Isle of Wight ( IOW ) Birds, Sightings for 2026

IOW Sightings

MY OWN SIGHTINGS, and Reports from other Birders-

January116 Speciesseen on the IOW
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SaturdaySunny IntervalsSW. Wind
31/01Bembridge HarbourRED-NECKED GREBE Click for Picture 1
31/01(7.40)Lapwing50+
31/01-finally got the RN GrebeLittle Grebe3
31/01"Tealc50
31/01"Gadwall2
31/01"Little Egret1
31/01"Swan2
31/01"Brent Geesec40
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31/01Laundry Lane, (N. End)Lapwing200+
31/01(15.45)Canada Geesec60
31/01"Shoveler1
31/01"Wigeonc30
31/01"Tealc40
31/01"Gadwall2
31/01"Curlew11
31/01"Great Tit3
31/01"Chaffinch3
31/01"Cetti's Wabler1(Heard)
31/01"Water Rail1(Heard)
31/01"Starlingc30
31/01"Marsh Harrier1
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FridaySunny Intervals, Rain pm.S. Wind
30/01Ryde W. SandsGreat-crested Grebe32(Together on the Sea)
30/01(10.05)Brent Geesec30
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30/01SpringvaleGreat Northern Diver1
30/01(10.25)Cormorant3
30/01"Shag1
30/01"Great-crested Grebe1
30/01"Turnstone9(On a stone breakwater)
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30/01Bembridge HarbourRinged Plover12
30/01(12.40)Dunlin15
30/01-similar to ThursdayGreenshank Click for Picture 2(1 Pictured with a Redshank)
30/01"Redshank18
30/01"Curlew3
30/01"Black-tailed Godwit23
30/01"Lapwing50+
30/01"Little Grebe3
30/01"Tealc30
30/01"Gadwall8
30/01"Coot6
30/01"Kingfisher1
30/01"Little Egret1
30/01"Mediterranean Gull7
30/01"Common Gull6
30/01"Black-headed Gullc80
30/01"Herring Gullc20
30/01"Great Black-back Gull2
30/01"Swan2
30/01"Brent Geese25
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ThursdaySunny Intervals, Cloudy pm.SE. Wind
29/01St. Helens Bridge & FPSong Thrush2(Heard)
29/01(7.30)Cormorant26
29/01"Great Egret1
29/01"Heron3
29/01"Marsh Harrier1m,1f
29/01"White-tailed Eagle Click for Picture 1
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29/01Bembridge HarbourRinged Plover3
29/01(7.40 & 12.35)Dunlin1
29/01"Redshank4
29/01"Curlew2
29/01"Lapwing50+
29/01"Shelduck2
29/01"Tealc30
29/01"Little Grebe2
29/01"Coot11
29/01"Little Egret1
29/01"Common Gull2
29/01"Black-headed Gullc70
29/01"Herring Gullc20
29/01"Great Black-back Gull14
29/01"Brent Geesec40
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29/01FP to Bembridge PondsTufted Duck16
29/01(7.50)Little Grebe5
29/01"Mallard12
29/01"Brent Geesec30
29/01"Egyptian Goose1(Over)
29/01"Coot5
29/01"Moorhen1
29/01"Magpie2
29/01"Sparrowhawk1
29/01"Buzzard2
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WednedayCloudySE. Wind
28/01Ryde W. SandsGreat-crested Grebe27
28/01(8.00)Brent Geesec40
28/01"Herring Gullc10
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28/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe22
28/01(8.15)Cormorant3
28/01"Sandwich Tern2(Off Seaview)
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28/01Brading MarshCanada Geesec45
28/01(10.00)Blackbird3
28/01-showersPheasant3m
28/01"Teal6
28/01"Mallard4
28/01"Chaffinch1+
28/01"Blue Tit3
28/01"Great Tit2
28/01"Starling8
28/01"Rookc25
28/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
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Reported 28/01Bembridge HarbourRed-necked Grebe1Near entrance channel @12.30, 2nd day (Alan B.)
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28/01Bembridge HarbourLittle Grebe2
28/01(12.30)Great Northern Diver1
28/01-no sign of the RN GrebeOystercatcher11
28/01Redshank6
28/01"Curlew1
28/01"Lapwing50+
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28/01SeaviewGreat-crested Grebe1(Off Shore)
28/01(13.15)Great Northern Diver2
28/01"Sandwich Tern11
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TuesdayRain to Cloudy, ShowersSE Wind
27/01E. Cowes EsplanadePURPLE SANDPIPER Click for Picture 1
27/01(9.15)Turnstone3
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27/01Laundry Lane, (N. End)Stonechat1m,1f
27/01(15.45)Canada Geesec100
27/01-Very FloodedShoveler4
27/01"Wigeonc30
27/01"Tealc40
27/01"Gadwall2
27/01"Curlew9
27/01"Snipe2
27/01"Lapwingc150
27/01"Pied Wagtail8
27/01"Great Tit1
27/01"Greylag Geese4
27/01"Marsh Harrier1f
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MondayCloudy to Sunny IntervalsSE Wind
26/01Yarmouth EstuarySpoonbill Click for Picture 1
26/01(8.10)Reed Bunting1(Heard)
26/01-Low TideLapwingc70
26/01"Knot1
26/01"Grey Plover2
26/01"Golden Ploverc50
26/01"Curlew3
26/01"Dunlin4
26/01"Black-tailed Godwit25
26/01"Wigeonc80
26/01"Tealc200
26/01"Mallard5
26/01"Little Egret3
26/01"Blue Tit4
26/01"Dunnock6+
26/01Rofford MarshShoveler11m,6f
26/01(9.25)Coot8
26/01"Moorhen1
26/01"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
26/01"Blackbird3
26/01"Buzzard1
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26/01Newtown NRRed-breasted Merganser4
26/01(10.00)Lapwing100+(Over)
26/01-Low TideDunlinc350
26/01"Grey Plover6
26/01"Knot1
26/01"Brent Geesec50
26/01"Shelduck50+
26/01"Redshank10+
26/01"Dunnock1
26/01"Meadow Pipit5
26/01"Goldfinch9
26/01"Yellowhammer Click for Picture 2
26/01"Reed Bunting Click for Picture 1f
26/01"Fieldfare6
26/01"Skylark1
26/01"Peregrine1
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26/01PuckpoolSlavonion Grebe2
26/01(15.10)Great-crested Grebe1
26/01"Red-breasted Merganser1m
26/01"Mediterranean Gull1
26/01"Shag1
26/01"Cormorant2
26/01"Brent Geese3
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SundayShowers to RainSE. Wind
25/01St. Helens Bridge & FPSong Thrush2(Heard)
25/01(7.30)Cormorant36
25/01"Canada Geese2(Others heard)
25/01"Little Grebe1
25/01"Marsh Harrier1
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25/01Bembridge HarbourGadwall6+
25/01(7.35)Black-tailed Godwit20
25/01"Redshank4
25/01"Curlew4
25/01"Lapwing50+
25/01"Tealc30
25/01"Little Grebe2
25/01"Little Egret2
25/01"Brent Geesec40
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25/01Foreland, BembridgeCurlew1
25/01(8.00)Oystercatcher1
25/01"Herring Gullc20
25/01"Brent Geese3
25/01"Shag3
25/01"Cormorant2
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25/01Sandown Canoe LakePochard13
25/01(8.55)Tufted Duckc80
25/01"Shoveler1m
25/01"Coot4
25/01"Feral Pigeonc20
25/01"Black-headed Gullc10
25/01"Herring Gull15
25/01"Swan2
25/01"Pied Wagtail4
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SaturdaySunny Intervals, showersBrisk SSE Wind
24/01St. Catherine's PointFulmar2(Local Birds)
24/01(7.50 - 8.40)Gannet4E,2W
24/01-quiet at seaHerring Gull8
24/01"Great Black-back Gull1W,1E
24/01"Wren1
24/01"Magpie5
24/01"Buzzard1
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24/01Birchmore Lane/BlackwaterFIRECREST1(By "Nature Zones" entrance)
24/01(9.10)Chaffinch1
24/01"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
24/01"Blue Tit1+
24/01"Great Tit2
24/01"Robin2
24/01"Heron1
24/01"Rookc50
24/01"Crow2
24/01"Pheasant2
24/01"Buzzard2
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24/01St. Helens Bridge & FPLapwingc150
24/01(15.00)Cormorant5
24/01-ShowersGreat Tit1
24/01"Blue Tit1+
24/01"Pheasant1m
24/01"Marsh Harrier Click for Picture 1m,1f(Dive bombing the WTE)
24/01"White-tailed Eagle1
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FridayRain to CloudyStrong SE. Wind
23/01Foreland, BembridgeCurlew1
23/01(8.50)Oystercatcher1
23/01"Herring Gullc20
23/01"Brent Geese3
23/01"Shag1
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23/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe2
23/01(9.50)Mediterranean Gull11
23/01"Common Gull1
23/01"Oystercatcher1
23/01"Brent Geesec40
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23/01SeaviewShag1
23/01(10.05)Cormorant1
23/01"Great Black-back Gull1
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ThursdayRain, Sunny Intervals, ShowersSE Wind
22/01Wootton to FishbourneEgyptian Geese2(New here)
22/01(8.25)Black-headed Gull39
22/01-WeBSCommon Gull6
22/01"Great Black-back Gull2
22/01"Curlew22
22/01"Redshank10
22/01"Mallard10
22/01"Shelduck4
22/01"Teal14
22/01"Razorbill1(Offshore)
22/01High Tide RoostBrent Geese86
22/01(2nd. Visit@15.15)Oystercatcher103
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22/01NewtownKNOT1
22/01(9.40)SPARROWHAWK1
22/01"Spoonbill1
22/01"Dunlinc300
22/01"Pintail8
22/01"Greenshank1
22/01"Redshankc10
22/01"Grey Ploverc25
22/01"Ringed Plover17
22/01"Golden Plover Click for Picture c200
22/01"Turnstone4
22/01"Little Egret1
22/01"Brent Geesec100
22/01"Robin3
22/01"Fieldfare3
22/01"Buzzard1
22/01"Peregrine1
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MAINLAND TRIPJanuary18-20Normandy, Slimbridge, Forest of Dean
Tue 20th.
Crabtree HillBULLFINCH1 Heard3 Crossbill, 2 Raven
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Cannop PondsLittle Grebe3 1 Dipper, 1 Grey Wagtail, 4 Goosander. Coal Tit, 3 Great Tit, 10+ Blue Tit, 10+Chaffinch.
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Mon 19th.
Park End Sports GroundHAWFINCH Click for Picture 8 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Greenfinch
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Cannop PondsMANDARIN151 DIPPER, 2 Goosander, 3 Little Grebe
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R. Wye RossGoosander Click for Picture 2m,2f14 Black-headed Gull, 1 Common Gull, 1 Little Egret, 2 Raven, 1 Buzzard
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Sun 18th.
NormandyAVOCET251m EIDER, 5 Spoonbill, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Turnstone, 2 Goldeneye, 3 Little Egret, 2 Stonechat, 3 Redwing
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Slimbridge WWTBEWICK SWAN Click for Picture 50+1 Great Egret Click for Picture , 2 Water Rail, 30 Avocet, 40 WF Geese, Ross's Goose (E), 3 Redwing.
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TOTALS79 Species seen on tripYearlist now=120
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SaturdayCloudy Brighter LaterBrisk S. Wind
17/01Brading MarshBARN OWL1(Flying at 7.35)
17/01(7.15)Blackbird2
17/01"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
17/01"Heron1
17/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard)
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17/01West Highdown, TotlandSKYLARK1(South Cliffs)
17/01(7.20)Rock Pipit3
17/01-Strong S. wind!Robin2
17/01"Blue Tit2
17/01"Great Tit2
17/01"Blackbird3
17/01"Song Thrush2(Heard)
17/01"Magpie14(11 with cattle to N.)
17/01"Crow10
17/01"Blue Tit2
17/01"Cormorant10+
17/01"Great Black-back Gull1
17/01"Herring Gullc50
17/01"Fulmar1
17/01"Pheasant1m
17/01"Raven2-3
17/01"Peregrine1
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17/01Foreland, BembridgeCurlew2
17/01(15.25)Oystercatcher6
17/01"Herring Gullc50
17/01"Great Black-back Gull6
17/01"Little Egret3
17/01"Heron1
17/01"Brent Geesec50
17/01"Shag3
17/01"Cormorant4
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FridaySunny Intervals & ShowersS. Wind
16/01NewtownCurlewc15
16/01(7.50)Shelduckc100
16/01-High TideRed-breasted Merganser5
16/01"Pintail8
16/01"Greenshank1
16/01"Redshank4
16/01"Dunlinc150
16/01"Ringed Plover2
16/01"Grey Ploverc15
16/01"Golden Plover2
16/01"Turnstone2
16/01"Little Egret2
16/01"Brent Geesec100
16/01"Great Tit2
16/01"Robin3
16/01"Dunnock1
16/01"Collared Dove1
16/01"Redwing4+
16/01"Buzzard1
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16/01Mottistone DownRED KITE . 1
16/01(9.40)Song Thrush1
16/01"Wood Pigeon10
16/01"Robin5
16/01"Blackbird4
16/01"Jay1
16/01"Raven1(Heard)
16/01"Buzzard1
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ThursdayWet all DayS. Wind
15/01Lake CliffsFULMAR5(On cliff ledges and hollows)
15/01(9.40)Herring Gullc20
15/01"Black-headed Gull10
15/01"Jackdaw15
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15/01Hersey NRSwan1
15/01(15.05)Heron2
15/01-Wet & WindyTealc30
15/01-FloodsShoveler2
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WednesdayFine Sunny to CloudyEarly fog
14/01Main Hide & Cassey Bridge, NewtownCurlew15
14/01(8.50)Shelduckc50
14/01-High TideRed-breasted Merganser4
14/01"Greenshank1
14/01"Oystercatcher45
14/01"Black-tailed Godwitc60
14/01"Great Tit2
14/01"Robin3
14/01"Redwingc6
14/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker2
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14/01Cowes CollegeHOODED CROW . 1
14/01(9.40)Black-headed Gullc20
14/01"Wood Pigeon10
14/01"Sparrow1+
14/01"
14/01Medham Cycleway, CowesCOMMON SANDPIPER1(On the inlet to the S.)
14/01(10.05Greenshank1
14/01"Brent Geese2
14/01"Song Thrush1(Heard)
14/01"Black-headed Gullc20
14/01"Mallard3
14/01"Coot3
14/01"Little Egret1
14/01"Pheasant1m
14/01"Jay1
14/01"Redwing4
14/01"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
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14/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe1
14/01(13.40)Shag1
14/01"Cormorant2
14/01"Sandwich Tern1(Off Seaview)
14/01"Brent Geesec10
14/01"Coal Tit1(Heard)
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TuesdayWet all DayFloods
13/01FishbourneGreat Nothern Diver2(Close in)
13/01(13.25)Great-crested Grebe3
13/01"Common Gull1
13/01"Great Black-back Gull3
13/01"Shag1
13/01"Oystercatcher1
13/01"Heron1
13/01"Brent Geese7
Mammal"Grey Seal1(Bottling)
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13/01Dodnor (R. Medina)Mallard10
13/01(14.20)Curlew1
13/01"Ancona Duck4(Domestic)
13/01"Teal1
13/01"Swan4
13/01"Moorhen4
13/01"Coot22
13/01"Robin2+
13/01"Blue Tit1
13/01"Sparrow1+
13/01"Redwing6
13/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker1
13/01"Pheasant1m
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MondayCloudy, showersBrisk SW Wind
12/01St. Catherine's PointKITTIWAKE5(Groups of 3 & 2)
12/01(7.50 - 9.10)Gannet5E,17W
12/01"Razorbill1W
12/01"Auk Sp.5W(Razorbills?)
12/01"Black-headed Gull2E
12/01"Song Thrush1
12/01"Raven2
12/01"Magpie1
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12/01PuckpoolSLAVONIAN GREBE1
12/01(12.55)Great-crested Grebe5
12/01"Cormorant3
12/01"Oystercatcher5
12/01"Mediterranean Gull4
12/01"Brent Geesec30
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SundayCloudy, Light RainBrisk SE Wind
11/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe13(Includes 12 together)
11/01(8.45)Shag2
11/01-IWOG WalkCormorant1
11/01-only 3 of us!Oystercatcher5
11/01"Sanderling4
11/01"Common Gull1
11/01"Mediterranean Gull1
11/01"Black-headed Gullc15
11/01"Great Black-back Gull2
11/01"Herring Gullc20
11/01"Auk Sp.4E(Razorbills?)
11/01"Gannet2E
11/01"Magpie1
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SaturdayFrosty to Fine Sunny
10/01Bouldnor ForestCROSSBILL . c20(In 3 roving flocks
10/01(8.25)Blue Tit3+
10/01"Great Tit2+
10/01"Redwing6+
10/01"Blackbird5
10/01"Wood Pigeonc20
10/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker4+(Seen/Heard)
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10/01YarmouthSpoonbill2(Till flew S.)
10/01(9.35)Redshank6
10/01"Greenshank1
10/01"Curlew6
10/01"Black-tailed Godwitc50
10/01"Oystercatcher1
10/01"Lapwing200+
10/01"Golden Plover100+
10/01"Grey Plover6
10/01"Goldcrest1
10/01"Blue Tit4
10/01"Robin2
10/01"Dunnock1
10/01"Meadow Pipit1
10/01"Little Grebe3
10/01"Common Gull1(With Herring and Black-headed Gulls)
10/01"Brent Geesec50
10/01"Wigeonc100
10/01"Teal100+
10/01"Swan4
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10/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe19(Includes 14 together)
10/01(12.45)Shag2
10/01"Cormorant1
10/01"Oystercatcher5
10/01"Sanderling6
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10/01SeaviewSandwich Tern15
10/01(13.00)Razorbill2(On the sea)
10/01"Sanderlingc15E
10/01"Great-crested Grebe2
10/01"Cormorant2
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10/01Brading MarshFieldfare4
10/01(16.35)Blackbird2
10/01"Cetti's Warbler1(Heard)
10/01"Water Rail2(Heard)
10/01"Snipe6+(Seen/Heard)
10/01"Mallard5
10/01"Heron1
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FridayRain to CloudyStrong NW Wind
09/01PuckpoolGreat-crested Grebe9(Close in together)
09/01(9.00)Great-crested Grebe3
09/01-Wet & Windy!Mediterranean Gull1
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09/01Nunwell Farm Lane / West LaneCATTLE EGRET . 2(With Cattle E. of Lane)
09/01(15.10)KESTREL1
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ThursdayCloudy to RainNE Wind increasing
08/01Main Hide etc. NewtownCurlew12
08/01(8.15)Shelduck162
08/01-with Rob G.Lapwingc50
08/01"Dunlinc350
08/01"Grey Plover4
08/01"Redshank2
08/01"Oystercatcherc15
08/01"Little Egret2
08/01"Canada Geese6
08/01"Brent Geesec300
08/01"Shag1(Offshore)
08/01"Cormorant3
08/01"Great Tit2
08/01"Robin3
08/01"Rock Pipit1
08/01"Song Thrush1
08/01"Fieldfare2
08/01"Redwingc15
08/01"Starlingc30
08/01"Peregrine1
08/01"Marsh Harrier1f
08/01"White-tailed Eagle1
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WednesdayCold, Sunny IntervalsNW Wind
07/01Foreland, BembridgeCurlew4
07/01(8.15)Ringed Plover3
07/01"Oystercatcher2
07/01"Wren1
07/01"Robin3
07/01"Sparrow4+
07/01"Rock Pipit1
07/01"Little Egret8
07/01"Heron3
07/01"Herring Gullc20
07/01"Black-headed Gullc10
07/01"Great Black-back Gull4
07/01"Brent Geesec50
07/01"Shag1
07/01"Cormorant6
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07/01Ducie Avenue & Coastal FP, BembridgeGoldcrest1(Only 2m away)
07/01(9.15)Jackdawc10
07/01"Robin3+
07/01"Blue Tit1+
07/01"Long-tailed Tit1+(Heard)
07/01"Stock Dove1(Heard)
07/01"Magpie3+
07/01"Jay1(Heard)
07/01"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
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07/01SeaviewSandwich Tern10
07/01(12.25)Cormorant2
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07/01PuckpoolGreat Northern Diver1
07/01(12.45)Great-crested Grebe3
07/01"Razorbill2(On the sea)
07/01"Shag2
07/01"Cormorant1
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TuesdayFrosty, Sunny IntervalsSW Wind later
06/01Hersey BeachSandwich Tern11(On the Orange Buoys)
06/01(10.20)Great-crested Grebe1
06/01"Sanderling10
06/01"Ringed Plover23
06/01"Shag2
06/01"Cormorant3
06/01"Great Black-back Gull1
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06/01FishbourneRedshank9(At Roost opposite Ferry Terml.)
06/01(13.25)Curlew12
06/01"Oystercatcherc50
06/01"Little Egret1
06/01"Common Gull4
06/01"Great Black-back Gull1
06/01"Cormorant4
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06/01Firestone CopseRobin5
06/01(13.45)Blackbird1
06/01"Great Tit1
06/01"Blue Tit1+(Heard)
06/01"Wood Pigeon4
06/01"Jay1(Heard)
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MondayFrosty, Fine SunnyCold NE. Wind
05/01Appley Park, RydeCoal Tit1
05/01(8.00)Blue Tit1+(Heard)
05/01"Long-tailed Tit1+
05/01"Wood Pigeon6
05/01"Starling8
05/01"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
05/01"Great Spotted Woodpecker1(Heard Drumming)
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05/01Culver Down & RedcliffSong Thrush1
05/01(10.00)Wren1
05/01"Blue Tit3
05/01"Blackbird2
05/01"Pied/White Wagtail1
05/01"Magpie6
05/01"Jackdawc50
05/01"Crow2
05/01"Raven1
05/01"Herring Gull5
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05/01Quarr Abbey FPStock Dove2(Heard)
05/01(14.10)Robin3
05/01Greenfinch1m
05/01"Blue Tit4
05/01"Great Tit2
05/01"Redwing2
05/01"Blackbird3
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SundayFrosty, Fine Sunny
04/01Godshill, Behind the "Old Smithy" Car ParkLinnetc100
04/01(8.15)Goldfinch4
04/01"Chaffinch2
04/01"Goldfinch4
04/01"Fieldfare1
04/01"Green Woodpecker1(Heard)
04/01"Canada Geesetc20(Over)
04/01"Buzzard1
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04/01Roud Sewage WorksChiffchaff . 4
04/01(8.45)Grey Wartail1
04/01"Goldcrest1
04/01"Blackbird5
04/01"Robin2
04/01"Blue Tit3
04/01"Great Tit2
04/01"Redwingc15
04/01"Mistle Thrush1
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04/01Newtown NRGOLDENEYE1f(Far E. end of Clamerkin Channel)
04/01(9.20)KINGFISHER . 1f
04/01"Spoonbill . 9(6 on W. side of Chamerkin & 3 on the E. side)
04/01"Red-breasted Merganser1m,4f
04/01"Pintail16
04/01"Wigeonc50
04/01"Tealc60
04/01"Shelduckc60
04/01"Oystercatcherc60
04/01"Grey Ploverc40
04/01"Little Egret6
04/01"Brent Geesec100
04/01"Peregrine1
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04/01Hersey BeachSandwich Tern9(On the Orange Buoys)
04/01(15.20)Great-crested Grebe9
04/01"Cormorant1
04/01"Sanderling5
04/01"Ringed Plover2
04/01"Heron1
04/01"Great Black-back Gull2
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SaturdayFrosty, Fine SunnyW-NW Wind
03/01St. Catherine's PointGrey Wagtail1
03/01(8.10)Stonechat1m
03/01"Great Tit1
03/01"Blackbird5
03/01"Black-headed Gull8W
03/01"Jay1
03/01"Magpie4
03/01"Buzzard1
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03/01Merstone FP (W)Redwing . c20
03/01(9.35)Fieldfarec50
03/01"Chaffinch2
03/01"Greenfinch1
03/01"Robin2
03/01"Great Tit2
03/01"Blue Tit3
03/01"Stonechat1f
03/01"Yellowhammer2
~
03/01SeaviewRazorbill1E
03/01(15.05)Great-crested Grebe1
03/01"Brent Geesec40W
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FridaySunny IntervalsCold NW Wind
02/01Quarr Road to Abbey FarmSISKIN4f
02/01(8.00)Coal Tit1
02/01Long-tailed Tit6
02/01"Blue Tit8
02/01"Great Tit3
02/01"Song Thrush1
02/01"Redwing2
02/01"Blackbird7
02/01"Buzzard1
~
02/01Brading Marsh and Laundry LaneFieldfare . c20
02/01(9.40)Redwing2+
02/01"Common Gull1
02/01"Canada Geesec150
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02/01Gander DownFieldfare2
02/01(10.25)MISTLE THRUSH1
02/01"Canada Geesec30
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02/01Sandown Canoe LakePOCHARD1m
02/01(10.40)Tufted Duckc20
02/01"Moorhen2
02/01"Coot10+
02/01"Feral Pigeonc30
02/01"Black-headed Gullc20
02/01"Herring Gullc20
02/01"Rookc10
02/01"Pied Wagtail1
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02/01Hersey NRSNIPE1
02/01(13.35)Gadwall4
02/01"Mallard4
02/01"Shoveler2
02/01"Teal5
02/01"Coot16
02/01"Moorhen2
02/01"Little Grebe1
02/01"Robin1
02/01"Herring Gull4
02/01"Mediterranean Gull5
02/01"Black-headed Gull10
02/01"Cormorant1
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New Years dayCold, Sunny IntervalsNW Wind
01/01Yarmouth EstuarySpoonbill2
01/01(7.15)Reed Bunting2f
01/01-High TideLapwingc100
01/01"Redwingc30(Over)
01/01"Fieldfare2
01/01"Water Rail3(Heard)
01/01"Marsh Harrier2
~
01/01Newtown NRRed-breasted Merganser2m,3f
01/01(9.20)Ringed Ploverc25
01/01-High TideDunlinc100
01/01"Peregrine1
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01/01Hillis Gate, ParkhurstGreat Tit1
01/01(10.03)Blue Tit4
01/01"Jay1(Heard)
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01/01Puckpool to SeaviewMediterranean Gull5
01/01(12.44)Great Northern Diver1
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01/01Bembridge HarbourGadwall10
01/01(13.52)Black-tailed Godwit3
01/01"Cormorant1
01/01"Great-crested Grebe3
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01/01Brading Marsh and Laundry LaneWhite-fronted Geese6(14 reported)
01/01(13.52)Treecreeper1
01/01"Great Egret1
01/01"Egyptian Geese3
~

NEW YEAR BIRDRACE ;- 6.20 to 15.40, Cold, Sunny Intervals, NW Wind

(those only heard are in brackets),

Ryde Canoe Lake 6.20
01 Blackbird, Canada Geese, Mallard, Coot, Robin, Tufted Duck, Swan, Crow,

Yarmouth 7.15
09 (Feral Pigeon),
10 Greylag Geese, (Water Rail), Wigeon, Wood Pigeon, Teal, Little Egret, Pheasant, Lapwing, Heron, Herring Gull,
20 Brent Geese, Greenshank, (Wren), Marsh Harrier, (Little Grebe), Moorhen, Fieldfare, Shoveler, Blue Tit, Redwing,
30 Goldfinch, Song Thrush, Dunnock, Spoonbill, Black-headed Gull, Redshank, Grey Plover, Goldcrest, Pintail, Reed Bunting,
40 (Cetti's Warbler), Jackdaw, Magpie,

Newtown 9.20
43 Raven, Great Tit, Shelduck, Ringed Plover, Red-breasted Merganser, Dunlin,Turnstone,
50 Curlew, Peregrine, Oystercatcher, Meadow Pipit, Starling, Golden Plover,

Hillis Gate 10.27
56 CoalTit, House Sparrow,

Black Water 10.43
58 Buzzard, Long-tailed Tit, Rook, Cormorant,

Ryde, East Sands 12.10
62 Great Black-back Gull, Sanderling,

Appley Park 12.20
64 Green Woodpecker, Mediterranean Gull,

Puckpool to Seaview 12.44
66 Great-crested Grebe, Shag, Great Northern Diver,

Bembridge Harbour 13.52
69 Black-tailed Godwit, Gadwall, (Great Spotted Woodpecker),

Brading, Laundry Lane 14.20
72 Common Gull, White-fronted Geese, Tree Creeper, Great Egret, Egyptian Geese,

Sandown Canoe Lake 15.20
77 Pied Wagtail,

Total=77

Wind reduced the count for the smaller birds