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 11th – Tuesday 13th October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsSunday (11/10) Wilson’s Snipe – 1 still on Lower Moors Pool. Sora Rail – 1 was still on Porth Hellick Pool. Lapland Bunting – Still 2 on the airfield (photo) Jack Snipe – 1 still on Porth Read more…
- Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsThursday (08/10) Wilson’s Snipe – 1 still on Lower Moors Pool. Sora Rail – 1 was still on Porth Hellick Pool and was trapped and ringed. American Pipit – 1 was still at St. Warna’s Cove, St. Read more…
- Sunday 4th – Wednesday 8th October 2026 – IoS Bird SightingsOur heartfelt sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Paul Buxton, who sadly passed away on 7th October. We are all deeply saddened by the news. Sunday (04/10) Wilson’s Snipe – A “probable) still Read more…