Scillies - Day Ten

A lot of ground covered today with little reward but the day list still looks quite good.

The weather was distinctly changeable throughout the day but at least we were able to enjoy a decent spell of sunshine.

Heading up from Rocky Hill at the lower end of Holy Vale, a Pied Flycatcher was present in elms with a Chiffchaff.

I made my way into Carreg Dhu Gardens and spent a while in there.  There was hardly anyone around but it was generally quiet with two Blackcap, at least four Siskin in pines, a Firecrest and this lovely Hummingbird Hawkmoth.

We then headed round the island.  Again, it was quiet birdwise but three Bar-tailed Godwit, nine Whimbrel, a Sparrowhawk and a Small Copper butterfly were noteworthy.  The views are always magical around the coastline.

I made a short diversion to see the continuing White-rumped Sandpiper that was still present at Toll's Porth.

The heavens opened and the deluge halted proceedings for a while before I headed off to the dump clump where the Red-breasted Flycatcher was seen briefly but continued to stay hidden in the canopy.  Two Spotted Flycatcher were present there as was a Chiffchaff.

At the Old Town churchyard, I managed to locate the Red-eyed Vireo.  There are now three on the island!

At least 30 Swallow flew over Hugh Town after an early evening shower.