14th November 2015 – overcast/rain W3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) proved disappointing with just 20 Common Scoter, 2 Kittiwake and a Red-throated Diver logged. A check of the eastern shore on the rising tide revealed a Black Guillemot.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 109 pale-bellied birds, also seen were 6 Shoveler, 3 Pink-footed Goose and a Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Glaucous Gull roosted on the rising tide, a total of 66 Little Egret were seen along with 30 Twite. Raptors involved Merlin, Sparrowhawk and Kestrel.
Arctic Skua
13th November 2015 – heavy showers W6/7
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide (1250-1350) produced 30 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter and single Arctic Skua, Gannet and Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
A group of 60 Little Egrert congregated on the sheltered eastern shore.
Offshore
Observations on the falling tide (1250-1350) produced 30 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter and single Arctic Skua, Gannet and Fulmar.
Miscellaneous
A group of 60 Little Egrert congregated on the sheltered eastern shore.
Wildfowl dominate
7th November 2015 – rain clearing to showers SW1/2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1100-1200) produced 25 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and single Gannet, Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded
Limited to single Blackcap, Goldcrest and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Only single Siskin and Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 140 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 50 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 11 Barnacle Goose, 8 Whooper Swan and 3 Pink-footed Goose while waders included 17 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Merlin were also seen.
Moths
Recent sightings include Figure of Eight, Rusty Dot Pearl and Dark Sword Grass.
Offshore
A check of the sea as the rain cleared (1100-1200) produced 25 Common Scoter, 4 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and single Gannet, Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded
Limited to single Blackcap, Goldcrest and Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Only single Siskin and Lesser Redpoll were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 140 pale-bellied Brent Goose, 50 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 11 Barnacle Goose, 8 Whooper Swan and 3 Pink-footed Goose while waders included 17 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Merlin were also seen.
Moths
Recent sightings include Figure of Eight, Rusty Dot Pearl and Dark Sword Grass.
A few seabirds
6th November 2015 – overcast/showers then rain SE3/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815 & 0930-1000) before the rain set in produced 154 Razorbill, 52 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded
Just 4 Redwing and 2 Goldcrest were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Black-tailed Godwit remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0715-0815 & 0930-1000) before the rain set in produced 154 Razorbill, 52 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded
Just 4 Redwing and 2 Goldcrest were recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Black-tailed Godwit remains.
A quiet day
5th November 2015 – overcast/rain later E2/3
Offshore
A Red-throated Diver was all the sea could offer.
Grounded
Limited to 12 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare and 6 Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
Just 2 Brambling moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Black-tailed Godwit remains.
Offshore
A Red-throated Diver was all the sea could offer.
Grounded
Limited to 12 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare and 6 Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
Just 2 Brambling moved through.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Black-tailed Godwit remains.
Whooper Swans on the move
4th November 2015 – overcast/misty murk E2/3
Grounded
Newly grounded birds involved 46 Redwing, 33 Blackbird, 17 Fieldfare, 7 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush and single Blackcap and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
The improvement in visibility saw 45 Pink-footed Goose, 44 Whooper Swan, 18 Meadow Pipit and single Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and Brambling logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 9 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least one Water Rail remains.
Grounded
Newly grounded birds involved 46 Redwing, 33 Blackbird, 17 Fieldfare, 7 Goldcrest, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush and single Blackcap and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
The improvement in visibility saw 45 Pink-footed Goose, 44 Whooper Swan, 18 Meadow Pipit and single Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and Brambling logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 9 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least one Water Rail remains.
Black Redstart
3rd November 2015 – Fog finally clearing to misty murk SE2/3
Offshore
A Gannet materialised out of the early morning gloom.
Grounded
A female/first-winter Black Redstart was the pick of the mornings grounded birds which also included 36 Redwing, 28 Blackbird, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Song Thrush, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and single Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
A slight increase in visibility produced 215 Pink-footed Goose, 175 Fieldfare, 100 Redwing, 35 Meadow Pipit, 33 Chaffinch, 3 Whooper Swan, 3 Brambling, 3 Siskin and single Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose and 10 Shoveler while 17 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 20 Twite were logged and single Short-eared Owl, Merlin and Water Rail were also seen.
Offshore
A Gannet materialised out of the early morning gloom.
Grounded
A female/first-winter Black Redstart was the pick of the mornings grounded birds which also included 36 Redwing, 28 Blackbird, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Song Thrush, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Fieldfare and single Blackcap, Chiffchaff and Long-tailed Tit.
Diurnal Migration
A slight increase in visibility produced 215 Pink-footed Goose, 175 Fieldfare, 100 Redwing, 35 Meadow Pipit, 33 Chaffinch, 3 Whooper Swan, 3 Brambling, 3 Siskin and single Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose and 10 Shoveler while 17 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit were the best of the waders.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 20 Twite were logged and single Short-eared Owl, Merlin and Water Rail were also seen.
Thrushes and finches
2nd November 2015 – Fog SE1
Grounded
The island remained fogbound throughout the day, however, a few birds made it through the gloom with 23 Redwing, 11 Blackbird, 8 Goldcrest, 7 Song Thrush and 2 Fieldfare logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some movement was detected despite the poor visibility with 110 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare, 17 Whooper Swan and 6 Brambling recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Black-tailed Godwit and Greenshank were the pick of the waders seen.
Miscellaneous
The flock of 30 Twite were still present with single Merlin and Water Rail also seen.
Grounded
The island remained fogbound throughout the day, however, a few birds made it through the gloom with 23 Redwing, 11 Blackbird, 8 Goldcrest, 7 Song Thrush and 2 Fieldfare logged.
Diurnal Migration
Some movement was detected despite the poor visibility with 110 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare, 17 Whooper Swan and 6 Brambling recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Black-tailed Godwit and Greenshank were the pick of the waders seen.
Miscellaneous
The flock of 30 Twite were still present with single Merlin and Water Rail also seen.
Fogbound Firecrest
1st November 2015 – dense fog SE1
Rarities
A fogbound Firecrest was located mid-morning.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 21 Blackbird, 16 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush and 2 Fieldfare. Also seen were 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the dense fog through much of the day there was some evidence of movement with 40 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare and 11 Barnacle Goose logged.
Miscellaneous
A total of 30 Twite were seen and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
Rarities
A fogbound Firecrest was located mid-morning.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 21 Blackbird, 16 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush and 2 Fieldfare. Also seen were 3 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Despite the dense fog through much of the day there was some evidence of movement with 40 Pink-footed Goose, 20 Fieldfare and 11 Barnacle Goose logged.
Miscellaneous
A total of 30 Twite were seen and a Water Rail was the best of the rest.
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