31st August 2011 – overcast/calm
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were noted early morning.
Grounded Migrants
The conditions produced a scattering of newly grounded migrants with 10 Pied Wagtail, 9 Wheatear, 8 Whitethroat, 7 Robin, 5 Willow Warbler, 2 White Wagtail and single Goldcrest, Blackcap and Spotted Flycatcher logged
Diurnal Migration
Despite the day dawning to calm conditions for the first time in a while the expectant flood of passage birds failed to materialise with 28 Tree Sparrow and single Tree Pipit and Yellow Wagtail the only birds of note.
Wildfowl and Waders
The first 6 Wigeon of the autumn appeared and waders included a newly arrived juvenile Little Stint, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Curlew Sandpiper and a few Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
Three Little Egret were logged and raptors involved Kestrel, Sparrowhawk – targeting the local Goldfinch population, Merlin, Peregrine and Little Owl.
Ringing
A monthly total of 244 birds of 22 species was the best August total for several years and comprised Willow Warbler (55), Greenfinch (31), House Sparrow (29), Robin (28), Whitethroat (27), Meadow Pipit (13), Sedge Warbler (13), Goldfinch (12), Swallow (8), Dunnock (5), Linnet (5), Blackcap (3), Blackbird (3), Garden Warbler (2), Sparrowhawk (2), Reed Bunting (2), Reed Warbler (1), Goldcrest (1), Wren (1), Pied Wagtail (1), Magpie (1) and Chiffchaff (1).
Curlew Sandpipers remain
30th August 2011 – overcast WNW4
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) produced a steady stream of Sandwich Tern with 315 birds logged, also seen were 35 Gannet, 4 Common Scoter and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
The Yellow Wagtail remained amongst 30 Pied Wagtail and a Chiffchaff was new in..
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank, 3 Curlew Sandpiper and a Green Sandpiper.
Moths
Single Silver Y and Dark Sword Grass were the only immigrants in the moth traps.
Offshore
Early morning observations (0830-0930) produced a steady stream of Sandwich Tern with 315 birds logged, also seen were 35 Gannet, 4 Common Scoter and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
The Yellow Wagtail remained amongst 30 Pied Wagtail and a Chiffchaff was new in..
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 17 Greenshank, 3 Curlew Sandpiper and a Green Sandpiper.
Moths
Single Silver Y and Dark Sword Grass were the only immigrants in the moth traps.
First Short-eared Owl of the autumn arrives
29th August 2011 –sunny spells NW4/5/6
Offshore
An early morning check over the sea revealed 40 Sandwich Tern, 20 Gannet and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Yellow Wagtail was amongst 30 Pied Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 16 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The first Short-eared Owl of the autumn was flushed from the salt marsh by the rising tide.
Moths
A Silver Y was the only immigrant in the moth traps.
Images
Short-eared Owl – moulting adult.
Offshore
An early morning check over the sea revealed 40 Sandwich Tern, 20 Gannet and a Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
A Yellow Wagtail was amongst 30 Pied Wagtail.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 16 Tree Sparrow flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The first Short-eared Owl of the autumn was flushed from the salt marsh by the rising tide.
Moths
A Silver Y was the only immigrant in the moth traps.
Images
Short-eared Owl – moulting adult.
Green Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail
28th August 2011 – sunshine and showers NW4/5/6
Offshore
The rising tide produced 100 Sandwich Tern, 25 Gannet, 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A Yellow Wagtail was the pick of sightings.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Green Sandpiper remains.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Offshore
The rising tide produced 100 Sandwich Tern, 25 Gannet, 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
A Yellow Wagtail was the pick of sightings.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Green Sandpiper remains.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
First Curlew Sandpiper and Goldcrest of the autumn
27th August 2011 – sunny spells NW2/3
Offshore
The rising tide produced 40 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet, 7 Arctic Tern and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Another smattering of newly grounded birds saw 15 Pied Wagtail, 6 Whitethroat, 5 Robin, 4 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest – the first of the autumn and single White Wagtail, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
A quieter day with 18 Tree Sparrow, 3 Tree Pipit and a Grey Wagtail the highlights.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Greenshank, 2 Curlew Sandpiper – the first of the autumn and single Green Sandpiper and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 300 Linnet were logged and at least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Moths
Rusty Dot Pearl was the only record of note.
Offshore
The rising tide produced 40 Sandwich Tern, 22 Gannet, 7 Arctic Tern and a Razorbill.
Grounded Migrants
Another smattering of newly grounded birds saw 15 Pied Wagtail, 6 Whitethroat, 5 Robin, 4 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest – the first of the autumn and single White Wagtail, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher logged.
Diurnal Migration
A quieter day with 18 Tree Sparrow, 3 Tree Pipit and a Grey Wagtail the highlights.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 7 Greenshank, 2 Curlew Sandpiper – the first of the autumn and single Green Sandpiper and Whimbrel.
Miscellaneous
A flock of 300 Linnet were logged and at least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Moths
Rusty Dot Pearl was the only record of note.
The skies have it!
26th August 2011 –bright and sunny NE1
Offshore
A check over the sea on the rising tide revealed a feeding flock of 70 Sandwich Tern and 20 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
After a couple of virtually blank days a few more grounded birds were in evidence with 8 Whitethroat, 7 Willow Warbler, 6 Robin, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Wheatear and single Spotted Flycatcher and Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The first large movement of the autumn produced 1400 Swallow, 80 Sand Martin, 40 Linnet, 28 Tree Sparrow, 23 Grey Wagtail, 12 House Martin, 6 Pied Wagtail, 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Swift and a Tree Pipit.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret were seen and raptors involved 5 Kestrel, 3 Sparrowhawk and single Merlin, Peregrine and Little Owl.
Moths
A micro photographed a couple of days ago has been identified as Pyrausta despicata – the first island record, while Canary-shouldered Thorn was new for the year.
Butterflies
A few Wall Brown are now on the wing and a Painted Lady was seen.
Images
Pyrausta despicata.
Offshore
A check over the sea on the rising tide revealed a feeding flock of 70 Sandwich Tern and 20 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
After a couple of virtually blank days a few more grounded birds were in evidence with 8 Whitethroat, 7 Willow Warbler, 6 Robin, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Wheatear and single Spotted Flycatcher and Chiffchaff logged.
Diurnal Migration
The first large movement of the autumn produced 1400 Swallow, 80 Sand Martin, 40 Linnet, 28 Tree Sparrow, 23 Grey Wagtail, 12 House Martin, 6 Pied Wagtail, 5 Meadow Pipit, 2 Swift and a Tree Pipit.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Egret were seen and raptors involved 5 Kestrel, 3 Sparrowhawk and single Merlin, Peregrine and Little Owl.
Moths
A micro photographed a couple of days ago has been identified as Pyrausta despicata – the first island record, while Canary-shouldered Thorn was new for the year.
Butterflies
A few Wall Brown are now on the wing and a Painted Lady was seen.
Images
Pyrausta despicata.
Very disappointing
23rd August 2011 –overcast E2
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just a few Sandwich Tern and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
An early start with the forecast favourable weather conditions in place, however, the morning proved very disappointing with little evidence of grounded birds, just 4 Wheatear and a solitary Willow Warbler were evidence of migration.
Diurnal Migration
Again disappointing with just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 8 Little Egret are now along the eastern shore.
Moths
Two migrant Dark Swordgrass and a Mullein Wave was the best that the traps could muster.
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just a few Sandwich Tern and Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
An early start with the forecast favourable weather conditions in place, however, the morning proved very disappointing with little evidence of grounded birds, just 4 Wheatear and a solitary Willow Warbler were evidence of migration.
Diurnal Migration
Again disappointing with just 3 Yellow Wagtail and a Grey Wagtail logged.
Miscellaneous
At least 8 Little Egret are now along the eastern shore.
Moths
Two migrant Dark Swordgrass and a Mullein Wave was the best that the traps could muster.
Green Sandpiper and Tree Sparrows
22nd August 2011 –bright and sunny W1/2
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just a few Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the bright and clear conditions a smattering of migrants was evident with 15 Pied Wagtail, 11 Willow Warbler, 9 Whitethroat, 7 Sedge Warbler, 4 Wheatear, 4 Robin and a Whinchat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Although passage was light it provided the greatest variety of the autumn so far with 30 Swallow, 14 Tree Sparrow, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and single House Martin and Grey Wagtail recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Green Sandpiper was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Owl were again on show.
Moths
A Rusty Dot Pearl was the only immigrant, however Agriphila geniculea and Feathered Gothic were new for the year.
Offshore
A check over the sea revealed just a few Sandwich Tern.
Grounded Migrants
Despite the bright and clear conditions a smattering of migrants was evident with 15 Pied Wagtail, 11 Willow Warbler, 9 Whitethroat, 7 Sedge Warbler, 4 Wheatear, 4 Robin and a Whinchat logged.
Diurnal Migration
Although passage was light it provided the greatest variety of the autumn so far with 30 Swallow, 14 Tree Sparrow, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Sand Martin and single House Martin and Grey Wagtail recorded.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Green Sandpiper was the pick of the waders.
Miscellaneous
Two Little Owl were again on show.
Moths
A Rusty Dot Pearl was the only immigrant, however Agriphila geniculea and Feathered Gothic were new for the year.
Limited Fare
21st August 2011 – sunny spells SW3/2
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Two Yellow Wagtail were the highlights amongst limited fare, comprising small numbers of Wheatear, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler and Robin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A couple of Shoveler were amongst increasing numbers of Teal and waders included 100 Sanderling, 20 Greenshank, 10 Knot, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper and a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Moths
Rusty Dot Pearl was the only record of note.
Offshore
Only small numbers of Gannet and Sandwich Tern were logged.
Grounded Migrants
Two Yellow Wagtail were the highlights amongst limited fare, comprising small numbers of Wheatear, Willow Warbler, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler and Robin.
Wildfowl and Waders
A couple of Shoveler were amongst increasing numbers of Teal and waders included 100 Sanderling, 20 Greenshank, 10 Knot, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper and a Ruff.
Miscellaneous
At least 4 Little Egret were again along the eastern shore.
Moths
Rusty Dot Pearl was the only record of note.
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