Wednesday 3rd October 2012 IoS Bird Reports

Western Bonelli’s Warbler – 1 was still at Higher Town, St. Martin’s.

Baird’s Sandpiper – A wader that was probably this species was seen on Porth Hellick Beach before promptly disappearing.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper – 1 on Peninnis moved to the airfield and then back to Peninnis.

Coal Tit – The first record since 2008 of this genuine Scilly rarity was seen near the Seven Stones Inn on St. Martin’s. (more…)

Monday 1st October 2012 IoS Bird Reports

Dotterel, St Mary's Airfield, (Martin Goodey)

Highlights from this evenings Bird Log include:

Western Bonelli’s Warbler – 1 was at Higher Town, St. Martin’s.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper – 1 near Beady Pool, St. Agnes and probably the same one later on the airfield, St. Mary’s.

Rose-coloured Starling – Single juveniles were in the Porth Hellick/Salakee area and at Higher Town, St. Martin’s. (more…)