Great Northern Divers

Our highest ever count of Great Northern Divers saw 3 together on the rising tide at Braye Bay this morning.

Photo (JH) one of todays GND’s.

Little Bunting

Some fascinating and diverse records today. An excellent morning ringing included Fieldfare, Brambling, Yellow -browed… Read more…

The last two unseasonably warm days saw a clear out of birds across the island… Read more…

This Tufted Duck was first spotted by our migration assistant Arcadie Fihey on the 9th… Read more…

Two very calm days have seen a clear out of migrants and little visual migration.… Read more…

Dusky Warbler this morning, the 6th record for Alderney (all since the ABO was launched… Read more…

Groundhog day with another influx of thrushes this morning, at least 5 Woodcocks at Longis… Read more…

Another exciting day recording migration for The British Isles most southerly bird observatory. A slight… Read more…

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition. Now in its fourth… Read more…

In the 1980's Bullfinch was listed locally as a 'fairly common breeding resident", though their… Read more…

Thrushes and finches still pouring through the island, an increase in Blackbirds today was obvious… Read more…

In the 1980's Bullfinch was listed locally as a 'fairly common breeding resident", though their… Read more…

Increases today in species we associate with the colder weather; Skylarks, Siskins, Woodcocks, Snipe, Lapwings… Read more…

A busy day ringing at Mannez quarry today, 172 new birds included 73 Redwings, 2… Read more…

A busy day ringing at Mannez quarry today, 172 new birds included 73 Redwings, 2… Read more…