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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- Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsThursday (08/10) Wilson’s Snipe – 1 still on Lower Moors Pool. Sora Rail – 1 was still on Porth Hellick Pool and was trapped and ringed. American Pipit – 1 was still at St. Warna’s Cove, St. Read more…
- Sunday 4th – Wednesday 8th October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsOur heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Paul Buxton, who sadly passed away on 7th October. We are all deeply saddened by the news. Sunday (04/10) Wilson’s Snipe – A “probable) still Read more…
- Wednesday 30th September – Saturday 3rd October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsWednesday (30/09) Red-backed Shrike – 1 still on the golf course and 1 still by the bulb dump at Browarth, St. Agnes (photo). Short-toed Lark – 1 still around Peninnis Lighthouse. Lapland Bunting – 1 still around Read more…