2025 – sunny spells NNW1/6
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush and 4 Redwing while additional grounded birds included 7 Goldcrest and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 2800 Jackdaw, 400 Pink-footed Goose, 62 Whooper Swan, 36 Tree Sparrow, 27 Chaffinch, 22 Long-tailed Tit, 16 Meadow Pipit, 4 Coal Tit, 3 Brambling and 2 Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Pintail flock has increased to 260 birds.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Fieldfare and Mistle Thrush and 4 Redwing while additional grounded birds included 7 Goldcrest and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 2800 Jackdaw, 400 Pink-footed Goose, 62 Whooper Swan, 36 Tree Sparrow, 27 Chaffinch, 22 Long-tailed Tit, 16 Meadow Pipit, 4 Coal Tit, 3 Brambling and 2 Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Pintail flock has increased to 260 birds.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Warblers continue to move through
22nd October 2025 – sun and showers W3/4
Offshore
A scan of the eastern shore revealed 3 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush and single Fieldfare and Redwing while additional grounded birds included 9 Goldcrest, 8 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 175 Pink-footed Goose, 120 Jackdaw, 25 Redpoll, 10 Chaffinch, 9 Whooper Swan and single Brambling, Siskin and Stock Dove flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the eastern shore revealed 3 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Song Thrush and single Fieldfare and Redwing while additional grounded birds included 9 Goldcrest, 8 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 175 Pink-footed Goose, 120 Jackdaw, 25 Redpoll, 10 Chaffinch, 9 Whooper Swan and single Brambling, Siskin and Stock Dove flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Warblers still moving through
21st October 2025 – overcast/showers SW3/5
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing while additional newly grounded birds included 12 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat, 4 Coal Tit, 3 Blackcap and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Single Siskin and Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 60 Mallard.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin, Peregrine and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Pearly Underwing, Dark Swordgrass and Silver Y.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing while additional newly grounded birds included 12 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat, 4 Coal Tit, 3 Blackcap and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Single Siskin and Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 60 Mallard.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin, Peregrine and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl, Pearly Underwing, Dark Swordgrass and Silver Y.
A bit of a late autumn feel to sightings
20th October 2025 – overcast ESE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 65 Razorbill, 43 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 12 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 7 Coal Tit, 6 Goldcrest, 4 Redwing and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning had a late autumn feel and included 530 Jackdaw, 465 Starling, 100 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 220 Pintail were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail, single Merlin and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Attractions to the light trap overnight included Rusty Dot Pearl.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) revealed 65 Razorbill, 43 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 12 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and 3 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 7 Coal Tit, 6 Goldcrest, 4 Redwing and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning had a late autumn feel and included 530 Jackdaw, 465 Starling, 100 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 220 Pintail were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail, single Merlin and the long-staying Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Attractions to the light trap overnight included Rusty Dot Pearl.
Latish Sandwich Terns
19th October 2025 – overcast/rain later ESE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) revealed 190 Razorbill, 180 Common Scoter, 105 Gannet, 37 Shag, 9 Guillemot, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds were limited to single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 14 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 300 light-bellied birds and 180 Pintail and 5 Pink-footed Geese were seen. Waders included 18 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 33 moths of 12 species with Large Wainscot the dominant species while migrants involved Silver Y and Rusty Dot Pearl.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) revealed 190 Razorbill, 180 Common Scoter, 105 Gannet, 37 Shag, 9 Guillemot, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds were limited to single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 14 Swallow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 300 light-bellied birds and 180 Pintail and 5 Pink-footed Geese were seen. Waders included 18 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 33 moths of 12 species with Large Wainscot the dominant species while migrants involved Silver Y and Rusty Dot Pearl.
Passage stalls
18th October 2025 – overcast SE3/5
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds were limited to 5 Goldcrest, 3 Coal Tit and 2 Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 3 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds were limited to 5 Goldcrest, 3 Coal Tit and 2 Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Passage continues
17th October 2025 – overcast ESE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Goldcrest, 3 Coal Tit, 3 Stonechat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Brambling.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 20 Redpoll, 10 Fieldfare, 4 Swallow, 2 Siskin and single House Martin and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Greenshank were recorded.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 100 Goldfinch and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Goldcrest, 3 Coal Tit, 3 Stonechat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Brambling.
Diurnal Migration
Morning totals included 20 Redpoll, 10 Fieldfare, 4 Swallow, 2 Siskin and single House Martin and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Greenshank were recorded.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 100 Goldfinch and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Passerines continue to move through
16th October 2025 – overcast V1
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds included 20 Wren, 14 Redwing, 8 Long-tailed Tit, 7 Goldcrest, 5 Coal Tit and single Blackcap, Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Fieldfare and Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 160 Linnet, 75 Meadow Pipit, 60 Jackdaw, 55 Chaffinch, 50 Pink-footed Goose, 35 Tree Sparrow, 23 Redpoll, 23 Siskin, 20 Skylark, 18 Pied Wagtail, 4 Swallow, 2 Brambling, 2 Grey Wagtail and a House Martin.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail and thee Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Attractions to the light trap overnight included 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and 2 Pearly Underwing.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds included 20 Wren, 14 Redwing, 8 Long-tailed Tit, 7 Goldcrest, 5 Coal Tit and single Blackcap, Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Fieldfare and Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 160 Linnet, 75 Meadow Pipit, 60 Jackdaw, 55 Chaffinch, 50 Pink-footed Goose, 35 Tree Sparrow, 23 Redpoll, 23 Siskin, 20 Skylark, 18 Pied Wagtail, 4 Swallow, 2 Brambling, 2 Grey Wagtail and a House Martin.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail and thee Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Attractions to the light trap overnight included 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and 2 Pearly Underwing.
Pochard and Scaup
15th October 2025 – overcast E2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 16 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Goldcrest and 4 Chiffchaff
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 280 Jackdaw, 40 Chaffinch, 5 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A single female Pochard – the first since 11th March 2022 and a female Scaup were both newly arrived.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier, 2 Merlin and single Water Rail and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap were limited to a Rusty Dot Pearl.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 16 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Goldcrest and 4 Chiffchaff
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 280 Jackdaw, 40 Chaffinch, 5 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A single female Pochard – the first since 11th March 2022 and a female Scaup were both newly arrived.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier, 2 Merlin and single Water Rail and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap were limited to a Rusty Dot Pearl.
More winter thrushes
14th October 2025 – overcast/early mizzle V1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Redwing, 15 Blackbird and 5 Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Coal Tit, 10 Goldcrest, 6 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff and singles of Blackcap and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 200 Redwing, 60 Chaffinch, 50 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare, 20 Redpoll, 8 Siskin, 4 Tree Sparrow and 4 Swallow flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest while the island’s “woodland” added a further 90 Redwing and 65 Fieldfare.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 30 Redwing, 15 Blackbird and 5 Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 10 Coal Tit, 10 Goldcrest, 6 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff and singles of Blackcap and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 200 Redwing, 60 Chaffinch, 50 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare, 20 Redpoll, 8 Siskin, 4 Tree Sparrow and 4 Swallow flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest while the island’s “woodland” added a further 90 Redwing and 65 Fieldfare.
First Fieldfare and Brambling of autumn
13th October 2025 – overcast/ murky ESE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 80 Coal Tit, 23 Goldcrest, 16 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 120 Redwing, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Fieldfare, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Siskin, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Swallow, 2 Brambling and a Great Spotted Woodpecker flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing and a Fieldfare while additional newly grounded birds included 80 Coal Tit, 23 Goldcrest, 16 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Stonechat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 120 Redwing, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 22 Fieldfare, 10 Chaffinch, 6 Siskin, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Swallow, 2 Brambling and a Great Spotted Woodpecker flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Colour ringed Whooper Swan
12th October 2025 – overcast W2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 25 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 14 Goldcrest, 7 Chiffchaff and 5 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 50 Chaffinch, 30 Pink-footed Goose 19 Redpoll, 6 Siskin, 4 Coal Tit and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 7 Greenshank remain.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Ringing
One of the Whooper Swans moving through was originally colour-marked at Martin Mere, Lancashire on 5th March 2024.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Rush Veneer while Dark Chestnut was new for the year.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 25 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 14 Goldcrest, 7 Chiffchaff and 5 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 50 Chaffinch, 30 Pink-footed Goose 19 Redpoll, 6 Siskin, 4 Coal Tit and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 7 Greenshank remain.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
Ringing
One of the Whooper Swans moving through was originally colour-marked at Martin Mere, Lancashire on 5th March 2024.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Rusty Dot Pearl and Rush Veneer while Dark Chestnut was new for the year.
Short-eared Owl and first Redwing
11th October 2025 – overcast NNW1/2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and a Song Thrush while additional newly grounded birds included 5 Goldcrest, 3 Chiffchaff and single Treecreeper – a different bird to yesterday and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 280 Jackdaw, 60 Chaffinch, 30 Meadow Pipit, 12 Swallow, 10 Redpoll, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Siskin, 6 Coal Tit and single House Martin and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Barn Owl were seen and three Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing and a Song Thrush while additional newly grounded birds included 5 Goldcrest, 3 Chiffchaff and single Treecreeper – a different bird to yesterday and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 280 Jackdaw, 60 Chaffinch, 30 Meadow Pipit, 12 Swallow, 10 Redpoll, 10 Tree Sparrow, 7 Siskin, 6 Coal Tit and single House Martin and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Barn Owl were seen and three Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Treecreeper
10th October 2025 – overcast/early drizzle WNW2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and grounded birds included 30 Robin, 20 Wren, 8 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 250 Pink-footed Goose, 34 Chaffinch, 34 Meadow Pipit, 31 Skylark, 14 Siskin, 14 Pied Wagtail, 10 Redpoll, 7 Swallow and 3 Reed Bunting.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and single Water Rail and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and grounded birds included 30 Robin, 20 Wren, 8 Goldcrest, 4 Stonechat, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 250 Pink-footed Goose, 34 Chaffinch, 34 Meadow Pipit, 31 Skylark, 14 Siskin, 14 Pied Wagtail, 10 Redpoll, 7 Swallow and 3 Reed Bunting.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and single Water Rail and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Yellow Wagtail
9th October 2025 – overcast W2/4
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 6 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff and a White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A late Yellow Wagtail was recorded and totals of 135 Skylark, 25 Chaffinch, 22 Tree Sparrow, 19 Coal Tit, 6 Siskin and 5 Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 6 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff and a White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A late Yellow Wagtail was recorded and totals of 135 Skylark, 25 Chaffinch, 22 Tree Sparrow, 19 Coal Tit, 6 Siskin and 5 Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 330 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
The skies dominate
8th October 2025 – sunny spells W2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 10 Shag and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 19 Robin, 14 Wren, 14 Goldcrest, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Stonechat, 2 Blackcap and 2 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 272 Chaffinch, 63 Goldfinch, 55 Meadow Pipit, 43 Coal Tit, 42 Greenfinch, 40 Skylark, 24 Reed Bunting, 11 Whooper Swan, 10 Tree Sparrow, 10 Siskin, 7 Redpoll and a Swallow.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Water Rail were rhe best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies involved Wall Brown, Small White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady while the light trap held a Figure of Eight – the first of the year.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 10 Shag and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and newly grounded birds included 19 Robin, 14 Wren, 14 Goldcrest, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Stonechat, 2 Blackcap and 2 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 272 Chaffinch, 63 Goldfinch, 55 Meadow Pipit, 43 Coal Tit, 42 Greenfinch, 40 Skylark, 24 Reed Bunting, 11 Whooper Swan, 10 Tree Sparrow, 10 Siskin, 7 Redpoll and a Swallow.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and Water Rail were rhe best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies involved Wall Brown, Small White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady while the light trap held a Figure of Eight – the first of the year.
Velvet Scoter
7th October 2025 – overcast/drizzle soon SW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0930) revealed 104 Common Scoter, 34 Shag, 12 Razorbill, 12 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Gannet, 3 Mediterranean Gull and single Velvet Scoter and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 17 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 760 Teal, 527 Wigeon, 307 light-bellied Brent Goose, 81 Mallard, 47 Shelduck, 30 Pintail and Shoveler while waders included 4370 Oystercatcher, 1210 Redshank, 495 Curlew, 385 Turnstone, 258 Lapwing, 164 Sanderling, 135 Golden Plover and 15 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 54 Little Egret and 18 Grey Heron were along the eastern shore.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0930) revealed 104 Common Scoter, 34 Shag, 12 Razorbill, 12 Great Crested Grebe, 9 Gannet, 3 Mediterranean Gull and single Velvet Scoter and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 17 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 760 Teal, 527 Wigeon, 307 light-bellied Brent Goose, 81 Mallard, 47 Shelduck, 30 Pintail and Shoveler while waders included 4370 Oystercatcher, 1210 Redshank, 495 Curlew, 385 Turnstone, 258 Lapwing, 164 Sanderling, 135 Golden Plover and 15 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 54 Little Egret and 18 Grey Heron were along the eastern shore.
Coal Tit irruption continues
6th October 2025 – overcast/early drizzle W5/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 128 Common Scoter, 9 Razorbill, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and single Kittiwake and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 55 Coal Tit, 15 Chaffinch, 12 Redpoll and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Greenshank.
Butterflies and Moths
Despite the recent inclement weather, Red Admiral, Large White and Wall remain on the wing.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) revealed 128 Common Scoter, 9 Razorbill, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Guillemot and single Kittiwake and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 55 Coal Tit, 15 Chaffinch, 12 Redpoll and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 14 Greenshank.
Butterflies and Moths
Despite the recent inclement weather, Red Admiral, Large White and Wall remain on the wing.
Whooper Swans move through
5th October 2025 – overcast/showers WNW5/8
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) revealed 23 Common Scoter, 17 Razorbill, 14 Shag, 7 Guillemot, 3 Kittiwake and single Red-throated Diver, Fulmar and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 10 Coal Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 54 Whooper Swan, 11 Swallow, 5 Siskin and a Redpoll were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 224 light-bellied birds and 10 Pintail were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin hunted passerines migrating over the sea.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-1000) revealed 23 Common Scoter, 17 Razorbill, 14 Shag, 7 Guillemot, 3 Kittiwake and single Red-throated Diver, Fulmar and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A group of 10 Coal Tit were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals included 54 Whooper Swan, 11 Swallow, 5 Siskin and a Redpoll were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 224 light-bellied birds and 10 Pintail were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin hunted passerines migrating over the sea.
More irruptive Coal Tits
3rd October 2025 – overcast/rain soon SW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) revealed 125 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains, otherwise totals were limited to 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Coal Tits were again on the move with 50 birds logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Scarce Bordered Straw and Rush Veneer.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) revealed 125 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 4 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains, otherwise totals were limited to 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Coal Tits were again on the move with 50 birds logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved Scarce Bordered Straw and Rush Veneer.
Coal Tit irruption
2nd October 2025 – overcast SSE3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 125 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional sightings involved 2 White Wagtail and single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 320 Meadow Pipit, 40 Coal Tit, 30 Skylark, 20 Chaffinch, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved single Olive-tree Pearl, Rusty Dot Pearl and Dark Swordgrass.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 125 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional sightings involved 2 White Wagtail and single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 320 Meadow Pipit, 40 Coal Tit, 30 Skylark, 20 Chaffinch, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap involved single Olive-tree Pearl, Rusty Dot Pearl and Dark Swordgrass.
Woodpeckers on the move
30th September 2025 – overcast SSE3
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains, otherwise totals were limited to 18 Robin, 15 Pied Wagtail, 6 Goldcrest, 5 White Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff and 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 100 Meadow Pipit, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Skylark, 20 Chaffinch, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Coal Tit and single Siskin and Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap were limited to a single Rusty Dot Pearl.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains, otherwise totals were limited to 18 Robin, 15 Pied Wagtail, 6 Goldcrest, 5 White Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff and 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals through the morning included 100 Meadow Pipit, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Skylark, 20 Chaffinch, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Coal Tit and single Siskin and Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow put in another appearance and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrants in the light trap were limited to a single Rusty Dot Pearl.
Osprey, Cetti’s Warbler and Treecreeper
29th September 2025 – overcast E1/2
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 25 Goldcrest, 22 Robin, 18 Wren, 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechat and single Coal Tit, Treecreeper and Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey flew through and totals through the morning included 530 Meadow Pipit, 190 Pink-footed Goose, 70 Chaffinch, 60 Skylark, 45 Jackdaw, 10 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 6 Pied Wagtail, 4 Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Rook and 3 Grey Wagtail
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Mink was an unwelcome sighting.
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 25 Goldcrest, 22 Robin, 18 Wren, 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Stonechat and single Coal Tit, Treecreeper and Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey flew through and totals through the morning included 530 Meadow Pipit, 190 Pink-footed Goose, 70 Chaffinch, 60 Skylark, 45 Jackdaw, 10 Swallow, 6 Siskin, 6 Pied Wagtail, 4 Redpoll, 4 Tree Sparrow, 4 Rook and 3 Grey Wagtail
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 12 Greenshank
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Mink was an unwelcome sighting.
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