Category Archives: BIRD REPORTS

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The GLOSSY IBIS was last seen on Saturday at Salakea farm where it had been feeding for a few days. Blue-winged Teal had moved from Porth Hellick to Lower Moors on Tues 10th.being seen each day since, much more openly … Continue reading →

The Glossy Ibis first seen over Tresco on the 27th Dec was seen every day mainly in the Lower Moors, Shooters Pool and Sandy Banks area until Thursday where it was last seen opposite the Riding Stables early afternoon. Dusky … Continue reading →