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13.10.2024 Brent Geese arriving via La Coupe two days ago, image with thanks to Richard Gillam
A dry day with high cloud and good visibility in an east-southeast wind and ideal for visible migration!
The Shore Lark was at the same location, by the Cutty Sark in St Ouen's Bay for a third day, but with much disturbance from man and dog as it was Sunday.
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It was a bumper morning at Noirmont. Counts until lunch time included 2,692 Woodpigeons, 36 Stock Doves, 496 Swallows, 27 House Martins, 720 Meadow Pipits, 99 alba Wagtails, a Grey Wagtail, a Ring Ouzel, a Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwings, 13 Song Thrushes, 5 Blackbirds, 860 Chaffinches, 502 Linnets, 326 Goldfinches, 7 Greenfinches, 3 Siskins, 2 Merlins, a migrating Peregrine plus a local one, 14 Skylarks, 64 Starlings, a late Whinchat, 6 Stonechats, 6 Robins, a Blue Tit, 6 Dartford Warblers- including a male still singing, a Grey Heron, 3 Sparrowhawks, a Cattle Egret, 2 Ravens and 9 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.
In Grouville Marsh this morning were late Reed Warbler and Garden Warbler, also 4 Blackcaps, 20 Chiffchaffs, 3 Firecrests, 10 Cetti's Warblers, 12 Siskins, a Grey Wagtail, 3 Stonechats, 3 Bullfinches, a Mistle Thrush, a Redwing, 5 Song Thrushes, 3 Short-toed Treecreepers, 60 Jackdaws, 2 Sparrowhawks, a Marsh Harrier, 35 Cattle Egrets, 38 Coot, 15 Water Rails, but with just a Swallow, 2 Chaffinches and 9 Meadow Pipits seen overhead.
At La Rocque were 6 Greenshanks, 8 Redshanks, 8 Bar-tailed Godwits, 57 Sanderlings, 62 Turnstones, 21 Grey Plovers and 52 Curlews and at La Sente were 15 Cattle Egrets, 15 Little Egrets, 7 Grey Herons, a Merlin, 5 Ravens and 45 Linnets. A Ring Ouzel was a welcome garden visitor in St Clement.
At Petit Port were 27 Curlews, 6 Little Egrets, a Kingfisher, 9 Turnstones, a Grey Heron, 24 Ringed Plovers, 2 Dunlin, 229 Oystercatchers and 49 Black-headed Gulls. At St Aubin were 23 Redshanks and at La Haule were 52 Brent Geese, 97 Black-headed Gulls and 77 Crows. At Portelet were 3 Dartford Warblers and 2 Stonechats.
A pair of Chough were at L'Etacq and 4 Curlews plus a Grey Seal were at Le Pulec.
Evening update: In Vallee des Vaux this evening were 3 Redwings, 2 Firecrests, 7 Chiffchaffs, with a Grey Wagtail and 4 Ravens flying over. At the Cutty Sark were 9 Ringed Plovers and 2 Dunlin and on Portelet Common were 2 Stonechats, a Dartford Warbler and 2 Ravens.
07.11.2026 A fine image of yesterday's Golden Plover in St Ouen's Bay. Picture with thanks to Romano. A mild day with some thunderstorms over the Island through the morning. Winds light from the south-southwest. Visible migration appears to be tailing off as November moves on. Birds passing Noirmont this morning were 3,252 Woodpigeons , 23 Stock Doves, 5 Skylarks , 112 Starlings , a Reed Bunting, 2 Pied Wagtail , 17 Meadow Pipits , a Fieldfare , 3 Song Thrushes , 6 Blackbirds , 2 Bramblings , 8 Siskins , 262 Chaffinches , 17 Linnets , 66 Goldfinches , 6 Greenfinches , a Stonechat , a Firecrest , a Dartford Warbler , 3 Robins , 2 Cormorants , a Raven , 3 Black - headed Gulls and 5 Razorbills . Passing Victoria Tower were 554 Woodpigeons , 2 Fieldfares , 8 Redwings , 8 Song Thrushes , 7 Blackbirds , 3 Skylarks , 202 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 15 Siskins and 6 Meadow Pipits . In Grouville Bay this morning were c 600 Brent Geese - roughly 10% of them juveniles and at La Lourderie were 18 Cattle Egrets . A Wheatear , pictured in Robin Bay was probably a Northern Wheatear , but images taken are being reviewed to confirm. given the date. At the Wetland Centre were a Jack Snipe , 7 Common Snipe, a Water Pipit, a Water Rail, 500 Starlings , 5 Reed Buntings and 500+ Starlings . On the north side of st Ouen's Pond this evening were 2,500 Starlings , 60 Reed Buntings , 2 Snipe , 4 Water Rails, 2 Stonechats and 8 Cetti's Warblers . In St Ouen's Bay were an adult Yellow-legged Gull, 18 Great Black-backed Gulls , 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 55 Mediterranean Gulls and 31 Ringed Plovers . At the Gunsite in St Aubin's Bay were 45 pale-bellied Brent Geese .
06.11.2026 Song Thrush at Red Houses this afternoon MD A milder day (12c) with some sunshine and a light southerly wind. First thing this morning, 2 Tundra Bean Geese flew West over Victoria Tower. Also seen there, were 8.195 Woodpigeons , 279 Stock Doves , 5 Lapwings , 1,498 Redwings , 50 Fieldfares , a Mistle Thrush , 20 Song Thrushes , 24 Blackbirds , 30 Skylarks , 234 Starlings , 305 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 98 Siskins , 18 Goldfinches , 15 Meadow Pipits and a Pied Wagtail . At St Catherine's Breakwater were a Snow Bunting plus 3 Brent Geese and 5 Eider were seen heading South, half-way between St Catherine's and Les Ecrehous. Seen from Noirmont this morning were 5,640 Woodpigeons , 66 Stock Doves , 565 Starlings , 10 Skylarks , a Reed Bunting , 3 Pied Wagtails, 26 Meadow Pipits , 98 Redwings , 19 Song Thrushes , 3 Fieldfares , 16 Blackbirds , 4 Stonechats , 110 Chaffinches , 17 Goldfinches , 12 Linnets , 4 Greenfinches , a Lapwing , 2 Peregrines , a Sparrowhawk , a Marsh Harrier , 4 Cormorants and 2 Ravens . In Grouville Marsh this morning were 30 Wrens , 15 Robins , 12 Cetti's Warblers, 20 Chiffchaffs , 20 Blackcaps , 65 Siskins , 8 Firecrests , a Goldcrest , 12 Reed Buntings , 20 Song Thrushes , 25 Redwings , 10 Blackbirds , 10 Water Rails , a Woodcock , 4 Stonechats , a Bullfinch , 12 Cattle Egrets, 5 Common Gulls and 97 Black-headed Gulls . Flying over there, were 14 Skylarks , 6 Cattle Egrets , a Grey Wagtail , 6 alba Wagtails , 15 Chaffinches , a Fieldfare , 450 Woodpigeons , 20 Stock Doves , 60 Jackdaws , a Marsh Harrier, 4 Buzzards , 2 Ravens , 2 Choughs and 8 Starlings . This afternnon, at La Rocque, were 73 Ringed Plovers, 7 Dunlin , 5 Sanderlings , a Great Crested Grebe , 23 Turnstones , 13 Redshanks , 6 Grey Plovers , 200 Oystercatchers , 2 Sandwich Terns , 13 Little Egrets , 9 Grey Herons and 3 Red-breasted Mergansers . At Grands Vaux reservoir were a Grey Wagtail , 15 Siskins , a Grey Heron , a Peregrine and 4 Buzzards . Garden birds reported today include 3 Blackcaps , a Song Thrush and a Blackbird at Red Houses, another Blackcap in St Clement, a Grey Wagtail at La Fredee Lane, and yesterday, 2 Grey Wagtails at a small pond near Gorselands. On the North coast, at Sorel were 18 Song Thrushes , 2 Redwings , a Dartford Warbler, a Marsh Harrier and a several Robins . At Egypt were a Firecrest , a Goldcrest , a Chiffchaff , 3 Woodcock , and 15 Ravens and at Les Platons, a Dartford Warbler . In St Ouen's Bay, near La Tour Caree were a Golden Plover, 37 Ringed Plovers , and 2 Dunlin , and at Petit Port were 10 Teal , a Kingfisher , a Redshank , 30 Curlews , 12 Turnstones , 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a Brent Goose and a Grey Seal. Beaumont Marsh held a Snipe , 2 alba Wagtails and a Grey Wagtail . On the North side of St Ouen's Pond this evening were 90 Reed Buntings , including a German ringed bird, 15 Cetti's Warblers , 2 Chiffchaffs , 2 Wigeon , 8 Water Rails , a roost of c 2000 Starlings and 6 Marsh Harriers . Early, at La Hougue Bie were 6 Cattle Egrets . Below : by way of a change - a Red Squirrel at Pont Marquet today. MD
05.11.2026 A male Blackcap in a garden at Red Houses today MD A second cold day, with a maximum of 9c in a fresh east-southeast wind. Once again, visible migration was focused over Victoria Tower, with counts there in two hours including 43,662 Woodpigeons, 546 Stock Doves , 422 Starlings , 25 Lapwings , 126 Redwings , 3 Fieldfares , 22 Song Thrushes , 16 Blackbirds , a Skylark , 172 Chaffinches , 105 Goldfinches , 2 Bramblings , 8 Meadow Pipits , a Pied Wagtail and 17 Ravens . There were 2 Snow Buntings at St Catherine's. Passing Noirmont were 2,255 Woodpigeons, 99 Stock Doves , a Lapwing , 272 Starlings , 3 Pied Wagtails, 8 Meadow Pipits , 4 Song Thrushes , 3 Redwings , 277 Chaffinches , 74 Goldfinches , 8 Linnets , 10 Greenfinches , 7 Blackbirds , a Grey Heron , a Cormorant and a Reed Bunting , with 4 Stonechats , a Firecrest , a Goldcrest , and a Dartford Warbler present. A Peregrine and a Sparrowhawk were hunting there too. A Short-eared Owl was seen at St Ouen's Pond Scrape, with 2 Skylarks seen by La Tour Caree in St Ouen's Bay. In Petit Port Bay this afternoon were 28 Curlews , 23 Turnstones , 18 Mediterranean Gulls , 4 Little Egrets and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls . In Swiss Valley were good numbers of Redwings , 2 Jays , a Great Spotted Woodpecker , a Cetti's Warbler and 2 Buzzards and at Cowley Farm were 9 Cattle Egrets. Evening update : In Grouville Marsh were a Long-eared Owl, Cattle Egret , 4 Common Gulls, 56 Black-headed Gulls , 2 Woodcock , 12 Reed Buntings, 100 Siskin, 2 Chiffchaffs, 4 Water Rails, 25 Redwings, 3 Song Thrushes, 200 Woodpigeons, 8 Cetti, 8 Cetti's Warblers and 60 Jackdaws in a roost. Seen in St Catherine's Woods were 5 Firecrests and 4 Goldcrests .
04.11.2026 One of our regular wintering Curlews , ringed in Wales, it is pictured here at it's usual location in Petit Port Bay, with thanks to Jo Bramley for the image. A cold day (10c) in a bitter easterly wind and cloudy skies. Some good early movement past Victoria Tower included 17,967 Woodpigeons, 28 Stock Doves , 2,560 Starlings , 526 Redwings, 33 Fieldfares , 11 Song Thrushes , 4 Blackbirds , 32 Chaffinches , 12 Goldfinches and 2 Meadow Pipits . Noirmont saw very little activity, and in an hour from Sunrise on, 232 Woodpigeons , 101 Starlings , 3 Linnets , a Blackbird , 2 Meadow Pipits, a Peregrine and 2 Buzzards were the most of it. In the relative shelter of Ouaisne Common were 8 Chiffchaffs , 4 Firecrests , 4 Water Rails, 4 Woodcocks , 15 Long-tailed Tits and a Bullfinch , while flying over there, were 2,400 Woodpigeons , 2 Skylarks , 2 Siskins , 25 Redwings , 8 Song Thrushes , a Fieldfare , 4 Blackbirds , 8 Linnets , 10 Chaffinches and 2 Ravens . Over Belcroute later were 300 Woodpigeons and at Pont Marquet were a Redwing, a Goldcrest and 6 Long-tailed Tits. On St Ouen's Pond were 107 Teal , 5 Shovelers and a Grey Heron and in the Scrape field were 10 Lapwings and 48 Starlings . The Sandpits held 4 Wigeon , 27 Shovelers , 22 Pochard , 38 Tufted Duck , 5 Little Grebes , 70 Coot , 11 Cormorants , 2 Grey Herons , a Common Gull , 4 Mediterranean Gulls , 12 Black-headed Gulls , a Lesser Black-backed Gull, 32 Linnets , 3 Stonechats and 2 Choughs . A field in St Ouen held a flock of 2000+ Linnets and at Millais Farm were 100 Linnets and Chaffinches . At Petit Port were 7 Mediterranean Gulls , a Common Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 25 Turnstones and 31 Curlews . 11 Purple Sandpipers were at Corbiere. On Queen's Valley reservoir were 20 Tufted Ducks and in the fields behind Seymour were 15 Grey Herons and 25 Little Egrets . One Teal was with the Brent Geese in Grouville Bay. On Handois reservoir were 29 Tufted Ducks , while at Trinity Manor was a Mediterranean Gull and in Vallee des Vaux were 3 Blackcaps , a Chiffchaff , 3 Firecrests , 14 Redwings, 2 Woodcocks, and 250 Woodpigeons flying in to roost. A Great Spotted Woodpecker was in the Jersey Zoo. A Snow Bunting was still on St Catherine's Breakwater, with a Great Crested Grebe and 130 Brent Geese also see there, and at La Rocque on the high tide this afternoon were 240 Sanderlings , 64 Ringed Plovers , 44 Dunlin , 50 Oystercatchers , 10 Grey Plovers , and 5 Turnstones . This evening another Woodcock was in flight at Maufant. Yesterday night, 50+ Redwings were heard over St Helier.
03.11.2026 Stock Doves are migrating through the Island in exceptional numbers at the moment. These were passing Noirmont this week MD A cloudy day with regular showers passing during the morning. A cold feel at 13c in a fresh and gusty northeast wind. It was Victoria Tower's turn to see the big numbers of Woodpigeons today, with 70,321 in a short time this morning, heading East out to sea. 1,512 Stock Doves were also counted, along with 326 Fieldfares , 439 Redwings , 14 Song Thrushes , 6 Blackbirds , 47 Starlings , 39 Chaffinches , 11 Linnets , 49 Goldfinches , 3 Pied Wagtails , 3 Meadow Pipits and 2 Cormorants also seen. Noirmont saw far less birds than yesterday, counts there including just 14,546 Woodpigeons , 243 Stock Doves , 43 Fieldfares , a Mistle Thrush , 7 Song Thrushes , 2 Reed Buntings , a Brambling , 140 Linnets , 51 Chaffinches , 10 Goldfinches , 36 Starlings , 35 Meadow Pipits , 6 Pied Wagtails , a Stonechat , 4 Robins , 2 Brent Geese and a Mediterranean Gull , also 2 Peregrines , a Sparrowhawk , a Marsh Harrier , a Kestrel and 2 Buzzards . 16 Lapwings were new at St Ouen's Pond this morning, and over Vallee des Vaux this evening were a Fieldfare , 18 Redwings and a Barn Owl . Back to yesterday, when 2 Turnstones , 3 passing Brent Geese and a Snow Bunting were seen at St Catherine's Breakwater.
02.11.2026 Another great picture, this time a Fieldfare in Robin Bay, with thanks to Romano for the image RDC A weak cold front moved over the Island at first light, leaving us in a fresh northeasterly wind, and opening the floodgates for Woodpigeons and, to a lesser extent, Stock Doves and thrushes. The Woodpigeon count at Noirmont, mainly in a three hour period mid-morning, was 81,780, a day record count, or more likely undercount, also 1,302 Stock Doves , with more buried in the vast flocks. Good numbers of Woodpigeons were also reported Island wide, notably 3,500 at Greve d'Azette and smaller numbers elsewhere. Other species passing Noirmont included 3 Lapwings , 70 Fieldfares , 22 Redwings , 14 Blackbirds , 12 Song Thrushes , 2 Mistle Thrushes , 429 Starlings , 6 Pied Wagtails , 32 Meadow Pipits , a Redpoll , 286 Chaffinches , 97 Linnets , 39 Goldfinches , a Brambling , 3 Stonechats , a Firecrest , a Chiffchaff , a Grey Heron , 2 Cormorants , 30 Brent Geese and raptors there included a Peregrine , a Sparrowhawk , and 3 Buzzards . Victoria Tower's migrant list involved 1,228 Redwings , 136 Fieldfares , 15 Blackbirds , 13 Song Thrushes , 11 Lapwings , a Woodcock , 368 Woodpigeons , 81 Stock Doves , 182 Chaffinches , 5 Bramblings , 93 Siskins , 9 Greenfinches , 3 Linnets , 3 Pied Wagtails , 16 Meadow Pipits and 23 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . Seen from a garden in Vallee des Vaux were 320 Woodpigeons , 25 Stock Doves , 30 Redwings , 6 Song Thrushes , 3 Siskins , a Grey Heron, and on the ground, 6 Firecrests and 3 Goldcrests . Another 200+ Woodpigeons flew East over St Martin's Church. On St Ouen's Pond were 84 Teal , 2 Grey Herons , 3 Snipe and 2 Marsh Harriers ( plus 300+ Woodpigeons over), and in the Sandpits were a Gadwall and 26 Pochard . On St Ouen's Beach were 30 Sanderlings and at Petit Port were 8 Mediterranean Gulls , 5 Black-headed Gulls , 4 Great Black-backed Gulls , 16 Curlews , 16 Turnstones and 215 Oystercatchers . A visit to Pont Marquet found 2 Firecrests , 2 Goldcrests , 2 Blackcaps and a Chiffchaff with 460 Woodpigeons seen flying over. At the Gunsite in St Aubin's Bay were 315 Brent Geese , including 55 pale-bellied Brent Geese and at St Aubin's Harbour were 24 Redshanks . Below : A short video, courtesy of Duncan Wilson, to give a feel of migration at Noirmont this morning!
01.11.2026 A super image of a Coal Tit in a garden at St Lawrence, taken by Paul Williams November was welcomed in with a fair to fine day, feeling warm in a light east-northeast wind (15c) Victoria Tower claimed the most of today's visible migrants, with counts of 13,564 Woodpigeons , a record day count of 1,113 Stock Doves, 658 Fieldfares , a Mistle Thrush , 176 Redwings , 18 Blackbirds , 15 Song Thrushes , 514 Starlings , a Golden Plover, a Reed Bunting , 126 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 10 Linnets , 5 Greenfinches , 4 Siskins , 20 Meadow Pipits , 4 Pied Wagtails and 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . Counts from Noirmont included a Tree Sparrow , 27 Fieldfares , 18 Song Thrushes , 2 Redwings , 2,574 Woodpigeons , 154 Stock Doves , 4 Skylarks , 148 Starlings , 7 Pied Wagtails , 46 Meadow Pipits, 7 Siskins , 5 Bramblings , 57 Linnets , 9 Greenfinches , 14 Goldfinches , 3 Reed Buntings , a Golden Plover , 8 Blackbirds , 212 Chaffinches , 2 Firecrests , 4 Stonechats , 6 Robins , a Chiffchaff , 8 Long-tailed Tits , a Grey Heron, a Peregrine, a Sparrowhawk , 2 Ravens , a Marsh Harrier and also 2 Clouded Yellow butterflies, and a Red Admiral . Snow Buntings continue to grace the scene. Seen Today were singles at St Catherine's. Les Landes, Milano Bars and Plemont. Seen at La Rocque were 2 Red-breasted Mergansers , a surprising Woodcock , 12 Bar-tailed Godwits , 28 Grey Plovers, 9 Ringed Plovers , 66 Redshanks , 4 Greenshanks , 230 Sanderlings , 65 Dunlin , 66 Curlews , 157 Turnstones , 350 Oystercatchers , a Great Crested Grebe, 3 Sandwich Terns , 2 Black Redstarts, a Fieldfare , 5 Pied Wagtails, also 60 Redwings , 4 Skylarks and 2 Siskins flying over. Behind the Seymour Inn were 28 Little Egrets , 9 Grey Herons and a Fieldfare . In Grouville Marsh were 25 Wrens , 20 Cetti's Warblers , 20 Robins , 4 Chiffchaffs , 15 Firecrests , 10 Goldcrests , 12 Blackcaps , 16 Meadow Pipits , 6 Stonechats , a Grey Wagtail , 4 Water Rails , a Sparrowhawk , , and flying over, 32 Fieldfares , and a Snipe . On Grouville Common were 2 Cirl Buntings, 2 Stonechats and a Clouded Yellow. In Petit Port Bay were 42 Turnstones, 34 Curlews, 11 Mediterranean Gulls , 2 Black-headed Gulls , 187 Oystercatchers and a Little Egret . A Black Redstart was at Sands in St Ouen's Bay, a Grey Wagtail and 2 Ravens were at Plemont. At Trinity Manor were 2 Cattle Egrets , a Goldcrest and a Woodcock which was released after a night in care at the JSPCA. Ay Hougue Bie were 16 Cattle Egrets, with another 2 Cattle Egrets seen at Five Oaks. A late report from Friday, at Milano Bars, where 3 Marsh Harriers , a Snow Bunting , a Pied Wagtail, a Stonechat , c 300 Woodpigeons and 20 Black-headed Gulls were seen. Below: Woodcock being released at trinity Manor, video courtesy of David Buxton.
31.10.2026 A beautiful Snow Bunting on St Catherine's Breakwater yesterday, image courtesy of Romano. The fine anti-cyclonic conditions continue, still mild but with a fresh east-northeast wind today. There were plenty more birds on the move overnight and through the day, although less than yesterdai. Seen from Noirmont were a flock of 7 Great White Egrets , 5,720 Woodpigeons, 665 Stock Doves, a single Collared Dove, 15 Fieldfares , 18 Song Thrushes , 3 Mistle Thrushes, 13 Redwings , 12 Blackbirds , a Brambling , 8 Skylarks , 12 Pied Wagtails , 102 Linnets , 231 Chaffinches , 17 Goldfinches , 7 Greenfinches , 80 Meadow Pipits , 3 Stonechats , 2 Firecrests and at least 5 Robins . Also seen were 3 Peregrines , 2 Sparrowhawks , 2 Grey Herons and 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . Visible migrants at Victoria Tower this morning included a Tree Sparrow , 6,247 Woodpigeons , 417 Stock Doves , 319 Redwings , 18 Song Thrushes , 38 Blackbirds , 2 Skylarks , a Lapwing , 281 Chaffinches , 2 Bramblings , 67 Goldfinches , 9 Linnets , 14 Meadow Pipits , 3 Pied Wagtails , 5 Cattle Egrets and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . 4 Wheatears were by Kempt Tower in St Ouen's Bay, while at St Ouen's Pond were 80 Teal , 4 Grey Herons and a Lapwing . 20 Linnets and a Stonechat were at the Scrape. At L'Etacq and Milano Bars were 17 Meadow Pipits , 5 Pied Wagtails , 2 Stonechats , 34 Stock Doves , 27 Linnets , 11 Redwings , 24 Shags and 139 Oystercatchers . In Petit Port Bay this morning were 26 Mediterranean Gulls , a Common Gull , 7 Great Black-backed Gulls , 12 Little Egrets , 4 Grey Herons , 22 Turnstones and 26 Curlews . In fields behind the Seymour Inn were 26 Little Egrets , 25 Grey Herons, a Cattle Egret, and 11 Black-headed Gulls . Rue du Pont Lane were 30 Redwings , 3 Song Thrushes , 11 Fieldfares and a Clouded Yellow butterfly. This afternoon, in Grouville Bay were at least 600 Brent Geese , 11 Bar-tailed Godwits , 3 Curlews , 17 Dunlin , 9 Turnstones , 16 Grey Plovers , 175 Sanderlings , 7 Black-headed Gulls and 33 Oystercatchers . All were put up by an un-controlled dog. A Snow Bunting was on St Catherine's Breakwater again and there was a report of another 2 Snow Buntings at Jardin d'Olivet. Also at St Catherine's were 14 Brent Geese and 2 Choughs . 11 Brent were at Flicquet and at Sorel were 14 Meadow Pipits , a Song Thrush , a Dartford Warbler and a Snipe . In a garden in Vallee des Vaux, an overnight arrival of birds included at least 10 Goldcrests , along with 4 Firecrests , 3 Chiffchaffs , 2 Bullfinches , 6 Redwings , a Blackbird , 2 Song Thrushes, a Fieldfare and 2 Blackcaps . Evening update: In Grouville Marsh this evening were 12 Reed Buntings , 5 Chiffchaffs , 5 Blackcaps , 15 Song Thrushes , 15 Redwings , 3 Water Rails , 70 Jackdaws and 1700+ Starlings heading to a roost near Fauvic. 3 Clouded Yellows were also there and 8 Cattle Egrets were at Hougue Bie.
30.10.2026 Stock Doves heading off over Noirmont today MD A fine and clear day in a light east-southeast wind, still mild at 16c Migration dominated the scene again today, in near ideal conditions. Seen at or over Victoria Tower first thing were a Richard's Pipit , 2 Woodlarks , 94 Skylarks , 5,414 Starlings , 1,278 Redwings , a Mistle Thrush , 3 Fieldfares , 58 Blackbirds , 36 Song Thrushes , 408 Chaffinches , 21 Goldfinches , 4 Greenfinches , 2 Siskins , a Bullfinch , 8 Meadow Pipits , 7 Pied Wagtails , 4 Grey Wagtails , 294 Woodpigeons , 81 Stock Doves , 5 Grey Herons , 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a Cormorant . A Snow Bunting was at St Catherine's Breakwater again. At or passing Noirmont were 11,780 Woodpigeons , 823 Stock Doves - a new day record for the site, 3 Swallows , 5 Woodlarks , 35 Skylarks , a Wheatear , 5 Reed Buntings , 438 Starlings , 8 Pied Wagtails , 68 Meadow Pipits , 7 Robins , 4 Stonechats , 2 Mistle Thrushes , 23 Song Thrushes , 19 Blackbirds , a Redwing , a Golden Plover , 312 Chaffinches , 2 Siskins , 43 Linnets , 40 Goldfinches , 17 Greenfinches , a Firecrest , 3 Peregrines , 2 Sparrowhawks , 2 Grey Herons , 7 Buzzards , 10 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 3 Cormorants , 4 Ravens , 2 Choughs , 2 Jackdaws , a Clouded Yellow butterfly and a Red Admiral . In Grouville Marsh, where there had been an arrival of migrants this morning, 30 Robins , 25 Wrens , 25 Blue Tits , 20 Chiffchaffs , 15 Blackcaps , 15 Cetti's Warblers , 12 Blackbirds , 30 Song Thrushes , 35 Redwings , 2 Firecrests , 3 Reed Buntings , 7 Siskins , 3 Bullfinches , 8 Stonechats , 12 Water Rails , 2 Teal , a Woodcock , 3 Sparrowhawks , a Peregrine , a Marsh Harrier and 4 Buzzards . Birds flying over included 430 Woodpigeons , 30 Stock Doves , 26 Skylarks , 20 Chaffinches and 35 Meadow Pipits . In St Ouen's Bay were 11 Common Gulls , 80 Mediterranean Gulls , 87 Black-headed Gulls and a Peregrine , and at the Milano Bars site was a Snow Bunting again, also 10 alba Wagtails and 2 Buzzards . In Beaumont Marsh were 500 Starlings and 3 Cattle Egrets . On the north side of St Ouen's Pond at Dusk today were c300 Starlings , 60 Reed Buntings , 3 Chiffchaffs , 12 Cetti's Warblers , a Redwing , 2 Stonechats , 22 Teal and 6 Water Rails . At Sorel yesterday , were 8 Song Thrushes , a pair of Stonechats and a Buzzards .
29.10.2026 . A Fieldfare over Noirmont this morning MD A fair to fine day with light easterly breezes - ideal for visible migration and so it proved. Starting at Noirmont, morning long from first light. Flying over were a Richard's Pipit which dropped into the large field briefly, 5 Swallows , a Cirl Bunting , 3 Woodlarks , 60 Skylarks , 10,178 Woodpigeons , 247 Stock Doves , 72 Fieldfares , 176 Redwings , 61 Song Thrushes , 23 Blackbirds , 1,375 Starlings , 2 Water Pipits , 93 Meadow Pipits , 18 alba Wagtails , 2,373 Chaffinches , 32 Goldfinches , 68 Linnets , 37 Greenfinches , a Siskin , a Brambling , 20 Long-tailed Tits , 5 Stonechats , a Blackcap , 2 Chiffchaffs , 8 Robins , a Common Gull, a Mediterranean Gull and 17 Black-headed Gulls . Also seen were a Peregrine , 2 Sparrowhawks , 8 Buzzards , a Marsh Harrier and a Dartford Warbler . Counts from Victoria Tower included 10,344 Starlings , 2,167 Redwings , 52 Fieldfares , 4 Mistle Thrushes , 81 Song Thrushes , 29 Blackbirds , 17 Skylarks , 1,113 Woodpigeons , 8 Stock Doves , 2 Swallows , 566 Chaffinches , 3 Bramblings , 26 Goldfinches , 10 Greenfinches , 22 Linnets , 4 Siskins , 6 Pied Wagtails , a Water Pipit , 3 Meadow Pipits , a Grey Heron , a Mediterranean Gull, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a Great Northern Diver . On the ground were 4 Chiffchaffs and 2 Firecrests , and a Snow Bunting was at St Catherine's. 100+ Redwings and Song Thrushes flew over the Zoo early on. Seen at Les Landes were 34 Meadow Pipits , 6 Song Thrushes , 7 Long-tailed Tits , a Grey Wagtail , a White Wagtail , 15 Robins , 25 Goldfinches , 300 Starlings , 7 Stonechats and a Dartford Warbler, also a Buzzard , a Marsh Harrier and a Kestrel . 14 Cattle Egrets were near Holme Grown at Fauvic. At St Ouen's Pond were 3 Grey Herons , a Little Grebe and c 50 Teal . In Les Ormes Valley from first light were 3 Firecrests , 8 Chiffchaffs , 15 Long-tailed Tits , a Fieldfare , 8 Blackbirds , 2 Bullfinches , 2 Cetti's Warblers and 6 Blackcaps , while flying over there were 20 Song Thrushes , 35 Redwings , 3 Siskins , 60 Chaffinches , 18 Skylarks , 120 Woodpigeons and 4 Jackdaws . At Ouaisne through the morning were 3 Firecrests, 5 Chiffchaffs, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 2 Reed Buntings, 2 Siskins, 3 Stonechats, a Water Rail, 4 Redwings, 8 Song Thrushes, 5 Blackbirds and a Marsh Harrier , while flying over were 9 Skylarks , 16 Chaffinches and 380 Woodpigeons which dropped in mid-morning. 8 Marsh Harriers flew into roost at St Ouen's Pond this evening and 5 Long-eared Owls were also seen. In St Ouen's Bay this afternoon were 107 Mediterranean Gulls, 4 Common Gulls , 165 Black-headed Gulls and 18 Great Black-backed Gulls . A Snow Bunting was on St Catherine's Breakwater, also 6 Turnstones and a Grey Wagtail were seen in the Bay and a Firecrest . Good numbers of Redwings were in flight over Vallee des Vaux after midnight, last night. Extra reports from yesterday include, at the Scrape, a Lapwing , a Grey Heron , 2 Water Rails and a Barn Owl. At Trinity Manor were 23 Cattle Egrets , and on the North side of St Ouen's Pond were a Firecrest , 40 Reed Buntings , 8 Skylarks , 28 Meadow Pipits , 12 Cetti's Warblers , 4 Stonechats , 10 Water Rails , 2 Snipe , a Grey Heron and 300 Starlings .
