Welcome to the Isles of Scilly Bird Group website, the hub for bird and wildlife sightings on Scilly. Check out what’s been seen, and find out information on birding on the islands, our work, membership and our Bird and Natural History Review. You can also see which bird species require a description on Scilly.
What’s about?
- Final appeal to replace iconic Scilly bird hideThe Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust has received major financial contributions from two UK bird clubs, taking them within reach of their £75,000 fundraising target. The Isles of Scilly Bird Group and the West Midland Read more…
- Sunday 26th January – Saturday 1st February 2025 – IoS Bird SightingSunday (26/01) No reports Monday (27/01) Kingfisher – 1 by Tregarthen’s Hotel. Tuesday (28/01) Pintail – A drake was on Porth Hellick Pool. Wednesday (29/01) Great White Egret – 1 at Higher Moors. Thursday (30/01) Hen Harrier – A Read more…
- Sunday 19th – Saturday 25th January 2025 – IoS Bird SightingsSunday (19/01) Hen Harrier – The adult male was seen again over Higher Moors and then perched between Holy Vale and Kittydown. Great White Egret – 1flew northwest over Longstone Cottage. Merlin – A female by Pump Lane. Read more…