2004 - A much better year, with records throughout the spring and summer, perhaps indicating breeding nearby. Birds seemed to be feeding more around the site - especially around the fort - where birds were seen to settle on return passage. Birds were also seen settling on the pier railings in July - the first definite land records. Noted from 12 Apr to 13 Oct. Max 51 on 22 Sep. Monthly maxima as follows :

2003 - An indifferent year. Noted from 10 Apr to 16 Oct. Max 56 in two hours on 13 Sep. Monthly maxima as follows :

2002 - In contrast with the former species, an excellent series of records, with a record max 447 heading SE in two hours on 17 Sep. Noted from 16 Apr to 11 Nov, the latest ever record. Record spring max 57 in one hour on 2 May. Monthly maxima as follows :

2001 - Noted from 13 April to 10 Oct. Spring max 9 on 29 Apr. Max 85 noted flying SE on 21 Sep. Monthly maxima as follows :

2000 - Noted from 9 April to 19 Oct, mostly on passge. Spring max 10 on 27 Apr. Record max 162 in 90 mins noted on 23 Sep. Monthly maxima as follows :

1985 - Noted from 18 April to 25 Oct. Spring max 3 on 8 May. Autumn max 18 on 18 Oct. Monthly maxima as follows :

1984 - 2 on 17 and one on 22 Oct. (JDM). 150E at The Nothe on 6 Oct (DBR).

1983 - Noted 25 Apr throughout the summer to 4 Nov. Max 65 on 4 Oct. Monthly maxima as follows:

1982 - Noted 21 Apr throughout the summer to 3 Nov. Max 40 on 5 Oct.