2nd November 2026 – bright and sunny/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and 3 Fieldfare. Also seen were single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move with 1,200 Jackdaw, 160 Starling, 38 Tree Sparrow, 36 Barnacle Goose, 33 Long-tailed Tit, 14 Woodpigeon, 8 Srock Dove, 7 Siskin, 4 Redpoll and single Brambling and Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler remain.
Miscellaneous
A further 2 Cetti’s Warbler are now on the island – including a second singing male, perhaps 9-10 birds have been recorded in the last few days. Two Water Rail and a Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Butterflies and Moths
Several Red Admiral remain on the wing.
