St Mary’s – *CATTLE EGRET* still in allotments by dump. This bird was captured recently and two large ticks were removed from around its head. It now appears to be in good health again. Iceland Gull (2 juvs) and a Read more…
St Mary’s – A quiet day on the islands with a Wheatear at Old Town beach being the only new bird of note
A relatively quiet month on the Islands with lingering rarities from January including the very obliging Cattle Egret at the dump and the juvenile Kumlien’s Gull that could be found at either the dump or Porth Mellon beach throughout the month. (more…)
Tresco – Sand Martin this morning over Great Pool. Also Pintail (2), Whooper Swan and Barnacle Goose still. Common Scoter (4) off south end and Black-throated Diver.
St Mary’s – *CATTLE EGRET* still at Lower Moors on Shooter’s Pool and Grey Phalarope off Hugh Town Quay at 12.45hrs.
After years of successful seabird expeditions off the Islands Scilly Pelagics now have their own website. For all this years trip information and some great photos go to www.scillypelagics.com/.
St Mary’s – *CATTLE EGRET* still at dump and at Shooters Pool. Kumlien’s Gull again on Porthloo Beach and at Dump with Glaucous (2w) and Iceland Gull (2). A Black Redstart of the form Paradoxus was on the beach at Read more…
St Mary’s – *CATTLE EGRET* still at dump today with Glaucous Gull (2nd cal) and Iceland Gull (2x 1st cal). Long-tailed Tit (2) at Carn Friars by small pool this morning. Tresco – Glaucous Gull on Great Pool this afternoon. Read more…
St Mary’s – *CATTLE EGRET* still showing well at the Dump. Kumlien’s Gull and Iceland Gull on Porth Mellon Beach this morning.
St Mary’s – **PACIFIC DIVER** (ad) still on Friday afternoon seen off Eastern Isles on organized boat trip. There is a possibility that this bird is in fact a hybrid diver. *CATTLE EGRET* still in allotment by Dump all weekend and Kumlien’s Read more…