Isles of Scilly - 17th October 2020

Leaving Scilly is always a sombre moment.  It's been another great trip with undoubted highlights being the black-and-white warbler and Swainson's Thrush.  But it's never always about the sightings, to concentrate solely on the birdlife diminishes the visceral experience of spending time on the Isles.  As always, it's also refreshing that it won't be too long before I set foot back on these venerated shores.

A quick walk out onto Porthcressa, where a black redstart flicked through while waiting for the Nightingale to appear at Little Porth which didn't actually appear despite a couple of attempts.  I guess one was enough for the trip.

The flight back was as exhilarating as always.

Until next year.