10th September 2016 – sunny spells W1
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed just 25 Common Scoter, 3 Gannet and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with totals of 10 Wheatear, 7 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest and single Spotted Flycatcher, Sedge Warbler and Lesser Whitethroat logged.
Diurnal Migration
The skies were also busier with 130 Meadow Pipit, 27 Grey Wagtail, 15 Swallow, 14 alba Wagtail and 2 Tree Pipit moving through during the course of the morning.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 5 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank and single Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff.
First Pintail of the autumn
8th September 2016 – rain then sunny spells SW3/4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just small numbers of Common Scoter, Gannet and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A desperate month so far for grounded migrants was evidenced by just a single Chiffchaff being logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow and Sand Martin were in evidence.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Ruff continues to linger and the first Pintail of the autumn has arrived.
Offshore
A check of the sea revealed just small numbers of Common Scoter, Gannet and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A desperate month so far for grounded migrants was evidenced by just a single Chiffchaff being logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few Swallow and Sand Martin were in evidence.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Ruff continues to linger and the first Pintail of the autumn has arrived.
Osprey flies through
6th September 2016 sunny spells SSW2
Grounded Migrants
Still little on offer with just single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swallow was evident and an Osprey headed south over the island at 1520hrs.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl was an unusual island record - although it may well have been the escapee first seen several years ago.
Grounded Migrants
Still little on offer with just single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
A trickle of Swallow was evident and an Osprey headed south over the island at 1520hrs.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl was an unusual island record - although it may well have been the escapee first seen several years ago.
Another quiet day
5th September 2016 – early drizzle then overcast SE2/1
Offshore
An evening check over the sea revealed little other than handful of Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the seemingly better weather conditions only a paltry 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Whitethroat were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Greenshank and a Ruff was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Raptors were prominent with 3 Merlin and single Peregrine, Kestel and Sparrowhawk logged.
Moths
Immigrants involved Rust Dot Pearl and Silver Y.
Offshore
An evening check over the sea revealed little other than handful of Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the seemingly better weather conditions only a paltry 3 Goldcrest and single Blackcap and Whitethroat were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Four Greenshank and a Ruff was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Raptors were prominent with 3 Merlin and single Peregrine, Kestel and Sparrowhawk logged.
Moths
Immigrants involved Rust Dot Pearl and Silver Y.
Just a hint of movement
4th September 2016 sunny spells WNW4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 207 Common Scoter, 31 Gannet, 6 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake and single Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining sparse with just 2 Wheatear, 2 Goldcrest and single Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A hint of movement produced 30 Swallow, 10 Meadow Pipit, 4 Grey Wagtail and 3 Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Curlew Sandpiper remains in residence.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) produced 207 Common Scoter, 31 Gannet, 6 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake and single Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Remaining sparse with just 2 Wheatear, 2 Goldcrest and single Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
A hint of movement produced 30 Swallow, 10 Meadow Pipit, 4 Grey Wagtail and 3 Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Curlew Sandpiper remains in residence.
Rain stops play
3rd September 2016 – overcast/rain soon SE3/4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 217 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 3 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and single Fulmar and Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail flew over prior to the rain setting in.
Moths
Feathered Gothic was new for the year.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0730-0830) produced 217 Common Scoter, 24 Gannet, 3 Razorbill, 2 Guillemot and single Fulmar and Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Limited to 2 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail flew over prior to the rain setting in.
Moths
Feathered Gothic was new for the year.
First Red-throated Diver of the autumn
2nd September 2016 – sunny spells, SW3/4
Offshore
A check of the sea over the tide (1230-1330) produced the first Red-throated Diver of the autumn along with 30 Gannet, 18 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, 6 Sandwich Tern, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Still thin on the ground with just 3 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Curlew Sandpiper remains along with 9 Greenshank, 5 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret numbers remain high and a Little Owl was recorded.
Moths
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing was new for the year .
Offshore
A check of the sea over the tide (1230-1330) produced the first Red-throated Diver of the autumn along with 30 Gannet, 18 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, 6 Sandwich Tern, 4 Razorbill and a Fulmar.
Grounded Migrants
Still thin on the ground with just 3 Wheatear and single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Curlew Sandpiper remains along with 9 Greenshank, 5 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Common Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Little Egret numbers remain high and a Little Owl was recorded.
Moths
Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing was new for the year .
Arctic Skuas
1st September 2016 – sunny spells, rain by evening SW2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea on the falling tide revealed 19 Gannet, 10 Common Scoter, 9 Sandwich Tern, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Shag and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants remain at a premium with just 8 Wheatear, 6 Robin, 4 Goldcrest and single Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail and single Tree Sparrow and Sand Martin were amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1000 Redshank, 365 Turnstone, 12 Greenshank, 2 Ruff and single Black-tailed Godwit and Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Single Peregrine, Little Owl and Raven were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A check of the sea on the falling tide revealed 19 Gannet, 10 Common Scoter, 9 Sandwich Tern, 4 Kittiwake, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Shag and a Manx Shearwater.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants remain at a premium with just 8 Wheatear, 6 Robin, 4 Goldcrest and single Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
Three Grey Wagtail and single Tree Sparrow and Sand Martin were amongst a trickle of Swallow.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 1000 Redshank, 365 Turnstone, 12 Greenshank, 2 Ruff and single Black-tailed Godwit and Curlew Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
Single Peregrine, Little Owl and Raven were the best of the rest.
Quiet end to the month
31st August 2016 – early rain the sunny spells WSW3/4
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Several Sand Martin were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders include single Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff.
Moths
A Red Underwing was the pick of a small catch.
Ringing
A total of 146 birds of 21 species were handled during the month with the total dominated by Willow Warbler and House Sparrow Individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets) Willow Warbler 47, House Sparrow 46 (1), Robin 12, Goldfinch 9 (1), Greenfinch 7 (2), Redstart 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 2, Goldcrest 2, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Linnet 1, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Wren 1, Starling 1, Dunnock 1, Blackcap 1, Blue Tit 1 (1) and Woodpigeon (1) .
Grounded Migrants
Only evidenced by 3 Wheatear.
Diurnal Migration
Several Sand Martin were seen.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders include single Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff.
Moths
A Red Underwing was the pick of a small catch.
Ringing
A total of 146 birds of 21 species were handled during the month with the total dominated by Willow Warbler and House Sparrow Individual species totals were as follows (retraps in brackets) Willow Warbler 47, House Sparrow 46 (1), Robin 12, Goldfinch 9 (1), Greenfinch 7 (2), Redstart 2, Sedge Warbler 2, Reed Bunting 2, Goldcrest 2, Spotted Flycatcher 1, Linnet 1, Garden Warbler 1, Whitethroat 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Meadow Pipit 1, Wren 1, Starling 1, Dunnock 1, Blackcap 1, Blue Tit 1 (1) and Woodpigeon (1) .
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