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DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
24/10/20Black RedstartSt Andrew's Way, Freshwater1C Dudley
ad male. SZ334876.  
26/10/20Black RedstartGolden Ridge, Freshwater1C Dudley
fem type. SZ334875.  
01/04/20StonechatWest High Down3C Dudley
2m & 1f. In gorse c.150m from fenceline between WHD and Tennyson Down. One male was singing. SZ317852. [WHD].  
31/12/20Great Crested GrebeWoodside3C Meaney
14:20
 
31/12/20Red-breasted MerganserWoodside3C Meaney
14:20
2m+1f.  
31/12/20Great Northern DiverWoodside1C Meaney
14:20
 
31/12/20Black RedstartWheelers Bay4P Johnson
15:00
Feeding on cabbage palms at bay court. [Ventnor].  
31/12/20Stock DoveChurch Road Binstead2F Josephs
14:36
In the garden. SZ572923.  
31/12/20BullfinchQuarr Road3F Josephs
14:33
2 f & 1 Male. [Binstead].  
31/12/20TreecreeperQuarr Abbey1F Josephs
14:33
 
30/12/20Red-breasted MerganserPuckpool Point3D Fairlamb
15:45
 
30/12/20Slavonian GrebePuckpool Point6D Fairlamb
15:45
All together in one group.  
30/12/20Sandwich TernPuckpool Point1D Fairlamb
15:45
 
30/12/20Sandwich TernForeland1D Fairlamb
14:30
 
29/12/20ChaffinchMerstone cycle track2R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20DunnockMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20Blue TitMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20RobinMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20StarlingMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20Great TitMerstone cycle track3R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20Blue TitMerstone cycle track4R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20RookMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20JackdawMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20KestrelMerstone cycle track2R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20BuzzardMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20Grey HeronMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20CormorantMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20Herring GullMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20MoorhenMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20WoodpigeonMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
29/12/20PheasantMerstone cycle track1R Johnson
12:16
 
30/12/20Little EgretAppley Beach1R Johnson
12:04
SZ608924.  
30/12/20Great Crested GrebeAppley Beach1R Johnson
12:04
Probable		SZ608924.  
30/12/20CormorantAppley Beach1R Johnson
12:04
SZ608924.  
30/12/20Mute SwanAppley Beach3R Johnson
12:04
SZ608924.  
30/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseAtherfield Point28D Wooldridge
20:09
Still present same area.  
30/12/20BullfinchQuarr Road2F Josephs
19:10
m & f. [Binstead].  
30/12/20TreecreeperQuarr Road2F Josephs
19:10
Both in the same tree! [Binstead].  
30/12/20Little OwlThorness Bay2A P Twyman
15:30
 
30/12/20TurnstoneThorness Bay13A P Twyman
15:30
 
30/12/20Dark-bellied Brent GooseThorness Bay32A P Twyman
15:30
 
30/12/20Great Crested GrebeThorness Bay1A P Twyman
15:30
On sea.  
30/12/20Red-breasted MerganserThorness Bay4A P Twyman
15:30
two pairs.  
30/12/20SpoonbillClamerkin2J Backwell
18:25
SZ426912.  
30/12/20GoldeneyeClamerkin1J Backwell
18:16
male. Lone male. 15-20 red breasted mergansers (mix of male and female) present also. SZ425912.  
30/12/20FirecrestVentnor Park1N Newnham
10:00
 
30/12/20GoldcrestVentnor Park3N Newnham
10:00
 
30/12/20Coal TitVentnor Park1N Newnham
10:00
 
30/12/20Sandwich TernBembridge Ledge1C Dinsdale
14:00
20+Dunlin , 20+ R. Plover. [Bembridge/Foreland].  
30/12/20Rock PipitBembridge Ledge2C Dinsdale
14:00
[Bembridge/Foreland].  
30/12/20BlackcapVentnor1J M Sparshott
08:00
Near the bowling club.  
30/12/20KingfisherWestern Yar1C P McAndrew
14:43
 
30/12/20Spotted RedshankWestern Yar1C P McAndrew
14:42
 
30/12/20GreenshankWestern Yar3C P McAndrew
12:41
 
30/12/20Rock PipitBonchurch1P Johnson
14:00
Along revetment.  
30/12/20FirecrestBonchurch1P Johnson
13:30
Road down to old church.  
30/12/20BullfinchBonchurch1P Johnson
13:30
Male.  
30/12/20KingfisherBonchurch Pond1P Johnson
13:00
 
30/12/20Black RedstartWheelers Bay3P Johnson
12:35
Bay court. [Ventnor].  
30/12/20Slavonian GrebePuckpool Point2D B Hale
13:10
Out towards the forts.  
30/12/20GuillemotPuckpool Point1D B Hale
13:10
On the sea to L. of forts.  
30/12/20Great Northern DiverSeaview1D B Hale
13:30
Fishing offshore moving W.  
30/12/20ChiffchaffRoud Sewage Works8G A Heath
Estimated.  
30/12/20Siberian ChiffchaffRoud Sewage Works1G A Heath
An excellent example, photographed.  
30/12/20Great Crested GrebeSpring Vale6J M Sparshott
10:15
At least.  
30/12/20Auk spSpring Vale1J M Sparshott
10:15
West (Sightings with Gary.H).  
30/12/20Slavonian GrebeSpring Vale2J M Sparshott
10:15
(Sightings with Gary.H).  
27/12/20StonechatLaundry Lane1C Meaney
15:30
fem. Fly-catching along the lane. [Brading marsh RSPB].  
27/12/20Marsh HarrierBrading Marsh4C Meaney
14:15
1 male and 3 f/juv. [RSPB Reserve].  
27/12/20Great White EgretBrading Marsh3C Meaney
14:15
1 in field just south of Brading railway station. 2 on main marsh near the green bridge pool. [RSPB Reserve].  
30/12/20Red-throated DiverSpring Vale1J M Sparshott
10:15
Poss two separate individuals. (Sightings with Gary.H).  
30/12/20Long-tailed DuckSpring Vale1J M Sparshott
10:15
Landed just offshore. (Sightings with GH).  
29/12/20CootBembridge ponds4E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20BuzzardBembridge ponds1E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20PochardBembridge ponds2E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Little GrebeBembridge ponds1E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Great White EgretBembridge ponds1E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20ShovelerBembridge ponds7E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Mute SwanBembridge ponds3E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Marsh HarrierBembridge ponds3E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20CormorantBembridge ponds3E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Tufted DuckBembridge ponds4E Hendy
07:35
SZ632884.  
29/12/20Mute SwanBembridge Embankment2E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20CormorantBembridge Embankment3E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20DunlinBembridge Embankment4E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20ShelduckBembridge Embankment2E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20CurlewBembridge Embankment1E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20RedshankBembridge Embankment4E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20GadwallBembridge Embankment14E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20LapwingBembridge Embankment8E Hendy
07:15
SZ631884.  
29/12/20Red-breasted MerganserClamerkin3S Thompson
17:46
1 male 2 fem.  
29/12/20KingfisherHamstead Creek2M Mackrill
12:15
Both birds in flight together.  
29/12/20SpoonbillHamstead Creek4M Mackrill
11:19
 
29/12/20BramblingGurnard1R Harrison
17:19
F on feeders sporadically during day.  
29/12/20GoldcrestGurnard4R Harrison
17:19
Feeding in woods behind house.  
29/12/20GreenfinchGurnard3R Harrison
17:19
Two mm and a f on feeders.  
29/12/20GoldfinchGurnard18R Harrison
17:19
On feeders and queuing, with at least the same number in adjacent garden.  
29/12/20BullfinchGurnard2R Harrison
17:19
M and f on feeders.  
29/12/20BlackcapGurnard1R Harrison
17:19
F on fat feeders.  
28/12/20Purple SandpiperForeland3D Fairlamb
13:00
 
28/12/20Ringed PloverForeland25D Fairlamb
13:00
 
28/12/20DunlinForeland60D Fairlamb
13:00
 
28/12/20Black RedstartForeland1D Fairlamb
13:00
Female feeding around Riding Stable fields and outbuildings.  
28/12/20SpoonbillYarmouth Mill2P Campbell
14:30
Adult feeding opposite the Mill and another further down on the W.side of the estuary. Sightings with AB.  
28/12/20TealYarmouth Mill75P Campbell
14:30
Minimum.  
28/12/20WigeonYarmouth Mill150P Campbell
14:30
Minimum estimate.  
28/12/20Black-tailed GodwitYarmouth Mill80P Campbell
14:30
 
28/12/20ShovelerRofford Marsh20P Campbell
14:30
Counted from pull-in on main road.  
28/12/20Golden PloverAtherfield Point98P Campbell
13:15
Counted quite close to from Coastguards track. All 'scoped for AGP or PGC, no joy.  
28/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseAtherfield Point28P Campbell
13:15
Grazing near the temporary pond which held a good number of large gulls, sun prevented id unfortunately.  
28/12/20Dark-bellied Brent GooseAtherfield Point7P Campbell
13:15
Flew in to join Whitefronts.  
28/12/20Common GullAtherfield Point20P Campbell
13:15
Min. in field N. of the road with HG & BHG, unusual here.  
28/12/20Black RedstartWheelers Bay3P Johnson
14:45
Moved down to palms at bay court. [Ventnor].  
28/12/20JayShanklin Old Village6K Vine
13:15
 
28/12/20GoldcrestHaddon's Pits2K Vine
11:30
[National Trust].  
28/12/20KestrelHaddon's Pits1K Vine
11:30
[National Trust].  
28/12/20Song ThrushHaddon's Pits1K Vine
11:30
[National Trust].  
28/12/20GreenfinchHaddon's Pits5K Vine
11:30
[National Trust].  
28/12/20RavenHaddon's Pits2K Vine
11:30
[National Trust].  
28/12/20Golden PloverAtherfield Point60D B Hale
08:30
On the field E. of the GC Cottages.  
28/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseAtherfield Point28D B Hale
08:30
Still on flooded field just E. of the Coastguard Cottages. Includes several juveniles.  
27/12/20Dark-bellied Brent GooseForeland28D Fairlamb
13:00
 
27/12/20Sandwich TernForeland2D Fairlamb
13:00
 
27/12/20Mediterranean GullForeland5D Fairlamb
13:00
 
27/12/20Red-throated DiverForeland1D Fairlamb
13:00
 
27/12/20CootBembridge ponds7E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20Marsh HarrierBembridge ponds2E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20BuzzardBembridge ponds1E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20Tufted DuckBembridge ponds13E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20Little GrebeBembridge ponds1E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20CurlewBembridge ponds1E Hendy
02:15
Escape		SZ631884.  
27/12/20CormorantBembridge ponds1E Hendy
02:15
SZ631884.  
27/12/20Common GullSt. Catherine's Point40G A Heath
West. [SCP].  
27/12/20Mediterranean GullSt. Catherine's Point20G A Heath
West. [SCP].  
27/12/20Pomarine SkuaSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
West; light/intermediate juvenile. [SCP].  
27/12/20Slavonian GrebeSt. Catherine's Point1G A Heath
West. [SCP].  
27/12/20Little OwlThorness Bay2A P Twyman
15:50
 
27/12/20GoldeneyeNewtown NNR1A P Twyman
11:30
male. Clamerkin Lake.  
27/12/20SpoonbillNewtown NNR3A P Twyman
11:30
Far side of Clamerkin Lake.  
27/12/20Common ScoterFort Victoria1A P Twyman
09:30
One west at 09.30 and one east at 09.40. Same bird?  
27/12/20Auk spFort Victoria25A P Twyman
09:30
Several groups east and west and also on the sea.Mostly guillemots though some razorbills present.  
27/12/20KittiwakeFort Victoria1A P Twyman
09:30
ad w/p. West.  
27/12/20Common GullFort Victoria6A P Twyman
09:30
 
27/12/20Mediterranean GullFort Victoria4A P Twyman
09:30
West.  
27/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseAtherfield Point27P Johnson
10:30
Still.  
27/12/20Marsh HarrierBrading Marsh1J Backwell
13:00
fem. 1f over Great Marsh. SZ618883. [RSPB Reserve].  
27/12/20Glossy IbisBrading Marsh1J Backwell
13:45
Still in field east of Laundry Lane. Present 12 days now. SZ621885. [RSPB Reserve].  
27/12/20Green WoodpeckerHaddon's Pits1K Vine
15:00
[National Trust].  
27/12/20RedwingHaddon's Pits8K Vine
15:00
[National Trust].  
27/12/20BullfinchHaddon's Pits2K Vine
15:00
[National Trust].  
27/12/20TurnstoneEast Cowes38M Whitham
14:30
 
27/12/20SpoonbillYarmouth Harbour2M Mackrill
12:14
Adult bird feeding on northern edge of Western Yar just west of boat yard towards Kings Manor Farm . Juvenile bird opposite southern side near to old railway track. SZ353888.  
27/12/20RazorbillSeaview1D B Hale
13:30
2. Together on the sea, fairly close in.  
27/12/20Slavonian GrebeSeaview3D B Hale
13:30
Together about 800m. out.  
27/12/20Slavonian GrebeSpring Vale1D B Hale
13:10
On the sea to R. of Forts.  
27/12/20Red-throated DiverSt. Catherine's Point77G A Heath
(Diver sp.) 1E, 76W. All identified were Red-throated. [SCP].  
27/12/20GannetSt. Catherine's Point400G A Heath
Almost exclusively West. [SCP].  
27/12/20KittiwakeSt. Catherine's Point350G A Heath
West. [SCP].  
27/12/20Auk spSt. Catherine's Point1500G A Heath
West. Sea-watch 08:05-10:35. [SCP].  
25/12/20Mistle ThrushAppley5C Meaney
08:15
In tree in garden. Also 8 Song Thrush over. Come off frozen fields nearby.  
26/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseFatting Marsh20C Meaney
14:15
With Canada Geese. Viewable from lay-by at the bottom of Marshcombe Schute. [Brading marsh RSPB].  
27/12/20FieldfareMerstone cycle track50D B Hale
10:30
In a field by East Lane, just N. of the old railway bridge. Probably more then 50 hidden in the stubble.  
26/12/20StarlingAppley1C Meaney
15:10
Adult with metal ring on right leg feeding in the garden.  
27/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseMerstone cycle track3D B Hale
10:00
2 adult, 1 juv. In field 500m W. of old station.  
27/11/20Mistle ThrushAppley5C Meaney
08:15
Sat in tree in garden. Also 8 Song Thrush over. Influx from frost covered fields.  
26/11/20StarlingAppley5C Meaney
15:10
Adult bird in good condition, with metal ring on right leg, feeding in the garden.  
26/11/20Greater White-fronted GooseFatting Marsh20C Meaney
14:15
With Canada Geese. Viewable from lay-by at bottom of Marshcombe Schute. [Brading marsh RSPB].  
26/12/20Golden PloverAtherfield Point36P Campbell
13:30
Reduced number and in the next field West of the Coastguard cottages track. Sightings with AB.  
26/12/20Dark-bellied Brent GooseAtherfield Point6P Campbell
13:30
Still with the whitefronts.  
26/12/20Greater White-fronted GooseAtherfield Point27P Campbell
13:30
Still present, all but three hunkered down against the wind.  
26/12/20Spotted RedshankYarmouth1D B Hale
10:25
Still present on the W. side of the path, S. of Mill Copse Scrape.  
26/12/20GoldeneyeClamerkin Lake2D B Hale
08:40
m,f. At the far E. end of Clamerkin Lake by the firing range.  
26/12/20SpoonbillClamerkin Lake3D B Hale
08:30
1 Nearby with waders and 2 others asleep on the E. side of the channel.  
25/12/20RedwingTotland6S Mcandrew
15:30
In garden first time for 2 years feeding on the lawn. Watched as I ate Christmas dinner!