Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Scilly 25 - Day 5

Another mature "aka" slow start this morning, after a great night in the Atlantic...

Cheers!

I made my way down to Porthcressa to try for the lingering Black Redstart at Little Porth. A few admirers were already "in situ" but the Bird was mobile but eventually came my way...


It's an annual passage migrant sometimes in considerable numbers but should never be dismissed. I also added Mediterranean Gull, White WagtailGoldfinch and Greenfinch

Large numbers of Gannets (c100) were feeding in the distance at the entrance to the Bay...


A few Swallows (6) passed by and a lone Greenshank came in late and landed in Little Porth, as we were leaving...


Another generally quiet day on the Islands...but then again...

Rose-coloured Starling
Common Rosefinch
Jack Snipe
Ring Ouzel
Wryneck
Yellow-browed Warbler

...were all available

St Agnes held...
MOURNING DOVE
American Pipit
Spotted Sandpiper
Little Bunting
Lapland Bunting

...so maybe not so "quiet" after all!

Trip Total - 52

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