22nd October 2007 - overcast S then SSE 4/5
Offshore
Observations (0900-1300) produced 150 Razorbill, 82 Common Scoter, 6 Gannet, 3 Shag, 2 Guillemot and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Another very quiet day with just 5 Blackbird, 3 Redwing and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
No coordinated count was undertaken and sightings were limited to 550 Jackdaw, 130 Pink-footed Goose, 50 Starling, 7 alba Wagtail and a Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
At least 6 Little Egret and a Water Rail remain.
Late Arctic Terns continue to be seen
21st October 2007 - misty start then hazy sun SSE3/4
Offshore
Two Arctic Tern were seen and at least 6 Shag remain. Other sightings included small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Thrushes continue to prevail with 15 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and a Song Thrush logged along with 3 Blackcap and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 500 Jackdaw, 375 Starling, 28 Siskin, 24 Skylark, 20 Meadow Pipit, 20 Greenfinch, 11 alba Wagtail, 4 Twite, 3 Redpoll, 2 Redwing and a Rock Pipit amongst today's sightings.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Little Egret and several Water Rail remain. A single Merlin was logged.
Offshore
Two Arctic Tern were seen and at least 6 Shag remain. Other sightings included small numbers of Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Thrushes continue to prevail with 15 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and a Song Thrush logged along with 3 Blackcap and 2 Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Birds continue to move through with 500 Jackdaw, 375 Starling, 28 Siskin, 24 Skylark, 20 Meadow Pipit, 20 Greenfinch, 11 alba Wagtail, 4 Twite, 3 Redpoll, 2 Redwing and a Rock Pipit amongst today's sightings.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Little Egret and several Water Rail remain. A single Merlin was logged.
A second Richard's Pipit of the autumn!
20th October 2007 - hazy sun SE2/3/4
Rarities
What probably the second Richard's Pipit of the autumn flew through amongst small numbers of Meadow Pipit.
Offshore
At least 7 Shag and 3 Arctic Tern were seen. Other sightings involved small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with 20 Blackbird, 18 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds noted prior to 1000hrs included 500 Jackdaw, 148 Starling, 60 Meadow Pipit, 43 Carrion Crow, 40 Greenfinch, 26 Skylark, 23 alba Wagtail, 20 Twite, 12 Siskin, 6 Reed Bunting, 4 Chaffinch and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Swallow.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine continue to hunt the island. The flock of 35 Twite remain.
Moths
A Large Wainscot was new for the year.
Rarities
What probably the second Richard's Pipit of the autumn flew through amongst small numbers of Meadow Pipit.
Offshore
At least 7 Shag and 3 Arctic Tern were seen. Other sightings involved small numbers of Red-throated Diver, Gannet, Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
A few more birds than of late with 20 Blackbird, 18 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, 3 Goldcrest and 2 Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
Birds noted prior to 1000hrs included 500 Jackdaw, 148 Starling, 60 Meadow Pipit, 43 Carrion Crow, 40 Greenfinch, 26 Skylark, 23 alba Wagtail, 20 Twite, 12 Siskin, 6 Reed Bunting, 4 Chaffinch and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Swallow.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Merlin and a Peregrine continue to hunt the island. The flock of 35 Twite remain.
Moths
A Large Wainscot was new for the year.
Little Gull leads offshore sightings
19th October 2007 - overcast/murky SE2/1
Offshore
Observations provided 61 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 9 Gannet, 5 Arctic Tern, 5 Red-throated Diver ans an adult Little Gull. At least 9 Shag continue to linger.
Grounded Migrants
Again slim pickings with just 8 Redwing, 3 Blackbird, 3 White Wagtail, 3 Song Thrush and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Quieter than of late, however, 110 Starling, 55 Chaffinch, 40 Meadow Pipit, 35 Greenfinch, 12 alba Wagtail, 4 Skylark, 3 Siskin, 3 Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Pink-footed Goose and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and a Peregrine continue to be seen and 3 Water Rail were present.
Offshore
Observations provided 61 Common Scoter, 18 Razorbill, 9 Gannet, 5 Arctic Tern, 5 Red-throated Diver ans an adult Little Gull. At least 9 Shag continue to linger.
Grounded Migrants
Again slim pickings with just 8 Redwing, 3 Blackbird, 3 White Wagtail, 3 Song Thrush and a Goldcrest logged.
Diurnal Migration
Quieter than of late, however, 110 Starling, 55 Chaffinch, 40 Meadow Pipit, 35 Greenfinch, 12 alba Wagtail, 4 Skylark, 3 Siskin, 3 Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Pink-footed Goose and single Whooper Swan, Brambling and Redpoll were logged.
Miscellaneous
Several Merlin and a Peregrine continue to be seen and 3 Water Rail were present.
Goosander bonus during offshore observations
18th October 2007 - sunny spells SE2/1
Offshore
At least 5 Shag remain and 3 Goosander - including 2 fine drakes - were new for the year. Thereafter sightings were limited to 70 Razorbill, 31 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver and 4 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of many newly grounded birds the exception being 2 Blackcap, 2 Song Thrush and single Goldcrest and Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
Overhead passage remained strong and was highlighted by 3 Little Egret, 345 Pink-footed Goose and 45 Whooper Swan. Other sightings included 700 Jackdaw, 350 Meadow Pipit, 245 Skylark, 130 Starling, 65 Greenfinch, 60 Linnet, 34 alba Wagtail, 22 Redpoll, 18 Carrion Crow, 12 Swallow, 12 Reed Bunting, 10 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Rock Pipit, 3 Rook and a Fieldfare.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 16 Greenshank and single Spotted Redshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Twite flock has increased to 35 individuals, several Merlin and a Peregrine were logged, at least 2 Water Rail are present and another Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen.
Offshore
At least 5 Shag remain and 3 Goosander - including 2 fine drakes - were new for the year. Thereafter sightings were limited to 70 Razorbill, 31 Common Scoter, 12 Red-throated Diver and 4 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of many newly grounded birds the exception being 2 Blackcap, 2 Song Thrush and single Goldcrest and Blackbird.
Diurnal Migration
Overhead passage remained strong and was highlighted by 3 Little Egret, 345 Pink-footed Goose and 45 Whooper Swan. Other sightings included 700 Jackdaw, 350 Meadow Pipit, 245 Skylark, 130 Starling, 65 Greenfinch, 60 Linnet, 34 alba Wagtail, 22 Redpoll, 18 Carrion Crow, 12 Swallow, 12 Reed Bunting, 10 Siskin, 10 Chaffinch, 4 Tree Sparrow, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Rock Pipit, 3 Rook and a Fieldfare.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 16 Greenshank and single Spotted Redshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Twite flock has increased to 35 individuals, several Merlin and a Peregrine were logged, at least 2 Water Rail are present and another Great Spotted Woodpecker was seen.
Whooper Swans continue to trickle through
17th October 2007 - early showers then sunny NW4/5
Offshore
Early morning observations only provided a handful Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants continue to be sparse with today's meagre rations involving 5 Goldcrest, 5 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush, 4 White Wagtail, 2 Blackbird and single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds moving through prior to 1000hrs included 170 Jackdaw, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 60 Greenfinch, 25 Chaffinch, 23 Tree Sparrow, 20 Meadow Pipit, 15 alba Wagtail, 15 House Sparrow, 13 Siskin, 10 Whooper Swan, 7 Skylark, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare and single Mistle Thrush and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Whooper Swan roosted on the salt marsh on the evening tide.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret remain and twilight records included 2 Little Owl and a Barn Owl.
Offshore
Early morning observations only provided a handful Common Scoter and Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded migrants continue to be sparse with today's meagre rations involving 5 Goldcrest, 5 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush, 4 White Wagtail, 2 Blackbird and single Blackcap and Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
Birds moving through prior to 1000hrs included 170 Jackdaw, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 60 Greenfinch, 25 Chaffinch, 23 Tree Sparrow, 20 Meadow Pipit, 15 alba Wagtail, 15 House Sparrow, 13 Siskin, 10 Whooper Swan, 7 Skylark, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Fieldfare and single Mistle Thrush and Redpoll.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 7 Whooper Swan roosted on the salt marsh on the evening tide.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret remain and twilight records included 2 Little Owl and a Barn Owl.
Black Guillemot heads offshore sightings
16th October 2007 - overcast/showers SW3/4/5
Offshore
Morning observations (0755-0855 & 1020-1120) provided totals of 70 Razorbill, 50 Wigeon, 48 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot, 2 Shag and single Black Guillemot, Arctic Tern, Kittiwake and Pintail.
Diurnal Migration
No coordinated observations and only a Grey Wagtail was of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 18 Greenshank roosted over the tide.
Miscellaneous
At least one Merlin continues to reside on the island.
Mammals
A total of 10 Grey Seal were logged along with single Hare and Stoat.
Offshore
Morning observations (0755-0855 & 1020-1120) provided totals of 70 Razorbill, 50 Wigeon, 48 Common Scoter, 20 Gannet, 5 Red-throated Diver, 3 Guillemot, 2 Shag and single Black Guillemot, Arctic Tern, Kittiwake and Pintail.
Diurnal Migration
No coordinated observations and only a Grey Wagtail was of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 18 Greenshank roosted over the tide.
Miscellaneous
At least one Merlin continues to reside on the island.
Mammals
A total of 10 Grey Seal were logged along with single Hare and Stoat.
First of the wintering Twite arrive
15th October 2007 - overcast then rain SSW3/4/5
Offshore
Late morning observations (1015-1115) produced 9 Common Scoter, 7 Gannet, 4 Razorbill, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Arctic Tern and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Just 4 Goldcrest, 2 Fieldfare and single Blackbird, White Wagtail and Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds continue to move early morning, despite the unfavourable conditions, totals included 65 Greenfinch, 50 Starling, 26 Skylark, 25 alba Wagtail, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Swallow, 2 Rock Pipit, 2 Whooper Swan and a Siskin.
Miscellaneous
At least one Merlin remains and the first 6 Twite have returned.
Offshore
Late morning observations (1015-1115) produced 9 Common Scoter, 7 Gannet, 4 Razorbill, 2 Red-throated Diver and single Arctic Tern and Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
Just 4 Goldcrest, 2 Fieldfare and single Blackbird, White Wagtail and Chiffchaff were logged.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds continue to move early morning, despite the unfavourable conditions, totals included 65 Greenfinch, 50 Starling, 26 Skylark, 25 alba Wagtail, 10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Swallow, 2 Rock Pipit, 2 Whooper Swan and a Siskin.
Miscellaneous
At least one Merlin remains and the first 6 Twite have returned.
Diurnal migration again to the fore
14th October 2007 - overcast S1/2
Offshore
At least 6 Shag remain and small numbers of Gannet and Common Scoter were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of newly grounded birds with just 2 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest and single Chiffchaff and Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
Clearer conditions saw an increase in movement overhead, totals prior to 1000hrs included 185 Linnet, 180 Meadow Pipit, 155 Greenfinch, 110 Starling, 60 Skylark, 58 Siskin, 30 alba Wagtail, 22 Redpoll, 20 Chaffinch, 15 Reed Bunting, 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Rock Pipit and a single Brambling.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Rock Pipit were pushed from the salt marshes at high tide and both Merlin and Water Rail continue to be recorded. There are now 8 Little Egrets and a Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
Offshore
At least 6 Shag remain and small numbers of Gannet and Common Scoter were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Again little evidence of newly grounded birds with just 2 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest and single Chiffchaff and Song Thrush logged.
Diurnal Migration
Clearer conditions saw an increase in movement overhead, totals prior to 1000hrs included 185 Linnet, 180 Meadow Pipit, 155 Greenfinch, 110 Starling, 60 Skylark, 58 Siskin, 30 alba Wagtail, 22 Redpoll, 20 Chaffinch, 15 Reed Bunting, 6 Swallow, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Rock Pipit and a single Brambling.
Miscellaneous
At least 5 Rock Pipit were pushed from the salt marshes at high tide and both Merlin and Water Rail continue to be recorded. There are now 8 Little Egrets and a Hooded Crow put in another appearance.
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