By the time we'd settled in it was gone 11 and we went for a coffee in Town where I met another familiar face (for the second time) from the past...Russ from Hull. We'd twitched the BALTIMORE ORIOLE and AMERICAN ROBIN in 2003!!! We shared a few stories then I wished him well for the remainder of his Trip. He leaves tomorrow lunchtime on the Scillonian.
I visited Porthcressa early afternoon and just watched what came my way. I must admit to deciding on a "slower day" today and didn't fancy "yomping" around the Island! It's a holiday after all. The weather was amazing yet again...17C and sunny. The Bay looked a picture...
Taken from Little Porth |
This attracted plenty of Waders including c50 Turnstones...
The surprise came in the form of a smart Greenshank, the first I'd seen at this location...
I also added Rock Pipit...
Little Porth, the adjoining small beach to Porthcressa, brought back great memories of watching a Red-throated Pipit and Nightingale here. I obtained the best views I've ever had of both Species here!
The Osprey was reported returning to Tresco late afternoon, presumably to roost, so I may connect tomorrow. I'll also be trying again for the BUFF-BELLIED PIPIT/S. Oh, the Seawatch didn't happen this morning, I did the honourable thing and helped with the Flat move.
Trip Total 57
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