24th August 2026 – bright and sunny NE3/4
Offshore
A check over the sea (0630-0715) revealed 110 Sandwich Tern, 43 Common Scoter, 21 Manx Shearwater, 18 Gannet and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear, 3 Robin, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and a Grasshopper Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 67 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 7 Tree Pipit, 4 Yellow Wagtail and 2 Sand Martin
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island along with Peregrine and Merlin.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 158 moths of 38 species with Tawny Speckled Pug new for the year. Immigrants involved 40 Rusty Dot Pearl, 17 Small Mottled Willow and a Rush Veneer.
23rd August 2026 – bright and sunny NE1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 88 Common Scoter, 23 Gannet, 17 Manx Shearwater and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 6 Robin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler and single Spotted Flycatcher, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Busier in the skies with 50 Tree Sparrow, 40 Swallow, 28 Tree Pipit, 10 House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Swift and Yellow Wagtail recorded.
Miscellaneous
A Buzzard – the first of the year - was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A Clouded Yellow was seen.
22nd August 2026 – bright and sunny V2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 340 Manx Shearwater, 256 Common Scoter, 60 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Robin, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler and single Lesser Whitethroat and Redstart.
Diurnal Migration
The morning produced 30 Swallow, 14 Tree Sparrow, 10 Pied Wagtail, 5 Tree Pipit, 4 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a House Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 400 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
21st August 2026 – bright and sunny NE1 then WNW3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea (0615-0715) revealed 430 Sandwich Tern, 295 Common Scoter, 62 Manx Shearwater and single Shag and Shelduck.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 5 Wheatear, 4 Robin, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals involved 37 Tree Sparrow, 20 Swallow, 12 Pied Wagtail, 8 Tree Pipit, 6 Yellow Wagtail, 3 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Sand Martin
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island and a Water Rail was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 194 moths of 50 species with Small Angle Shades new for the year. Immigrants involved 14 Small Mottled Willow, 7 Rusty Dot Pearl, 2 Silver Y and single Rush Veneer and White-speck – the latter the second island record.
20th August 2026 – overcast/showers/calm then NE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0745) produced 1480 Common Scoter, 1180 Manx Shearwater, 130 Sandwich Tern, 7 Gannet, 6 Shag and 2 Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Whitethroat, 2 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Tree Pipit was amongst 10 Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Little Ringed Plover.
19th August 2026 – overcast/calm then sunny spells WNW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0745) produced 935 Common Scoter, 300 Manx Shearwater, 215 Sandwich Tern, 38 Gannet, 3 Shag and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Tree Pipit was amongst 10 Meadow Pipit.
Miscellaneous
An Osprey was the best of the rest.
18th August 2026 – overcast/early rain WNW3/5
Diurnal Migration
A Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 112 moths of 33 species. Immigrants involved 11 Small Mottled Willow, 9 Rusty Dot Pearl, 3 Silver Y and an Olive Tree Pearl while Feathered Gothic was new for the year.
17th August 2026 – early murk/mizzle E1/2
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 4 Sedge Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Single Tree Pipit and Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the light trap involved 27 Small Mottled Willow, 15 Rusty Dot Pearl, and a Silver Y while 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth fed on buddleia.
16th August 2026 – overcast/showers/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 1000 Common Scoter, 480 Sandwich Tern, 8 Shag and 4 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 8 Sedge Warbler, 5 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Spotted Flycatcher.
Diurnal Migration
The skies produced 25 Swallow, 20 Meadow Pipit, 6 Tree Pipit, 4 House Martin and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island and 2 Water Rail were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 150 moths of 51 species with Golden Dot apparently new for the island. Immigrants involved 23 Small Mottled Willow, 14 Rusty Dot Pearl, 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth and 2 Rush Veneer while Mullein Wave and Small Dusty Wave were new for the year.
15th August 2026 – overcast/showers NW3/5
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed 205 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet and 8 Sandwich Tern.
Miscellaneous
A check of the island’s “woodland” produced 10 Long-tailed Tit, 3 Coal Tit and single Jay and Treecreeper.
Butterflies and Moths
At least 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth remain.
14th August 2026 – overcast/calm then sunny spells WNW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 535 Sandwich Tern, 390 Common Scoter, 11 Shag, 8 Gannet, 4 Gadwall and 3 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler and 3 Whitethroat and a Cuckoo was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 6 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders were well represented, sightings included: 2,572 Oystercatcher, 1,363 Ringed Plover, 1,189 Dunlin, 1,077 Curlew, 786 Sanderling, 700 Knot, 482 Redshank, 156 Turnstone, 27 Greenshank, 4 Whimbrel and single Wood Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Single Marsh Harrier, Osprey and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 161 moths of 54 species with Mint Moth apparently new for the island and a Bordered Sallow new for the year. Immigrants involved 15 Rusty Dot Pearl and 8 Small Mottled Willow while 5 Hummingbird Hawkmoth were seen.
13th August 2026 – hot and sunny/calm
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed 400 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 5 Shag, 2 Teal and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants involved 7 Willow Warbler, 8 Sedge Warbler and 2 Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 400 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Tree Pipit and single Yellow Wagtail and Swift were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Wood Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier continues to hunt the island and a Water Rail and the resident Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 237 moths of 58 species. Immigrants involved 26 Small Mottled Willow, 26 Rusty Dot Pearl, 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth and 3 Rush Veneer while Chevron, Canary-shouldered Thorn and Narrow-winged Pug were new for the year.
12th August 2026 – bright and sunny ESE2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 500 Sandwich Tern, 10 Manx Shearwater, 9 Shag and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were busier with 410 Swallow, 24 Sand Martin, 5 House Martin and single Swift and Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Marsh Harrier were hunting over the island early morning and the Hooded Crow remains. The last few House Sparrows are now almost fledged.
11th August 2026 – bright and sunny ESE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 1,590 Sandwich Tern, 66 Common Scoter, 10 Manx Shearwater, 7 Shag, 4 Gannet, 3 Little Tern, 2 Arctic Tern and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants involved 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Robin and 2 Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 50 Swallow, 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling.
10th August 2026 – bright and sunny N1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 620 Sandwich Tern and 3 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Totals of 13 Pied Wagtail, 9 Whitethroat, 4 Willow Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Whinchat, 2 Stonechat, 2 Robin and a Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Hirundines involved 10 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin and 2 House Martin while 2 Yellow Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 28 Black-tailed Godwit, 20 Greenshank and 3 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Marsh Harrier was again hunting over the island early morning and the Hooded Crow remains.
Dragonflies
Emperor and Migrant Hawker were seen.
9th August 2026 – overcast/showers WSW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 200 Sandwich Tern, 9 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded warblers involved 2 Willow Warbler and single Lesser Whitethroat and Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
Five Tree Sparrows flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Green Sandpiper remains.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier hunted the island early morning and 120 Goldfinch and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
8th August 2026 – sunny spells/calm then S1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 48 Sandwich Tern, 16 Manx Shearwater, 13 Gannet and 4 Little Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Robin was logged and warblers involved 6 Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler and single Grasshopper Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
24 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin and 5 Yellow Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin, Water Rail and Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the light trap involved 27 Rusty Dot Pearl and a Bordered Straw.
3rd August 2026 – sunny spells E3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0600-0700) produced 154 Common Scoter, 34 Sandwich Tern, 6 Manx Shearwater and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded warblers involved 4 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler and a Chiffchaff. Three Yellow Wagtail were amongst 10 Pied Wagtail
Diurnal Migration
Two Swift were logged.
2nd August 2026 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 600 Sandwich Tern, 105 Manx Shearwater, 17 Gannet, 12 Common Scoter, 6 Little Tern and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded warblers involved 10 Willow Warbler, 9 Whitethroat, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Eight House Martin and 5 Yellow Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling and a Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The first Merlin of the autumn was logged and 2 Peregrine and a Water Rail were the best of the rest.
25th July 2026 – overcast/showers W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0800) produced 220 Manx Shearwater, 90 Sandwich Tern, 56 Common Scoter, 42 Gannet, 10 Guillemot, 2 Little Tern and single Great Crested Grebe, Fulmar and Black Guillemot.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held 161 moths of 43 species with White-line Dart the dominant species while highlights included Archer’s Dart, Southern Wainscot, Shore Wainscot, Small Mottled Willow, Rusty Dot Pearl and Rush Veneer.
23rd July 2026 – sunny spells WNW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 30 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Single Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler were amongst 6 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Two Collared Dove were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Goosander were logged and waders included 160 Redshank, 38 Turnstone, 26 Greenshank, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit and single Whimbrel and Little Ringed Plover.
Breeding Birds
Perhaps 6-7 pairs of Swift have bred on the island this year.
Miscellaneous
Finch flocks are beginning to build with a total of 270 Linnet were recorded.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted Small Mottled Willow, Archer’s Dart, Shore Wainscot and Rusty Dot Pearl.
22nd July 2026 – overcast WNW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 10 Sandwich Tern 2 Common Scoter and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Totals of 27 Whitethroat, 17 Sedge Warbler and 8 Willow Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Little Ringed Plover and Spotted Redshank.
Breeding Birds
Linnet and Greenfinch appear to have had a reasonable breeding season
Miscellaneous
An Osprey fishing off the eastern shore was the first this year.
21st July 2026 – overcast W2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 15 Common Scoter, 15 Sandwich Tern and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Five Yellow Wagtail, 7 Willow Warbler and the lingering Cuckoo were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Whimbrel.
Breeding Birds
Oystercatcher appear to have had a reasonable breeding season
Ringing
A Willow Warbler was initially ringed on 24th August 2025 at Gannedel, Chapelle-de-Brain, Ille-et-Vilaine, France (713km S) .
20th July 2026 – warm and sunny WNW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 20 Sandwich Tern, 3 Gannet and an early returning Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was seen and 3 Yellow Wagtail were amongst 10 Pied Wagtail while 4 Willow Warbler were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 50 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin and 2 House Martin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Turnstone, 2 Greenshank and single Black-tailed Godwit and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
Four Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 138 moths of 48 species including Small Mottled Willow, Archer’s Dart, Fen Wainscot and Small Rufous.
Dragonflies
There are now 15 Small Red-eyed Damselflies present and the first Migrant Hawker has appeared.
17th July 2026 – warm and sunny E2/4
Grounded Migrants
Three Yellow Wagtail, 2 Willow Warbler and a Cuckoo were logged.
Miscellaneous
A total of 10 Raven were logged along with the long-staying Hooded Crow.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 247 moths of 61 species with Rosy Minor and Dingy Footman the top species while Southern Wainscot, Fen Wainscot and Shore Wainscot were the highlights. Immigrants involved Silver Y, Dark Swordgrass and Diamond-back Moth
16th July 2026 – hot and sunny WNW1/2
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 250 Sandwich Tern, 7 Gannet and 5 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Five Yellow Wagtail were amongst 38 Pied Wagtail and 2 Willow Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2597 Oystercatcher, 1780 Curlew, 254 Redshank, 196 Dunlin, 50 Sanderling, 14 Black-tailed Godwit, 13 Greenshank, 11 Whimbrel and single Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A total of 31 Little Egret, 2 Raven and 2 Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
Another Lesser Emperor and at least 4 Red-veined Darter were seen; however, the highlight was 8 Small Red-eyed Damselflies – the first Cumbrian record.
14th July 2026 – hot and sunny/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 330 Common Scoter, 26 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet and a Mediterranean Gull.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift and a Yellow Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 230 Dunlin, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank and a Whimbrel and a Goosander was seen.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
13th July 2026 – hot and sunny ENE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 350 Common Scoter, 147 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 5 Manx Shearwater and 2 Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Willow Warbler was new in.
Diurnal Migration
Single Swift and Grey Wagtail flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 42 Dunlin, 26 Sanderling and 6 Grey Plover.
Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies included 20 Red Admiral and 2 Painted Lady while immigrants in the moth trap involved a Small Mottled Willow.
12th July 2026 – hot and sunny NE2/4
Grounded Migrants
Two Yellow Wagtail were amongst 21 Pied Wagtail and a Reed Warbler was new in.
Diurnal Migration
Five Swift were amongst 100 Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 8 Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Greenshank and a Common Sandpiper amongst 150 redshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
11th July 2026 – hot and sunny E2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0745) produced 94 Common Scoter, 67 Sandwich Tern, 66 Manx Shearwater, 7 Gannet and 3 Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Kingfisher was new for the year.
Butterflies and Moths
The Small Blue remains and 6 Grayling were logged.
Dragonflies
Although there was no sign of the Lesser Emperor, dragonflies remained prominent in the sunshine with 6 Red-veined Dater amongst 50 Common Blue Damselfly, 33 Black-tailed Skimmer, 22 Emperor Dragonfly, 10 Emerald Damselfly, 5 Four-spot Chaser, 4 Common Darter and 2 Brown Hawker.
10th July 2026 – misty start then warm and sunny/ calm
Diurnal Migration
Single Grey Wagtail and Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Snipe and a Coot was new for the year.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
A Small Blue was the first island record and a Hummingbird Hawkmoth was seen.
Dragonflies
A Lesser Emperor Dragonfly was logged amongst 40 Black-tailed Skimmer.
9th July 2026 – misty start then warm and sunny/ calm
Diurnal Migration
Single Grey Wagtail and Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
8th July 2026 – warm and sunny W1/2
Diurnal Migration
A Spoonbill flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included single Black-tailed Godwit and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
7th July 2026 – overcast W2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 160 Sandwich Tern, 29 Gannet, 28 Manx Shearwater, 28 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Tern and 2 Arctic Skua.
Breeding Birds
A male Stonechat was attending 4 juveniles and 2 juvenile Pheasant were seen.
5th July 2026 – overcast/early rain/drizzle W2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 100 Sandwich Tern, 14 Common Scoter, 8 Manx Shearwater, 4 Gannet and a Shag.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Gadwall remains and waders included 5 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel and the returning white Curlew.
2nd July 2026 – overcast/showers WNW6/8
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 40 Manx Shearwater 25 Sandwich Tern, 18 Common Scoter and 12 Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Gadwall remains and waders included 5 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Grounded Migrants
A Grey Wagtail was logged.
1st July 2026 – overcast/rain later W3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 450 Common Scoter, 44 Sandwich Tern, 2 Gannet and 2 Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
The female Gadwall remains and waders included 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The family group of 5 Raven remain.
Breeding Birds
Broods of Shelduck, Mallard and Eider have now emerged and Sedge Warbler are feeding recently fledged young.
28th June 2026 – early rain then sunny spells SW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 152 Sandwich Tern, 72 Manx Shearwater, 55 Common Scoter, 31 Gannet and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 37 Black-tailed Godwit and 4 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a family group of 5 Raven were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 110 moths of 46 species with Cresent Striped and Small Mottled Willow the highlights. Butterflies included the first Grayling and Dark Green Fritillary of the year.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies remain prominent in the sunshine with seven species including 2 Red-veined Darters seen.
27th June 2026 – warm and sunny after overcast start E2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 90 Common Scoter, 11 Sandwich Tern, 9 Gannet and an Arctic Skua.
Miscellaneous
A pair of Little Egret were observed feeding two almost fledged juveniles in the nest – the first breeding record for the island.
Dragonflies
Dragonflies remain prominent in the sunshine with 3 Red-veined Darters now present.
26th June 2026 – hot and sunny/calm
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0745) produced 160 Common Scoter, 70 Sandwich Tern, 2 Gannet, 2 Common Tern and a Mediterranean Gull.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 12 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
25th June 2026 – hot and sunny E2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 130 Sandwich Tern, 12 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and 2 Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
A Cuckoo was presumably southbound!
Diurnal Migration
A total of 11 Swift and 4 Sand Martin flew through.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was suggestive of a breeding attempt.
Dragonflies
The hot weather saw the arrival of several Red-veined Darters amongst 25 Black-tailed Skimmer.
24th June 2026 – warm and sunny NW1/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0530-0630) produced 370 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 4 Manx Shearwater and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Two Blackcap were new in.
Diurnal Migration
A single Grey Wagtail and 2 Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Redshank and single Greenshank and Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 122 moths of 44 species with Shore Wainscot the highlight.
23rd June 2026 – warm and sunny E2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea (0530-0630) produced 425 Common Scoter, 200 Sandwich Tern, 14 Manx Shearwater, 8 Gannet and an Arctic Skua.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 4 Swift were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Shoveler and a Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Greylag Goose, initially ringed at Windermere on 26th June 2022 was found to have spent much of its time near Blackpool, before apparently joining the moult flock at Barrow Park each summer, presumably the destination when it called in at Walney.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 133 moths of 51 species with Obscure Wainscot and Blackneck the highlights.
15th June 2026 – sunny spells E3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 90 Common Scoter, 38 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 5 Arctic Tern, 5 Shag and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
A Spoonbill flew northeast at 1030hrs and 12 Swift were logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted a Shore Wainscot and a Purple Clay – the latter appears to be the first for the island.
Dragonflies
The first Emperor Dragonfly are now on the wing.
14th June 2026 – overcast NW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 68 Sandwich Tern, 30 Common Scoter, 25 Guillemot, 9 Gannet, 7 Manx Shearwater and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
A Blackcap and Grasshopper Warbler were new in.
Diurnal Migration
Single Tree Sparrow, Lesser Redpoll and Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
13th June 2026 – sunny spells W5/7
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) produced 135 Manx Shearwater, 63 Sandwich Tern, 45 Gannet, 10 Kittiwake, 6 Guillemot, 3 Fulmar and 2 Arctic Skua.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
12th June 2026 – overcast/rain soon WSW2/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0800) prior to the rain produced 300 Manx Shearwater, 205 Sandwich Tern, 56 Common Scoter, 41 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 12 Kittiwake, 3 Puffin and a Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 250 Knot and 220 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
9th June 2026 – frequent showers WSW4/6
Offshore
A couple of checks of the sea (0700-0900 & 1045-1145) in between the showers produced 1,210 Manx Shearwater, 200 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 20 Guillemot, 16 Common Scoter, 9 Kittiwake and 7 Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted a Bordered Straw.
3rd June 2026 – overcast/rain soon S3/5
Offshore
A couple of checks of the sea (0700-0800 & 1415-15-15) either side of the main rain band produced 257 Sandwich Tern, 107 Manx Shearwater, 39 Common Scoter, 37 Gannet, 17 Guillemot, 5 Storm Petrel, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Razorbill, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Fulmar – the latter a scarce bird off Walney these days.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
