Sightings

American Wigeon, 1st winter drake, Tresco (Bob Flood)

Highlights from Thursday’s log:

American Wigeon – A 1st winter male and a female were on Abbey Pool, Tresco.

Dusky Warbler – 1 was heard calling at Covean, St. Agnes.

Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Carn Friars also seen near Tolman’s café.

Richard’s Pipit – 1 flew over the Turk’s Head, St. Agnes.

Corncrake – 1 was flushed near the Camp site on St. Martin’s.

Ortolan Bunting – 1 on St. Agnes.

Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 at Rowesfield crossroads ,Tresco. (more…)

Highlights from Wednesday’s log:

Green-winged Teal – 1 still on the Great Pool, Tresco.

American Black Duck – A bird thought to be this species flew from Lower Moors over the Harbour and towards Tresco.

Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Carn Friars.

Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 Tresco.

Black-necked Grebe – 3 in Tresco Channel.

Whooper Swan – 4 on Tresco. (more…)

Highlights from Tuesday’s log:

Green-winged Teal – 1 still on the Great Pool, Tresco.

American Golden Plover – 1 was heard flying over Town Bay.

Rose-coloured Starling – 1 Carn Friars.

Common Rosefinch – 1 at Abbey crossroads, Tresco.

Sabine’s Gull – 1 off Peninnis.

Hen Harrier – A ringtail was seen at several locations on St. Mary’s late afternoon.

Barred Warbler – 1 at Carn Gwaval. (more…)

Highlights from Monday’s log included:

Green-winged Teal – 1 on the Great Pool, Tresco.

Short-toed Lark – 1 flew over Salakee towards the airfield.

Rose-coloured Starling – 1 still on Bryher.

Richard’s Pipit -1 still on Tresco.

Barred Warbler – 1 at Carn Gwaval. (more…)

Highlights from Sunday’s log included:

Short-toed Lark – 3 on the airfield and 1 at Gimbal Porth, Tresco.

Rose-coloured Starling – 1 still on Bryher.

Richard’s Pipit -1 on Tresco.

Barred Warbler – 1 at Carn Gwaval.

Whooper Swan – 4 on Tresco.

Red-breasted Flycatcher – 1 Lower Broome platform.

Snow Bunting – 3 on the airfield.

Lapland Bunting – 2 on Castle Down, Tresco. (more…)