tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86659560511903766592024-03-18T17:41:22.579+00:00Walney Bird ObservatoryFounded in 1964, the work of Walney Bird Observatory is funded entirely by membership subscription. Since 1965 it has been an accredited member of the British Trust for Ornithology’s bird observatories network which operates across Britain and Ireland. Bird Observatories are at the forefront of conservation, monitoring bird populations through the medium of census work, daily recording of migrants and ringing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-35605976072686758192024-03-18T17:40:00.000+00:002024-03-18T17:40:51.293+00:00Redwing and Fieldfare on the move<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">17th March 2024 – overcast/murk/mizzle at times SSE2 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A scan of the sea revealed 70 Common Scoter, 10 Shag and 5 Red-throated Diver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 185 Redwing and 49 Fieldfare. Additional sightings included 8 Goldcrest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Woodcock was new in. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Single Hooded Crow and Merlin were the best of the rest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The light trap held Early Grey and Dark Swordgrass. </span>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-422684240907150342024-03-17T16:18:00.001+00:002024-03-17T16:18:07.224+00:00First Wheatear arrives<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">16th March 2024 – fog clearing then rain later SE1/3 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 16 Blackbird, 3 Fieldfare and single Song Thrush and Redwing. Additional sightings included 11 Goldcrest, 8 Stonechat, 5 Chiffchaff and a Wheatear – the latter the first of the year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Totals included 60 Meadow Pipit, 19 Whooper Swan, 12 Pied Wagtail, 8 Pink-footed Goose and a Sand Martin. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and Water Rail and Merlin were the best of the rest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The light trap held a Dotted Border. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-39608781334048028162024-03-16T15:37:00.003+00:002024-03-16T15:48:25.794+00:00Mediterranean Gull and first Sandwich Tern<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">15th March 2024 – overcast/rain at times WSW3/6 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea (0800-0900) revealed 147 Common Scoter, 18 Kittiwake, 17 Red-throated Diver, 7 Shag, 3 Gannet, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and single Sandwich Tern, Mediterranean Gull and Fulmar. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 7 Fieldfare. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Totals of 50 Pink-footed Goose and 14 Meadow Pipit flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The resident Hooded Crow was seen while Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The light trap held three Dark Swordgrass. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-60799823826148932932024-03-13T16:35:00.003+00:002024-03-13T16:35:59.151+00:00Water Pipits remain<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">12th March 2024 – overcast/rain, clearing later V1/2 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea revealed 21 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, 10 Red-throated Diver and 2 Goosander. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 17 Redwing and 8 Fieldfare and additional sightings included 5 Stonechat, 3 Chiffchaff and a Goldcrest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">The Brent Goose flock held 592 light-bellied birds – a new record high and 536 Wigeon, 466 Teal, 130 Shelduck and 62 Red-breasted Merganser were seen. Waders included 2238 Oystercatcher, 2061 Dunlin, 1290 Redshank, 988 Golden Plover, 452 Knot, 189 Turnstone, 176 Gey Plover, 148 Sanderling and 8 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> At least 8 Water Pipit were amongst 8 Rock Pipit and the resident Hooded Crow was seen, while a Water Rail was the best of the rest. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-77106505132620994332024-03-12T16:49:00.000+00:002024-03-12T16:49:00.255+00:00First Chiffchaff arrive<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">11th March 2024 – overcast/calm </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A scan of the sea revealed 4800 Eider, 7 Red-throated Diver, 3 Great Crested Grebe and 2 Shag. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 5 Redwing and additional sightings included 5 Stonechat, 2 Goldcrest and 2 Chiffchaff – the latter the first of the year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The skies were quiet with just 12 Pink-footed Geese, 10 Meadow Pipit, 6 Pied Wagtail and 2 Whooper Swan logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">The Brent Goose flock held 513 light-bellied birds and 8 Barnacle Geese and a Goosander were seen. Waders included 21 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank and 3 Woodcock. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> At least 10 Water Pipit were amongst 10 Rock Pipit and raptors included Buzzard and Merlin. The resident Hooded Crow was seen while 50 Twite and a Water Rail were the best of the rest. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Observations over the sea (0845-0945) revealed 65 Common Scoter, 17 Red-breasted Merganser, 15 Red-throated Diver, 4 Goosander, 3 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and a Shag. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A flock of 23 Whooper Swan flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Waders included a Black-tailed Godwit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and a Peregrine was the best of the rest. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-26679011023372114012024-03-10T19:02:00.001+00:002024-03-10T19:02:11.335+00:00Whooper Swans still on the move<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">9th March 2024 – overcast/murky/showers ENE4/6 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Observations over the sea (0715-0815) revealed 43 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Merganser, 8 Red-throated Diver and a Pintail. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 167 Whooper Swan flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Waders included 10 Purple Sandpiper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and single Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-78034917768765953972024-03-10T08:01:00.000+00:002024-03-10T08:01:02.313+00:00Whooper Swans continue to move<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">8th March 2024 – hazy sun E4/6 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Observations over the sea (0700-0800) revealed 134 Common Scoter, 20 Red-throated Diver, 13 Red-breasted Merganser and a Guillemot. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Four Goldcrest and a Stonechat were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A group of 20 Whooper Swan flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Waders included 300 Dunlin, 50 Grey Plover and 4 Purple Sandpiper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Water Rail remains. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-80731814523866559082024-03-10T07:29:00.001+00:002024-03-10T07:29:17.227+00:00Early Sand Martins move through<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">7th March 2024 – hazy sun E3/5 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Just 6 Common Scoter were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Two early Sand Martin flew through along with 50 Pink-footed Goose. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Three Greenshank were seen. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 39 Little Egret were seen. The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Barn Owl, Water Rail and Peregrine were the best of the rest. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-24622814446097441582024-03-10T07:23:00.000+00:002024-03-10T07:23:02.815+00:00Goldcrest begin to move<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">6th March 2024 – hazy sun E2/3 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea revealed 20 Common Scoter, 7 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Long-tailed Tit was amongst 7 Goldcrest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;">A group of 11 Whooper Swan were grounded. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail and Peregrine were again the best of the rest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Breeding Birds </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Little Grebe are now back on territory. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The light trap held single Dark Swordgrass and Common Quaker. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-32778048970035946842024-03-07T12:31:00.001+00:002024-03-07T12:31:16.970+00:00Whooper Swan passage builds<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">4th March 2024 – sunny spells SE2/3 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea revealed 58 Common Scoter, 3 Red-throated Diver and 2 Gannet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Single Long-tailed Tit, Goldcrest and Redwing were seen while two new male Stonechat were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 42 Whooper Swan headed north. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The long-staying Hooded Crow and a Peregrine were the best of the rest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Breeding Birds </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Displaying Skylark and Lapwing are now back on territory. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Great Northern Diver remains and additional sightings included 10 Shag and 6 Gannet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A group of 9 Stonechats were likely to involve at least some migrants and a Redwing was seen. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 72 Woodpigeon were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Wildfowl included 15 Pink-footed Geese and 2 Barnacle Geese and waders included 6 Woodcock and a Jack Snipe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The long-staying Hooded Crow and single Water Rail, Merlin and Peregrine were the best of the rest. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Three Pied Wagtail flew north. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Wildfowl included 150 light-bellied Brent Geese and 3 Greenshank were the best of the waders. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The ‘woodland’ habitat – a scarce feature on Walney – produced 30 Siskin, 11 Long-tailed Tit, 4 Jay, 3 Coal Tit, 2 Goldcrest and a Great Spotted Woodpecker. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 45 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser and 3 Red-throated Diver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 16 Pink-footed Goose and 4 Whooper Swan flew north. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included 300 Dunlin, 200 Knot and 3 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Raven was the best of the rest. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea (0715-0815) produced 28 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 6 Red-throated Diver and a Gannet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A group of 3 male Stonechat were potential migrants. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 13 Jack Snipe were located. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail was logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Mottled Grey and Dotted Border were attracted to the light trap. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A scan of the sea produced 6 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and 2 Common Scoter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Spoonbill was reported heading north and a Stock Dove was amongst 44 Woodpigeon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Goosander was the pick of the wildfowl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Mottled Grey was attracted to the light trap. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-55276660813004871882024-02-25T18:32:00.002+00:002024-02-25T18:35:20.047+00:00Water Pipits reappear<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">24th February 2024 – overcast/rain then showers V1 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea produced 20 Common Scoter, 17 Shag, 11 Red-breasted Merganser and single Great Northern Diver and Red-throated Diver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 445 Pink-footed Geese moved through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Goosander was the pick of the wildfowl while waders included 1,000 Golden Plover and 12 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 73 species were logged with at least 12 Water Pipit amongst 20 Rock Pipit the highlights while the long-staying Hooded Crow and 60 Twite were also seen. Raptors involved Buzzard, Merlin, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk and Barn Owl. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea produced 28 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser and 5 Red-throated Diver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Several male Stonechat moved through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included 7 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and 40 Twite were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Rush Veneer and Dotted Border were attracted to the light trap. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Ringing</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A colour ringed Knot seen recently had been marked at Terrington, Norfolk on 4th September 2023. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-31366523200491412922024-02-19T19:53:00.003+00:002024-02-19T19:53:52.352+00:00Hints of spring<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">18th February 2024 – overcast/sunny spells WNW1/3 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A check of the sea produced 20 Shag, 4 Red-throated Diver and 2 Common Scoter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Grey Wagtail was amongst 5 Pied Wagtail. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included 1000 Knot and 5 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail squealed. One of the first signs of spring, Lesser Black-backed Gull numbers reached double-figures for the first time since November. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-57076634997028374872024-02-17T15:27:00.003+00:002024-02-17T15:27:41.736+00:00Water Rail and Hooded Crow<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">16th February 2024 – overcast/rain/mizzle/murk SW2 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Conditions limited visibility over the sea although 4 Shag were off the eastern shore. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included a Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains and a Water Rail squealed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Dark Swordgrass was the fourth species of moth attracted to the light trap in 2024. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-49986877624100235302024-02-15T18:45:00.002+00:002024-02-15T18:45:24.315+00:00Another Mediterranean Gull<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">13th February 2024 – overcast SW2 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Sightings over the sea (0800-0900) involved 21 Shag, 6 Red-throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter and single Red-breasted Merganser, Great Crested Grebe and Mediterranean Gull. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included 3 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The Hooded Crow remains. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Red Swordgrass was the third species of moth attracted to the light trap in 2024. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-79284739192917374722024-02-14T14:45:00.001+00:002024-02-14T14:45:03.348+00:00Great Northern Diver still here!<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">12th February 2024 – early rain then sunny WSW3/5 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Sightings over the sea (0745-0845) involved 61 Common Scoter, 24 Shag, 14 Red-throated Diver, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 4 Kittiwake and single Great Northern Diver and Gannet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Wildfowl included: 880 Teal, 500 light-bellied Brent Geese 326 Wigeon and 124 Shelduck while waders were represented by 5,380 Oystercatcher, 2,510 Knot, 2,160 Dunlin, 1,440 Redshank, 772 Curlew, 213 Turnstone, 120 Sanderling, 118 Grey Plover, 9 Greenshank and 5 Purple Sandpiper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> The flock of 60 Twite remain and a Peregrine was logged. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Sightings over the sea involved 20 Shag, 10 Red-breasted Merganser, 9 Red-throated Diver and 9 Common Scoter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 105 Pink-footed Geese and 4 Siskin flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 241 light-bellied Brent Geese were logged and waders included 9 Woodcock and 4 Greenshank. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Water Pipit was amongst 26 Rock Pipit and additional sightings included Barn Owl, Peregrine and Merlin. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Mammals </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> An Otter was seen. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Butterflies and Moths</span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Dotted Border and Beautiful Plume were the first attractions to the moth trap this year. </span>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-27294960193849025422024-02-12T19:47:00.005+00:002024-02-12T19:48:36.882+00:00Mediterranean Gull new for year<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">10th February 2024 – sunny spells ESE1/2 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Sightings over the sea involved: 57 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Merganser, 12 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag and a Mediterranean Gull. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 155 Pink-footed Geese flew through. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Waders included 14 Purple Sandpiper, 7 Woodcock and 2 Jack Snipe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 10 Water Pipit were amongst 33 Rock Pipit, two Cetti’s Warbler were logged and additional sightings included Hooded Crow, Barn Owl and Water Rail. </span>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8665956051190376659.post-74213439337930542202024-02-08T20:32:00.002+00:002024-02-08T20:32:30.984+00:00Great Northern Diver remains<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">7th February 2024 – overcast the hazy sun V1 </span></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Offshore </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Sightings over the sea involved: 6,282 Eider, 56 Red-throated Diver, 41 Red-breasted Merganser, 34 Common Scoter, 17 Shag, 3 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and a Great Northern Diver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Grounded Migrants </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Early morning thrushes involved 2 Song Thrush and a Redwing while 14 Woodpigeon and 6 Stonechat suggested some additional movement. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Diurnal Migration </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A total of 810 Pink-footed Geese flew through in six skeins and 2 Siskin were logged. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Wildfowl and Waders </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> A Shoveler was the pick of the wildfowl while waders included 105 Sanderling and 3 Woodcock. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"><em><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Miscellaneous </span></em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Additional sightings, amongst the 66 species logged, were 60 Twite and single Merlin and Hooded Crow. </span>
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