Settled in now and adjusted. Steady morning today as not much about except a Wryneck around the corner on Peninnis allotments ((I'll have a go this afternoon when the rain clears).
The long-stayers are still...er staying.
MEGAS turning up throughout Britain (I don't DO Ireland) as expected at this time of year. As stated previously "yer pays yer money and makes yer choice". Unless of course you stay at home and wait for the alert...not my option.
My statements on choice of location are just that... personal opinion. Shetland has stuck again with a CHESTNUT BUNTING. Spurn has just landed a BLACK-FACED BUNTING. Here...we wait and search.
Checking the Forecast, as Birders do, the Jet Stream is dropping over Britain from midweek which does sound promising for some Nearctic activity?
7pm
I didn't make it to the allotments as there were no further reports and it's a steep climb (like most places on here). Instead, we had an extremely pleasant afternoon on Porthcressa...
I'm aware it's more views than Birds at the moment!? There's worse places to be though...
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| Buzza Tower - the famed site of CLIFF SWALLOW and CHIMNEY SWIFT TOGETHER in 2001 |
I had a bit of fun trying to see as many Species as possible form our Bench...with my Bins. Things started well when I spotted 6 Sanderling on Little Porth at the far end of the Bay...
8 Mediterranean Gulls loafed on the distant rocks and a lone Lesser Black-backed Gull was also present, both new for the Trip. Around an hour later I started seeing Hirundines over Peninnis. At first I could only see 4 Swallows but further scanning produced at least 15 plus a lone House Martin. Again both new for the Trip. For the record, my latest Swallow record for the Islands is the 27th, with HM the 24th. Really chuffed to see this event. I was hoping for a Raptor or two but they didn't materialize nor did the Great White Egret reported earlier flying across the Bay. Just before we left Simon Slade and his Wife strolled by. Yet another "Scilly Stalwart". It was great to see them both again. We shared a few opinions and stories including his attempt for the EGYPTIAN NIGHTJAR which unfortunately failed. He was aware of the oncoming Storm and was leaving tomorrow. I couldn't help but sense a tinge of understandable regret in his voice.
Context excitement came in the form of a male Bullfinch at Lower Moors, a Rare Bird for Scilly. The combination of distance and venue meant I declined the opportunity.
The Storm out in the Atlantic is "brewing" nicely. Obviously expectations rise under such circumstances. Fortunately we will be here after things have calmed down and hopefully deposited a few "Goodies" on the Islands? I've never been more aware of the opportunity that is potentially forthcoming? Time will tell...
Cart 3 tomorrow for a FULL day exploring St Mary's. Stay tuned...
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| The scene on departure |
Trip Total - 42 Species
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