Bird Sightings
Common Gull
- Alderney Bird Warden
Strong easterly winds have been dominating over the last few days and are forecast to continue until later this week. This has suppressed the momentum of the migration. There have still been a few firsts for the autumn with Pied Flycatcher and Common Redstart over the weekend.
Reported from offshore this morning, a juvenile Common Gull which only occur in low numbers on Alderney.
Black-winged Kite
- Alderney Bird Warden
Black-winged Kite seen on the airport yesterday evening. Last seen making its way towards Kiln Farm and possibly roosted overnight on Alderney.
Great Black-backed Gull
- Alderney Bird Warden
The blustery Westerly wind has provided an opportunity for some time to seawatch. There have been hundreds of Manx and Balearic Shearwater passing offshore, along with a plethora of gulls! Unfortunately the shearwaters were too far out for a decent picture!










