Bird Sightings
Short-eared Owl
- Susie
Two Stone-curlew were seen on Longis reserve yesterday. This is only the third time they have been recorded on Alderney🪶 the last time was in 2021.
A Short-eared Owl, was a wonderful surprise during nocturnal survey last night and it is the first one to be ringed on Alderney🦉They are often seen hunting during the day🪶.
Picture Kayleigh Bargus
Yellowhammer
- Susie
Yellowhammer was historically a scarce breeding bird on Alderney, there has only been three records since 2005. The Yellowhammer pictured is the first to be ringed on Alderney.
It has been a really good Autumn for Snow Bunting, with one or two individuals seen together or individually at Standing Stone and Saye bay over the past week.
Great Grey Shrike was seen at Mannez on the 19th October, the third record for this species on Alderney
Pictures Yellowhammer by Matt Scragg
Yellowhammer
- Susie
Yellowhammer was historically a scarce breeding bird on Alderney, there has only been three records since 2005. The Yellowhammer pictured is the first to be ringed on Alderney.
It has been a really good Autumn for Snow Bunting, with one or two individuals seen together or individually at Standing Stone and Saye bay over the past week.
Great Grey Shrike was seen at Mannez on the 19th October, the third record for this species on Alderney
Pictures Yellowhammer by Matt Scragg
September Ringing Course
- Paul Roper
8 delegates have had a fantastic week of ringing and presentations.
Iona doing net checks
