10.08.2024 A young Grey Heron at Corbiere recently MD
A fair to fine day, becoming warm at 24c in a west-southwest wind
A selection of birds, seen from the north side of St Ouen's Pond included a large martin sp, possibly a Crag Martin, which was flying with 80 Swifts, but could not be relocated to confirm the identity. Others seen included 50 Swallows, 15 House Martins, 2 Sand Martins, 3 Sedge Warblers, 3 Willow Warblers, a Garden Warbler, 20 Reed Warblers including recently fledged young, Cetti's Warblers feeding fledged young, a Water Rail, a Green Sandpiper, 5 Choughs and 3 Marsh Harriers. Seen at Mont Matthieu was the family of 4 Little Grebes, 25 Swifts, 40 House Martins, 20 Swallows and 80 Linnets. Around St Ouen's Pond later morning were 4 Mediterranean Gulls, 2 Black-headed Gulls, a Peregrine, just a few Swallows and 10 Buzzards soaring on the ridge. 6 Little Grebes and a Common Sandpiper were in the Sandpits.
Seen offshore between Jersey and Guernsey, also Sark, were 1500+ Balearic Shearwaters and 6 Common Terns, with 4 Common Scoters and 16 Mediterranean Gulls off St Ouen's Bay. Roosting at Petit Port were 47 Mediterranean Gulls, a Whimbrel, 22 Curlews, 150 Oystercatchers, a Kingfisher, and 2 Sandwich Terns. A Grey Seal was in the Bay and a female Marsh Harrier was disturbing the roosting birds.
Passing Noirmont were 42 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 2 Manx Shearwaters, a Balearic Shearwater, a Grey Heron, 34 Gannets, a Sandwich Tern and 16 Great Black-backed Gulls. 2 Bottle-nosed Dolphins were bow riding the inbound Condor ferry. On the ground at Noirmont were a Sparrowhawk, 4 Stonechats, 2 Willow Warblers and a singing Dartford Warbler but there was no significant visible migration of passerines.
At La Rocque were 140 Sandwich Terns, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, a Balearic Shearwater, 4 Grey Plovers and 6 Grey Herons.
Yesterday, 4 Common Sandpipers were at Le Pulec.
20.04.2026 A pair of Shoveler at St Ouen's Pond TP. Another sunny day but with a fresh easterly wind. A few more records from yesterday Cuckoos were seen at Portinfer and Bouley Bay also 11 Wheatears at Les Landes. A male White Wagtail was found at Chateau Clairval Farm, probably a breeding bird. Plenty of Wheatears were around today mainly along the south coast with 8 at Corbiere, 3 at La Rosiere, a single at Beauport, 5 at Noirmont and a single on Beauport Common, where a male Stonechat was also present. At St Ouen's Pond a pair of Shovelers, 4 Tufted Ducks, a pair of Coot with young, a single drake Pochard, 3 Marsh Harriers, a little Grebe, 3 Snipe, up to 10 Swifts plus a steady movement of Swallows, Sand Martins and a few House Martins. A flock of 10 Whimbrels were also seen this morning and a Sedge Warbler was song flighting north of the Pond. At La Sente just 2 Brent Geese, 2 Shelduck, 10 White and 2 Yellow Wagtails.
19.04.2026 A whitethroat near Kempt Tower taken last week by Romano. A sunny day with a light north-east wind. The first Swifts of the spring were seen this morning at the Elizabeth Ferry Terminal along with a few Swallows moving through and a pair of White Wagtails on the roof. At La Sente 3 Brent Geese , 4 Yellow Wagtails and 2 White Wagtails. The Woodchat Shrike was still at Noirmont this morning along with 11 Wheatears, a Swift, 2 Sand Martins, a Tree Pipit and 5 Whitethroats. Two Willow Warblers were in Les Creux Country Park and another near Trinity Manor. In St Ouen's Bay 7 Snipe and 2 Shovelers were seen from the Wetland Centre and on the Scrape 13 Yellow Wagtails, 9 Wheatears, the White-fronted Goose and 2 Lapwings. Near Kempt Tower Ponds 2 very vocal Little Grebes, 4 Tufted Ducks, 3 Reed Warblers and a Cetti's Warbler. Near the Francis Le Sueur Centre 3 Reed Warblers, 2 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Greenfinch, a Firecrest and a Great Spotted Woodpecker. Finally On Grouville Golf Course 2 Cirl Buntings, a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker and on Rue du Pont 4 Wheatears.
18.04.2026 Bird of the year, so far, was this handsome Woodchat Shrike that was seen at Noirmont today. The first record of this species in the Island since 2019 RdC Also seen at Noirmont alongside the Woodchat Shrike were 6 Wheatear , a Whitethroat , 2 Chiffchaff and 5 Swallow . Passing Corbiere were 2 Manx Shearwater , a Great Northern Diver , 3 Guillemot , 2 Fulmar , 2 Gannet , 2 Swallow and a Wheatear . Seen at St Ouen's Pond from dawn were 25 Sedge Warbler , 15 Reed Warbler , 3 Willow Warbler , 5 Chiffchaff , 3 Blackcap , a Whitethroat , 6 Wheatear , 2 Reed Bunting , 25 Swallow , 40 Sand Martin , a Yellow Wagtail , 3 Whimbrel , a Curlew and a Sandwich Tern . At La Sente were 2 Little Ringed Plover , 3 Brent Geese , 2 Little Egret , 2 Swallow , a Wheatear and 2 White Wagtail while at Le Hocq were 2 Wheatear , 8 Curlew , 58 Oystercatcher , 6 Little Egret and 5 Brent Geese . 4 Swallow and a Grey Heron were at Beaumont Marsh and 2 House Martin were at La Hougie Bie. Yesterday, a Cuckoo was heard calling in the woods of Les Creux country park, the first reported this spring. Below, another view of the Woodchat Shrike thanks to Jo Bramley.
17.04.2026 An often tricky species to photograph, this Cetti's Warbler sat in the open for Alan Gicquel this morning. Around St Ouen's Pond were 2 Shelduck , 4 Shoveler , 2 Snipe , 2 Lapwing , 2 Oystercatcher , 7 Reed Warbler , a Sedge Warbler , a Reed Bunting and 6 Wheatear . Whitethroat were heard singing along Les Vaux Cuissin and Ville au Bas in St Ouen and 2 Wheatear and a Cetti's Warbler were along Rue a L'Eau. At Noirmont were 4 Wheatear , a Stonechat and a Dartford Warbler , at Gorselands 3 Wheatear and at Sorel 6 Wheatear , 4 Swallow and a Stonechat . A Swallow , a Wheatear and 2 Kestrel were at Grosnez and 9 Fulmar were on cliffs near Bouley Bay.
16.04.2026 A recent Little Ringed Plover at a very muddy La Sente RdC Around St Ouen's Pond this morning were 8 Reed Warbler , 2 Sedge Warbler , 8 Chiffchaff , a Blackcap , 10 Swallow , 5 Sand Martin , 2 Wheatear , a Snipe and 2 Stonechat while in the Sandpits were 2 Shelduck and 40 Sand Martin . At Le Mielle de Morville were 2 Whitethroat , a Willow Warbler and 3 Cetti's Warbler , with another Cetti's Warbler on Mont Matthieu and at Le Pulec 2 Shelduck and 2 Stonechat . At Les Landes were 3 Wheatear and 3 Stonechat and at Beauport were 2 Wheatear . Seen at La Sente were a Little Ringed Plover , a Grey Wagtail , 7 Yellow Wagtail and 3 Brent Geese while at Queen's Valley was a Common Sandpiper and 2 Shelduck were near Gorey. In a garden at La Pouquelaye were 2 Bullfinch , 2 Blackcap , 3 Goldcrest and a Sparrowhawk .
15.04.2026 A pair of Mallard enjoy what little water is left at La Sente RdC Seen at Grouville Marsh this morning were a Grasshopper Warbler , 2 Sedge Warbler , 5 Reed Warbler , 10 Chiffchaff , 8 Blackcap , 6 Cetti's Warbler , 2 Bullfinch , a Teal and a Snipe . 30 Brent Geese were at La Rocque while 6 more were at La Sente and on Grands Vaux were 16 Tufted Duck . In the Sandpits were 2 Whimbrel , 6 Oystercatcher and 2 Shelduck while on the Scrape were 2 Lapwing , 2 Oystercatcher , a Reed Warbler , a Skylark and a Wheatear with 20 Sand Martin , 2 Reed Warbler and 2 Snipe at the Pond. On the Blanches Banques were a Whitethroat and 7 Swallow while at Petit Port were 4 Great Black-backed Gull , a Lesser Black-backed Gull , 2 Shelduck and a Whimbrel Up at Les Landes were 2 Whitethroat and 3 Wheatear and at Gorselands were 4 Dartford Warbler and a Peregrine .
14.04.2026 A White Wagtail still enjoying the mud at La Sente RdC Seen at Grouville Marsh today were 6 Swallow , a Grey Wagtail , a White Wagtail , 2 Snipe , a Teal , 2 Reed Warbler , 6 Cetti's Warbler , 4 Bullfinch , 2 Grey Heron , and 2 Raven while in Grouville Bay were 2 Shelduck, 24 Brent Geese , 7 Curlew and a Gannet. At La Sente were 3 Brent Geese , 5 White Wagtail and a Peregrine . Up at Les Landes were 52 Linnet , a Dartford Warbler and 3 Marsh Harrier. On St Ouen's Pond were 8 Shoveler , 7 Tufted Duck , 2 Snipe , 2 Reed Warbler , 3 Swallow , 25 Sand Martin and 18 Great Black-backed Gull while the White-fronted Goose , 4 Lapwing and 2 Wheatear were on the Scrape. In St Catherine's woods were a Bullfinch , a Grey Heron , a Firecrest and a Raven with many Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing. At West Park were 27 Great Black-backed Gull and a Little Egret while 8 Pale-bellied Brent Geese were near St Aubin.
13.04.2026 A recently arrived Whitethroat , singing away RdC Around St Ouen's Pond this morning were 5 Reed Warbler , 3 Blackcap , 6 Chiffchaff , a Snipe , 30 Swallow , a House Martin , 10 Sand Martin , 12 Tufted Duck , a Shoveler and 4 Barnacle Geese , possibly 6 flying in. In the Sandpit were 2 Shelduck , 6 Tufted Duck , a Grey Heron , 2 Stonechat and 40 Sand Martin . At Ouaisne were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and a Dartford Warbler with another Dartford Warbler at Portelet. A Wheatear , a Dartford Warbler and 3 Swallow were at La Rosiere and roosting at Petit Port were a Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Shelduck . La Sente were a Little Ringed Plover , 2 Brent Geese , the Blue-headed Wagtail , 4 White Wagtail , 2 Swallow and a Peregrine . Yesterday evening at St Ouen's Pond were 2 Sedge Warbler , 2 Reed Warbler , a Willow Warbler , 20 Swallow , 20 Sand Martin , 2 House Martin , a Reed Bunting , 4 Snipe , a Grey Heron and a Wigeon .
12.04.2026 The handsome Blue-headed Wagtail at La Sente, thanks to Stuart Matthews for the photo Seen from Plemont this morning were 36 Swallow , 14 House Martin , a Peregrine , 16 Razorbill , 12 Fulmar and 2 Dartford Warbler . On the Scrape were the White-fronted Goose , 3 Lapwing , 2 Wheatear and 10 Swallow with another 6 Swallow on Mont Matthieu and at Kempt Tower were 2 Shoveler , a Cetti's Warbler and a Reed Warbler . Seen at La Sente were the Blue-headed Wagtail , a Yellow Wagtail , 5 White Wagtail , a Little Egret , 2 Brent Geese and 4 Little Ringed Plover . At St Aubin were 43 Pale-bellied Brent Geese , 2 Curlew and 11 Oystercatcher while at Beaumont Marsh were 3 Brent Geese , a Swallow and a Grey Heron . Below, a short video of the Blue-headed Wagtail , thanks to Jo Bramley
11.04.2026 The female Shelduck at La Sente recently RdC Seen at St Ouen's Pond this morning were the 4 Barnacle Geese , 2 Shelduck , 15 Teal , 5 Shoveler , 3 Lapwing , 2 Oystercatcher , 100 Sand Martin , 2 House Martin and 3 Swallow . Roosting at Petit Port were 74 Oystercatcher , 3 Curlew , a Brent Goose and 2 Shelduck . At St Aubin were 24 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and 2 Curlew while at Beaumont Marsh were 12 Pale-bellied Brent , 4 Brent Geese and a Grey Heron . At La Sente were 2 Shelduck , 2 Brent Geese , 2 Little Ringed Plover , a Cattle Egret and a Black-headed Gull while on Rue du Pont were 4 Cattle Egret and 30 Swallow . 3 Gannet were seen from Rozel. Extras at La Sente this evening where Little Ringed Plover were up to 4, also a Blue-headed Wagtail , a Yellow Wagtail , 10 White Wagtail , 4 Brent Geese , 2 Cattle Egret and 2 Swallow with 5 House Martin nearby. at Grouville Marsh were 26 Swallow , 2 House Martin , a Sand Martin , 2 Tufted Duck and a Sparrowhawk .
