• Common Rosefinch

    Common Rosefinch © D Jones

  • Red-rumped Swallow

    Red-rumped Swallow © D Fox

  • Pale-bellied Brent Goose

    Pale-bellied Brent Goose © R Taylor

  • Lapland Bunting

    Lapland Bunting © R Campey

  • Baltimore Oriole

    Baltimore Oriole © T Wright

  • Hoopoe

    Hoopoe © D Jones

  • Sora
  • Great Northern Diver

    Great Northern Diver © S Cossey

A Moorhen was seen in St John's Valley is the first record for the autumn, as was a Hobby seen over Millcombe late afternoon. The Wryneck was still around the Upper East Side Path. A Siberian Chiffchaff was seen and subsequently ringed in Millcombe, five Yellow-browed Warblers were also seen across the island with one ringed in Millcombe, and three Firecrest. A Great Northern Diver and three Common Gull were seen in the Landing Bay. A Jack Snipe was in Barton's field and two Woodcock were in Millcombe early morning. The Barnacle Goose continues to hang around with domestic Geese in Barton's Field. 736 Chaffinch were recorded, alongside 69 Siskin, 2 Greenfinch, a Brambling, and a Hawfinch. 220 Redwing is the highest count of the autumn so far, and one Ring Ouzel was also seen. Three Snow Bunting, six Grey Wagtail, two Whinchat, and four Black Redstart were also recorded. 

2024 10 23 SibeChiff in hand T WilliamsSiberian Chiffchaff ringed in Millcombe ©Tom Williams