9th November 2019 – overcast/rain at times ESE5/6
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 115 Razorbill, 72 Common Scoter, 14 Shag, 3 Red-throated Diver and a Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 21 Fieldfare and 6 Redwing. The only other evidence of newly grounded birds involved 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Limited to 140 Starling, 30 Pink-footed Goose, 16 Whooper Swan and a Siskin.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 11 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Hooded Crow reappears
8th November 2019 – bright and sunny N1/2
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just a few Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The only additional evidence of newly grounded birds involved single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The lack of movement suggests autumn is almost over with just 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Siskin, 2 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and male Goosander was seen. Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The reappearance of the Hooded Crow and a single Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed just a few Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Fieldfare and 2 Redwing. The only additional evidence of newly grounded birds involved single Blackcap and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
The lack of movement suggests autumn is almost over with just 4 Whooper Swan, 4 Siskin, 2 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch and a Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and male Goosander was seen. Waders included 8 Purple Sandpiper.
Miscellaneous
The reappearance of the Hooded Crow and a single Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Mammals
A Harbour Porpoise was offshore.
Tawny Owl
7th November 2019 – rain NE2
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 8 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl - the rarest of the owls to occur on the island! has recently been heard calling.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 8 Goldeneye.
Miscellaneous
A Tawny Owl - the rarest of the owls to occur on the island! has recently been heard calling.
Scaup remain
6th November 2019 – rain E1/2
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird, 6 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush and 6 Fieldfare. Additionally only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Very light passage involved 10 Chaffinch, 4 Pied Wagtail, 3 Brambling and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included Greenshank.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea revealed 12 Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird, 6 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush and 6 Fieldfare. Additionally only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
Very light passage involved 10 Chaffinch, 4 Pied Wagtail, 3 Brambling and a Lesser Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included Greenshank.
Scaup and Snow Bunting
5th November 2019 – overcast/showers NE4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 225 Razorbill, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Offshore
Early morning observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 225 Razorbill, 18 Common Scoter, 16 Shag, and single Red-throated Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Only a single Goldcrest was logged.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew over.
Wildfowl and Waders
The 2 female Scaup remain and waders included 3 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
A Peregrine was the best of the rest.
Light passage day
4th November 2019 – rain/heavy at times NE3
Offshore
Again little was on offer over the sea apart from small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
Little of note with just single Blackcap, Redwing and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 290 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Tree Sparrow, 4 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
Three Peregrine and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Again little was on offer over the sea apart from small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
Little of note with just single Blackcap, Redwing and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move including 290 Pink-footed Goose, 7 Tree Sparrow, 4 Lesser Redpoll and a Siskin logged.
Miscellaneous
Three Peregrine and 2 Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Yellow-browed Warbler and Snow Bunting
3rd November 2019 – sunny spells WNW2
Offshore
Little was on offer over the sea with just small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
The first, long overdue, Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was the star of the show, also seen were 2 Goldcrest while early morning thrushes involved 44 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush amongst a small influx of Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew through along with 20 Siskin, 16 Skylark, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Greenfinch, 4 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling and a late Swallow.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 15 Twite were recorded and single Water Rail, Little Owl, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Little was on offer over the sea with just small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill logged.
Grounded Migrants
The first, long overdue, Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn was the star of the show, also seen were 2 Goldcrest while early morning thrushes involved 44 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and a Mistle Thrush amongst a small influx of Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
A Snow Bunting flew through along with 20 Siskin, 16 Skylark, 8 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Greenfinch, 4 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling and a late Swallow.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 15 Twite were recorded and single Water Rail, Little Owl, Barn Owl and Peregrine were the best of the rest.
Seabird activity logged
2nd November 2019 – sunny spells SE3
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 64 Razorbill, 44 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0730-0830) revealed 64 Razorbill, 44 Common Scoter, 3 Red-breasted Merganser and a Red-throated Diver.
Scaup double up
1st November 2019 – rain/drizzle/mist/murk SE2/3
Offshore
Observations over the sea were severely hampered by the low visibility with only small numbers of Razorbill and Common Scoter logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was the only applicant.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Scaup are now present.
Offshore
Observations over the sea were severely hampered by the low visibility with only small numbers of Razorbill and Common Scoter logged.
Grounded Migrants
A Goldcrest was the only applicant.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Scaup are now present.
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