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| Yellow-browed Warbler showing well (David Kinchin-Smith) |
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| A good thing our boat's not in its usual spot |
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| Huge seas! (David Kinchin-Smith) |
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| Thrushes on the move! A Song Thrush from today |
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| A tree full of Linnets |
Tuesday 7th
October comments: We weathered yesterday’s storm but the sea certainly
hasn’t calmed. It’s been a stunning day on the islands but with the residual
swell from yesterday the sea was an impressive beast. The fine weather has
allowed movement of migratory birds which were clearly grounded by the
horrendous conditions yesterday. Further signs of the approaching winter came
in the form of a Short-eared Owl, our
first Woodcock of the autumn and thrushes
moving through in some numbers. The highlight of today however was provided by
the arrival of 3 Yellow-browed warblers,
which was echoed elsewhere on the east coast with an influx of these delicate
eastern visitors.
Autumn’s an exciting time out here with birds using the islands as vital
refuelling grounds before continuing on epic migrations across the globe. Come
and experience these natural wonders for yourselves!
Todays’ totals: Grey
Plover 2, Woodcock 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Merlin 1, Peregrine
1, Meadow Pipit 45, Wheatear 2, Song Thrush 57, Redwing 3, Blackbird 6, Robin
10, Dunnock 7, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Blackcap 2, Willow Warbler 3, Chiffchaff 2,
Yellow-browed Warbler 3, Skylark 4, Linnet
10, Chaffinch 2, Brambling 7, Reed Bunting 6
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