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.
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- Wednesday 23rd – Friday 25th September 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsWednesday (23/09) Short-toed Lark – 1 still around Peninnis Lighthouse Red-backed Shrike – 1 still om St. Agnes (photo). Lapland Bunting – 1 on the airfield in the evening and it or another near Pulpit Rock, Read more…
- Wednesday 16th – Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsWednesday (16/09) Eastern Olivaceous Warbler – 1 was found on Gugh but was very elusive. This was only the fourth record for Scilly and the first since October 1998 Glossy Ibis – 3 on Abbey Pool, Tresco. Spotted Read more…
- Wednesday 9th – Tuesday 15th September 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsWednesday (09/09) Buff-breasted Sandpiper – 1 still on St. Martin’s Cricket Pitch. Little Ringed Plover – 1 still on St. Agnes at Periglis. Wryneck – On St. Marin’s, 1 was by the boats next to the cricket field Read more…