31st October 2026 – bright start the fog/most SE2/4
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing and a Fieldfare. A Blackcap was logged and the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Birds on the move included 1,350 Jackdaw, 520 Starling, 210 Pink-footed Goose, 170 Woodpigeon, 38 Reed Bunting, 36 Meadow Pipit, 30 Linnet, 28 Skylark, 21 Chaffinch, 19 Greenfinch, 18 Carrion Crow, 12 Siskin, 7 Pied Wagtail, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 4 Rook, 2 Brambling and a Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 4 Shoveler and 3 Whooper Swan.
Miscellaneous
Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
30th October 2026 – sunny spells SE3/5
Grounded Migrants
There were no early morning thrushes although the Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Many birds were on the move including 1,580 Starling, 685 Woodpigeon, 210 Jackdaw, 160 Chaffinch, 90 Pink-footed Goose, 42 Meadow Pipit, 29 Linnet, 27 Skylark, 25 Reed Bunting, 19 Greenfinch, 16 Goldfinch, 8 Mistle Thrush, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Tree Sparrow, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Whooper Swan, 2 Siskin and single Great White Egret and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Shoveler and a Jack Snipe were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Merlin were the best of the rest.
29th October 2026 – overcast SSE2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 7 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and a Mistle Thrush. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Birds on the move included 180 Jackdaw, 32 Chaffinch, 24 Tree Sparrow, 22 Stock Dove, 4 Brambling and 3 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The first 10 Twite have returned, the Hooded Crow remains and Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
28th October 2026 – early rain WSW4/6
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
There was little evidence of migration except for 10 Chaffinch.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 203 light-bellied birds and 4 Shoveler and the first Jack Snipe of the autumn was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
24th October 2026 – overcast/showers then rain WSW2/4
Offshore
A lull between the departure of Storm Austen and the arrival of Storm Boelo (0745-0945) produced 1,545 Razorbill, 103 Kittiwake, 63 Common Scoter, 14 Gannet, 8 Guillemot, 7 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and single Shag and Mediterranean Gull.
Grounded Migrants
A Wheatear was seen.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
22nd October 2026 – early rain/hail then sunny spells N3 then W2/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 11 Common Scoter, 10 Shag, 2 Gannet and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 5 Blackbird, 4 Song Thrush and 2 Redwing. Other sightings were limited to 3 Chiffchaff and a Blackcap and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Starling, 140 Jackdaw, 80 Pink-footed Goose, 11 Skylark, 8 Barnacle Goose, 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Redpoll and single Tree Sparrow, Brambling and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
21st October 2026 – murky start/rain later SE3/4 then W6/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0945-1045) produced 71 Common Scoter, 28 Razorbill, 16 Gannet and 3 Red-breasted Merganser. A late Arctic Tern was off the eastern shore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 6 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush and a Redwing. Otherwise limited to a single Chiffchaff. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Two Siskin and single Brambling and Rock Pipit were logged
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 22 moths of 15 species with Yellow-line Quaker and Dark Chestnut new for the year.
20th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle then rain E2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and a Chiffchaff was logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 3 Redwing, along with single Jay, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest and a Peregrine was the best of the rest.
19th October 2026 – overcast/ showers E3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 29 Common Scoter, 6 Shag, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Redwing. Otherwise sightings were limited to 2 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 580 Jackdaw, 22 Linnet, 14 Tree Sparrow, 7 Chaffinch, 7 Pied Wagtail and single Grey Wagtail and Siskin were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
18th October 2026 – bright and sunny N1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 60 Redwing and 6 Fieldfare. The Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1,290 Pink-footed Goose, 1,000 Jackdaw, 60 Tree Sparrow, 30 Skylark, 12 Linnet, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Whooper Swan, 3 Brambling, 2 Swallow, 2 Siskin and single Stock Dove and Collared Dove were logged
Miscellaneous
Two Raven were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
A few Red Admiral remain on the wing.
17th October 2026 – bright and sunny NNE1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing, 5 Blackbird and 3 Song Thrush. The Cetti’s Warbler was joined by two new arrivals and additional sightings involved a single Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 2,000 Jackdaw, 1,660 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Skylark, 18 Linnet, 16 Tree Sparrow, 12 Whooper Swan, 12 Swallow, 10 Meadow Pipit,10 Chaffinch, 9 Barnacle Goose, 4 Brambling, 2 Siskin, 2 Redpoll were logged
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest, along with the resident Hooded Crow. The island’s “woodland” added 2 Chiffchaff and 2 Jay.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap held Figure of Eight and Feathered Thorn.
14th October 2026 – sunny spells S3/5
Offshore
A scan of the sea provided just 11 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 6 Common Scoter, 4 Gannet, 2 Red-throated Diver and 2 Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional sightings involved single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 60 Skylark, 58 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 20 Meadow Pipit, 12 Chaffinch, 10 Pink-footed Goose, 10 Greenfinch, 2 Swallow, 2 Siskin and a Grey Wagtail were logged
Miscellaneous
Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest. The island’s “woodland” added 6 Long-tailed Tit, 5 Chiffchaff and single Great Spotted Woodpecker and Jay.
Butterflies and Moths
The light trap has seen a noticeable reduction in numbers although immigrants involved 3 Silver Y and single White-speck, Rush Veneer and Rusty Dot Pearl.
13th October 2026 – early rain then sun and showers WSW4/6
Offshore
A check of the sea (0815-0915) produced 280 Common Scoter, 190 Razorbill, 59 Gannet, 18 Shag, 4 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 3 Chiffchaff and the lingering Cetti’s Warbler.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow was the best of the rest.
12th October 2026 – overcast/rain/mizzle SE3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea provided just 21 Shag, 8 Great Crested Grebe, 5 Common Scoter and a Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl were represented by 752 Wigeon, 651 Teal, 331 light-bellied Brent Goose, 303 Shelduck, 143 Mallard, 85 Pintail and 64 Canada Goose. Waders included 3180 Oystercatcher, 1086 Redshank, 662 Curlew, 282 Golden Plover, 182 Turnstone, 25 Greenshank and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
A Shag was found sheltering on the island, a total of 67 Little Egret were logged and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
11th October 2026 – sun and showers/calm
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 2,800 Eider, 30 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 2 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
At least 4 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island and additional sightings involved 5 Chiffchaff and single Wheatear, Redwing, Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were busier with 180 Skylark, 125 Meadow Pipit, 109 Pink-footed Goose, 95 Jackdaw, 75 Whooper Swan, 60 Linnet, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Chaffinch, 28 Pied Wagtail, 14 Reed Bunting, 8 Tree Sparrow, 3 Siskin, 3 Swallow, 2 Redpoll, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Brambling and a Jay logged.
Miscellaneous
The islands “woodland” held 63 Redwing, 13 Redpoll and 8 Chiffchaff. Two Merlin hunted the island and a Water Rail and Great Spotted Woodpecker was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap highlight was a Blairs Shoulder-Knot.
Mammals
A Weasel was seen.
10th October 2026 – sun and showers W6/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0800-0930) produced 100 Common Scoter, 77 Razorbill, 22 Gannet, 8 Kittiwake, 3 Red-throated Dover, 3 Guillemot and 2 Arctic Skua.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 25 Barnacle Geese headed north.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 320 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and single Hooded Crow and Merlin were the best of the rest.
9th October 2026 – overcast/rain then sun and showers WSW5/8
Offshore
A check of the sea (0830-0930) produced 32 Razorbill, 19 Common Scoter, 11 Kittiwake, 5 Shag, 4 Gannet, 4 Guillemot and a Red-breasted Merganser.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 22 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hen Harrier remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
8th October 2026 – bright and sunny N2
Grounded Migrants
Quieter today, although at least one Cetti’s Warbler remains additional sightings were limited to 6 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were slightly busier with 330 Jackdaw, 160 Pink-footed Goose, 40 Skylark, 32 Swallow, 30 Meadow Pipit, 14 Carrion Crow, 6 Pied Wagtail, 2 Grey Wagtail and single Brambling, Mistle Thrush and Whooper Swan logged.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the island and single Water Rail and Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
7th October 2026 – bright and sunny after overnight rain NNW2
Grounded Migrants
Chiffchaff and Robin were to the fore with 42 and 40 respectively, also seen were 14 Stonechat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Blackcap, 2 Wheatear and a Redstart. At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 1,245 Pink-footed Goose, 135 Skylark, 52 Meadow Pipit, 40 Chaffinch, 37 Jackdaw, 30 Linnet, 18 Pied Wagtail, 16 Carrion Crow, 12 Tree Sparrow, 4 Brambling, 2 Swallow and 2 Siskin were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 300 light-bellied birds.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Immigrants in the moth trap involved Pearly Underwing and another Vestal. Butterflies still on the wing involved Red Admiral and Small White
6th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle at times/calm
Grounded Migrants
Another Yellow-browed Warbler was amongst 9 Chiffchaff. The lingering Cetti’s Warbler has been joined by a singing male and 3 Blackcap and a Wheatear were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Pink-footed Geese were on the move with 2,250 birds logged, also seen were 60 Skylark, 55 Meadow Pipit, 32 Pied Wagtail, 20 Chaffinch, 9 Swallow and a Brambling.
Miscellaneous
Singles of Water Rail, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 22 species. Immigrants were highlighted by singles of The Gem and Vestal along with Small Mottled Willow, Silver Y and Pearly Underwing.
5th October 2026 – overcast/mizzle at times SW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) provided 84 Common Scoter, 41 Gannet, 17 Shag, 10 Razorbill, 8 Kittiwake, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest - it has been a very poor autumn for the latter so far.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a single Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held just 19 moths of 12 species. Immigrants involved 3 Rusty Dot. Pearl while Brick was new for the year.
4th October 2026 – overcast SSW2/4
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A quiet day was enlivened by a Yellow-browed Warbler, otherwise just single Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Goldcrest were logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 155 Linnet, 120 Meadow Pipit, 65 Chaffinch, 57 Skylark, 26 Jackdaw, 15 Siskin, 12 Pied Wagtail, 10 Pink-footed Goose, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Swallow were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Ruff was the pick of the waders
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and a Merlin was the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 32 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved 8 Rusty Dot Pearl and The Gem.
3rd October 2026 – bright and sunny W1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 2 Gannet and 3 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Just a single Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 100 Skylark, 48 Meadow Pipit, 27 Starling, 12 Linnet, 11 Tree Sparrow, 8 Reed Bunting, 6 Swallow, 6 Pied Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker were logged.
Butterflies and Moths
The moth trap held 43 moths of 15 species. Immigrants involved The Delicate and Pearly Underwing and a Figure of Eight was seen.
2nd October 2026 – sun and showers/rain later SSE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0900) produced 106 Common Scoter, 44 Gannet, 40 Razorbill, 23 Kittiwake, 7 Guillemot, 5 Red-throated Diver and 2 Velvet Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to a Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Just 20 Meadow Pipit and 14 Skylark moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 25 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
1st October 2026 – rain clearing later WSW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 7 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
The Cetti’s Warbler remains and additional grounded birds involved 17 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff and single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Totals of 270 Starling, 59 Jackdaw, 40 Linnet, 30 Meadow Pipit, 21 Skylark, 12 Chaffinch, 8 Pied Wagtail, 3 Swallow and 2 Grey Wagtail were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 270 Teal.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Water Rail were the best of the rest.
