13th July 2013 – bright and sunny NW1/2/3/4
Offshore
A check over a calm sea early morning produced just small numbers of Gannet and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
The southbound trickle of Willow Warbler continues.
Diurnal Migration
A solitary Swift provided the only evidence.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Grey Plover, 4 Turnstone 2 Snipe and 2 Whimbrel.
Moths
Another large attraction to the moth trap overnight with 511 moths of 85 species recorded. Newly emerged residents included: Fan-foot, Latticed Heath, Thistle Ermine, Garden Pebble, Bee Moth and Short-cloaked Moth.
Little Ringed Plover
10th July 2013 – hot and sunny/NE1/2
Offshore
A check over a calm sea early morning produced small numbers of Gannet, Manx Shearwater, Kittiwake and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The southbound trickle of Willow Warbler continues with 3 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds remain on the move with 100 Sand Martin, 30 Swift and 30 Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile Little Ringed Plover was the pick of the waders.
Moths
Another large attraction to the moth trap overnight with 442 moths of 81 species recorded. Newly emerged residents included: Willow Beauty, Dot Moth, Small Rivulet, Double Square Spot, Common Emerald and Gold Spangle.
Offshore
A check over a calm sea early morning produced small numbers of Gannet, Manx Shearwater, Kittiwake and Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
The southbound trickle of Willow Warbler continues with 3 birds logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds remain on the move with 100 Sand Martin, 30 Swift and 30 Swallow logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A juvenile Little Ringed Plover was the pick of the waders.
Moths
Another large attraction to the moth trap overnight with 442 moths of 81 species recorded. Newly emerged residents included: Willow Beauty, Dot Moth, Small Rivulet, Double Square Spot, Common Emerald and Gold Spangle.
Further hints of autumn migration
9th July 2013 – hot and sunny/calm
Offshore
A check over a calm sea early morning produced small numbers of Gannet, Manx Shearwater and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Four Willow Warbler were presumably failed breeders beginning the journey south.
Diurnal Migration
The first Grey Wagtail of the autumn was logged along with 8 Sand Martin and 2 Swift.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank amongst 25 Redshank and 2 Whimbrel and 10 Bar-tailed Godwit amongst 100 Curlew.
Moths
The warm nights has seen a significant increase in activity around the moth trap with 380 moths of 70 species logged. Recently emerged residents include The Gothic, Straw Dot, July Belle, Double-striped Pug, Drinker, Smoky Wainscot and White Plume Moth.
Offshore
A check over a calm sea early morning produced small numbers of Gannet, Manx Shearwater and Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Four Willow Warbler were presumably failed breeders beginning the journey south.
Diurnal Migration
The first Grey Wagtail of the autumn was logged along with 8 Sand Martin and 2 Swift.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Greenshank amongst 25 Redshank and 2 Whimbrel and 10 Bar-tailed Godwit amongst 100 Curlew.
Moths
The warm nights has seen a significant increase in activity around the moth trap with 380 moths of 70 species logged. Recently emerged residents include The Gothic, Straw Dot, July Belle, Double-striped Pug, Drinker, Smoky Wainscot and White Plume Moth.
Sand Martin and Common Sandpiper on the move
8th July 2013 – hot and sunny E1
Offshore
Early morning observations (0700-0840) produced 32 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Common Tern, 3 Kittiwake and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A large movement of Sand Martin was noted with 170 birds logged. Also seen were 50 Swallow, 10 House Martin and 7 Swift.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Common Sandpiper and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Moths
Recently emerged residents included: Small Dotted Buff, Common Footman, Dark Fruit Tree Tortrix and Rose Tortrix.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0700-0840) produced 32 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 10 Sandwich Tern, 6 Common Tern, 3 Kittiwake and single Arctic Skua and Red-throated Diver.
Diurnal Migration
A large movement of Sand Martin was noted with 170 birds logged. Also seen were 50 Swallow, 10 House Martin and 7 Swift.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Common Sandpiper and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Moths
Recently emerged residents included: Small Dotted Buff, Common Footman, Dark Fruit Tree Tortrix and Rose Tortrix.
Hints of movement
7th July 2013 – overcast/calm
Offshore
Despite the calm conditions small groups of Manx Shearwater were close inshore early morning with 53 birds logged. Also seen were 11 Common Scoter and smaller numbers of Gannet, Sandwich Tern and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Three juvenile Stonechat were good to see following the recent population crash although probably post-breeding dispersal rather than true migration.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 15 Swift flew through.
Moths
A Map-winged Swift was unusual and recently emerged residents include: Small Fan-footed Wave, Single-dotted Wave, Riband Wave, Barred Straw, Archer’s Dart and Rustic.
Offshore
Despite the calm conditions small groups of Manx Shearwater were close inshore early morning with 53 birds logged. Also seen were 11 Common Scoter and smaller numbers of Gannet, Sandwich Tern and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Three juvenile Stonechat were good to see following the recent population crash although probably post-breeding dispersal rather than true migration.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 15 Swift flew through.
Moths
A Map-winged Swift was unusual and recently emerged residents include: Small Fan-footed Wave, Single-dotted Wave, Riband Wave, Barred Straw, Archer’s Dart and Rustic.
Pomarine Skua
4th July 2013 – overcast SW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations were led by a fine adult Pomarine Skua and also produced 365 Manx Shearwater, 50 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 15 Kittiwake, 6 Sandwich Tern and 4 Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a flock of 140 Knot – all in non-breeding plumage.
Breeding Birds
The first young Swallow have now fledged - rather later than usual.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: White Satin, Snout, Garden Tiger and Wormwood Pug.
Offshore
Morning observations were led by a fine adult Pomarine Skua and also produced 365 Manx Shearwater, 50 Common Scoter, 16 Gannet, 15 Kittiwake, 6 Sandwich Tern and 4 Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a flock of 140 Knot – all in non-breeding plumage.
Breeding Birds
The first young Swallow have now fledged - rather later than usual.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: White Satin, Snout, Garden Tiger and Wormwood Pug.
First young Whitethroat fledge
1st July 2013 – overcast/showers W3/4
Offshore
Morning observations produced an Arctic Skua but just small numbers of Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, Gannet and Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
The first young Whitethroat have now fledged, though still waiting for the first Swallow to emerge.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: Clay, Dark Spectacle, Heart and Club, Strawberry Tortrix, Broom Moth and Mottled Beauty.
Offshore
Morning observations produced an Arctic Skua but just small numbers of Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, Gannet and Guillemot.
Breeding Birds
The first young Whitethroat have now fledged, though still waiting for the first Swallow to emerge.
Moths
Recently emerged residents include: Clay, Dark Spectacle, Heart and Club, Strawberry Tortrix, Broom Moth and Mottled Beauty.
Excellent ringing total for June
30th June 2013 – overcast W3
Offshore
Mid-morning observations produced 70 Manx Shearwater, 30 Common Scoter, 25 Gannet, 13 Kittiwake, 3 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Skua and a Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
An early returning Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swift was noted.
Ringing
An excellent ringing total for the month involved 139 birds of 11 species with a steady arrival of post-breeding Starling leading the way. Individual species totals were as follows: Starling (92), Greenfinch (14), Goldfinch (10), Sedge Warbler (9), House Sparrow (4), Whitethroat (3), Lapwing (2), Reed Bunting (2), Wllow Warbler (1), Chiffchaff (1) and Magpie (1).
Offshore
Mid-morning observations produced 70 Manx Shearwater, 30 Common Scoter, 25 Gannet, 13 Kittiwake, 3 Guillemot, 2 Arctic Skua and a Great Skua.
Grounded Migrants
An early returning Chiffchaff was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swift was noted.
Ringing
An excellent ringing total for the month involved 139 birds of 11 species with a steady arrival of post-breeding Starling leading the way. Individual species totals were as follows: Starling (92), Greenfinch (14), Goldfinch (10), Sedge Warbler (9), House Sparrow (4), Whitethroat (3), Lapwing (2), Reed Bunting (2), Wllow Warbler (1), Chiffchaff (1) and Magpie (1).
Seabirds and returning waders
28th June 2013 – rain WNW3/4
Offshore
Morning observations provided 230 Manx Shearwater, 38 Gannet, 10 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Redshank and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted over the island.
Offshore
Morning observations provided 230 Manx Shearwater, 38 Gannet, 10 Common Scoter and a Red-throated Diver.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 20 Redshank and 2 Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl hunted over the island.
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