It was a day to enjoy St. Mary's in the calm conditions after the storm. Up at Pelistry we checked in on the
Wryneck feeding at the base of a hedge opposite the riding centre and had a look at a nearby
Ring Ouzel. While in the area a raspy yellow wagtail sp. flew over and migrants included a
Spotted Flycatcher, two
Black Redstarts, a
Redstart and a few
White Wagtails. A
Turtle Dove feeding with
Collared Doves at Porthmellon was a real treat, and another
Redstart was there. Holy Vale held a
Yellow-browed Warbler and Old Town had a
Greenshank and three
Whinchats. The juvenile
Bar-tailed Godwit was still on Porthcressa beach and a
Willow Warbler was by the dump. Other highlights during the day included a
Raven, three
Water Rails, two
Yellow Wagtails, a
Raven and 34
Swallows.
Viewing towards Samson revealed a
Spoonbill and a
Shelduck - both new for the trip.
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| female Redstart at Porthmellon |
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| Ring Ouzel at Pelistry |
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| Turtle Dove at Porthmellon |
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| Whinchat at the dump |
