Jersey Birds
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.
Passing over Victoria Tower early on were 14,573 Starling, 118 Redwing, 6 Song Thrush, 3 Blackbird, 171 Chaffinch, 4 Brambling, 14 Greenfinch, a Pied Wagtail, 2 Cormorant, 3 Lesser Black-backed Gull and surprisingly a Water Rail was scurrying around in the car park there.
This afternoon a Short-eared Owl was seen at Noirmont while at Beaumont Marsh were 7 Shoveler, 5 Snipe and 3 Redwing.
Below, a short video of the Hoopoe, feeding away on the beach thanks to Jo Bramley.
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.
03.12.2024 A Pied Wagtail feeding up at La Sente RdC A cloudy day with a light north westerly wind.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Mick Dryden
Romano da Costa
Tony Paintin
