by Alderney Bird Warden | Jan 20, 2024
The cold spell brought us a locally scarce Mistle Thrush, an influx of Starlings (around 340 birds) and 80+ Siskins. The Hooded Crow is still present, and one Lapwing which appeared to be having a ‘bad hair day’.
Photo (JH) this morning’s Lapwing.
by Alderney Bird Warden | Jan 14, 2024
Our 2024 ringing got underway this morning. Always a treat to see Firecrests.
Photo JH.
by Alderney Bird Warden | Jan 11, 2024
The strong NE winds and snow flurries overnight yesterday brought us a few species that are scarce here if we don’t experience a cold spell over-winter. The influx included 7 Teal, 19 Golden Plovers and 43 Lapwings.
This morning a Black Redstart at Fort Doyle and a Mediterranean Gull over the outflow.
Photo, this morning’s Mediterranean Gull.
by Alderney Bird Warden | Jan 4, 2024
A Purple Sandpiper keeping company with 4 Grey Plovers at Saye Bay this morning.
Photo JH.
by Alderney Bird Warden | Jan 4, 2024
The fierce weather relented somewhat today so an opportunity to get the 2024 island annual list underway. I wasn’t expecting much given the mild temperatures of late but managed over 50 species, a good return here during January. Highlights included Water Pipit, Hooded Crow, Cattle Egret, Merlin, Siskin, Water Rail, Grey Wagtail and Black Redstart.
Photo ( back of camera) Water Pipit.
