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.
