Friday 31 December 2021

St Martin's, Isles of Scilly Take 2

 A short belated photo highlights post from my second autumn visit to St Martin's where I spent 23rd - 30th October looking for rarities. It was a quiet week with a Richard's Pipit being my best find. However, as always it was great to be back on my favourite island looking for rare and scarce birds and anticipating what might be lurking in the next bit of habitat!

Richard's Pipit, St Martin's 26th October
Richard's Pipit, St Martin's 26th October

Richard's Pipit, St Martin's 26th October

A late Spotted Flycatcher by the Cricket Pitch Elms,  28th October

Siskin were literally everywhere with large movements overhead daily

Red-breasted Flycatcher - A poser found by Mark Telfer on 29th October

Red-breasted Flycatcher, behind the community Hall

Red-breasted Flycatcher, behind the community Hall
Red-breasted Flycatcher, behind the community Hall
Lesser White-toothed Shrew - This animal seemed to be suffering with a large tick on the side of its head

A migrant Lapwing at the east end of the island

Pale-bellied Brent Geese (incl. 2 Juvs) at Higher Town Beach

Meadow Pipit, Little Arthur Farm

Olive-backed Pipit, St Mary's - Seen at Old Town on my way to the airport on my final day

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