Oh yes, I made it to the Shelter on Town Beach...
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After Louise had read for a while we set off towards the Dump Clump...
I added Ringed Plover and Turnstone on Porthmellon Beach on the way. I gave it 45 minutes in which time Louise nipped back for my fleece (I chose well). The only Bird I saw was a Goldcrest.
We continued towards Old Town through the School grounds. A few Scilly Song Thrushes were present on the playing field...
A Rose-coloured Starling juv had been present around the Pub for a while BUT I was pleased to see the Cafe was still open which saved a trip up yet another hill!
As we were waiting for our lunch there was some focus from nearby Birders, so I made my way along to the group. I saw the Bird through my Bins but it flew off before I could photograph it. I returned to the Cafe for Lunch. Afterwards I found a seat on the bay wall and waited hoping it would return. After around an hour Louise headed back and I stuck it out. I wasn't going anywhere else now. Birders came and went and a few lingered, as I did.
Then someone spotted out on the wire some 50 yards away...
The admirers moved down as it seemed to drop in the field behind them. I eventually joined them and started to have a chat with Roger from Bath (I said I'd give you a mention). It was his last day and he was hoping to see this Bird before his departure, so he was obviously chuffed although he was hoping for a better view. As we chatted and discussed our former teaching occupation Birders started to leave and it ended up with just the two of us. As we chatted some more, I caught sight of a single Bird on the wire above...
Enforced patience had paid off! For many years I'd charge around all over the Islands but that isn't possible now. However I'm still connecting with most targets at a much more leisurely pace. Another example being this distant Merlin over our stake out...
...and a Kingfisher in the Harbour...
The RCS ended up dropping into the lower vegetation to end a good day...
I bumped into Roger again on the way back, maybe well meet again next Year?
Trip Total - 43
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