Scillies - Day Fifteen

An interesting marked change in the weather with the moderate south-westerlies replaced by a cool northerly breeze. This was the final morning of the trip and there was real interest in the air with the first proper arrival of winter thrushes. Large flocks of Redwing coursed overhead emitting their diagnostic 'seep' calls as they moved over Penninis Head. Pipits and Larks were also conspicuous with this Skylark hitting ground with a couple more passing through.

You just felt that if these northerlies persisted, the coming week could be an interesting one. It makes it so frustrating to leave.

These islands definitely have a hold on me. I cannot emphasise more just how magical they are.