Jersey Birds

23.10.2026 Little Gulls in Le Braye Sandpits this morning, during the passage of Storm Austen. MD The first named Storm of the season, Storm Austen did it's worst through the night and all day today, with winds rising to storm force 10, gusting to 76 mph, initially from the South but slowly veering to the west-northwest with periods of heavy rain. Seas were blown out. Nothing was visible, passing at sea off the West coast, with a combination of high seas, large swells and poor visibility in the rain and spray. In the relative protection of Le Braye Sandpits in St Ouen's Bay this morning were 22 Little Gulls, a Mediterranean Gull , 2 Black-headed Gulls , 18 Great Black-backed Gulls , a Lesser Black-backed Gull , 14 Cormorants , 2 Great Crested Grebes , 19 Little Grebes, 54 Tufted Duc ks, 16 Pochard , 87 Coot and 8 Little Egrets . In the Sandpits this afternoon were 3 Little Gulls, probably different to the morning ones, which flew off as a flock. also 48 Cormorants and a Kittiwake . In the backfields behind St Ouen's Pond this afternoon were 3 Caspian Gulls , 4 Yellow-legged Gulls, 8 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 204 Great Black-backed Gulls , 70 Herring Gulls , a Common Gull , 39 Curlews and 8 Pied Wagtails . On the East coast, in St Catherine's Bay, were 3 Great Crested Grebes , 54 dark-bellied Brent Geese , 2 Gannets , 3 Cormorants , 4 Little Egrets, 3 Sandwich Terns , 145 Black-headed Gulls , 12 Mediterranean Gulls , 2 Great Black-backed Gulls, a Grey Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipits and a Black Redstart . A garden at Le Hucquet in St Martin hosted a Fieldfare and Song Thrushes , feeding on berries there, and a garden in Vallee des Vaux held 7 Redwings and 2 Firecrests . At Trinity Manor were 13 Cattle Egrets and on Grands Vaux Reservoir were 5 Cormorants , 35 Woodpigeons , a Grey Heron, a Siskin and a Sparrowhawk , At Handois Reservoir were 16 Tufted Ducks , a Grey Heron , 8 Cormorants , 18 Long-tailed Tits , a Firecrest and 2 Chiffchaffs . Below : More views of Little Gulls at Le Braye today. MD

22.10.2026 A Wren at St Ouen's Pond. MD A cloudy day with periods of showery rain ahead of tonight's predicted major storm. Winds were from the southwest. Seawatching from Grosnez this morning saw the first Great Northern Diver of the Autumn, 3 Balearic Shearwaters , a Common Scoter , 683 Razorbills , 124 Guillemots , a Fulmar , 10 Gannets , 53 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 1,233 Herring Gulls, 56 Great Black-backed Gulls , 72 Mediterranean Gulls , 26 Black-headed Gulls , 6 Common Gulls and 15 Kittiwakes . At the same time, seen passing Corbiere were 8 Balearic Shearwaters , 248 Razorbills , 74 Guillemots , 12 Gannets , 70 Black-headed Gulls , 19 Mediterranean Gulls, 4 Kittiwakes , 21 Great Black-backed Gulls , 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 3 Common Gulls, 7 Cormorants and 23 Shag . Also seen were 7 Woodpigeons , 3 alba Wagtails , a Grey Wagtail , 4 Meadow Pipits and a Peregrine . Migrants moving over Noirmont later morning included 370 Woodpigeons , 7 Stock Doves , a Skylark , 12 alba Wagtails , 57 Meadow Pipits , 5 Starlings , 2 Song Thrushes , 76 Chaffinches , 58 Linnets , 56 Goldfinches , a Greenfinch and a Grey Heron . On the ground were 6 Stonechats and a Chiffchaff . In St Ouen's Bay, on St Ouen's Pond, were 14 Teal , 3 alba Wagtails and a Stonechat , and in the Sandpits were 52 Tufted Ducks , 7 Pochard , 22 Little Grebes , 2 Great Crested Grebes , 2 Little Egrets, a Buzzard , a Kestrel and 2 Stonechats . On the beach were 3 Caspian Gulls , a Yellow-legged Gull , 24 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 100 Great Black-backed Gulls , 250 Herring Gulls and 110 Black-headed Gulls . In Petit Port Bay were another 3 Caspian Gulls , 6 Common Gulls , 108 Mediterranean Gulls , 140 Black-headed Gulls , 14 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and another Yellow-legged Gull . A conservation field in Rue de Jutize in Grouville, were 800 Chaffinches , 15 Greenfinches , 20 Linnets , 6 Goldfinches , a Grey Wagtail , a Marsh Harrier and a Sparrowhawk and in Grouville Marsh were 4 Cattle Egrets , 11 Blackcaps , 15 Chiffchaffs , 12 Cetti's Warblers , 2 Firecrests , 30 Redwings , 25 Song Thrushes , a Fieldfare , 6 Blackbirds , 35 Meadow Pipits , 8 Siskins , 3 Grey Herons , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Marsh Harriers and 6 Water Rails . In other scattered locations around the Island, 5 Firecrests , a Blackcap , 15 Redwings , 3 Song Thrushes , 4 Blackbirds , 2 Siskins and a Water Rail plus an overflying Peregrine were at a garden in Vallee des Vaux, a flock of c300 Woodpigeons was over St Catherine's, a Grey Wagtail and a Pied Wagtail were in Beaumont Marsh, 17 Turnstones were by Seymour Slip and 2 Pied Wagtails were on the beach at Green Island. Another Grey Wagtail was at Rozel Harbour

21.10.2026 Jay over Noirmont MD A difficult day for birding, with showers and a near-gale west-northwest winds, gusting to F9 in the showers. The birds were all at sea, literally, today.Seen at a very windy Corbiere from first light to lunchtime were a Sooty Shearwater , 53 Balearic Shearwaters , 3,120 Razorbills, 1,428 Guillemots, 1000+ auks too far out to specify and with the passage gaining pace as the count finished. Also out there, were 107 Gannets , 130 Kittiwakes, 61 Black-headed Gulls , 24 Mediterranean Gulls , 6 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 16 Common Gulls , 11 Great Black-backed Gulls , a Sandwich Tern , 6 Cormorants , 11 Shags and 2 Curlews . On Grands Vaux were 5 Teal , a Grey Heron and a Grey Wagtail . At Trinity Manor were 3 Cattle Egrets , 20 Redwings and near the JEC were a Grey Wagtail , with another Grey Wagtail in Vallee des Vaux. At Petit Port were 10 Common Gulls , 50 Mediterranean Gulls , 75 Black-headed Gulls , 10 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 30 Great Black-backed Gulls . At St Aubin were 11 pale-bellied Brent Geese, a Great Crested Grebe , 96 Mediterranean Gulls , 75 Black-headed Gulls and 3 Common Gulls . 2 Ravens and 2 Choughs were in flight at Devil's Hole. A PHP vulnerability has been found and many websites have been taken offline ( such as Trektellen) while a security update is put in place. This website has not been affected at all, but may be taken offline at any time, to be on the safe side. If you find problems opening websites such as Jerseybirds, it is due to these sites being temporarily taken down to protect them. Strange world we live in! Mick

20.10.2026 Skylarks over Noirmont yesterday MD A poor morning for weather, with rain till lunchtime, in a fresh northwesterly wind and cold at 13c, with a clearance to fine conditions this afternoon. A Yellow-browed Warbler was calling near the end car park at Noirmont at first light. A selection of hardy migrants still flying over this morning include 7 Swallows , 90 Woodpigeons , 14 Siskins , 72 Linnets , 3 Chaffinches , 7 Goldfinches , 14 Redwings , 14 Song Thrushes , 8 Blackbirds , 6 Robins , and 18 Meadow Pipits , with a Stonechat , a Raven , a Peregrine , a Marsh Harrier, a Kestrel and a Chough also seen. Offshore were 6 Brent Geese , a Balearic Shearwater , 50 Razorbills , 3 Guillemots , 3 Gannets and a flock of 10 distant duck sp . Over Vallee des Vaux from first light were 240 Woodpigeons , 14 Chaffinches , 24 Redwings and 14 Song Thrushes . At Grouville Marsh were 10 Blackcaps , 15 Chiffchaffs , 15 Robins , 6 Siskins , a Firecrest , 6 Stonechats , a Song Thrush and 12 Redwings . Flying over there, were 70 Chaffinches , 4 Goldfinches , 140 Woodpigeons , 4 Fieldfares , 18 Song Thrushes , 35 Redwings and 2 Swallows . 5 Teal were at Grands Vaux. In La Lourderie area were c100 Redwings , 4 Fieldfares , 4 Stonechats , 2 Swallows and 4 Curlews, also a Clouded Yellow butterfly . At Le Catillon were 2 Stonechats and at La Hougue Bie were 16 Cattle Egrets with another 2 Cattle Egrets at Princes Tower Road. In the lanes around St Martin this afternoon many Redwings , including one flock of 200 , 20 Fieldfares , 16 Song Thrushes, a flock of 50 Chaffinches , a Firecrest , a Blackcap and 6 Chiffchaffs . At Millais Farm was a flock of 50 Linnets , and on St Ouen's Pond were c80 Teal , with a Stonechat , a Reed Bunting and 5 Meadow Pipits on the Scrape. In Beaumont Marsh were a Stonechat and a Grey Wagtail , with further Grey Wagtails seen at the Zoo and in a garden at Red House. 5 Blackcaps were in a garden on St John's Road and at Sorel were 17 Choughs , 2 Jackdaws and 2 Ravens. On St Ouen's Beach this afternoon were 3 Common Gulls, a Yellow-legged Gull, 24 Great Black-backed Gulls , 10 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 21 Mediterranean Gulls .

19.10.2026 A Siberian Chiffchaff, ringed and released at St Ouen's Pond today. Image courtesy of David Buxton. A cold feeling morning at 15c in cloudy conditions and a fresh to strong southeast wind, with clear skies by this afternoon. Another busy day for visible migration. Seen at Victoria Tower this morning were 2,236 Redwings, 16 Fieldfares, 328 Song Thrushes, 6,132 Woodpigeons , 20 Stock Doves, 300 Starlings , 5 Swallows , 66 Chaffinches , 2 Bramblings , 50 Goldfinches , a Siskin , 21 Linnets , 17 Meadow Pipits , 5 Pied Wagtails , 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 2 Grey Herons and 3 Chiffchaffs . 2 Cirl Buntings were on Grouville Common. Passing or at Noirmont through the morning were 6 Great White Egrets with a Grey Heron , heading East, 54 Swallows , a Merlin , 2 Woodlarks , 54 Skylarks , 3 Mistle Thrushes , 49 Redwings , 26 Song Thrushes , 10 Blackbirds , 845 Woodpigeons , 13 alba Wagtails , 118 Meadow Pipits, 2,003 Chaffinches , 6 Siskins , 81 Linnets , 10 Greenfinches , 19 Goldfinches , a Black Redstart , 6 Stonechats , a Firecrest , a Chiffchaff , 2 Brent Geese, a Peregrine , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Buzzards , 6 Cormorants , 6 Black-headed Gulls and 12 Mediterranean Gulls . At Beauport were 40 Starlings with another 150+ near La Moye Prison. At Grouville Marsh, from Dawn, were 35 Chiffchaffs , 25 Robins , 15 Blackcaps , 40 Song Thrushes , 70 Redwings , 6 Blackbirds , a Reed Bunting , 2 Bullfinches , 2 Stonechats , 2 Firecrests , 8 Cetti's Warblers , 7 Greenfinches , 11 Siskins , 5 Snipe , and 5 Water Rails . Flying over the Marsh until 11:00 were 220 Redwings , 25 Song Thrushes , 2 Fieldfares , 30 Chaffinches, 4 Swallows , 8 Meadow Pipits , 3 Skylarks , 4 alba Wagtails , a Grey Wagtail , 2 Choughs , 10 Ravens , 4 Buzzards , a Marsh Harrier , 4 Cattle Egrets , a Grey Heron , 540 Woodpigeons , and out of roost, 110 Jackdaws . At Grands Vaux were 6 Teal . In Grouville Bay were 587 Brent Geese , a Sandwich Tern , a Sanderling , a Bar-tailed Godwit , 280 Oystercatchers , 21 Ringed Plovers , 5 Grey Plovers , 3 Turnstones , 24 Curlews and 6 Redshanks . A Yellow-browed Warbler was in People's Park St Helier and a Grey Wagtail was at Beaumont. At the Gunsite were 270 Brent Geese and 40 pale-bellied Brent Geese were at St Aubin . Another Grey Wagtail was in Waterworks Valley. In Rue des Haies near Sion was a ring-tailed Hen Harrier disturbing Stock Doves in a field. At St Ouen's Pond this morning were 4 Wigeon , 82 Teal , 8 Shovelers , 3 Grey Herons and 2 Choughs . This afternoon, at the Pond, were the Siberian Chiffchaff (above), 8 Reed Buntings , 15 Cetti's Warblers , 2 Chiffchaffs , a Swallow , 2 Stonechats , 15 Linnets , 3 Skylarks and 120 Starlings , also 6 Water Rails . By the Cutty Sark in St Ouen's Bay were 2 Swallows , 30 Goldfinches , 12 Meadow Pipits, 3 Skylarks , a Pied Wagtail and 2 Choughs . A Chiffchaff was calling at Millais Farm. Evening update : Increases in numbers at St Ouen's Pond this evening included a roost of c 700 Starlings , 13 Reed Buntings and 14 Water Rails , with a Barn Owl also there. Early this morning, a Long-eared Owl was hunting at Le Catillon. Below : A Firecrest in song at Queen's Valley, with thanks to Jo Bramley for the video

18.10.2026 Peregrines were on the hunt at Noirmont, all morning long, in today's bumper migration Day. MD Fair to cloudy conditions this morning, with heavy showers passing this afternoon, in a moderate northeasterly wind. The highlights of today's mass movements: Starting at Victoria Tower, where counts of visible migrants included 13,594 Redwings, 1,622 Fieldfares , 537 Song Thrushes , 4 Swallows , 11 Skylarks , 130 Starlings , 1,960 Woodpigeons , 10 Stock Doves , 53 Chaffinches , 2 Bramblings , 59 Goldfinches , 3 Siskins , a Bullfinch and 13 Linnets . Thrushes were also seen all around the east of the Island, notably from St Catherine's and in Trinity, including large numbers of Redwings and Song Thrushes , 60 Fieldfares in a single Alder in Grouville, a few Blackbirds , and good flocks of Woodpigeons over Grouville allotments, plus a few Swallows . Noirmont was equally busy, with counts there, including 28,540 Woodpigeons , 76 Stock Doves , 4 Swallows , a Woodlark , 47 Skylarks , just 3 Fieldfares , 45 Song Thrushes , 98 Redwings , 2 Bramblings , 6 Redpolls , 197 Linnets , 91 Chaffinches , 7 Greenfinches ,3 Reed Buntings , 16 alba Wagtails , a Grey Wagtail and a Golden Plover , with 3 Stonechats on the ground, and 3 Peregrines , 3 Marsh Harriers and 6 Buzzards in the air. Offshore feeding patches included a Balearic Shearwater , a Brent Goose , hundreds of Razorbills / Guillemots , c50 Mediteranean Gulls , c50 Black-headed Gulls , a Kittiwake and 25 Gannets . Counts were also taken over Vallee des Vaux, these involving 570 Woodpigeons, 9 Stock Doves , 357 Redwings , 128 Song Thrushes , 3 Blackbirds , 12 Starlings , 52 Chaffinches , a Grey Wagtail , 2 alba Wagtails , 2 Skylarks , 2 Grey Herons , 5 Cattle Egrets , 6 Black-headed Gulls , 4 Buzzards and a Marsh Harrier . In a garden there, were a Goldcrest , 5 Firecrests , 2 Chiffchaffs and a Short-toed Treecreeper . In St Aubin's Bay were 470 Brent Geese and at St Aubin, 21 Redshanks . 16 Brent Geese were at Archirondel and another 20 at the beach there. In St Martin's were 2 Marsh Harriers and dozens of Redwings , and in Grouville Marsh were 2 Snipe . 2 large white birds, probably, Great White Egrets were seen flying north off Grouville Bay. At Grands Vaux reservoir were 4 Teal , a Grey Heron and, at Petit Hougette were 3 Cattle Egrets . 2 Ravens were in a tree on Ruette du Coin Varin. 12 Starlings were by the White Horse at Havre des Pas and 28 Brent Geese were at Le Hocq. On St Ouen's Beach this afternoon were 6 Sandwich Terns , 30 Mediterranean Gulls , a Kittiwake , a Common Gul l, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 11 Great Black-backed Gulls, hundreds of Black-headed Gulls , plus a flock of 20 Redwings arriving off the sea. Yesterday, at Sorel, were 6 Ravens and 2 Dartford Warblers , plus a Buzzard .

17.10.2026 The Wryneck which has graced Noirmont for the last three days, has not been seen so far today. This super image of it was taken yesterday by Dr Peter Chowne. A fair to cloudy day, in a moderate but cool north-northeast wind, which was to the liking of migrants. Noirmont was busy with visible migrants through the morning. Counts included 4,116 Woodpigeons, 148 Stock Doves , 9 Swallows , 2 Woodlarks , 33 Skylarks , a Redwing , 8 Song Thrushes , a Brambling , 204 Chaffinches , 11 Siskins , 665 Linnets , 21 Goldfinches , 7 Greenfinches , a Reed Bunting , 33 Starlings , a Wheatear , 5 Stonechats , a Chiffchaff , 3 Grey Herons , 2 Peregrines , a Sparrowhawk , 4 Buzzards and 2 Choughs . 15 Black-headed Gulls and 5 Mediterranean Gulls passed offshore. A twenty minute visible migration watch from Vallee des Vaux saw 3 Song Thrushes , 20 Starlings , 5 Chaffinches , 2 Goldfinches , an alba Wagtail , a Grey Wagtail and 17 Woodpigeons . At Trinity Manor were 14 Cattle Egrets , with another 2 Cattle Egrets were at Handois. A Wheatear was on St Catherine's Breakwater and 2 Stonechats were on Grouville Common.Over Fliquet were a pale-phase Buzzard , a Meadow Pipit , 8 Chaffinches and a Goldfinch , 2 Ravens were at La Coupe and, at Le Saie, were a Grey Heron, a Sandwich Tern and a Black-headed Gull . At La Haule, in St Aubin's Bay, were 39 pale-bellied Brent Geese and 3 Great Crested Grebes . Evening update : At Grands Vaux were 7 Teal and over Vallee des Vaux later, a Skylark and a Redwing , with another Redwing and a Barn Owl in St Mary.

16.10.2026 This Marsh Warbler was ringed and released at Grouville Marsh today. Image with thanks to David Buxton. A poor morning for weather, with a cold front bringing rain and a cool and strong north-northwest wind (15c) In Grouville Marsh today were a late Marsh Warbler (above), 4 Chiffchaffs , 6 Siskins , 7 Song Thrushes , 2 Stonechats and a Grey Heron . In fields below Woodlands Apartments were 9 Cattle Egrets and at Le Catillon were 12 Cattle Egrets . Fields behind La Rocque held 2 Stonechats , 4 Song Thrushes and 45 Meadow Pipits . In Grouville Bay were 255 Brent Geese , with 13 Grey Herons and 17 Little Egrets in fields behind Seymour. At La Rocque were 140 Sanderlings , 16 Dunlin , a Knot , 57 Grey Plovers , 2 Golden Plovers , 14 Bar-tailed Godwits , 20 Turnstones , a Redshank , 2 Sandwich Terns and a Mediterranean Gull . Seen passing Victoria Tower in 45 minutes, after the front had cleared the Island were a Redwing , 6 Song Thrushes , 2 Blackbirds , a possible Mistle Thrush , 18 Woodpigeons , 12 Goldfinches , 4 Chaffinches , 7 Linnets and 6 Meadow Pipits . The Wryneck was seen at Noirmont again this morning, it's third day there. Birds were dropping in at Noirmont even through the rain, but mainly as the weather cleared and seen were a Merlin, 2,010 Woodpigeons , 19 Stock Doves , 80 Song Thrushes , 7 Blackbirds , 7 Stonechats , 2 Skylarks , 19 alba Wagtails , 56 Meadow Pipits , 109 Linnets , 25 Chaffinches , 10 Goldfinches , 2 Chiffchaffs , 2 Marsh Harriers , a Peregrine , a Sparrowhawk , 3 Dartford Warblers and 4 Robins . Offshore were 4 Mediterranean Gulls , 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 4 Gannets . Passing Corbiere after the rain, were hundreds of gulls, mainly Black-headed Gulls and Mediterranean Gulls , a Balearic Shearwater, 10 Gannets and a young Kittiwake . In Petit Port Bay were 28 Curlews and 11 Little Egrets , with 36 Ringed Plovers seen near to Sands in St Ouen's Bay and 56 Teal plus 2 Shoveler were on St Ouen's Pond.

15.10.2026 The male Sparrowhawk which is currently frequenting the St Ouen's Pond area. Image: MD An overcast but dry day, in a moderate southwest wind, still mild at 18c Another varied day for species at, or passing Noirmont. Yesterday's Wryneck was still present near the gun bunker, but could be elusive at times. Flying over or arriving were a Ring Ouzel, 91 Song Thrushes , 11 Blackbirds , 34 Skylarks , 392 Woodpigeons , 3 Swallows , 261 Chaffinches , 163 Linnets , 22 Greenfinches , 17 Goldfinches , 10 Siskins , 16 alba Wagtails , 73 Meadow Pipits , 6 Starlings , 6 Stonechats , 45 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 2 Common Gulls , and 2 Grey Herons . Local birds included 2 Marsh Harriers , 2 Buzzards , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Ravens , 10 Jackdaws and 2 Choughs . At La Rocque were a Knot , 8 Bar-tailed Godwits , 10 Redshanks , a Golden Plover , 35 Grey Plovers , 37 Ringed Plovers , 31 Curlews , 6 Dunlin , 80 Turnstones , 4 pale-bellied Brent Geese , 4 Sandwich Terns and 6 Swallows . In St Aubin's Bay were 190 Brent Geese and 4 Grey Herons and at Five Oaks were 2 Cattle Egrets . In Les Ormes Valley this morning were 20 Chiffchaffs , 6 Blackcaps , 4 Firecrests , a Sparrowhawk and 8 Long-tailed Tits , while flying over were 58 Song Thrushes with another 25+ on the ground, 2 Blackbirds , a Skylark , 14 Chaffinches , 2 Siskins , 2 Greenfinches , 5 Goldfinches , 8 Meadow Pipits and 2 Choughs . On Ouaisne Common were a late Willow Warbler , 6 Firecrests , 20 Long-tailed Tits , 18 Chiffchaffs , and 8 Blackcaps . Flying over there, were 120 Woodpigeons , a Siskin , 4 Chaffinches , 6 Meadow Pipits , 2 Choughs and 4 Jackdaws . At Trinity Manor were 14 Cattle Egrets. A Cetti's Warbler was calling at Millais Farm in St Ouen. At Gorselands this morning were 45 Linnets , 28 Chaffinches , and 4 Dartford Warblers , while off Corbiere were 100+ Black-headed Gulls and Mediterranean Gulls , 2 Balearic Shearwaters , 8 Gannets , 20 auk sp and 2 Purple Sandpipers . In Petit Port were 41 Mediterranean Gulls, 13 Turnstones , and 5 Little Egrets . by La Tour Carre in St Ouen's bay were 32 Ringed Plovers . On Grands Vaux this evening were 7 Teal and on the Scrape at St Ouen's Pond were a male Wigeon , 3 Shovelers , 7 Teal , 4 Water Rails and a Kingfisher . Below: Waders on the beach in Grouville Bay, video courtesy of Jo Bramley