by Alderney Bird Warden | Oct 15, 2025
There was an arrival of c.150 Redwing seeping overhead at first light this morning, accompanied by 6 Fieldfare and 14 Song Thrush. Goldcrest were busy foraging in the willows at Mannez along with Chiffchaff and a Willow Warbler.
Finches were observed arriving through the day and a large flock of c.650 Linnet were on Longis reserve at dusk. There was also c.550 Starling murmuring before going to roost.
Picture, Willow Warbler by Matt Scragg
by Alderney Bird Warden | Oct 14, 2025
Following the stormy weather from the weekend, a change in wind direction and with it the arrival of some birds.
Plenty of
Blackcap and
Chiffchaff were in the recording area and
Meadow Pipît were migrating over. A
Grasshopper Warbler was reported from outside the airport, then late morning, flying over Longis pond calling was a
Rustic Bunting. This is the third record of
Rustic Bunting on Alderney. The first was 17.10.21 the second on 19.03 this spring.
Picture, Rustic Bunting by Matt Scragg
by Alderney Bird Warden | Sep 25, 2025
A change in the weather resulted in a fall of migrant birds overnight. A busy morning at the ringing table with over 200 birds ringed, half of them being Chiffchaff. Notably there were at least six new Cetti’s Warbler in the recording area, three ringed and three additional field observations and a steady stream of hirundines moving over throughout the morning.
It wasn’t just all about the birds this morning, a Praying Mantis was found late morning on Longis reserve.
Picture: Praying Mantis by Matt Scragg
by Alderney Bird Warden | Sep 22, 2025
A damp start to the autumn walk this afternoon, luckily the rain soon eased off. There were great views of Curlew, Little Egret and Grey Seal through the spotting scope at Longis Baye. The highlight of our walk was a Cattle Egret on Longis reserve, giving great views as the Egret hunted insects around the cows. Hilary was waiting at Wells House with tea and cakes to finish the walk. Thank you to all that attended for coming along and everyone behind the scenes for looking after us.
Photo by Matt Scragg – Cattle Egret
by Alderney Bird Warden | Sep 10, 2025
A change in the wind direction overnight and there was an arrival of birds this morning. A Wryneck was at Longis, along with a fall of Whinchat and Pied Flycatcher. Greenshank and Green Sandpiper were seen on Longis pond and the first big push of Swallows and Martins came through mid-morning.
Picture, Wryneck by Matt Scragg
