Welcome to the Isles of Scilly Bird Group website, the hub for bird and wildlife sightings on Scilly. Check out what’s been seen, and find out information on birding on the islands, our work, membership and our Bird and Natural History Review. You can also see which bird species require a description on Scilly.



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- Sunday 5th – Tuesday 7th October 2025 – IoS Bird SightingsSunday (05/10) American Pipit – 1 was seen briefly at the Woolpack Battery on the Garrison, before flying off towards Gugh/ St. Agnes and then returning late afternoon, before flying off again (photo). Wilson’s Phalarope – 1 Read more…
- Thursday 2nd – Saturday 4th October 2025 – IoS Bird SightingsThursday (02/10) Wilson’s Phalarope – 1 was still on Porth Hellick Pool (photo). Spotted Sandpiper – 1 still at St. Warna’s Cove, St. Agnes. Yellowhammer – 1 was seen briefly and photographed in Lower Moors. This is a Read more…
- Monday 29th September – Wednesday 1st October 2025 – IoS Bird SightingsMonday (29/09) Paddyfield Warbler – 1 still in the reeds at Porth Hellick Pool. Spotted Sandpiper – 1 still at St. Warna’s Cove, St. Agnes. Richard’s Pipit – 1 on the Pitch And Putt, Bryher (photo). Ortolan Bunting – Read more…