21st September 2026 – overcast then drizzle S2
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0900) produced 166 Common Scoter, 18 Shag, 3 Gannet, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds involved 12 Robin, 2 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 400 Meadow Pipit, 60 Skylark, 3 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 200 Knot and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
Two Water Rail were logged and a Peregrine was seen.
Leach’s Petrels and Great Skua
19th September 2026 – sunny spells W4/6
Offshore
Extended observations over the sea revealed 600 Common Scoter, 27 Red-throated Diver, 11 Gannet, 9 Razorbill, 7 Sandwich Tern, 5 Leach’s Petrel, 5 Kittiwake, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Guillemot and Great Skua.
Offshore
Extended observations over the sea revealed 600 Common Scoter, 27 Red-throated Diver, 11 Gannet, 9 Razorbill, 7 Sandwich Tern, 5 Leach’s Petrel, 5 Kittiwake, 2 Manx Shearwater and single Guillemot and Great Skua.
Quiet seas and skies
18th September 2026 – sun and showers WSW3/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 179 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 7 Guillemot, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Razorbill, 3 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 179 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 7 Guillemot, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Razorbill, 3 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 3 Wheatear and a Chiffchaff.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Arctic Skua
17th September 2026 – overcast/showers W4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) produced 408 Common Scoter, 20 Kittiwake, 12 Red-throated Diver, 11 Razorbill, 5 Guillemot, 2 Sandwich Tern and single Artic Tern and Arctic Skua.
Miscellaneous
The island’s “woodland” hosted 8 Jay, 3 Bullfinch, 2 Blackcap and 2 Chiffchaff.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0700-0900) produced 408 Common Scoter, 20 Kittiwake, 12 Red-throated Diver, 11 Razorbill, 5 Guillemot, 2 Sandwich Tern and single Artic Tern and Arctic Skua.
Miscellaneous
The island’s “woodland” hosted 8 Jay, 3 Bullfinch, 2 Blackcap and 2 Chiffchaff.
Hooded Crow again pick of a poor bunch
16th September 2026 – overcast/showers WNW5
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 58 Common Scoter, 21 Shag, 3 Sandwich Tern and single Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 3 Chiffchaff and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration was limited to 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail and a Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 58 Common Scoter, 21 Shag, 3 Sandwich Tern and single Gannet and Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 3 Chiffchaff and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration was limited to 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail and a Tree Sparrow.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Light migration!
15th September 2026 – sun and showers W4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 11 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 10 Chiffchaff, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration included 20 Meadow Pipit, 10 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail and a single Sand Martin.
Miscellaneous
A first-winter Shag was again sheltering on the pools.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 11 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 10 Chiffchaff, 3 White Wagtail, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration included 20 Meadow Pipit, 10 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail and a single Sand Martin.
Miscellaneous
A first-winter Shag was again sheltering on the pools.
More migration!
14th September 2026 – mizzle/mist SSE3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 101 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 8 Red-throated Diver, 4 Sandwich Tern and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and single Whitethroat and Spotted Flycatcher.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration included 200 Meadow Pipit, 50 Swallow, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Sand Martin and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit.
Miscellaneous
A first-winter Shag sheltering on the pools was unusual.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Delicate and a Small Mottled Willow.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 101 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 8 Red-throated Diver, 4 Sandwich Tern and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler and single Whitethroat and Spotted Flycatcher.
Diurnal Migration
Visible migration included 200 Meadow Pipit, 50 Swallow, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Sand Martin and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit.
Miscellaneous
A first-winter Shag sheltering on the pools was unusual.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Delicate and a Small Mottled Willow.
Migration conditions
13th September 2026 – early drizzle then suuny spells/calm
Offshore
A check of the flat sea revealed 42 Common Scoter, 36 Shag, 6 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants involved 10 Robin, 8 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 520 Meadow Pipit, 320 Pink-footed Goose, 110 Swallow, 60 House Martin, 54 Grey Wagtail, 7 Sand Martin and single Tree Pipit and Tree Sparrow moved through once the drizzle cleared.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 54 light-bellied Brent Geese was seen and waders included 220 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Cetti’s Warbler, Hooded Crow, Water Rail and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A pod of 10 Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore and a Weasel was seen.
Dragonflies
A total of 6 teneral Red-veined Darter were seen, consolidating the counties first confirmed breeding record.
Butterflies and Moths
Two Clouded Yellow were recorded.
Offshore
A check of the flat sea revealed 42 Common Scoter, 36 Shag, 6 Gannet, 6 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants involved 10 Robin, 8 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher and a Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 520 Meadow Pipit, 320 Pink-footed Goose, 110 Swallow, 60 House Martin, 54 Grey Wagtail, 7 Sand Martin and single Tree Pipit and Tree Sparrow moved through once the drizzle cleared.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 54 light-bellied Brent Geese was seen and waders included 220 Turnstone.
Miscellaneous
A Cetti’s Warbler, Hooded Crow, Water Rail and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A pod of 10 Bottle-nosed Dolphin were offshore and a Weasel was seen.
Dragonflies
A total of 6 teneral Red-veined Darter were seen, consolidating the counties first confirmed breeding record.
Butterflies and Moths
Two Clouded Yellow were recorded.
Hooded Crow pick of a poor bunch
12th September 2026 – heavy rain clearing SW4/7
Offshore
Observations over the sea (1000-1100) as the rain cleared produced just 2 Sandwich Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
There were 27 light-bellied Brent Goose logged and waders included 35 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 100 Linnet were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (1000-1100) as the rain cleared produced just 2 Sandwich Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
There were 27 light-bellied Brent Goose logged and waders included 35 Grey Plover.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 100 Linnet were the best of the rest.
Insects headline!
11th September 2026 – overcast/showers WNW3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 137 Common Scoter, 14 Shag, 4 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 2 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of birds included 10 Meadow Pipit, 8 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A Great Spotted Woodpecker and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Delicate and a Clouded Yellow was seen.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 137 Common Scoter, 14 Shag, 4 Gannet, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 2 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of birds included 10 Meadow Pipit, 8 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Yellow Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A Great Spotted Woodpecker and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held a Delicate and a Clouded Yellow was seen.
Brent Geese increase
10th September 2026 – overcast/rain later SSE3/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided 294 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 22 Manx Shearwater, 4 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 10 White Wagtail, 2 Wheatear and a single Blackcap were seen.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were no better with 40 Meadow Pipit, 30 Swallow and 3 Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 58 light-bellied Brent Geese present and additional wildfowl included 40 Wigeon and a Shoveler. Waders included 1620 Oystercatcher, 1120 Redshank, 534 Dunlin, 477 Curlew, 90 Golden Plover, 82 Sanderling, 82 Turnstone and 32 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 35 Little Egret were counted along the eastern shore and Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) provided 294 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 22 Manx Shearwater, 4 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 10 White Wagtail, 2 Wheatear and a single Blackcap were seen.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were no better with 40 Meadow Pipit, 30 Swallow and 3 Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
There are now 58 light-bellied Brent Geese present and additional wildfowl included 40 Wigeon and a Shoveler. Waders included 1620 Oystercatcher, 1120 Redshank, 534 Dunlin, 477 Curlew, 90 Golden Plover, 82 Sanderling, 82 Turnstone and 32 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A total of 35 Little Egret were counted along the eastern shore and Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Pectoral Sandpiper reappears
9th September 2026 – overcast/showers SSE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 34 Common Scoter, 34 Sandwich Tern, 3 Shag and single Gannet and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 12 Robin, 5 White Wagtail, 3 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap and single Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
The first 6 Pink-footed Geese of the autumn were logged and other birds on the move involved 80 Meadow Pipit, 28 Grey Wagtail, 15Swallow and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Pectoral Sandpiper put in a second appearance.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 34 Common Scoter, 34 Sandwich Tern, 3 Shag and single Gannet and Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Newly arrived birds involved 12 Robin, 5 White Wagtail, 3 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap and single Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
The first 6 Pink-footed Geese of the autumn were logged and other birds on the move involved 80 Meadow Pipit, 28 Grey Wagtail, 15Swallow and single Yellow Wagtail and Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Pectoral Sandpiper put in a second appearance.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Pectoral Sandpiper
8th September 2026 – overcast/showers WSW4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 500 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Wigeon.
Grounded Migrants
Four Yellow Wagtail, 2 White Wagtail and single Blackcap, Wheatear and Grey Wagtail were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pectoral Sandpiper put in a brief appearance early morning but then promptly disappeared during a heavy downpour.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0700-0800) produced 500 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and 2 Wigeon.
Grounded Migrants
Four Yellow Wagtail, 2 White Wagtail and single Blackcap, Wheatear and Grey Wagtail were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Pectoral Sandpiper put in a brief appearance early morning but then promptly disappeared during a heavy downpour.
First Brent Geese return
7th September 2026 – overcast/showers W 2/3
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Goldcrest troubled the recorder.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly better with 18 Swallow, 14 Grey Wagtail and 5 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 12 light-bellied Brent Geese have returned and waders included 23 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Goldcrest troubled the recorder.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly better with 18 Swallow, 14 Grey Wagtail and 5 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 12 light-bellied Brent Geese have returned and waders included 23 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Pied Flycatcher
6th September 2026 – overcast/showers SSE2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 22 Common Scoter and 10 Gannet. A Shag was on the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Pied Flycatcher was logged along with 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 16 Grey Wagtail, 16 Swallow, 7 Pied Wagtail and 2 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included several Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A teneral Red-veined Darter provided evidence that the species has bred on the island for the first time.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced just 22 Common Scoter and 10 Gannet. A Shag was on the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
A Pied Flycatcher was logged along with 2 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were again on the move with 60 Meadow Pipit, 16 Grey Wagtail, 16 Swallow, 7 Pied Wagtail and 2 Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included several Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Dragonflies
A teneral Red-veined Darter provided evidence that the species has bred on the island for the first time.
Black Guillemot
5th September 2026 – sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0830) produced 1000 Common Scoter, 220 Sandwich Tern, 21 Arctic Tern, 12 Shag, 4 Arctic Skua and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst a sprinkling of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 6 Grey Wagtail, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier was seen and the Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0630-0830) produced 1000 Common Scoter, 220 Sandwich Tern, 21 Arctic Tern, 12 Shag, 4 Arctic Skua and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Two Chiffchaff were amongst a sprinkling of Robin.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 6 Grey Wagtail, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Yellow Wagtail and a Tree Pipit logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 33 Greenshank and a Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Marsh Harrier was seen and the Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Just seabirds
4th September 2026 – overcast/showers/rain later W4/6
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) provided 1800 Common Scoter, 290 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 32 Manx Shearwater, 6 Fulmar, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) provided 1800 Common Scoter, 290 Sandwich Tern, 60 Gannet, 32 Manx Shearwater, 6 Fulmar, 5 Kittiwake, 5 Arctic Tern, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Common Scoters move through
3rd September 2026 – overcast/showers/rain later W3/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0845) produced 2795 Common Scoter, 177 Sandwich Tern, 27 Manx Shearwater, 14 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Fulmar, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Arctic Tern and single Pintail, Red-breasted Merganser and Shag.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Offshore
A check of the sea (0645-0845) produced 2795 Common Scoter, 177 Sandwich Tern, 27 Manx Shearwater, 14 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Fulmar, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Arctic Tern and single Pintail, Red-breasted Merganser and Shag.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow continues its residency.
Spotted Redshank and Ruff
2nd September 2026 – overcast/rain soon SW3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 545 Sandwich Tern, 135 Arctic Tern, 80 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, 11 Gannet and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 50 Meadow Pipit and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Spotted Redshank and Ruff.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0630-0730) revealed 545 Sandwich Tern, 135 Arctic Tern, 80 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, 11 Gannet and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Wheatear were seen.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 50 Meadow Pipit and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included Spotted Redshank and Ruff.
Leach’s Petrel
1st September 2026 – sunny spells WSW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) were highlighted by a single Leach’s Petrel amongst 580 Common Scoter, 104 Sandwich Tern, 61 Gannet, 44 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 4 Fulmar, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Kittiwake and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Willow Warbler and Blackcap.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0645-0845) were highlighted by a single Leach’s Petrel amongst 580 Common Scoter, 104 Sandwich Tern, 61 Gannet, 44 Manx Shearwater, 7 Guillemot, 4 Shag, 4 Fulmar, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Kittiwake and Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
Warblers involved 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff and single Willow Warbler and Blackcap.
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