31st October 2007 - overcast SW3/4
Grounded Migrants
Thrushes continue to dominate with 15 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and a Fieldfare logged.
Diurnal Migration
Early morning observations produced 50 Meadow Pipit, 16 Whooper Swan, 10 Rook, 6 Carrion Crow and single Raven and Grey Wagtail.
Waders
At least 8 Black-tailed Godwit remain.
Miscellaneous
The group of 4 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Merlin and a Little Egret remain.
Thrushes continue to move through
30th October 2007 - bright start then overcast WSW1/2/3
Grounded Migrants
An increase over recent days saw 16 Song Thrush, 16 Blackbird, 15 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Goldcrest grounded in the daily recording area.
Diurnal Migration
A bright start saw birds again on the move from the crack of dawn and early morning totals included 570 Jackdaw, 450 Meadow Pipit, 62 Redwing, 60 Fieldfare, 53 Carrion Crow, 20 Song Thrush, 20 Skylark, 15 Tree Sparrow, 10 Chaffinch, 10 alba Wagtail, 8 Whooper Swan, 4 Grey Wagtail and single Mistle Thrush and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 9 Greenshank and 13 Black-tailed Godwit were seen along with large numbers of Redshank.
Miscellaneous
The group of 4 Long-tailed Tit and at least one Merlin remain and another or perhaps the same Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen. A small group of 15 Twite were logged.
Grounded Migrants
An increase over recent days saw 16 Song Thrush, 16 Blackbird, 15 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Goldcrest grounded in the daily recording area.
Diurnal Migration
A bright start saw birds again on the move from the crack of dawn and early morning totals included 570 Jackdaw, 450 Meadow Pipit, 62 Redwing, 60 Fieldfare, 53 Carrion Crow, 20 Song Thrush, 20 Skylark, 15 Tree Sparrow, 10 Chaffinch, 10 alba Wagtail, 8 Whooper Swan, 4 Grey Wagtail and single Mistle Thrush and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
At least 9 Greenshank and 13 Black-tailed Godwit were seen along with large numbers of Redshank.
Miscellaneous
The group of 4 Long-tailed Tit and at least one Merlin remain and another or perhaps the same Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen. A small group of 15 Twite were logged.
Little of note
29th October 2007 - sunny spells WNW4/5
Miscellaneous
A small flock of 4 Long-tailed Tit was the only notable record.
Miscellaneous
A small flock of 4 Long-tailed Tit was the only notable record.
The Great Spotted Woodpecker run continues
28th October 2007 - early rain then sunny spells W3/4
Offshore
Early morning sightings (0800-0900hrs) were limited to 15 Common Scoter, 7 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A few thrushes comprising 7 Song Thrush, 6 Blackbird and a Redwing were seen along with single Goldcrest and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Another Great Spotted Woodpecker led sightings which also included 110 Starling, 15 Skylark, 3 Siskin, 3 Redpoll and a White Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 720 Shelduck were logged and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were seen.
Miscellaneous
At least one Water Rail and 30 Twite remain on the island.
Butterflies
Both Small Copper and Peacock are still on the wing.
Offshore
Early morning sightings (0800-0900hrs) were limited to 15 Common Scoter, 7 Razorbill and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A few thrushes comprising 7 Song Thrush, 6 Blackbird and a Redwing were seen along with single Goldcrest and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Another Great Spotted Woodpecker led sightings which also included 110 Starling, 15 Skylark, 3 Siskin, 3 Redpoll and a White Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 720 Shelduck were logged and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were seen.
Miscellaneous
At least one Water Rail and 30 Twite remain on the island.
Butterflies
Both Small Copper and Peacock are still on the wing.
Flyover Lapland Bunting
27th October 2007 - misty start then overcast/drizzle S1/2/3/4
Rarities
A Lapland Bunting announced its presence as it flew along the western shoreline.
Offshore
Just 2 Shag and a solitary Gannet were logged.
Grounded Migrants
The calm and misty start produced a few more birds than of late with an apparent influx of Stonechat producing at least 18 birds, also seen were 14 Goldcrest, 12 Blackbird, 5 Song Thrush and single Blackcap and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A few species continue to trickle through with 430 Starling, 18 Meadow Pipit, 10 Chaffinch, 10 Fieldfare, 8 Redwing, 7 alba Wagtail, 4 Skylark, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin and a Mistle Thrush logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Singles of Black-tailed Godwit and Purple Sandpiper were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin stalked a small flock of 16 Twite.
Rarities
A Lapland Bunting announced its presence as it flew along the western shoreline.
Offshore
Just 2 Shag and a solitary Gannet were logged.
Grounded Migrants
The calm and misty start produced a few more birds than of late with an apparent influx of Stonechat producing at least 18 birds, also seen were 14 Goldcrest, 12 Blackbird, 5 Song Thrush and single Blackcap and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A few species continue to trickle through with 430 Starling, 18 Meadow Pipit, 10 Chaffinch, 10 Fieldfare, 8 Redwing, 7 alba Wagtail, 4 Skylark, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin and a Mistle Thrush logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Singles of Black-tailed Godwit and Purple Sandpiper were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin stalked a small flock of 16 Twite.
Velvet Scoter leads offshore sightings
26th October 2007 - overcast/murky S5
Offshore
A drake Velvet Scoter was the pick of offshore sightings although a steady passage of Razorbill over the tide provided a total of 1290 birds. Other sightings involved 43 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 7 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of newly grounded birds with just 2 Song Thrush and single Fieldfare, Redwing, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 1820 Wigeon were logged along with 20 Pintail, 15 Greenshank and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and at least 6 Little Egret remain.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Offshore
A drake Velvet Scoter was the pick of offshore sightings although a steady passage of Razorbill over the tide provided a total of 1290 birds. Other sightings involved 43 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 12 Guillemot, 7 Shag and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of newly grounded birds with just 2 Song Thrush and single Fieldfare, Redwing, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 1820 Wigeon were logged along with 20 Pintail, 15 Greenshank and a Spotted Redshank.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and at least 6 Little Egret remain.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were offshore.
Little Egret numbers continue to build
25th October 2007 - overcast NE1/2
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 6 Redwing, 5 Song Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff and a single Goldcrest while in excess of 100 Blackbird were scattered across the island - surely including some migrants.
Diurnal Migration
No coordinated observations were undertaken, however, 100 Pink-footed Geese, 20 Greenfinch, 10 Skylark, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Grey Wagtail and singles of Swallow, Fieldfare, Brambling, Redpoll and Twite were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 4 pale-bellied Brent Geese were new in.
Miscellaneous
A total of 9 Little Egret were to be found across the island's salt marshes and tidal pools. A single Merlin was seen.
Grounded Migrants
Totals included 6 Redwing, 5 Song Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff and a single Goldcrest while in excess of 100 Blackbird were scattered across the island - surely including some migrants.
Diurnal Migration
No coordinated observations were undertaken, however, 100 Pink-footed Geese, 20 Greenfinch, 10 Skylark, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Grey Wagtail and singles of Swallow, Fieldfare, Brambling, Redpoll and Twite were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 4 pale-bellied Brent Geese were new in.
Miscellaneous
A total of 9 Little Egret were to be found across the island's salt marshes and tidal pools. A single Merlin was seen.
Jackdaws continue to dominate the skies
24th October 2007 - bright and sunny E3/2/1
Offshore
An Arctic Tern proved the highlight with sightings over the tide otherwise limited to 58 Razorbill, 16 Common Scoter, 8 Shag, 5 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Birds continue to remain scarce with just 4 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and single Redwing, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Jackdaws again darkened the skies with a huge flock of 2200 birds lingering over the island throughout the morning. Other records included 870 Starling, 147 Pink-footed Goose, 80 Linnet, 57 Skylark, 52 Meadow Pipit, 22 alba Wagtail, 20 Carrion Crow, 14 Tree Sparrow, 8 Redpoll, 7 Whooper Swan, 5 Siskin and single Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit, Mistle Thrush and Twite.
Miscellaneous
Although unable to pick off yesterdays Razorbills a Peregrine was more successful when targeting the Jackdaw flock. At least 4 Little Egret remain amongst the tidal pools.
Butterflies
A total of 10 Red Admiral and a Small Copper were logged.
Dragonflies
A late Common Darter was seen.
Offshore
An Arctic Tern proved the highlight with sightings over the tide otherwise limited to 58 Razorbill, 16 Common Scoter, 8 Shag, 5 Gannet and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Birds continue to remain scarce with just 4 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and single Redwing, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Jackdaws again darkened the skies with a huge flock of 2200 birds lingering over the island throughout the morning. Other records included 870 Starling, 147 Pink-footed Goose, 80 Linnet, 57 Skylark, 52 Meadow Pipit, 22 alba Wagtail, 20 Carrion Crow, 14 Tree Sparrow, 8 Redpoll, 7 Whooper Swan, 5 Siskin and single Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit, Mistle Thrush and Twite.
Miscellaneous
Although unable to pick off yesterdays Razorbills a Peregrine was more successful when targeting the Jackdaw flock. At least 4 Little Egret remain amongst the tidal pools.
Butterflies
A total of 10 Red Admiral and a Small Copper were logged.
Dragonflies
A late Common Darter was seen.
Richard's Pipit continues to remain elusive
23rd October 2007 - murky then hazy sun SE5/4/3/2
Rarities
The vocal Richard's Pipit put in a brief appearance, giving good flight views mid-morning, but generally continues to prove elusive.
Offshore
Observations over the falling tide (0900-1300hrs) provided 445 Razorbill, 15 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet, 2 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining quiet with just 3 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and single Redwing, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings were dominated by four large flocks of Jackdaw, all in the air together, which comprised 2020 birds. Other records included 410 Starling, 70 Meadow Pipit, 21 Linnet, 21 Skylark, 20 Greenfinch, 19 Carrion Crow, 17 Pink-footed Goose, 12 Twite, 9 alba Wagtail, 5 Siskin, 4 Whooper Swan, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Swallow and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A group of 8 Little Egret fed amongst the tidal pools and a Peregrine unsuccessfully hunted the groups of migrating Razorbill moving offshore.
Butterflies
There a still a few Red Admiral on the wing.
Rarities
The vocal Richard's Pipit put in a brief appearance, giving good flight views mid-morning, but generally continues to prove elusive.
Offshore
Observations over the falling tide (0900-1300hrs) provided 445 Razorbill, 15 Common Scoter, 5 Gannet, 2 Shag and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining quiet with just 3 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush and single Redwing, Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Sightings were dominated by four large flocks of Jackdaw, all in the air together, which comprised 2020 birds. Other records included 410 Starling, 70 Meadow Pipit, 21 Linnet, 21 Skylark, 20 Greenfinch, 19 Carrion Crow, 17 Pink-footed Goose, 12 Twite, 9 alba Wagtail, 5 Siskin, 4 Whooper Swan, 3 Fieldfare, 3 Swallow and a Grey Wagtail.
Miscellaneous
A group of 8 Little Egret fed amongst the tidal pools and a Peregrine unsuccessfully hunted the groups of migrating Razorbill moving offshore.
Butterflies
There a still a few Red Admiral on the wing.
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