Long-Tailed Duck, Tresco, Jan 2012 (J.Pender)

St. Mary’s – In Lower Moors the Blue-winged Teal was still on Shooter’s Pool and nearby there was a Yellow-browed Warbler. 3 Iceland Gulls (2 second-winters and a juvenile) were in the Porthloo/Porth Mellon Dump area and the first winter drake Common Eider was still in Porth Mellon.

Tresco – 2 Long-tailed Ducks were in Pentle Bay.

St. Mary’s – A Jack Snipe was in Lower Moors and an Iceland Gull was on Newford Island, Porthloo.

Tresco – 9 Dark-bellied Brent Geese were in Pentle Bay.

Samson – 3 Spoonbills and 6 Purple Sandpipers were east of Samson on Green Island.

St. Mary’s – In Lower Moors the Blue-winged Teal was on Shooters’ Pool and a Jack Snipe was showing from the ISBG hide. 3 Iceland Gulls were on the municipal dump, a Black Redstart was at Porthcressa and the 2 Pink-footed Geese were still at Mount Todden Farm.

Samson – 3 Spoonbills.

St. Mary’s – The Blue-winged Teal was still on Shooters’ Pool, Lower Moors and a second-winter Iceland Gull was on Newford Island, Porthloo. 2 Black Redstarts were at Little Porth and another was on Old Town Beach. Great Spotted Woodpecker was in Holy Vale.

Samson – 3 Spoonbills.

St. Mary’s – The Blue-winged Teal was still on Shooters’ Pool, Lower Moors and a second-winter Iceland Gull was on Taylor’s Island, Porthloo. A Redwing was in Lower Moors.

St. Mary’s – the 3 Iceland Gulls were still moving between , Porthloo, Porth Mellon & the Dump. A Jack Snipe was on Lower Moors, where there was also a Short-eared Owl which then flew off over the airfield. A fine male Black Redstart was at Little Porth and a Siberian Chiffchaff was on Sandy Lane

St. Mary’s – The Blue-winged Teal & a Jack Snipe were in Lower Moors and 3 or 4 Iceland Gulls were commuting between Porth Mellon, Porthloo & the dump were all of note on a foggy day across the islands

St. Mary’s - The Blue-winged Teal was still in Lower Moors, where there was also a Jack Snipe and 2 Iceland Gulls (a second-winter & a juvenile) were commuting between Porth Mellon & the dump.

Tresco – On the sea, 2 Long-tailed Ducks were in Pentle Bay.

Samson – A Spoonbill.

St. Mary’s – The Blue-winged Teal was still in Lower Moors, the Dusky Warbler was in fields just below Harry’s Walls, 2 Pink-footed Geese were at Mount Todden Farm and 4 Iceland Gulls (2 second-winter & 2 juveniles) were commuting between Porth Mellon & the dump. 3 Slavonian Grebes could be seen from MacFarland’s Down on the sea between St. Martin’s and the Eastern Isles.

Tresco – On the sea, 2 Long-tailed Ducks were in Pentle Bay, 2 first-winter drake Eiders were off Tobaccoman’s Point,, a drake Scaup was off South Beach and 3 Spoonbills were on South Beach.

The Isles of Scilly Bird Group is pleased to announce that Paul Sterry has taken on the responsibility of editor of the annual Review. The design and layout of the Review will be handled by David Price-Goodfellow of D&N Publishing; ISBG Officers will be assisting during this transition year. Both Paul and Dave have long associations with Scilly (30+ years) and are experienced natural historians and birders. So the ISBG are confident that the future of Review is in good hands. In addition to his editorial role, Paul will be responsible for coordinating photographs used in the Review. Before submitting text or images, please contact Paul for guidelines at: paul@scillyreview.naturephotographers.co.uk ”

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