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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jay provides surprise
10th May 2026 – bright and sunny NE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 30 Sandwich Tern, 29 Common Scoter, 29 Guillemot, 10 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, along with single Reed Warbler and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Jay was a surprise with 2 Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow also seen amongst another trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 30 Sandwich Tern, 29 Common Scoter, 29 Guillemot, 10 Gannet, 3 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, along with single Reed Warbler and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A Jay was a surprise with 2 Redpoll and a Tree Sparrow also seen amongst another trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
A late Wigeon was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved Red Admiral and Painted Lady.
Pomarine Skua
9th May 2026 – sunny spells ENE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea were led by a Pomarine Skua heading into the bay at 07005hrs. Also seen were 50 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 3 Shag, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Garden Warbler and Cuckoo were the highlight amongst 5 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings involved 5 House Martin amongst a trickle of Swallow and single Redpoll and Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 13 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea were led by a Pomarine Skua heading into the bay at 07005hrs. Also seen were 50 Sandwich Tern, 40 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 3 Shag, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A Garden Warbler and Cuckoo were the highlight amongst 5 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings involved 5 House Martin amongst a trickle of Swallow and single Redpoll and Tree Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 13 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Spanish Chiffchaff
8th May 2026 – overcast NW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 40 Sandwich Tern, 38 Common Scoter, 21 Gannet, 19 Guillemot, 4 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 2 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Ringing
Surprise of the day involved a Chiffchaff bearing a Spanish ring – details awaited.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Waved Umber.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 40 Sandwich Tern, 38 Common Scoter, 21 Gannet, 19 Guillemot, 4 Razorbill, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 2 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Two Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Ringing
Surprise of the day involved a Chiffchaff bearing a Spanish ring – details awaited.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Waved Umber.
Good numbers of Lesser Whitethroat hold territory
7th May 2026 – overcast SE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0745) produced 200 Sandwich Tern, 44 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Puffin, 2 Razorbill and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and around 30 territorial Lesser Whitethroat are on the island.
Butterflies and Moths
Painted Lady and Red Admiral continue to be recorded.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0745) produced 200 Sandwich Tern, 44 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Puffin, 2 Razorbill and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 3 Wheatear.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and around 30 territorial Lesser Whitethroat are on the island.
Butterflies and Moths
Painted Lady and Red Admiral continue to be recorded.
Common Scoter dominate
5th May 2026 – overcast NW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 250 Common Scoter, 17 Guillemot, 16 Gannet, 8 Shag and a Red-throated Diver. In addition, the Common Scoter flock in the mouth of the bay held at least 3000 birds.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 2 Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Painted Lady and Red Admiral continue to be recorded.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 250 Common Scoter, 17 Guillemot, 16 Gannet, 8 Shag and a Red-throated Diver. In addition, the Common Scoter flock in the mouth of the bay held at least 3000 birds.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 2 Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Painted Lady and Red Admiral continue to be recorded.
Garden Warbler and Velvet Scoters
4th May 2026 – overcast E1
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) provided 3250 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 14 Gannet, 14 Shag, 14 Guillemot, 2 Velvet Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, 5 Willow Warbler and single Reed Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Garden Warbler – the latter the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
Swallows continue to trickle flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 68 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
A Short-tailed Vole was pursued by a Weasel.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved 30 Red Admiral and 26 Painted Lady and 3 Small Mottled Willow were in the moth trap.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) provided 3250 Common Scoter, 50 Sandwich Tern, 14 Gannet, 14 Shag, 14 Guillemot, 2 Velvet Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Sightings included 5 Wheatear, 5 Willow Warbler and single Reed Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher and Garden Warbler – the latter the first of the year.
Diurnal Migration
Swallows continue to trickle flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 68 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Mammals
A Short-tailed Vole was pursued by a Weasel.
Butterflies and Moths
Migrant butterflies involved 30 Red Admiral and 26 Painted Lady and 3 Small Mottled Willow were in the moth trap.
Cuckoo and Velvet Scoter
3rd May 2026 – overcast/rain clearing NE1/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 52 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot and a Manx Shearwater. In addition, the Common Scoter flock in the mouth of the bay held at least two Velvet Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by the first Cuckoo of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included Shoveler while waders included 67 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap was dominated by Brown Silver Line while Green Carpet, Least Black Arches and Rustic Shoulder Knot were new for the year. Additionally, and unusually for the time of the year, a total of four Small Mottled Willow were attracted overnight.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 52 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot and a Manx Shearwater. In addition, the Common Scoter flock in the mouth of the bay held at least two Velvet Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by the first Cuckoo of the year.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included Shoveler while waders included 67 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap was dominated by Brown Silver Line while Green Carpet, Least Black Arches and Rustic Shoulder Knot were new for the year. Additionally, and unusually for the time of the year, a total of four Small Mottled Willow were attracted overnight.
Spotted Flycatcher and Whinchat
2nd May 2026 – overcast SW2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 170 Sandwich Tern, 91 Common Scoter, 75 Gannet, 56 Guillemot, 14 Red-throated Diver, 6 Manx Shearwater, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Puffin, 2 Kittiwake and single Arctic Tern and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Single Whinchat and Spotted Flycatcher were amongst 11 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Swallows continue to trickle flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 170 Sandwich Tern, 91 Common Scoter, 75 Gannet, 56 Guillemot, 14 Red-throated Diver, 6 Manx Shearwater, 5 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Puffin, 2 Kittiwake and single Arctic Tern and Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Single Whinchat and Spotted Flycatcher were amongst 11 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Swallows continue to trickle flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Velvet Scoter
1st May 2026 – bright and sunny/rain later NE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 220 Common Scoter, 140 Sandwich Tern, 36 Guillemot, 7 Gannet, 4 Red-throated Diver, 4 Shag, 2 Gadwall and single Manx Shearwater and Velvet Scoter. In addition, flocks of 3000 Eider and 1000 Common Scoter were in the mouth of the bay.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 8 Wheatear and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four Redpoll and a Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler continue to linger while waders included 27 Whimbrel and single Common Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat are now well distributed across the island, however Whitethroat are only thinly spread.
Butterflies and Moths
Highlight in the light trap was a Rush Veneer.
Offshore
Observations over the sea provided 220 Common Scoter, 140 Sandwich Tern, 36 Guillemot, 7 Gannet, 4 Red-throated Diver, 4 Shag, 2 Gadwall and single Manx Shearwater and Velvet Scoter. In addition, flocks of 3000 Eider and 1000 Common Scoter were in the mouth of the bay.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 8 Wheatear and 3 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Four Redpoll and a Swift flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler continue to linger while waders included 27 Whimbrel and single Common Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat are now well distributed across the island, however Whitethroat are only thinly spread.
Butterflies and Moths
Highlight in the light trap was a Rush Veneer.
Puffin
29th April 2026 – bright and sunny ENE4/6/8
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 32 Sandwich Tern, 28 Guillemot, 15 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver, 7 Gannet, 7 Little Tern and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Gadwall and 2 Shoveler while waders included 9 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral were seen.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 32 Sandwich Tern, 28 Guillemot, 15 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver, 7 Gannet, 7 Little Tern and a Puffin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 2 Gadwall and 2 Shoveler while waders included 9 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral were seen.
Arctic Skua
28th April 2026 – sunny spells NE2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 35 Sandwich Tern, 34 Guillemot, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Little Tern, 15 Gannet, 7 Shag, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Arctic Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Very quiet, limited to 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Whimbrel and 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held the first Sandy Carpet of the year and a Dark Swordgrass was logged.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 35 Sandwich Tern, 34 Guillemot, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Little Tern, 15 Gannet, 7 Shag, 7 Kittiwake, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Arctic Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Very quiet, limited to 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Willow Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 6 Whimbrel and 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held the first Sandy Carpet of the year and a Dark Swordgrass was logged.
Black and Arctic Terns
26th April 2026 – sunny spells E3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0715 & 0800-0830) produced 280 Arctic Tern, 260 Common Scoter, 110 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 48 Little Tern, 20 Red-throated Diver, 15 Guillemot, 6 Black Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Manx Shearwater and single Puffin and Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
A quieter day on the land with just 6 Wheatear, 5 Wllow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
Swallow continue to trickle through and 2 Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 41 Whimbrel and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
A Silver Y was seen.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0715 & 0800-0830) produced 280 Arctic Tern, 260 Common Scoter, 110 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 48 Little Tern, 20 Red-throated Diver, 15 Guillemot, 6 Black Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 3 Kittiwake, 3 Manx Shearwater and single Puffin and Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
A quieter day on the land with just 6 Wheatear, 5 Wllow Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
Swallow continue to trickle through and 2 Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 41 Whimbrel and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Butterflies and Moths
A Silver Y was seen.
Pomarine Skua and Black Terns
25th April 2026 – bright and sunny ESE1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0717) revealed 215 Common Scoter, 90 Sandwich Tern, 31 Gannet, 19 Guillemot, 15 Red-throated Diver, 12 Little Tern, 12 Arctic Tern, 8 Black Tern, 7 Shag, 2 Fulmar, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Pomarine Skua and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Three Whinchat was amongst 46 Wheatear, also logged were 6 Willow Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 16 Redpoll was logged
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 40 Whimbrel, 80 Sanderling and 2000 Dunlin.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0615-0717) revealed 215 Common Scoter, 90 Sandwich Tern, 31 Gannet, 19 Guillemot, 15 Red-throated Diver, 12 Little Tern, 12 Arctic Tern, 8 Black Tern, 7 Shag, 2 Fulmar, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Pomarine Skua and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Three Whinchat was amongst 46 Wheatear, also logged were 6 Willow Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 16 Redpoll was logged
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 40 Whimbrel, 80 Sanderling and 2000 Dunlin.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Tree Pipit and Whinchats
24th April 2026 – bright and sunny ESE1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 70 Sandwich Tern, 25 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 10 Guillemot, 6 Gannet, 6 Little Tern, 2 Shag and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 4 Whinchat amongst 15 Wheatear, also seen were 18 Willow Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and single Chiffchaff, Grasshopper Warbler and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Five Redpoll were logged and single Tree Pipit and House Martin were amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1100 Dunlin and 32 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted a Rush Veneer.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 70 Sandwich Tern, 25 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 10 Guillemot, 6 Gannet, 6 Little Tern, 2 Shag and a Puffin.
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 4 Whinchat amongst 15 Wheatear, also seen were 18 Willow Warbler, 2 Lesser Whitethroat and single Chiffchaff, Grasshopper Warbler and Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Five Redpoll were logged and single Tree Pipit and House Martin were amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1100 Dunlin and 32 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap attracted a Rush Veneer.
Whinchat new in
23rd April 2026 – bright and sunny E3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 115 Sandwich Tern, 16 Common Scoter, 13 Red-throated Diver, 9 Gannet, 5 Little Tern, 3 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Whinchat was amongst 7 Wheatear and 8 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a trickle of Swallow
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 31 Whimbrel and 3 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 115 Sandwich Tern, 16 Common Scoter, 13 Red-throated Diver, 9 Gannet, 5 Little Tern, 3 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
A Whinchat was amongst 7 Wheatear and 8 Willow Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
A House Martin was amongst a trickle of Swallow
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 31 Whimbrel and 3 Bar-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
First Swift arrives
22nd April 2026 – bright and sunny E5/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 16 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Little Tern, 2 Razorbill and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A quieter day with just 3 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler in the very blustery conditions.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of Pink-footed Geese flew through and the first Swift of the spring was seen amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 120 Sandwich Tern, 16 Common Scoter, 12 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver, 6 Guillemot, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Little Tern, 2 Razorbill and an Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
A quieter day with just 3 Wheatear and a Willow Warbler in the very blustery conditions.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of Pink-footed Geese flew through and the first Swift of the spring was seen amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Marsh Harrier quickly moves through
21st April 2026 – bright and sunny E3/6
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 160 Sandwich Tern, 28 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver, 5 Little Tern, 4 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Totals involved 35 Willow Warbler, 22 Wheatear and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A Marsh Harrier flew northeast, pursued by the local Shelduck population and a single Siskin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 160 Sandwich Tern, 28 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 5 Red-throated Diver, 5 Little Tern, 4 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Totals involved 35 Willow Warbler, 22 Wheatear and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A Marsh Harrier flew northeast, pursued by the local Shelduck population and a single Siskin was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Whimbrel and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Yellow Wagtail
20th April 2026 – bright and sunny/calm
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 100 Sandwich Tern, 18 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 7 Shag and 3 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds involved 17 Wheatear, 14 Willow Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Blackcap and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 300 Pink-footed Geese flew through, along with 2 Lesser Redpoll and the first Yellow Wagtail of the spring.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Small Copper of the year was logged.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 100 Sandwich Tern, 18 Common Scoter, 10 Red-throated Diver, 8 Gannet, 7 Shag and 3 Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Newly grounded birds involved 17 Wheatear, 14 Willow Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Blackcap and a Lesser Whitethroat.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 300 Pink-footed Geese flew through, along with 2 Lesser Redpoll and the first Yellow Wagtail of the spring.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Short-eared Owl was seen.
Butterflies and Moths
The first Small Copper of the year was logged.
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