Jack Snipe

Two very calm days have seen a clear out of migrants and little visual migration. Nevertheless, 56 birds were ringed this morning including a Jack Snipe, Woodcock, 5 Fieldfares and 3 Linnets.

Photo this morning’s Jack Snipe.

Little Bunting

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

Reed Bunting

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

Tufted Duck (2)

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

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

Ring Ouzel

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

Woodcock

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

2025 Wildlife Exhibi…

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

BULLFINCH

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

Tufted Duck

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

Bullfinch

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

Yellow browed Warble…

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

Red Flanked Bluetail

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

Red- flanked Bluetai…

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

Jack Snipe

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