Chilled..for now

Day started rather belatedly at Porthcressa...a combination of sleep catch up and MOTD! A Black Redstart had been reported and it was just round the corner...the beach that is!. It was a beautiful day, clear, crisp sunshine with a moderate southwesterly. There's always something on this beach and today was no exception. The Black Red' didn't reveal itself despite a good hours vigil but I managed 3 Wheatears...

2 Stonechats and a Grey Wagtail...

There were also plenty of Rock Pipits...

I'll cut this one short. It was a quiet day, a couple of late House Martins were notable.

We ended up at Porth Hellick enjoying these Greenshanks...

There are a reasonable number of birders present on the islands and the forecast looks favourable. Maybe tomorrow?

The Shetland/Scilly debate rolls endlessly on. My opinion for what it's worth. Holiday on Scilly, twitch Shetland! Simple.

For the record I've seen 39 species so far