The Yellow-billed Cuckoo could be seen from Telegraph Road and consequently viewing was easier even if distant. The discussion continue about the possible Green-winged Teal on Newford Duck Pond and the Blue Rock Thrush made it usual brief and flighty appearance, this time on the Old Read more…
Undoubtedly, the bird of the day was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo that was finally seen by multiple observers, with patience and luck it was possible to get reasonable views. Is spent most of the day in Lower Moors, where there was Read more…
The Blue Rock Thrush was seen several times on Peninnis but again was very flighty and elusive. A Nightjar species flew over the Garrison campsite at 07:35 and was not seen again The putative female type Green-winged Teal on Newford Duck Pond remains under discussion The 2 Pink-footed Geese were Read more…
The Blue Rock Thrush continued to play hide and seek and was seen briefly on the west side of Peninnis at 09:00. A probable American Herring Gull (first seen on the airfield on Thursday evening) was seen on the roof of the Municipal dump building Read more…
Yesterday’s Black and White Warbler was seen briefly but well in flight by only one birder, despite extensive searching. A probable Yellow-billed Cuckoo was seen flying in off the sea by a local birders wife, on the west side of Peninnis. It dropped Read more…
You can check out a selection of photos on our Twitter – @scillybirds A Black and White Warbler was in St. Martin’s Vineyard all day and in the afternoon was released from netting it had become entangled in. Unfortunately news Read more…
The Blue Rock Thrush was still ranging from Morning Point to the Steval, proving vary illusive and not was seen after mid-morning. The Rustic Bunting showed on and off in afield adjacent to Longstone Cottage and rewarded those with patience Read more…
Fridays birds were: A Yellow Wagtail flew over the Star Castle and a Firecrest was in Carreg Dhu gardens. A Med Gull and 32 Sandwich Tern were on Newford Island. The Lesser Yellowlegs remained on Tresco and a late report Read more…
St Mary’s – A Common Crossbill was found in gardens at The Star Castle early morning. A Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatchers and 6 Blackcaps were at dead pine walk and a Whitethroat and a Wheatear were on Peninnis. A Read more…
Tuesdays Birds were: A Golden Plover flew over Peninnis and a Whitethroat was on the headland. The Red-backed Shrike was still at Carn Friars and a Spotted Flycatcher, a Wryneck and a Whitethroat were also there. Another Wryneck was at Rocky Read more…