Paul Freestone
Cornwall Birdwatching Tours
Last few days sightings on Scilly. More on the revamped site at www.scilly-birding.co.uk.
Tuesday 8th May 2012
St. Mary’s – A Woodchat Shrike was on the Old Town side of Peninnis, a Golden Oriole was at Porth Hellick, the Pink-footed Goose was still at Salakee and a Black-tailed Godwit was on the airfield.
St. Agnes – 2 Golden Orioles, a Corn Bunting and a Turtle Dove
Monday 7th May 2012
St. Mary’s – The Richard’s Pipit was still on the Golf Course, the Nightingale was still near Shooters’ Pool, Lower Moors and one of the Red-rumped Swallows was seen at Porthloo. A Golden Oriole flew over Pelistry Lane, the Eider was still on the sea off Pendrethen and 6 Whimbrel were on the Airfield. 43 Swifts ( a very high count for Scilly) were around St. Mary’s Church and 12 roosted in the louvres of the Church Hall.
St. Martin’s – 4 Golden Orioles and 3 Tree Pipits
Tuesday 8th May 2012
St. Mary’s – A Woodchat Shrike was on the Old Town side of Peninnis, a Golden Oriole was at Porth Hellick, the Pink-footed Goose was still at Salakee and a Black-tailed Godwit was on the airfield.
St. Agnes – 2 Golden Orioles, a Corn Bunting and a Turtle Dove
Monday 7th May 2012
St. Mary’s – The Richard’s Pipit was still on the Golf Course, the Nightingale was still near Shooters’ Pool, Lower Moors and one of the Red-rumped Swallows was seen at Porthloo. A Golden Oriole flew over Pelistry Lane, the Eider was still on the sea off Pendrethen and 6 Whimbrel were on the Airfield. 43 Swifts ( a very high count for Scilly) were around St. Mary’s Church and 12 roosted in the louvres of the Church Hall.
St. Martin’s – 4 Golden Orioles and 3 Tree Pipits