26th August 2018 – overcast/rain soon SSE4
Offshore
A check of the sea before the weather closed in (0630-0830) revealed a Black Tern along with 47 Gannet, 20 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Arctic Tern and a Razorbill.
Wildfowl and Waders
A flock of 25 Black-tailed Godwit were logged.
Passage recommences
25th August 2018 – sunny spells NW3/4
Offshore
An early morning check over the sea (0700-0800) revealed just 31 Common Scoter, 8 Gannet, 4 Razorbill, 2 Little Tern and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A few birds were in evidence with 13 Wheatear, 10 White Wagtail, 7 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
The best movement of the autumn so far saw 46 alba Wagtail, 22 Tree Pipit, 21 Tree Sparrow and 12 Grey Wagtail moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Wigeon were amongst 40 Teal and waders included 5 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 33 Little Egret are now on the island, birds of prey included 4 Sparrowhawk and a Little Owl.
Offshore
An early morning check over the sea (0700-0800) revealed just 31 Common Scoter, 8 Gannet, 4 Razorbill, 2 Little Tern and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
A few birds were in evidence with 13 Wheatear, 10 White Wagtail, 7 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and a Sedge Warbler logged.
Diurnal Migration
The best movement of the autumn so far saw 46 alba Wagtail, 22 Tree Pipit, 21 Tree Sparrow and 12 Grey Wagtail moving through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Wigeon were amongst 40 Teal and waders included 5 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel and 2 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 33 Little Egret are now on the island, birds of prey included 4 Sparrowhawk and a Little Owl.
Arctic Skua
24th August 2018 – overcast/showers NW4/5
Offshore
A check of the sea (1530-1630) produced 130 Manx Shearwater, 19 Gannet, 18 Common Scoter, 4 Fulmar, 3 Razorbill, 2 Sandwich Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Offshore
A check of the sea (1530-1630) produced 130 Manx Shearwater, 19 Gannet, 18 Common Scoter, 4 Fulmar, 3 Razorbill, 2 Sandwich Tern and an Arctic Skua.
Yellow Wagtails
21st August 2018 – sunny spells V1
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds included: 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and single Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Two Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds included: 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat and single Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
Two Yellow Wagtail flew through.
Little Ringed Plover and Garganey
20th August 2018 – overcast/drizzle at times/calm
Offshore
The calm seas revealed 7,045 Eider and 69 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall was evident with 51 Willow Warbler, 19 Stonechat, 13 Whitethroat, 9 Sedge Warbler, 7 Whinchat, 6 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher and a Cuckoo logged.
Diurnal Migration
Five Tree Pipit were recorded along with 79 Swallow, 22 House Martin and 3 Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Garganey was amongst 33 Teal and waders included 22 Greenshank, 8 Whimbrel, 7 Black-tailed Godwit and a juvenile Little Ringed Plover.
Miscellaneous
A total of 4 Sparrowhawk were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was seen and moths attracted overnight included Portland Moth.
Offshore
The calm seas revealed 7,045 Eider and 69 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A small fall was evident with 51 Willow Warbler, 19 Stonechat, 13 Whitethroat, 9 Sedge Warbler, 7 Whinchat, 6 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher and a Cuckoo logged.
Diurnal Migration
Five Tree Pipit were recorded along with 79 Swallow, 22 House Martin and 3 Sand Martin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Garganey was amongst 33 Teal and waders included 22 Greenshank, 8 Whimbrel, 7 Black-tailed Godwit and a juvenile Little Ringed Plover.
Miscellaneous
A total of 4 Sparrowhawk were seen.
Butterflies and Moths
A Painted Lady was seen and moths attracted overnight included Portland Moth.
More Seabirds
19th August 2018 – overcast/drizzle at times SW4/5
Offshore
Morning observations on the falling tide (0745-0945) produced 206 Common Scoter, 39 Manx Shearwater, 24 Gannet, 13 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Morning observations on the falling tide (0745-0945) produced 206 Common Scoter, 39 Manx Shearwater, 24 Gannet, 13 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake and an Arctic Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Single Merlin and 2 Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Seawatch
18th August 2018 – overcast/drizzle at times SW4
Offshore
Morning observations on the falling tide (0745-0945 & 1100-1200) produced 108 Common Scoter, 45 Gannet, 25 Sandwich Tern, 24 Manx Shearwater, 6 Kittiwake and 3 Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Black-tailed Godwit and a Greenshank.
Offshore
Morning observations on the falling tide (0745-0945 & 1100-1200) produced 108 Common Scoter, 45 Gannet, 25 Sandwich Tern, 24 Manx Shearwater, 6 Kittiwake and 3 Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 2 Black-tailed Godwit and a Greenshank.
Black Tern
17th August 2018 – overcast/rain later SW4/5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations (0715-0915) produced a Black Tern along with 431 Common Scoter, 36 Sandwich Tern, 10 Gannet, 9 Manx Shearwater, 7 Kittiwake and 2 Fulmar. Later observations (1230-1330) added 50 Sandwich Tern, 7 Manx Shearwater, 3 Shag and a Little Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 600 Knot, 50 Ringed Plover, 14 Bar-tailed Godwit and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0715-0915) produced a Black Tern along with 431 Common Scoter, 36 Sandwich Tern, 10 Gannet, 9 Manx Shearwater, 7 Kittiwake and 2 Fulmar. Later observations (1230-1330) added 50 Sandwich Tern, 7 Manx Shearwater, 3 Shag and a Little Tern.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 600 Knot, 50 Ringed Plover, 14 Bar-tailed Godwit and 2 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Merlin was the best of the rest.
Seabirds
14th August 2018 – overcast WDW2/3
Offshore
Just time for a check of the sea on the falling tide (1540-1730) which produced 325 Manx Shearwater, 106 Sandwich Tern, 45 Gannet, 15 Common Scoter, 15 Kittiwake and 4 Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 14 Golden Plover and a Whimbrel were the only waders logged.
Offshore
Just time for a check of the sea on the falling tide (1540-1730) which produced 325 Manx Shearwater, 106 Sandwich Tern, 45 Gannet, 15 Common Scoter, 15 Kittiwake and 4 Fulmar.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 14 Golden Plover and a Whimbrel were the only waders logged.
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