Sightings

Monday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The Eastern Black Redstart was still at Shark’s Pit. Tresco – A Long-tailed Duck was off New Grimsby and a Black-necked Grebe was in Appletree Bay. Bryher – A Long-eared Owl was at Vine Read more…

The only bird reported on Monday was the Eastern Black Redstart at Shark’s Pit, St Mary’s. Tuesday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The Eastern Black Redstart was still at Shark’s Pit, where there was also a Black Redstart. Another Black Read more…

Monday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The male Eastern Black Redstart was relocated at Shark’s Pit, where it remained all day showing very well, also there were a Late Common Sandpiper, a Kingfisher and a Grey Wagtail. 2 very late Read more…

Thursday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The first-winter Ring-billed Gull paid a brief visit to Porthloo. 12 Chiffchaffs were trapped and ringed at Porth Hellick, 3 of which were Siberian Chiffchaffs. Friday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The first-winter Ring-billed Read more…

Monday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ring-billed Gull was still on the airfield. Tresco – The 4 Whooper Swans were still present. Tuesday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – 5 Black Redstarts on Porthcressa Beach. Wednesday’s birds were: St. Read more…

Saturday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ringed-billed Gull was still on the airfield. Sunday’s birds were: St. Mary’s – The 1st-winter Ringed-billed Gull was still on the airfield, where the male wheatear was still present along with 13 Read more…

St Mary’s – The 1st winter RING-BILLED GULL was still on the airfield and showing well. Single Yellow-browed Warblers were on the Porth Hellick Loop, by the seaward hide and in Lower Moors. The latter site also hosted a Firecrest Read more…