December 2012

St Mary’s – The Waxwing was again in the Sally Port area today and a Common Gull was on Little Porth

St Mary’s – The six Greenland White-fronted Geese were still at Porth Hellick and a Coal Tit of the Irish race was in Holy Vale again. The Waxwing was still coming to apples in gardens in Sally Port.

St Mary’s – The Dusky Warbler was in Lower Moors again but remains elusive. A Long-eared Owl was seen at dusk at Longstone today and a Firecrest was in Lower Moors. The Waxwing was in the Sally Port end of Hugh Town again.

St Mary’s – The Waxwing was around Sally Port again today. St Martin’s – Two Dark-bellied Brent Geese were near Lower Town and a Common Sandpiper was seen on the island today.

St Mary’s – A Waxwing was near the hospital today and a Black Redstart was in Little Porth

St Mary’s – After last years influx the first Dusky Warbler of the year was found on Lower Moors this afternoon. Black Redstarts were seen on Little Porth and on Church Road. Waxwings were around town again today with one near the Power station in the morning and at least Read more…

St Mary’s – A Skylark was over the Golf Course today and a Waxwing was in Hugh Town.

St Mary’s – The six Greenland White-fronted Geese were still at Porth Hellick pool along with the male Scaup. Six Siskins were at Innisidgen with another two in Holy Vale. Looking out from Innisidgen a Black-necked Grebe was seen offshore and the Ruddy Shelduck was seen on the southern beaches Read more…

St Mary’s – The six Greenland White-fronted Geese were at Porth Hellick pool again along with the male Scaup. A Waxwing was in Hugh Town and nine Crossbills flew over Porth Hellick. Roads – The three Spoonbills were still near Samson and sixteen Grey Plovers were in Tresco Channel

St Mary’s – A Waxwing was in Hugh Town this morning.