9th September 2011 – overcast/mizzle SSW1/2/3
Offshore
The wind had decreased overnight and poor visibility hampered observations through the morning with only small numbers of Gannet, Common Scoter, Fulmar, Razorbill, Kittiwake and Arctic Tern logged.
Grounded Migrants
The was evidence of a few grounded birds early morning with 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat and a Redstart recorded.
Diurnal Migration
Single Tree Pipit and Grey Wagtail were amongst an early morning trickle of Swallow and Meadow Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The first Water Rail of the autumn was logged.
Mammals
Two Harbour Porpoise were close inshore.
Persistence finally pays dividends
8th September 2011 – overcast/showers WSW5/4/3
Offshore
A slight hint of southwest in the wind today and the results were more impressive with observations (0900-1000 & 1145-1315) producing single Leach’s Petrel and Storm Petrel amongst totals of 43 Sandwich Tern, 30 Kittiwake, 23 Common Scoter, 12 Fulmar, 4 Razorbill, 3 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot. The highlights of the day were all moving slowly out of Morecambe Bay and remarkably occurred within a 20 minute spell early afternoon as the wind decreased!
Grounded Migrants
There are now 2 Yellow Wagtail amongst a group of 25 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 800 Knot and a flock of 24 Greenshank that roosted over the tide.
Miscellaneous
Single Little Owl and Little Egret were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A slight hint of southwest in the wind today and the results were more impressive with observations (0900-1000 & 1145-1315) producing single Leach’s Petrel and Storm Petrel amongst totals of 43 Sandwich Tern, 30 Kittiwake, 23 Common Scoter, 12 Fulmar, 4 Razorbill, 3 Gannet and single Red-throated Diver and Guillemot. The highlights of the day were all moving slowly out of Morecambe Bay and remarkably occurred within a 20 minute spell early afternoon as the wind decreased!
Grounded Migrants
There are now 2 Yellow Wagtail amongst a group of 25 Pied Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 800 Knot and a flock of 24 Greenshank that roosted over the tide.
Miscellaneous
Single Little Owl and Little Egret were the best of the rest.
More autumnal gales
7th September 2011 – heavy showers W5/6/7
Offshore
Despite the continued strong westerly wind or perhaps because of it – south westerlies are the favoured direction, morning observations (0830-1000) were disappointing with just 26 Common Scoter, 11 Sandwich Tern, 10 Fulmar, 6 Gannet, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Razorbill and a Manx Shearwater logged.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Little Stint and Curlew Sandpiper continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret sheltered along the eastern shore.
Offshore
Despite the continued strong westerly wind or perhaps because of it – south westerlies are the favoured direction, morning observations (0830-1000) were disappointing with just 26 Common Scoter, 11 Sandwich Tern, 10 Fulmar, 6 Gannet, 5 Kittiwake, 4 Razorbill and a Manx Shearwater logged.
Grounded Migrants
Single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Little Stint and Curlew Sandpiper continue to linger.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret sheltered along the eastern shore.
Autumnal gales
6th September 2011 – heavy showers W5/6/7
Offshore
The weather conditions saw most efforts placed on the sea where observations (0800-1030 & 1130-1230) provided variety if not quality with 2 Arctic Skua the highlight amongst 90 Common Scoter, 48 Gannet, 15 Fulmar, 12 Razorbill, 11 Kittiwake, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Manx Shearwater, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Not a day to look for grounded birds however, a Yellow Wagtail remains amongst 25 Pied Wagtail and 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Little Stint and Curlew Sandpiper were recorded.
Offshore
The weather conditions saw most efforts placed on the sea where observations (0800-1030 & 1130-1230) provided variety if not quality with 2 Arctic Skua the highlight amongst 90 Common Scoter, 48 Gannet, 15 Fulmar, 12 Razorbill, 11 Kittiwake, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Manx Shearwater, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot and an Arctic Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Not a day to look for grounded birds however, a Yellow Wagtail remains amongst 25 Pied Wagtail and 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Single Little Stint and Curlew Sandpiper were recorded.
Osprey heads south
5th September 2011 – heavy showers W2/3/4/5/6
Offshore
A late morning check over the sea as the wind freshened (1100-1200) produced variety if not quantity with 25 Gannet, 16 Common Scoter, 14 Sandwich Tern, 3 Razorbill, 2 Fulmar, 2 Kittiwake, 2 Pintail and single Manx Shearwater and Red-throated Diver logged.
Grounded Migrants
Totals of 10 Chiffchaff, 10 Pied Wagtail, 4 White Wagtail, 5 Goldcrest, 3 Wheatear, 2 Robin and single Tree Pipit and Whitethroat included at least some leftovers from yesterday.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey flew south east along the maritime shore at 1140hrs to provide the highlight for the day.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Greenshank, 3 Curlew Sandpiper and single Little Stint and Green Sandpiper.
Offshore
A late morning check over the sea as the wind freshened (1100-1200) produced variety if not quantity with 25 Gannet, 16 Common Scoter, 14 Sandwich Tern, 3 Razorbill, 2 Fulmar, 2 Kittiwake, 2 Pintail and single Manx Shearwater and Red-throated Diver logged.
Grounded Migrants
Totals of 10 Chiffchaff, 10 Pied Wagtail, 4 White Wagtail, 5 Goldcrest, 3 Wheatear, 2 Robin and single Tree Pipit and Whitethroat included at least some leftovers from yesterday.
Diurnal Migration
An Osprey flew south east along the maritime shore at 1140hrs to provide the highlight for the day.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Greenshank, 3 Curlew Sandpiper and single Little Stint and Green Sandpiper.
Chiffchaff influx
4th September 2011 – bright and sunny/calm
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced just small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall produced 30 Chiffchaff, 15 Pied Wagtail, 10 Whitethroat, 8 Robin, 6 White Wagtail, 5 Wheatear, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Willow Warbler and single Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Yellow Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Only a small passage despite the clear skies and light winds with 100 Swallow, 50 Meadow Pipit, 10 alba Wagtail, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 House Martin, 3 Siskin, 3 Tree Pipit and single Redpoll, Sand Martin and Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint and 3 Curlew Sandpiper remain.
Moths
A Bulrush Wainscot was the first to be trapped on the island since 2000 while Garden Dart was new for the year.
Offshore
A quick check over the sea early morning produced just small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall produced 30 Chiffchaff, 15 Pied Wagtail, 10 Whitethroat, 8 Robin, 6 White Wagtail, 5 Wheatear, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Willow Warbler and single Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Yellow Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Only a small passage despite the clear skies and light winds with 100 Swallow, 50 Meadow Pipit, 10 alba Wagtail, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 House Martin, 3 Siskin, 3 Tree Pipit and single Redpoll, Sand Martin and Yellow Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint and 3 Curlew Sandpiper remain.
Moths
A Bulrush Wainscot was the first to be trapped on the island since 2000 while Garden Dart was new for the year.
Curlew Sandpipers still in residence
3rd September 2011 – rain, persistent and heavy at times S3
Offshore
The rising tide produced just a handful of Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The persistent and heavy rain was not conducive to either birds or birders and consequently sightings of grounded birds were limited to 3 Wheatear and single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wigeon numbers are starting to build and waders included 16 Greenshank and 3 Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A single Little Egret saw out the tide along the eastern shore.
Offshore
The rising tide produced just a handful of Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The persistent and heavy rain was not conducive to either birds or birders and consequently sightings of grounded birds were limited to 3 Wheatear and single Goldcrest and Chiffchaff.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wigeon numbers are starting to build and waders included 16 Greenshank and 3 Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
A single Little Egret saw out the tide along the eastern shore.
White Wagtail influx
2nd September 2011 – overcast with light showers S2/3
Offshore
Again small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were noted early morning.
Grounded Migrants
An influx of White Wagtail saw 20 birds logged along with 20 Pied Wagtail, 5 Wheatear, 5 Robin, 2 Whitethroat and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 6 Tree Sparrow was the only record of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint remains and the first Pintail of the autumn was recorded.
Moths
The moth traps held the first Large Wainscot of the year and a couple of Silver Y were the only immigrants.
Offshore
Again small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were noted early morning.
Grounded Migrants
An influx of White Wagtail saw 20 birds logged along with 20 Pied Wagtail, 5 Wheatear, 5 Robin, 2 Whitethroat and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A group of 6 Tree Sparrow was the only record of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint remains and the first Pintail of the autumn was recorded.
Moths
The moth traps held the first Large Wainscot of the year and a couple of Silver Y were the only immigrants.
Little Stint remains
1st September 2011 – overcast then hazy sun SE2
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were noted early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Although both Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail were amongst 40 Pied Wagtail otherwise there were very few grounded birds with just a few Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler and Robin logged
Diurnal Migration
Again little evidence of migration with 10 House Martin the only record of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint remains.
Moths
Dark Sword Grass and Silver Y were the only immigrants in the moth traps.
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were noted early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Although both Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail were amongst 40 Pied Wagtail otherwise there were very few grounded birds with just a few Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler and Robin logged
Diurnal Migration
Again little evidence of migration with 10 House Martin the only record of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Stint remains.
Moths
Dark Sword Grass and Silver Y were the only immigrants in the moth traps.
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