02.12.2024 Unfortunately there's been no further sightings of the Black-winged Kite, but that doesn't mean we can enjoy these fantastic shots taken by Ray Jones.


Another mixed day with sunny spells and showers and a strong north-westerly wind.


Seen around St Ouen's Pond were the male Hen Harrier, the Bittern, 34 Lapwing, 5 Snipe, a Water Pipit and 30 Skylark while the Hoopoe was still feeding near to Jersey Pearl.


At La Rocque were 550 Dunlin, 120 Sanderling, 98 Grey Plover, 88 Oystercatcher, a Kingfisher, a Sandwich Tern and a Great Crested Grebe. At Pontac were a Common Gull, a Mediterranean Gull, 100 Black-headed Gull and 187 Oystercatcher and at Gorey were another Common Gull and 3 Great Crested Grebe.


A Kingfisher was seen in St Aubins Harbour.


Below, a couple more of Ray Jones brilliant Black-winged Kite photos.

by Romano da Costa 4 December 2024
04.12.2024 A mixed flock of Grey Plover and Dunlin at La Rocque yesterday. Can you spot the Dutch colour-ringed Dunlin ? RdC A sunny but fresh morning then mostly cloudy throughout the day and a light westerly wind.
by Romano da Costa 3 December 2024
03.12.2024 A Pied Wagtail feeding up at La Sente RdC A cloudy day with a light north westerly wind.
by Romano da Costa 1 December 2024
01.12.2024 Jersey's second ever Black-winged Kite made a brief appearance at the Scrape this afternoon. Here it is being harassed by a pair of Magpie . Many thanks to Tom Frazer for this brilliant photo. A mild sunny day with the odd shower to start December off nicely.
by Romano da Costa 30 November 2024
30.11.2024 One of our wintering Grey Wagtails , this one was photographed by Tom Frazer at Queens Valley recently A mix of sun and cloud today with a light southerly wind 
by Romano da Costa 29 November 2024
29.11.2024 Another photo of the Hoopoe which was still feeding on the beach opposite Jersey Pearl today RdC A cloudy day with a strong south easterly wind.
by Romano da Costa 28 November 2024
28.11.2024 Not a bird you expect to see in late November! The long-staying Hoopoe was still feeding on the beach near Jersey Pearl today RdC A fresh day with the odd sunny spell and a light south easterly wind.
by Romano da Costa 27 November 2024
27.11.2024 Another shot of the handsome male Black Redstart at La Rocque, thanks to Tom Frazer for this image. An overcast day with the odd shower and a south westerly wind.
by Romano da Costa 26 November 2024
26.11.2024 One of many Chaffinch that are taking advantage of the seeds in stubble fields RdC A mostly cloudy day with a light south westerly wind
by Romano da Costa 25 November 2024
25.11.2024 One of the many Common Snipe that have been feeding on front of the wetlands centre. Thanks to Tony for the photo. A mostly sunny day with a moderate north westerly wind
by Romano da Costa 24 November 2024
24.11.2024 A male Blackcap taking his turn to enjoy some apple. Thanks to Tony Paintin for this photo Another very windy day, with winds still from the south it was quite warm with a high of 16c!
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