Female Surf Scoter on Tresco just now #DodgyVid #BirdsSeenIn2026 #ScillyBirds

St Mary's, Scillies. Despite the drizzle good birding incl another lifer, this Sora Rail at Porth Hellick pool. Also there a Kingfisher, Water Rail, Jack Snipe & 3 C Snipe. Lots of Gannets off the Garrison #Scillybirds Fab

Porthcressa beach, Little Porth, St Mary's this afternoon. Great views of the Black Redstart this afternoon . Turnstones x14+ running the tideline. Grey Seal in the bay #Scillybirds

Scilly Isles. My first ever visit. Wilson's Snipe was bird of the day at Lower Moors. Swallows at Old Town beach. Found the graves of some my maternal ancestors too. Fab place #Scillybirds

Glossy Ibis in the Leek patch 😂 St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly #ScillyBirds #UKBirding

Great to be back on my favourite island, St Martin’s. The Bonelli’s warbler species remained silent this evening. #Scillybirds #UKBirding