Latest bird sightings from the Islands
The only bird reported on Monday was the Eastern Black Redstart at Shark’s Pit, St Mary’s. Tuesday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The Eastern Black Redstart was still at Shark’s Pit, where there was also a Black Redstart. Another Black Redstart was on Porth Mellon and a very late Swallow Read more…
Monday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The male Eastern Black Redstart was relocated at Shark’s Pit, where it remained all day showing very well, also there were a Late Common Sandpiper, a Kingfisher and a Grey Wagtail. 2 very late Swallows and a Firecrest were near the hospital Tuesday’s birds Read more…
Thursday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The first-winter Ring-billed Gull paid a brief visit to Porthloo. 12 Chiffchaffs were trapped and ringed at Porth Hellick, 3 of which were Siberian Chiffchaffs. Friday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The first-winter Ring-billed Gull was on the airfield. Saturday’s birds were: St. Mary’s Read more…
Monday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ring-billed Gull was still on the airfield. Tresco – The 4 Whooper Swans were still present. Tuesday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – 5 Black Redstarts on Porthcressa Beach. Wednesday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – A very vocal Dusky Warbler was at Porth Read more…
Saturday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ringed-billed Gull was still on the airfield. Sunday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ringed-billed Gull was still on the airfield, where the male wheatear was still present along with 13 Skylarks. A male Ring Ouzel and 2 Black Redstarts were Read more…
St Mary’s – The 1st winter RING-BILLED GULL was still on the airfield and showing well. Single Yellow-browed Warblers were on the Porth Hellick Loop, by the seaward hide and in Lower Moors. The latter site also hosted a Firecrest and 2 Siberian Chiffchaffs
Highlights from Saturdays bird log:
American Wigeon – A 1st winter male and a female were on the Great Pool, Tresco.
Green-winged Teal – 1 was still on the Great Pool, Tresco.
Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Porthloo.
Richard’s Pipit – 1 St. Agnes.
Red-backed Shrike – 1 Porth Hellick.
Ortolan Bunting – 1 still on St. Agnes.
Barred Warbler – 1 still at Carn Gwaval.
Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 still at Rowesfield crossroads ,Tresco and 1 in Lower Moors.
Whooper Swan – 4 on Tresco.
Ring Ouzel – 1 Pelistry and 1 St. Agnes.
Yellow-browed Warbler – 7 St. Mary’s, 2 St. Agnes and 1 on Tresco. (more…)
Highlights from Friday’s log:
American Wigeon – A 1st winter male and a female were on the Great Pool, Tresco.
Green-winged Teal – 1 was still on the Great Pool, Tresco.
White-rumped Sandpiper – 1 in Pentle Bay, Tresco.
Olive-backed Pipit – 1 St. Agnes.
Ortolan Bunting – 1 on still St. Agnes.
Barred Warbler – 1 again at Carn Gwaval.
Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 still at Rowesfield crossroads ,Tresco. (more…)
American Wigeon, 1st winter drake, Tresco (Bob Flood)
Highlights from Thursday’s log:
American Wigeon – A 1st winter male and a female were on Abbey Pool, Tresco.
Dusky Warbler – 1 was heard calling at Covean, St. Agnes.
Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Carn Friars also seen near Tolman’s café.
Richard’s Pipit – 1 flew over the Turk’s Head, St. Agnes.
Corncrake – 1 was flushed near the Camp site on St. Martin’s.
Ortolan Bunting – 1 on St. Agnes.
Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 at Rowesfield crossroads ,Tresco. (more…)
Highlights from Wednesday’s log:
Green-winged Teal – 1 still on the Great Pool, Tresco.
American Black Duck – A bird thought to be this species flew from Lower Moors over the Harbour and towards Tresco.
Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Carn Friars.
Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 Tresco.
Black-necked Grebe – 3 in Tresco Channel.
Whooper Swan – 4 on Tresco. (more…)