Merlin and Water Rail

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.

Black Guillemot

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.

Greenshank numbers begin to build

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.

Spotted Redshank and Osprey

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.

French ringed Willow Warbler

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) .

Red-throated Diver and Cuckoo

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.

Cuckoo heads south

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

Little Ringed Plover

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.

Mediterranean Gull and Yellow Wagtail

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.

Mediterranean Gulls

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.

Yellow Wagtails

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.

Kingfisher new for the year

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.

Coot new for the year

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.

Greenshank begin to increase

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.

Spoonbill flies through

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.

Arctic Skuas

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.

First autumnal Whimbrel

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.

More waders

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.

More Black-tailed Godwits

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.

Black-tailed Godwits

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.

Breeding Little Egrets

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.

Mediterranean Gull

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.

Cuckoo and Water Rail!

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.

Hints of autumn!

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.

Colour-ringed Greylag Goose

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.

Spoonbill flies through

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.

A movement day!

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.

Arctic Skuas

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.

Puffins

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.

A Manx Shearwater day

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.

More Storm Petrels

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.

Reed Warbler

2nd June 2026 – sunny spells W3
Offshore
A group of 4 Shag roosted.
Grounded Migrants
A Reed Warbler was new in.
Breeding Birds
The first Eider chicks have emerged and Stonechat, Goldfinch, Linnet and Greenfinch are all feeding recently fledged juveniles.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Storm Petrel

1st June 2026 – overcast/rain S3/5
Offshore
A brief break in the weather allowed a quick check of the sea and 45 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 6 Manx Shearwater, 3 Guillemot and single Gannet and Storm Petrel to be logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains.

Hooded Crow double!

30th May 2026 – sunny spells V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 220 Manx Shearwater, 63 Sandwich Tern, 39 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 3 Guillemot and single Red-breasted Merganser, Common Tern and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 200 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and was joined by a second individual.
Ringing
A colour-ringed Knot had been ringed at Llanfairfechan, Wales on 20th October 2025 and had been seen at Leighton Moss and Heysham earlier this year.

More Puffins!

28th May 2026 – early thunder then warm and sunny SE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 710 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 20 Gannet, 14 Guillemot, 3 Puffin and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 100 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Gadwall influx

27th May 2026 – bright and sunny E3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 160 Sandwich Tern, 38 Common Scoter, 35 Gannet, 34 Manx Shearwater, 6 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Tern, 2 Arctic Skua, and a Gadwall.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Three Gadwall were the pick of the wildfowl and waders included 100 Knot, 30 Grey Plover and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants attracted to the light trap involved 11 Small Mottled Willow, 7 Diamond-backed Moth, 2 Rusty Dot Pearl and a Dark Swordgrass.

Curlew already beginning to return!

26th May 2026 – hot and sunny V1/2
Offshore
Observations over a calm sea (0630-0730) produced 80 Sandwich Tern, 69 Common Scoter, 32 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Chiffchaff was new in.
Diurnal Migration
Four Collared Dove and 3 House Martin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 25 Curlew and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted 163 moths of 44 species with the first Sand Dart of the year emerging while immigrants involved 7 Small Mottled Willow and 2 Rusty Dot Pearl. A total of 61 Painted Ladies were logged.
Dragonflies
Sightings included 75 Four-spotted Chaser and 30 Azure Damselfly.

Arctic Skua

24th May 2026 – warm and sunny after misty start S1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 60 Gannet, 40 Guillemot, 36 Common Scoter, 20 Sandwich Tern, 8 Manx Shearwater, 2 Razorbill, 2 Shag and single Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Single Wheatear, Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 120 Knot and 120 Sanderling.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow.

Light movement continues

23rd May 2026 – warm and sunny after misty start SW1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) produced 168 Manx Shearwater, 153 Guillemot, 102 Sandwich Tern, 37 Gannet, 16 Kittiwake, 16 Common Scoter, 5 Razorbill and single Arctic Tern and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Wheatear and a Willow Warbler were new in.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and the first 2 Teal return.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved 5 Small Mottled Willow and 4 Dark Swordgrass.

Migration continues

22nd May 2026 – bright and sunny S2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 33 Common Scoter, 18 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 3 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Tern and single Fulmar and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Two Reed Warbler and a Lesser Whitethroat were new in.
Diurnal Migration
Three Collared Dove, 2 House Martin and a Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 15 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Seabirds

20th May 2026 – overcast/rain at times SW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 51 Sandwich Tern, 49 Manx Shearwater, 40 Guillemot, 39 Kittiwake, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Arctic Skuas and Puffins

19th May 2026 – rain at times SSE4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 50 Sandwich Tern, 8 Gannet, 6 Guillemot, 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Manx Shearwater and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Wigeon remains and waders included 290 Sanderling, 28 Whimbrel and 27 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Common Tern new for the year

18th May 2026 – early rain clearing V1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 103 Sandwich Tern, 68 Common Scoter, 22 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Common Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A Spotted Flycatcher was logged and 2 Wheatear were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen and waders included 163 Ringed Plover and single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Arctic Skua and Puffins

17th May 2026 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 105 Guillemot, 100 Sandwich Tern, 34 Gannet, 33 Common Scoter, 8 Kittiwake, 7 Arctic Tern, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Puffin and single Red-throated Diver and Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included another Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four House Martin were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Wall Brown are now on the wing.

More Puffins

16th May 2026 – bright start/rain later W1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 57 Kittiwake, 34 Common Scoter, 30 Sandwich Tern, 19 Guillemot, 15 Gannet, 3 Arctic Tern, 2 Red-throated Diver, 2 Puffin and 2 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Two House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon and 2 Whimbrel were seen.
Ringing
Details of the Spanish ringed Chiffchaff recaptured on Walney Island on 8th and 14th May 2026 have been received, it had initially been caught, presumably during its autumn migration, at Cartuja baja, Zaragoza, Spain (1,394kn S) on 19th October 2024.
Mammals
Three Bottle-nosed Dolphin and 2 Harbour Porpoise were offshore.

Lesser Whitethroats continue to arrive

15th May 2026 – sunny spells NW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea involved 25 Common Scoter, 23 Kittiwake, 20 Sandwich Tern, 12 Guillemot, 7 Gannet and 4 Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Three Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and a Willow Warbler were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Grey Plover and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Arctic Skua

14th May 2026 – sun and showers NW3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 67 Sandwich Tern, 22 Guillemot, 21 Common Scoter, 19 Gannet, 12 Arctic Tern, 3 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Blackcap.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Whimbrel were seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.

Puffins

12th May 2026 – overcast/rain clearing WNW5/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 65 Guillemot, 52 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 8 Red-throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Razorbill, 4 Puffin and an Arctic Tern.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a continued trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.