Jersey Birds

18.09.2026 Linnets are starting to migrate through the Island now, this one being pictured near Kempt Tower recently. Image: MD A mainly cloudy day, feeling much cooler in a fresh Westerly wind. Large numbers of seabirds were feeding close in off of Corbiere Lighthouse this morning, including 640 Balearic Shearwaters , 16 Manx Shearwaters , an Arctic Skua , 120 Mediterranean Gulls and hundreds of large gulls, with a Purple Sandpiper and 5 Turnstones also seen. At Petit Port were 29 Sandwich Terns , 32 Curlews , 8 Mediterranean Gulls and 10 Little Egrets . At St Ouen's Pond through the day were 15 Sedge Warblers , 6 Reed Warblers , 20 Cetti's Warblers , a Willow Warbler , 15 Chiffchaffs , a Blackcap , a Water Rail , 11 Teal , 16 Shovelers , a Pochard , a Little Grebe , a Sparrowhawk , a Hobby hunting over the reedbed, a pale-phased Buzzard , 6 Marsh Harriers and a Kingfisher . Flying over were 3 Yellow Wagtails , an alba Wagtail , 16 Meadow Pipits , 8 Linnets , 2 House Martins and 15 Swallows . In St Ouen's Bay were 62 Great Black-backed Gulls , 18 Sandwich Terns , 53 Black-headed Gulls and 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , with 43 Ringed Plovers near the Cutty Sark and at Le Pulec were 12 Curlew , 130 Oystercatchers , 12 Little Egrets , 28 Shags , 6 Cormorants and 10 Rock Pipits . On Mont Matthieu were 220 Linnets , 25 Swallows and 30 Meadow Pipits . At Noirmont this morning were a Spotted Flycatcher ( probably the same bird which has been present for a week), a Wheatear , 4 Stonechats , a Whitethroat , a Chiffchaff , 104 Swallows , 19 House Martins, a Sand Martin, 2 Yellow Wagtails , 4 alba Wagtails , 130 Meadow Pipits , 65 Linnets , 4 Chaffinches , a Jay, 2 Ravens , a Grey Heron , 2 Ravens , 8 Black-headed Gulls , 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 7 Great Black-backed Gulls and 7 Gannets . At Les Landes were 2 Kestrels , a Buzzard , a Marsh Harrier , a Peregrine , 12 Meadow Pipits , a Chiffchaff and a Wheatear . A Cattle Egret was in a field with horses nearby. At the Windmill in St Mary were 20 House Martins and at Grands Vaux were 2 Teal , a Common Sandpiper and a Grey Heron . Around La Rocque were 23 Sandwich Terns, 6 Curlews , 10 Turnstones , 3 Grey Plovers , a Wheatear and a Grey Seal . A Clouded Yellow butterfly was seen in Millennium Park

17.09.2026 A beautiful view of an Arctic Skua , taken this week by John Ovenden A morning of overcast conditions with some heavy rain as a cold front passed through, becoming fair in a strong west-northwest wind. It was seabirds to the fore at Noirmont this morning. Birds seen included 276 Balearic Shearwaters , 5 Manx Shearwaters , 2 Arctic Skuas , 59 Sandwich Terns , 54 Black-headed Gulls , 16 Mediterranean Gulls , 28 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 12 Great Black-backed Gulls , 58 Gannets , and 2 Cormorants . A few birds seen on or over the headland included 15 Swallows , 15 Meadow Pipits , a Peregrine , 2 Buzzards , a Sparrowhawk , a Blackcap , a Dartford Warbler and a Chiffchaff . In the more sheltered Sandpits at Le Braye were 4 Grey Herons , 50 Swallows , 32 Great Black-backed Gulls , 5 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 18 Little Grebes , a Great Crested Grebe , 56 Tufted Ducks , a male Pochard , c 350 Coot , a Common Sandpiper and a White Wagtail . At Petit Port were 21 Curlews, 2 Sandwich Terns , 13 Great Black-backed Gulls , c 200 Oystercatchers , 28 Mediterranean Gulls and 2 Common Sandpipers , while at St Aubin were 16 Redshanks , a Turnstone , 5 Grey Herons and 4 Little Egrets roosting in trees behind the Yacht Club. At La Rocque were 22 Sandwich Terns , 16 Sanderlings , a Grey Plover , 27 Turnstones , and at Le Hurel were 2 Great Crested Grebes , 3 Sandwich Terns , 13 Sanderlings , 8 Turnstones , 11 Ringed Plovers and at La Sente were a Common Gull , 2 Mediterranean Gulls and 17 Grey Herons . Yesterday evening, at St Ouen's Pond were 9 Shovelers , 5 Teal , a Water Rail, a Common Sandpiper , a Sedge Warbler , 8 Marsh Harriers and just 2 Swallows .

16.09.2026 A Wheatear at Noirmont today MD A fair to cloudy day in a moderate west-northwest wind. There was some visible migration today, past Noirmont which included 542 Swallows , 22 House Martins , 2 Sand Martins , 17 Yellow Wagtails , 4 alba Wagtails , 212 Meadow Pipits , a flock of 12 Grey Herons , 3 Chaffinches and 38 Linnets , also a Clouded Yellow butterfly. On the ground at Noirmont were a Spotted Flycatcher , 4 Wheatears , 3 Stonechats , 6 Robins and 2 Dartford Warblers . Raptors seen included a Sparrowhawk , a Kestrel and 3 Buzzards . Passing offshore were 7 Balearic Shearwaters , 448 Sandwich Terns , 52 Black-headed Gulls , 25 Mediterranean Gulls , 10 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 56 Gannets . Off of Corbiere were 5 Balearic Shearwaters , 30+ Black-headed Gulls and 2 commic Terns and in Petit Port Bay were 25 Curlews , 24 Mediterranean Gulls and a Yellow-legged Gull . In St Ouen's Bay, 32 Ringed Plovers were at Le Tour Carre, on St Ouen's Beach were a Yellow-legged Gull , 307 Great Black-backed Gulls and 97 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, near Kempt Tower were a Grey Heron , and a Little Grebe , at Le Pulec was a Common Sandpiper , while at Les Landes were 2 Peregrines , a Kestrel and a Wheatear . At Les Platons, on the North coast, were 24 Ravens , 2 Buzzards , 2 Dartford Warblers , a Stonechat and a Jay . A male Cirl Bunting was on Grouville Common and 2 Peregrines were chasing Turnstones at Le Bourg. Evening update: At Grands Vaux reservoir were 2 Teal , a Common Sandpiper , and a Grey Heron and on Mont Matthieu was a Wheatear . 2 Cattle Egrets were in fields by Manor Farm and between 35 and 40 Ravens were in the air at Les Platons.

15.09.2026 Long-tailed Tit at Noirmont MD Another overcast morning, with a weak cold front clearing through to leave a fair to cloudy afternoon in a fresh and gusty west-northwest wind. It was a busy morning for seabirds off Corbiere and in four hours there, counts included a Pomarine Skua , 3 Arctic Skuas , 2 Sooty Shearwaters , 673 Balearic Shearwaters , 3 Manx Shearwaters , 2 Guillemots , 67 Gannets , 16 Cormorants , 19 Shags , 231 Sandwich Terns , 94 Mediterranean Gulls, 96 Black-headed Gulls , 24 Great Black-backed Gulls , 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 2 Yellow Wagtails , 3 alba Wagtails , 2 Common Sandpipers and a Raven . In Petit Port Bay were 132 Mediterranean Gulls , 20 Great Black-backed Gulls , 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 33 Curlews and 28 Sandwich Terns . In a breezy St Ouen's Bay, in the Sandpits were 17 Little Grebes , a Great Crested Grebe and 2 Pochard . On St Ouen's Pond were 16 Shovelers , 2 Tufted Ducks , 2 Teal , a Grey Heron , 2 Mediterranean Gulls , a Sand Martin and 5 Swallows . 9 White Wagtails were on the Scrape and 30 Ringed Plovers were near Sands. At Grouville Marsh this morning were a Reed Warbler , 2 Willow Warblers , 20 Blackcaps , 25 Chiffchaffs , 12 Cetti's Warblers , 10 Robins , 3 Water Rails , 2 Teal , and a Marsh Harrier , while passing overhead were a Grey Wagtail , a Yellow Wagtail , 3 House Martins and 4 Swallows . At Le Hocq were 14 Little Egrets, 5 Grey Herons , 60 Sandwich Terns , 23 Curlews and 165 Oystercatchers , and in Robin Bay, at La Rocque, were 270 Oystercatchers and 13 Little Egrets . Evening update: In Grouville Bay were 118 Sanderlings , a Bar-tailed Godwit , 5 Ringed Plovers, 84 Sandwich Tern s and a commic Tern, and in Queen's Valley were a Common Sandpiper , a Kingfisher , 7 Tufted Ducks and at Grouville Marsh were 3 Cattle Egrets . In St Ouen's Bay were 3 Yellow-legged Gulls , 220 Great Black-backed Gulls , 68 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 37 Mediterranean Gulls, 47 Black-headed Gulls and 7 Herring Gulls .

14.09.2026 Sooty Shearwater off Corbiere two days ago, image courtesy of John Ovenden. A dull and overcast morning, clearing to fine this afternoon, in a light west-southwest wind, and warm at 22c Migration continues to be very patchy, despite the suitable conditions.On the north side of St Ouen's Pond from Dawn, were a Sedge Warbler , 4 Willow Warblers, 10 Chiffchaffs , 15 Cetti's Warblers , 2 Blackcaps , 2 Water Rails , 6 Yellow Wagtails , a White Wagtail, 2 Stonechats , 4 Shovelers , 2 Teal , a Grey Heron, 6 Buzzards including 2 pale-phased bird, 5 Marsh Harrier , a Peregrine casing Swallows , as 40 flew out of a roost. 6 Meadow Pipits flew over, but no Reed Warblers were seen for the first time this Autumn. A Common Redstart was at Sorel. Offshore at Noirmont were 64 Balearic Shearwaters , 4 Common Scoters , 52 Gannets , 218 Sandwich Terns , 10 Mediterranean Gulls, 30 Black-headed Gulls , 27 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 9 Great Black-backed Gulls , 5 Cormorants and a Grey Heron , while little was moving overhead - just 7 Swallows , 12 Linnets , 16 Long-tailed Tits , 3 Great Tits , 3 Robins , a Dartford Warbler , a Peregrine and 2 Buzzards . At Petit Port on the falling tide were 32 Curlews , a Turnstone , 91 Mediterranean Gulls , 3 Black-headed Gulls , 65 Sandwich Terns , an adult Yellow-legged Gull , a Lesser Black-backed Gull and 2 Choughs . At Le Pulec were 16 Black-headed Gulls , 188 Herring Gulls , 3 Lesser Black-backed Gulls , 4 Great Black-backed Gulls , 12 Little Egrets , 38 Curlews , 130 Oystercatchers , 30 Shags , 8 Cormorants , a Peregrine , a Kestrel and a Common Sandpiper . 2 Common Sandpipers at 2 Little Egrets were at Bel Croute. Near the Millennium Cross in St John were a Peregrine , 3 Buzzards , a Raven and a Little Egret . Jays appear to be on the move at the moment, with several over the Zoo and up to 6 at Grouville Marsh.

13.09.2026 Another fine view of yesterday's Wryneck at St Ouen's Pond, with thanks again to David Buxton. A fair to fine day with a moderate west-southwest wind (21c) A Hoopoe was pictured near to Pontac, likely to be the same bird seen in that area two days ago. In Grouville Marsh this morning were a Reed Warbler , 6 Willow Warblers , 25 Chiffchaffs , 20 Blackcaps , 12 Cetti's Warblers , a Yellow Wagtail , a Cattle Egret , 3 Water Rails , 10 Robins , 3 Bullfinches and, flying over, a Green Sandpiper , 2 Meadow Pipits and 2 Ravens . At La Rocque were 217 Oystercatchers , 17 Sandwich Terns , 5 Turnstones , 4 Curlews , and at La Sente were 23 Grey Herons , 29 Black-headed Gulls and 57 Crows . A Willow Warbler was in a garden in St Clement. A second quiet day at Noirmont, given the date saw just 6 Swallows , a House Martin , a Meadow Pipit and 7 Linnets fly over, with a single Wheatear , 2 Willow Warblers, a Chiffchaff and 4 Dartford Warblers on the ground. Local birds included 2 Kestrels , 4 Buzzards , 2 Choughs and 2 Ravens . It was busier offshore there, with 252 Balearic Shearwaters , an Arctic Skua , 350 Sandwich Terns , 34 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 55 Gannets attending feeding Tunas . 4 Bottle-nosed Dolphins were also seen. At Petit Port on the falling tide were 35 Curlews , a Common Sandpiper , a Turnstone , 16 Black-headed Gulls , 12 Little Egrets , 56 Mediterranean Gulls , 112 Sandwich Terns , 7 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a Herring Gull again, which was colour-ringed 28 years ago, at Noirmont. In St Ouen's Bay were a Ringed Plover , 9 Sanderlings , 2 Little Egrets and 2 Choughs and at Le Pulec were a Curlew , 16 Black-headed Gulls and a Chough .

12.09.2026 What an image! Today's Wryneck , the second of the week, ringed at St Ouen's Pond. Thanks go to David Buxton for the picture. A fair, becoming fine day and warm at 22c in a light westerly wind. On the Northside of St Ouen's Pond, from Dawn till Noon this morning, were a Wryneck , 25 Sedge Warblers , 20 Reed Warblers , 7 Willow Warblers , 5 Chiffchaffs , 15 Blackcaps , 15 Cetti's Warblers and 12 Robins . On the Pond were 12 Shovelers , 4 Teal , a Little Grebe , a Green Sandpiper , 8 Yellow Wagtails , 3 Water Rails , a Kingfisher , a pale-phase Buzzard , 4 Marsh Harriers , 60 Swallows , 10 Sand Martins and a Barn Owl . Flying over were 3 Meadow Pipits, 4 Cattle Egrets, and 15 House Martins . Further Barn Owls were seen this morning at St John's Manor and the Windmill in St Mary. Migrants at or passing Noirmont on a quiet day included a Spotted Flycatcher , a Common Redstart , 8 Wheatears , a Stonechat , 16 Sand Martins , 232 Swallows , 12 Yellow Wagtails , 8 alba Wagtails , 17 Meadow Pipits, 29 Linnets , 2 Robins , 2 Little Egrets and 10 Grey Herons . Also there were 4 Dartford Warblers , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Kestrels , 4 Buzzards , 2 Ravens and a Chough . Offshore, feeding at Tuna boils, were 83 Balearic Shearwaters , 510 Sandwich Terns , 39 Gannets , 20 Great Black-backed Gulls and 13 Lesser Black-backed Gulls . In Petit Port Bay were 55 Mediterranean Gulls and 145 Sandwich Terns . At Beauport and Les Creux were a Whitethroat , 2 Blackcaps , 16 Robins and 2 Dartford Warblers and at Gorselands were 7 Stonechats , a Whinchat , a Whitethroat , a Willow Warbler , 4 Dartford Warblers and 9 Robins . At Grands Vaux reservoir were 2 Teal , 2 Common Sandpipers , 2 Kingfishers and a Grey Heron . On Mont es Neaux was a Wheatear and in Grouville Bay late afternoon were 180 Sandwich Terns , with Swallows moving through at c 160 an hour, also 15 Sand Martins and a House Martin . This evening, seen from the Ferry near the North-east Minquiers buoy were 3 Manx Shearwaters , 3 Balearic Shearwaters and a Guillemot . Yesterday, at Grands Vaux reservoir were a Common Sandpiper , 2 Teal , and a Grey Heron , and in the evening at St Ouen's Pond were 2 Water Rails , a Kingfisher , 60 Swallows , 10 Sand Martins and 6 Marsh Harriers .

11.09.2026 Common Redstart at Noirmont today. MD An overcast morning with showers, gradually clearing to a fine afternoon in a light west-northwest wind. (20c) Passing La Rocque over this morning's eleven metre tide were 653 Balearic Shearwaters , an Arctic Skua, 55 Gannets , 1,225 Sandwich Terns , a Black Tern , 2 Common Terns , 24 Mediterranean Gulls , 56 Black-headed Gulls , 34 Turnstones , 16 Grey Plovers , 2 Ringed Plovers , 23 Sanderlings and 2 Swallows . At La Rocque were 7 Grey Herons and 4 Wheatears . At Le Bourg were 3 Bar-tailed Godwits , 2 Ringed Plovers , 10 Turnstones and 2 Sanderlings . Noirmont was quiet, with a notable lack of visible migrants. Seen there, were a Balearic Shearwater , 24 Sandwich Terns , 3 Gannets , a Grey Heron , a Snipe , 6 Wheatears , a Common Redstart , 6 Blackbirds , 6 Dartford Warblers , a Yellow Wagtail , an alba Wagtail , 21 Swallows , 10 House Martins , a Buzzard and also 4 Bottle-nosed Dolphins . Seen at Grosnez were 3 Wheatears , 3 Stonechats , 2 Meadow Pipits and a flock of 20 Linnets .

10.09.2026 Juvenile Caspian Gull in St Ouen's Bay, image courtesy of Romano. RdC A cloudy day, becoming fair with high cloud in a cool feeling southwest wind. A long list from the north side of St Ouen's Pond this morning included 220 Swallows , 15 Sand Martins , 45 Sedge Warblers, 18 Reed Warblers , a Garden Warbler , 20 Willow Warblers , 8 Chiffchaffs , 3 Whitethroats , 4 Blackcaps , 20 Cetti's Warblers , 28 Yellow Wagtails, 18 House Martins , 2 Wheatears , 40 Starlings , a mixed flock of 150 Linnets and Goldfinches , a Water Rail , 2 Little Grebes , 4 Teal , 3 Shovelers , 8 Marsh Harriers , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Kestrels , a Green Sandpiper , a Common Sandpiper , and flying over, 5 Meadow Pipits , a Greenshank , 5 Snipe , a Dunlin , a Ringed Plover , 2 Ravens , 4 Choughs and 4 Buzzards . On Mont Matthieu was a Wheatear . and a Willow Warbler . At Noirmont this morning were 2 Spotted Flycatchers , 7 Wheatears , 4 Stonechats , 3 Whitethroats , 3 Chiffchaffs , and flying over were 14 Meadow Pipits , 8 Swallows , a Yellow Wagtail , a White Wagtail , a Sparrowhawk , 2 Kestrels , 3 Buzzards and 2 Ravens . Offshore were 35 Balearic Shearwaters , 39 Gannets , 160 Sandwich Terns , a Kittiwake and a Ringed Plover . At La Mare were 14 Sandwich Terns and 2 Bar-tailed Godwits . Yesterday evening at St Ouen's Pond were 220 Swallows , 15 Sand Martins , 19 Yellow Wagtails , 2 White Wagtails , a Sedge Warbler , 2 Reed Warblers , a Willow Warbler , a Blackcap , a Water Rail, 10 Shovelers and 6 Teal .