30th December 2024 – sunny spells WSW5/8
Offshore
The first check of the sea for several days revealed 23 Kittiwake, 17 Red-throated Diver, 15 Common Scoter and a single Gannet.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 4 Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
Three Water Pipit were seen at high tide and the Hooded Crow remains.
Hooded Crow and Barn Owls
26th December 2024 – overcast/murk/mizzle/calm
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was grounded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Five Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 2 Barn Owl. Finch flocks included 45 Goldfinch and 60 Greenfinch – the latter the largest flock recorded for several years.
Grounded Migrants
A single Redwing was grounded.
Wildfowl and Waders
Five Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 2 Barn Owl. Finch flocks included 45 Goldfinch and 60 Greenfinch – the latter the largest flock recorded for several years.
Hooded Crow
24th December 2024 – overcast/murky WSW3/4
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing were caught out by the conditions.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler and 5 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included a Barn Owl.
Grounded Migrants
Two Redwing were caught out by the conditions.
Wildfowl and Waders
Six Shoveler and 5 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included a Barn Owl.
Barn Owls continue to show
23rd December 2024 – overcast/rain soon WNW3/4
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 21 Common Scoter, 4 Red-throated Diver and single Great Crested Grebe and Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 3 Barn Owl. Two Water Rail and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Offshore
A scan of the sea produced 21 Common Scoter, 4 Red-throated Diver and single Great Crested Grebe and Red-breasted Merganser.
Diurnal Migration
A Siskin flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 3 Barn Owl. Two Water Rail and 2 Raven were the best of the rest.
Wildfowl and Waders
17th December 2024 – overcast/rain by evening SSE2/3
Offshore
The sea provided 39 Shag, 34 Common Scoter, 22 Red-throated Diver and 16 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 400 light-bellied birds, also seen were 1,108 Wigeon, 899 Teal, 195 Shelduck, 119 Pintail, 11 Shoveler and a Goosander. Waders included 5,436 Oystercatcher, 3,364 Knot, 735 Redshank, 851 Lapwing, 1,000 Dunlin, 592 Curlew, 500 Golden Plover, 157 Turnstone, 142 Grey Plover, 122 Sanderling and 8 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 3 Barn Owl and single Merlin and Peregrine.
Offshore
The sea provided 39 Shag, 34 Common Scoter, 22 Red-throated Diver and 16 Great Crested Grebe.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush was logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 400 light-bellied birds, also seen were 1,108 Wigeon, 899 Teal, 195 Shelduck, 119 Pintail, 11 Shoveler and a Goosander. Waders included 5,436 Oystercatcher, 3,364 Knot, 735 Redshank, 851 Lapwing, 1,000 Dunlin, 592 Curlew, 500 Golden Plover, 157 Turnstone, 142 Grey Plover, 122 Sanderling and 8 Greenshank.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and birds of prey included 3 Barn Owl and single Merlin and Peregrine.
Hooded Crow and Twite
16th December 2024 – overcast/drizzle at times W3/5
Offshore
The sea provided 39 Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 10 Twite were logged.
Offshore
The sea provided 39 Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
A Mistle Thrush was logged.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 10 Twite were logged.
Late news
14th December 2024 – overcast/drizzle at times W3/5
Rarities
A Lesser Whitethroat trapped and ringed on 1st November 2024 has been positively identified as a Siberian Lesser Whitethroat through DNA analysis – thanks to Professor Martin Collison and his team at Aberdeen University.
Rarities
A Lesser Whitethroat trapped and ringed on 1st November 2024 has been positively identified as a Siberian Lesser Whitethroat through DNA analysis – thanks to Professor Martin Collison and his team at Aberdeen University.
Barn and Short-eared Owls
13th December 2024 – overcast/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Song Thrush and 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 300 Pink-footed Goose and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Water Rail squealed. At least 3 Barn Owl and 3 Short-eared Owl continue to hunt the island.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 8 Song Thrush and 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 300 Pink-footed Goose and a Grey Wagtail flew through.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Water Rail squealed. At least 3 Barn Owl and 3 Short-eared Owl continue to hunt the island.
Cetti’s Warblers increase
12th December 2024 – overcast/calm
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 60 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Purple Sandpiper was seen.
Miscellaneous
There are now 4 Cetti’s Warbler on the island and another Chiffchaff was seen.
Diurnal Migration
A flock of 60 Pink-footed Goose flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Purple Sandpiper was seen.
Miscellaneous
There are now 4 Cetti’s Warbler on the island and another Chiffchaff was seen.
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