Jersey Birds

13.11.2026 A female Blackcap at Red Houses. Image: MD A fair to fine day in a light east-northeast wind (13c) Late migrants continued to pass through the Island in today's near perfect conditions. Seen over Noirmont were a male Yellowhammer , a Swallow , 14,010 Woodpigeons, 446 Stock Doves, 3 Skylarks , 221 Starlings , a Fieldfare , 7 Song Thrushes , 7 Redwings , 4 Blackbirds , 3 Reed Buntings , 24 Meadow Pipits, 5 Pied Wagtails , 155 Chaffinches , 4 Siskins , 92 Linnets , 31 Goldfinches , 16 Greenfinches , a Snipe and 3 Black-headed Gulls. Local birds included a Stonechat , 2 Peregrines , 4 Buzzards , a Marsh Harrier , 2 Ravens and 2 Choughs . Late butterflies included a Red Admiral and a Long-tailed Blue . Counts from Victoria Tower included 224 Fieldfares, 1,992 Redwings , 8 Song Thrushes, 6 Blackbirds , 1,559 Woodpigeons, 1,398 Stock Doves , 8,240 Starlings , 53 Chaffinches , 2 Bramblings , 3 Linnets , 5 Meadow Pipits and 2 Pied Wagtails . National Trust Rangers flushed a Bittern in Grouville Marsh, while working there. At Trinity Manor were 8 Cattle Egrets and another 13 Cattle Egrets were at Cowley Farm and a Firecrest was at the Caesarean Tennis Club. Redwings were passing over Route du Nord in good numbers early this morning including a flock of 70 birds. The Long-tailed Duck and Scaup were still present on St Ouen's Pond, while on St Ouen's Beach were 27 Great Black-backed Gulls , a Lesser Black-backed Gull, a Common Gull and 22 Mediterranean Gulls . By St Ouen's Church this morning were 130 Linnets , 42 Redwings , 250 Stock Doves , 6 alba Wagtails , a Stonechat and a Raven . Seen on the North side of St Ouen's Pond this evening were 40 Reed Buntings , 30 Starlings , 3 Stonechats , 8 Cetti's Warblers , 10 Water Rails and a Barn Owl . Between First Tower and the Gunsite in St Aubin's Bay were 470 Brent Geese . At St Aubin were 59 dark-bellied Brent Geese , 15 of which were juveniles. 28 Redshanks and 8 Turnstones were also seen there and a Purple Sandpiper was seen and photographed on Elizabeth Castle. Further reports from yesterday evening included a Short-eared Owl at Noirmont, with Redwings calling overhead and further Redwings were heard over Beauport and Woodlands Farm.

12.11.2026 A Siberian Chiffchaff (race tristis ), in a garden at Red Houses yesterday. MD A mostly overcast day, feeling colder in an increasing northeast wind (12c) This morning's counts at Victoria Tower involved a late Swallow , 318 Fieldfares , a Mistle Thrush, 954 Redwings , 7 Song Thrushes , 5 Blackbirds , 4 Lapwings , 335 Woodpigeons , 264 Stock Doves , 17 Chaffinches , 7 Meadow Pipits and 2 Pied Wagtails . In Robin Bay were a Greenland Wheatear , a Water Pipit and 38 Turnstones and at La Rocque were a Black Redstart , 5 Rock Pipits , and 70 Fieldfares , 35 Redwings and 8 Starlings arriving from the South. At La Sente were 13 Cattle Egrets and at La Lourderie were 12 Cattle Egrets . At St Catherine's Lifeboat Station were 16 Brent Geese , with another 23 at Archirondel and a further 12 at Anne Port. A seawatch from Corbiere this morning saw 1,631 Razorbills , 86 Guillemots , 3 Common Scoters , 5 Wigeon , 6 Shovelers , 13 Brent Geese , 101 Gannets , 82 Kittiwakes , 51 Mediterranean Gulls , 56 Black-headed Gulls , 3 Common Gulls , 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 18 Great Black-backed Gulls , 19 Cormorants , 16 Shags , 22 Curlews , 107 Starlings , 11 Meadow Pipits , 12 Rock Pipits , 2 Pied Wagtails , a Peregrine , also a Bottle-nosed Dolphin and a Grey Seal . In Petit Port Bay were 46 Mediterranean Gulls and a Sandwich Tern . A selection of species on St Ouen's Pond included a Long-tailed Duck , 176 Teal, a female Pintail , a 1st winter Scaup , 2 Wigeon , a Little Grebe , 7 Cormorants , 16 Lapwings , 3 Water Rails , 5 Snipe , 9 Marsh Harriers , a Sparrowhawk , 10 Reed Buntings and a Water Pipit . A Black Redstart was at the Wetland centre car park while on St Ouen's Beach were 55 Mediterranean Gulls , 28 Ringed Plovers , 5 Sanderlings and a Sandwich Tern . In the Sandpits were 36 Shovelers , 2 Teal , 6 Pochard , 47 Tufted Ducks and 5 Little Grebes and at L'Etacq were 3 Cattle Egrets . 18 Fieldfares and 10 Redwings were at Les Landes. In Vallee des Vaux were 6 Fieldfares , 20 Redwings , 18 Siskins , a Firecrest , Goldcrest , and a Water Rail . At Trinity Manor were 8 Cattle Egrets and at Grouville Marsh were a Fieldfare and a Stonechat . On Grands Vaux reservoir were 17 Cormorants and a Grey Heron . In St Aubin's Bay were 90 Brent Geese , 105 Black-headed Gulls and a Curlew . 2 Stonechats were in Rue du Bocage, St Brelade and another Stonechat was on St Clement's Golf Course. A Barn Owl was seen in Rue de Dielament, Trinity.

11.11.2026 Marsh Harrier over Noirmont. MD. A cloudy but mild day (16c) in a light west-southwest wind, with a little rain late in the day. A respite day for migrants,with counts from Victoria Tower this morning including a Serin , 156 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 28 Siskins , 22 Goldfinches , 203 Stock Doves , 128 Woodpigeons , 23 Redwings , 11 Song Thrushes , 4 Blackbirds , a Grey Wagtail and 16 Meadow Pipits . Counts from Noirmont involved 3,433 Woodpigeons, 102 Stock Doves , 2 Skylarks , 4 Redwings , 4 Song Thrushes , 6 Blackbirds , 3 Reed Buntings , 41 Chaffinches , 17 Goldfinches , 8 Linnets , 12 Greenfinches , 4 Siskins , 98 Starlings , 74 Meadow Pipits , 2 Pied Wagtails and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . On the ground at Noirmont were 2 Stonechats , a Firecrest , 5 Robins and 6 Dartford Warblers . The Long-tailed Duck was still present on St Ouen's Pond and on the north side of the Pond, this afternoon, were 2 Swallows , 30 Reed Buntings, 8 Water Rails , 5 Chiffchaffs , 6 Song Thrushes, 10 Cetti's Warblers and 8 Marsh Harriers . At Crabbe this morning were a Cirl Bunting , 12 Reed Buntings , a Firecrest , 30 Linnets , 20 Goldfinches , 500 Chaffinches , 15 Robins , a Stonechat , 23 Skylarks , 6 Meadow Pipits, 2 Fieldfares , 8 Redwings , 10 Blackbirds , 15 Song Thrushes , 3 Marsh Harriers , a Kestrel , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Buzzards , 2 Ravens and 70 Woodpigeons . In Robin Bay at La Rocque were a Black Redstart and a Wheatear and in Grouville Bay, as viewed from Seymour, were 286 Brent Geese, 12 Grey Plovers , 17 Turnstones , 8 Dunlin , 34 Oystercatchers , 6 Ringed Plovers , 7 Bar-tailed Godwits , 9 Redshanks , 8 Greenshanks , 188 Sanderlings and 2 Great Crested Grebes . A Woodcock was in the Jersey Zoo, and in a garden at Red Houses were 3 Blackcaps , a Chiffchaff , a Song Thrush , 2 Blackbirds , and a few Starlings . A Peregrine was seen at St Aubin. A Snow Bunting was still on St Catherine's Breakwater and a Peregrine flew over there. In St Catherine's Woods were a Grey Wagtail , 2 Firecrests , a Goldcrest and a Short-toed Treecreeper . A male Marsh Harrier was seen in St Martin.

10.11.2026 A Snipe at the Wetland Centre today. Image: MD A morning of rain, heavy at times, with some hill fog and further rain following this afternoon, but mild at 13c in a light south-easterly wind. Seen first thing, flying over Victoria Tower were 255 Redwings , 15 Fieldfares , 12 Song Thrushes , 7 Blackbirds , 23 Starlings , 101 Chaffinches , a Brambling and 6 Siskins . At Five Oaks late morning were 11 Cattle Egrets with a further 21 at Maufant. Passing La Coupe from first light, were 6 Great Northern Divers , 34 Brent Geese , 3 Gannets , 3 Common Gulls , 5 Black-headed Gulls , a Curlew , 42 Redwings , 3 Song Thrushes , 3 Blackbirds , 8 Chaffinches and a Pied Wagtail . At La Rocque were another late Wheatear , a Black Redstart , 2 Sandwich Terns , 42 Ringed Plovers , 41 Turnstones and a Great Crested Grebe . On St Ouen's Pond later morning, were the Long-tailed Duck , 114 Teal , a male Gadwall , 9 Shovelers , a Snipe , a Water Rail , 3 Reed Warblers , a Water Pipit , a Rock Pipit , 2 Meadow Pipits , and 3 Stonechats . In the fields behind St Ouen's Pond were 300 Stock Doves , and 2 Mediterranean Gulls . 14 Lapwings , and a Grey Wagtail and 7 Reed Buntings were on the Scrape with 10 Marsh Harriers also in the area, and 2 Stonechats were at La Pulente. On St Ouen's Beach this afternoon were 42 Great Black-backed Gulls, 14 Black-headed Gulls , 5 Mediterranean Gulls , 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , probably i ntermedius. A female Black Redstart was on the seawall near Sands and 4 Snipe were flushed from the same area. At Crabbe were 500 Chaffinches , 16 Reed Buntings, 5 Song Thrushes , a Sparrowhawk and a Kestrel . 31 Redshanks were at the St Aubin roost, 2 Cattle Egrets were at Trinity Manor and a Grey Wagtail was at the Pont Marquet pumping station.

09.11.2026 This Water Rail was found wandering on a road in St Clement. After a night in care at the JSPCA, it was safely released in Vallee des Vaux. Information and image courtesy of David Buxton A cold-feeling day with cloudy skies and a fresh east-southeast wind (11C) Passing Victoria Tower early this morning were 827 Redwings, 252 Fieldfares , 2 Mistle Thrushes , 9 Blackbirds , 6 Song Thrushes , a Woodcock , 1,769 Woodpigeons , 216 Stock Doves , 61 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 38 Siskins , 6 Meadow Pipits , 2 Pied Wagtails and 24 Ravens . 5 Goldcrests were present there. Counts from Noirmont included 2,095 Woodpigeons , 166 Stock Doves , 199 Starlings , 3 Skylarks , 18 Meadow Pipits , 4 Siskins , 52 Chaffinches , 7 Goldfinches , 19 Linnets , 10 Fieldfares , 15 Song Thrushes , 38 Redwings , 6 Blackbirds , 2 Stonechats , a Peregrine , 2 Marsh Harriers , 3 Buzzards , a Kestrel , 2 Ravens and a Common Gull . Another Mistle Thrush was on La Rue du Pont in St John. On St Ouen's Pond were the Long-tailed Duck again, 134 Teal , 2 Wigeon , 3 Shovelers , 3 Marsh Harriers , a Water Pipit , a Stonechat and a Reed Bunting and by Sands in St Ouen's Bay were 28 Ringed Plovers and 2 Rock Pipits . In a field at Rue des Hommets in St John were a first winter Little Gull, 30 Black-headed Gulls and 2 Buzzards . 14 Cattle Egrets were at Trinity Manor with another 6 Cattle Egrets at Cowley Farm. At Crabbe were 500 Chaffinches, 15 Linnets , a Reed Bunting , 4 Song Thrushes , a Kestrel and a Sparrowhawk . Some extra reports for yesterday: At St Aubin were 29 Redshanks , in St Helia Marina were 100+ alba Wagtail , 13 Cattle Egrets were at Cowley Farm. In Grouville Marsh were 51 Coot . On Saturday, a pristine male Black Redstart was at Rozel Harbour. Below : A Jack Snipe with it's unique feeding action on display, at St Ouen's Pond. Thanks again to Jo Bramley for this super video.

08.11.2026 Sparrowhawks at play over Victoria Tower. A great image from Romano. A cloudy day in a light southeast wind (11c) The focus of attention this morning was the Long-tailed Duck , which was settled and feeding well on St Ouen's Pond. Also seen there were 133 Teal , 2 Wigeon , 37 Shovelers , a Little Grebe , a Water Rail , 4 Snipe , 2 Pied Wagtails , 5 Reed Buntings , a Water Pipit and, unusually, a Rock Pipit. A Bittern was seen flying South over Kempt Tower, with a Barn Owl also see to the North of the Pond and 2 Skylarks were near the Wetland Centre car park and another Reed Bunting was at the Scrape Hide. On St Ouen's beach this afternoon were 21 Great Black-backed Gulls , 90 Black-headed Gulls , 50 Mediterranean Gulls , 31 Ringed Plovers and 3 Dunlin , and at Petit Port this evening was a Caspian Gull . Migrants passing Noirmont from first light included 10,650 Woodpigeons , 41 Stock Doves , 4 Skylarks , 550 Starlings , 2 Pied Wagtails , a Reed Bunting , a Fieldfare , a Redwing , 4 Song Thrushes , 57 Chaffinches , a Siskin , 5 Goldfinches , 9 Blackbirds , a Stonechat , 2 Ravens and a Sparrowhawk . Early passage over Victoria Tower involved 2,422 Woodpigeons, 452 Stock Doves , 1,144 Starlings , 2 Fieldfares , 37 Redwings , 6 Blackbirds , 4 Song Thrushes , 419 Chaffinches , 32 Goldfinches , 6 Siskins , 15 Meadow Pipits , 3 Pied Wagtails and 3 Cormorants , with 40 Cattle Egrets seen at La Hougue Bie. In Grouville Marsh from Dawn, were 40 Siskins , 4 Blackcaps , 12 Chiffchaffs , 2 Firecrests , 15 Song Thrushes , 10 Blackbirds , 6 Redwings , 7 Snipe , 8 Reed Buntings , 10 Cetti's Warblers , 8 Water Rails and a Woodcock , with birds flying out of roosts there including 32 Cattle Egrets , 70 Jackdaws and 300 Woodpigeons . Flying over were 4 Sparrowhawks , a Peregrine , 4 Buzzards , a Marsh Harrier, 3 Skylarks , 10 Redwings , 8 Starlings , 2 Pied Wagtails , 10 Blackbirds , 450 Woodpigeons and a Fieldfare . At Fort Henry on Grouville Common were 4 Pied Wagtails , 2 Rock Pipits, 2 Meadow Pipits , 2 Stonechats and another late Wheatear . Also seen on the Common were a Woodcock , a Great Spotted Woodpecker , a Stonechat , 11 Redwings , a Greenfinch and 2 Cirl Buntings . In Queen's Valley were 27 Tufted Ducks , 7 Firecrests , 3 Redwings , a Fieldfare , 2 Song Thrushes and a Kingfisher .At Grands Vaux reservoir were c25 Siskins and 4 Teal .

07.11.2026 A fine image of yesterday's Golden Plover in St Ouen's Bay. Picture with thanks to Romano. A mild day with some thunderstorms over the Island through the morning. Winds light from the south-southwest. Visible migration appears to be tailing off as November moves on. Birds passing Noirmont this morning were 3,252 Woodpigeons , 23 Stock Doves, 5 Skylarks , 112 Starlings , a Reed Bunting, 2 Pied Wagtail , 17 Meadow Pipits , a Fieldfare , 3 Song Thrushes , 6 Blackbirds , 2 Bramblings , 8 Siskins , 262 Chaffinches , 17 Linnets , 66 Goldfinches , 6 Greenfinches , a Stonechat , a Firecrest , a Dartford Warbler , 3 Robins , 2 Cormorants , a Raven , 3 Black - headed Gulls and 5 Razorbills . Passing Victoria Tower were 554 Woodpigeons , 2 Fieldfares , 8 Redwings , 8 Song Thrushes , 7 Blackbirds , 3 Skylarks , 202 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 15 Siskins and 6 Meadow Pipits . In Grouville Bay this morning were c 600 Brent Geese - roughly 10% of them juveniles and at La Lourderie were 18 Cattle Egrets . A Wheatear , pictured in Robin Bay was probably a Northern Wheatear , but images taken are being reviewed to confirm. given the date. At the Wetland Centre were a Jack Snipe , 7 Common Snipe, a Water Pipit, a Water Rail, 500 Starlings , 5 Reed Buntings and 500+ Starlings . On the north side of st Ouen's Pond this evening were 2,500 Starlings , 60 Reed Buntings , 2 Snipe , 4 Water Rails, 2 Stonechats and 8 Cetti's Warblers . In St Ouen's Bay were an adult Yellow-legged Gull, 18 Great Black-backed Gulls , 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 55 Mediterranean Gulls and 31 Ringed Plovers . At the Gunsite in St Aubin's Bay were 45 pale-bellied Brent Geese .  Evening update: Among 30 Teal on St Ouen's Pond late this afternoon, was a Long-tailed Duck, pictured here by Jo Bramley. Well found Jo!

06.11.2026 Song Thrush at Red Houses this afternoon MD A milder day (12c) with some sunshine and a light southerly wind. First thing this morning, 2 Tundra Bean Geese flew West over Victoria Tower. Also seen there, were 8.195 Woodpigeons , 279 Stock Doves , 5 Lapwings , 1,498 Redwings , 50 Fieldfares , a Mistle Thrush , 20 Song Thrushes , 24 Blackbirds , 30 Skylarks , 234 Starlings , 305 Chaffinches , a Brambling , 98 Siskins , 18 Goldfinches , 15 Meadow Pipits and a Pied Wagtail . At St Catherine's Breakwater were a Snow Bunting plus 3 Brent Geese and 5 Eider were seen heading South, half-way between St Catherine's and Les Ecrehous. Seen from Noirmont this morning were 5,640 Woodpigeons , 66 Stock Doves , 565 Starlings , 10 Skylarks , a Reed Bunting , 3 Pied Wagtails, 26 Meadow Pipits , 98 Redwings , 19 Song Thrushes , 3 Fieldfares , 16 Blackbirds , 4 Stonechats , 110 Chaffinches , 17 Goldfinches , 12 Linnets , 4 Greenfinches , a Lapwing , 2 Peregrines , a Sparrowhawk , a Marsh Harrier , 4 Cormorants and 2 Ravens . In Grouville Marsh this morning were 30 Wrens , 15 Robins , 12 Cetti's Warblers, 20 Chiffchaffs , 20 Blackcaps , 65 Siskins , 8 Firecrests , a Goldcrest , 12 Reed Buntings , 20 Song Thrushes , 25 Redwings , 10 Blackbirds , 10 Water Rails , a Woodcock , 4 Stonechats , a Bullfinch , 12 Cattle Egrets, 5 Common Gulls and 97 Black-headed Gulls . Flying over there, were 14 Skylarks , 6 Cattle Egrets , a Grey Wagtail , 6 alba Wagtails , 15 Chaffinches , a Fieldfare , 450 Woodpigeons , 20 Stock Doves , 60 Jackdaws , a Marsh Harrier, 4 Buzzards , 2 Ravens , 2 Choughs and 8 Starlings . This afternnon, at La Rocque, were 73 Ringed Plovers, 7 Dunlin , 5 Sanderlings , a Great Crested Grebe , 23 Turnstones , 13 Redshanks , 6 Grey Plovers , 200 Oystercatchers , 2 Sandwich Terns , 13 Little Egrets , 9 Grey Herons and 3 Red-breasted Mergansers . At Grands Vaux reservoir were a Grey Wagtail , 15 Siskins , a Grey Heron , a Peregrine and 4 Buzzards . Garden birds reported today include 3 Blackcaps , a Song Thrush and a Blackbird at Red Houses, another Blackcap in St Clement, a Grey Wagtail at La Fredee Lane, and yesterday, 2 Grey Wagtails at a small pond near Gorselands. On the North coast, at Sorel were 18 Song Thrushes , 2 Redwings , a Dartford Warbler, a Marsh Harrier and a several Robins . At Egypt were a Firecrest , a Goldcrest , a Chiffchaff , 3 Woodcock , and 15 Ravens and at Les Platons, a Dartford Warbler . In St Ouen's Bay, near La Tour Caree were a Golden Plover, 37 Ringed Plovers , and 2 Dunlin , and at Petit Port were 10 Teal , a Kingfisher , a Redshank , 30 Curlews , 12 Turnstones , 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, a Brent Goose and a Grey Seal. Beaumont Marsh held a Snipe , 2 alba Wagtails and a Grey Wagtail . On the North side of St Ouen's Pond this evening were 90 Reed Buntings , including a German ringed bird, 15 Cetti's Warblers , 2 Chiffchaffs , 2 Wigeon , 8 Water Rails , a roost of c 2000 Starlings and 6 Marsh Harriers . Early, at La Hougue Bie were 6 Cattle Egrets . Below : by way of a change - a Red Squirrel at Pont Marquet today. MD

05.11.2026 A male Blackcap in a garden at Red Houses today MD A second cold day, with a maximum of 9c in a fresh east-southeast wind. Once again, visible migration was focused over Victoria Tower, with counts there in two hours including 43,662 Woodpigeons, 546 Stock Doves , 422 Starlings , 25 Lapwings , 126 Redwings , 3 Fieldfares , 22 Song Thrushes , 16 Blackbirds , a Skylark , 172 Chaffinches , 105 Goldfinches , 2 Bramblings , 8 Meadow Pipits , a Pied Wagtail and 17 Ravens . There were 2 Snow Buntings at St Catherine's. Passing Noirmont were 2,255 Woodpigeons, 99 Stock Doves , a Lapwing , 272 Starlings , 3 Pied Wagtails, 8 Meadow Pipits , 4 Song Thrushes , 3 Redwings , 277 Chaffinches , 74 Goldfinches , 8 Linnets , 10 Greenfinches , 7 Blackbirds , a Grey Heron , a Cormorant and a Reed Bunting , with 4 Stonechats , a Firecrest , a Goldcrest , and a Dartford Warbler present. A Peregrine and a Sparrowhawk were hunting there too. A Short-eared Owl was seen at St Ouen's Pond Scrape, with 2 Skylarks seen by La Tour Caree in St Ouen's Bay. In Petit Port Bay this afternoon were 28 Curlews , 23 Turnstones , 18 Mediterranean Gulls , 4 Little Egrets and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls . In Swiss Valley were good numbers of Redwings , 2 Jays , a Great Spotted Woodpecker , a Cetti's Warbler and 2 Buzzards and at Cowley Farm were 9 Cattle Egrets. Evening update : In Grouville Marsh were a Long-eared Owl, Cattle Egret , 4 Common Gulls, 56 Black-headed Gulls , 2 Woodcock , 12 Reed Buntings, 100 Siskin, 2 Chiffchaffs, 4 Water Rails, 25 Redwings, 3 Song Thrushes, 200 Woodpigeons, 8 Cetti, 8 Cetti's Warblers and 60 Jackdaws in a roost. Seen in St Catherine's Woods were 5 Firecrests and 4 Goldcrests .