10th October 2015 – overcast E2/1
Offshore
Small groups of Gannet and Common Scoter were again offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Still poor with just 9 Goldcrest, 5 Song Thrush and 2 Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Passage through the morning produced 400 Meadow Pipit, 110 Pink-footed Goose, 110 Jackdaw, 75 Linnet, 70 Pied/White Wagtail, 12 Chaffinch, 12 Reed Bunting, 7 Greenfinch, 6 Tree Sparrow, 4 Grey Wagtail, 4 Lesser Redpoll and 3 Raven.
Wildfowl and Waders
Walney contributed 23 birds to the international pale-bellied Brent Goose census and 7 dark-bellied birds were also seen.
Miscellaneous
At least 50 Little Egret remain and 12 Long-tailed Tit were logged.
Still looking to the skies
9th October 2015 – early rain/drizzle then sunny spells SE2
Offshore
Groups of 175 Gannet and 13 Common Scoter were offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the early drizzle raising hopes the bushes remained barren with just 5 Goldcrest and 3 Song Thrush candidates for new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
Passage continued once the drizzle cleared with 700 Meadow Pipit, 220 Jackdaw, 150 Pink-footed Geese, 140 Linnet, 85 Chaffinch, 60 Pied/White Wagtail, 23 Skylark, 14 Tree Sparrow, 6 Siskin, 5 Greenfinch, 5 Reed Bunting, 3 Coal Tit and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin recorded.
Miscellaneous
Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Jay were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Groups of 175 Gannet and 13 Common Scoter were offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the early drizzle raising hopes the bushes remained barren with just 5 Goldcrest and 3 Song Thrush candidates for new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
Passage continued once the drizzle cleared with 700 Meadow Pipit, 220 Jackdaw, 150 Pink-footed Geese, 140 Linnet, 85 Chaffinch, 60 Pied/White Wagtail, 23 Skylark, 14 Tree Sparrow, 6 Siskin, 5 Greenfinch, 5 Reed Bunting, 3 Coal Tit and single Lesser Redpoll and Siskin recorded.
Miscellaneous
Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Jay were the best of the rest.
Poor rewards for a lot of effort
8th October 2015 – bright and sunny SE1
Offshore
A group of 20 Gannet were offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Although there were a few birds around the results were poor reward for a lot of effort with just 43 Robin, 22 Wren, 17 Dunnock, 14 Goldcrest, 6 Song Thrush, 4 Chiffchaff and a Redwing located.
Diurnal Migration
The clear skies induced a better movement compared to recent days with 1275 Meadow Pipit, 755 Linnet, 620 Skylark, 490 Starling, 190 Pied/White Wagtail, 120 Swallow, 70 Pink-footed Goose, 68 Chaffinch, 40 Jackdaw, 31 Reed Bunting, 7 Siskin, 7 Tree Sparrow, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Greenfinch and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret continue to show well.
Moths
Large Wainscot was new for the year.
Offshore
A group of 20 Gannet were offshore early morning.
Grounded Migrants
Although there were a few birds around the results were poor reward for a lot of effort with just 43 Robin, 22 Wren, 17 Dunnock, 14 Goldcrest, 6 Song Thrush, 4 Chiffchaff and a Redwing located.
Diurnal Migration
The clear skies induced a better movement compared to recent days with 1275 Meadow Pipit, 755 Linnet, 620 Skylark, 490 Starling, 190 Pied/White Wagtail, 120 Swallow, 70 Pink-footed Goose, 68 Chaffinch, 40 Jackdaw, 31 Reed Bunting, 7 Siskin, 7 Tree Sparrow, 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Greenfinch and 2 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret continue to show well.
Moths
Large Wainscot was new for the year.
Barnacle Geese and Whooper Swan
7th October 2015 – overcast with showers NW4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730—0900) produced 100 Gannet, 90 Common Scoter, 90 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Again quiet with just 7 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Redwing and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 32 Barnacle Geese and a single Whooper Swan headed north. Also seen were 50 Meadow Pipit, 8 Swallow and single Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll .
Miscellaneous
The resident pair of Raven were the best of the rest.
Moths
Black Rustic and Pink-barred Sallow were new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730—0900) produced 100 Gannet, 90 Common Scoter, 90 Razorbill, 11 Red-throated Diver and 2 Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Again quiet with just 7 Goldcrest, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Redwing and a Blackcap logged.
Diurnal Migration
A skein of 32 Barnacle Geese and a single Whooper Swan headed north. Also seen were 50 Meadow Pipit, 8 Swallow and single Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll .
Miscellaneous
The resident pair of Raven were the best of the rest.
Moths
Black Rustic and Pink-barred Sallow were new for the year.
First Redwing of the autumn
6th October 2015 – early rain/murk clearing later S4/3/2/1
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730—0900) produced 200 Gannet, 77 Common Scoter, 6 Razorbill and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Although the first Redwing of the autumn arrived it remained quiet despite the promising conditions with just 11 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff and single Coal Tit logged.
Diurnal Migration
Pink-footed Geese continue to head south with a further 125 birds recorded. Also seen were 100 Meadow Pipit, 21 Jackdaw, 15 Swallow, 3 Grey Wagtail and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 46 Little Egret were strewn across the island, a Water Rail squealed and birds of prey included Barn Owl, Little Owl, Peregrine and Merlin.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730—0900) produced 200 Gannet, 77 Common Scoter, 6 Razorbill and 4 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Although the first Redwing of the autumn arrived it remained quiet despite the promising conditions with just 11 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff and single Coal Tit logged.
Diurnal Migration
Pink-footed Geese continue to head south with a further 125 birds recorded. Also seen were 100 Meadow Pipit, 21 Jackdaw, 15 Swallow, 3 Grey Wagtail and 2 Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
At least 46 Little Egret were strewn across the island, a Water Rail squealed and birds of prey included Barn Owl, Little Owl, Peregrine and Merlin.
Pink-footed Geese continue to lead the way
4th October 2015 – early mist/fog E2/3
Grounded Migrants
Again just a sprinkling with 11 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff and a Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
The murk continued to limit diurnal passage with just 425 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 60 Linnet, 22 Pied/White Wagtail, 10 House Martin, 6 Swallow, 6 Chaffinch, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Shovler and Pintail remain the pick of the wildfowl while waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin continue to hunt the island.
Grounded Migrants
Again just a sprinkling with 11 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff and a Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
The murk continued to limit diurnal passage with just 425 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 60 Linnet, 22 Pied/White Wagtail, 10 House Martin, 6 Swallow, 6 Chaffinch, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Sparrow and a Lesser Redpoll recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Shovler and Pintail remain the pick of the wildfowl while waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin continue to hunt the island.
Pink-footed Geese continue to move through
3rd October 2015 – early mist/fog V2/1
Grounded Migrants
Back to normal with just 9 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff candidates for overnight arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
The murk continued to limit diurnal passage with just 420 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 40 Linnet, 24 Skylark, 20 Pied/White Wagtail, 12 Swallow, 12 Chaffinch, 6 Siskin and 4 Grey Wagtail moving through.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and a Little Owl were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Back to normal with just 9 Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff candidates for overnight arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
The murk continued to limit diurnal passage with just 420 Pink-footed Goose, 200 Meadow Pipit, 40 Linnet, 24 Skylark, 20 Pied/White Wagtail, 12 Swallow, 12 Chaffinch, 6 Siskin and 4 Grey Wagtail moving through.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and a Little Owl were the best of the rest.
Late Sedge Warbler
2nd October 2015 – early mist/fog SE2/1
Grounded Migrants
A fall at last (well at least by recent standards) produced 22 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush and single Sedge Warbler and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
The murk provided for a subdued diurnal passage with just 200 Meadow Pipit, 40 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Linnet, 30 Pied/White Wagtail, 22 Skylark, 10 Swallow, 8 Siskin, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 3 Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 500 Wigeon and 110 Teal.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret remain prominent.
Grounded Migrants
A fall at last (well at least by recent standards) produced 22 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush and single Sedge Warbler and Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
The murk provided for a subdued diurnal passage with just 200 Meadow Pipit, 40 Pink-footed Goose, 30 Linnet, 30 Pied/White Wagtail, 22 Skylark, 10 Swallow, 8 Siskin, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 3 Grey Wagtail logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Shoveler was amongst 500 Wigeon and 110 Teal.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret remain prominent.
Diurnal migration remains strong
1st October 2015 – bright and sunny ENE2/1
Offshore
A small passage of 31 Gannet was logged.
Grounded Migrants
Again grounded migrants were at a premium with just 3 Goldcrest and a Blackcap potential new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
The skies continue to provide the main rewards with passage remaining strong, totals through the morning included 1720 Meadow Pipit, 1000 Pink-footed Goose, 740 Linnet, 450 Swallow, 330 Pied/White Wagtail, 240 Skylark, 46 Siskin, 16 Goldfinch, 13 Tree Sparrow, 12 Jackdaw, 10 Chaffinch, 8 House Sparrow, 8 Greenfinch, 6 Reed Bunting, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 4 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Rock Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 10 pale-bellied Brent Geese amongst 800 Wigeon while waders included 22 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 3 Kestrel, 3 Merlin and 2 Sparrowhawk.
Offshore
A small passage of 31 Gannet was logged.
Grounded Migrants
Again grounded migrants were at a premium with just 3 Goldcrest and a Blackcap potential new arrivals.
Diurnal Migration
The skies continue to provide the main rewards with passage remaining strong, totals through the morning included 1720 Meadow Pipit, 1000 Pink-footed Goose, 740 Linnet, 450 Swallow, 330 Pied/White Wagtail, 240 Skylark, 46 Siskin, 16 Goldfinch, 13 Tree Sparrow, 12 Jackdaw, 10 Chaffinch, 8 House Sparrow, 8 Greenfinch, 6 Reed Bunting, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 4 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail and a Rock Pipit.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 10 pale-bellied Brent Geese amongst 800 Wigeon while waders included 22 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 3 Kestrel, 3 Merlin and 2 Sparrowhawk.
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