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Scilly in August (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter JRE
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dan pointon
Can't Stop
The Firecrest said:
With your binoculars, and possibly your scope
The Garrison itself would be a good place to start, though in August you'd be perhaps better checking any areas of mud/beach for waders. Have a scan here: http://www.scillybirding.co.uk/
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joe cockram
Registered Member
Make sure you get on a pelagic or two, late august is a good time for large shearwaters, possibly Wilsons Petrel and if you're incredibly lucky Feas Petrel. Check the sightings board behind the Pilots Gig for dates and times. Rare landbirds could turn up anywhere, just walk all over the islands covering as much ground and variety of habitats as possible. Its an ideal time of year for Buff breasted Sandpiper so check the golf course as frequently as possible. The 'wet areas' like Lower Moors and Porthellick Pool are usually better first thing in the morning before any waders that have dropped in overnight have had the chance to clear off.
Basically it's a very underrated time of year on Scilly so be out birding as much as possible and expect anything.
joe
Basically it's a very underrated time of year on Scilly so be out birding as much as possible and expect anything.
joe
dbradnum
Well-known member
Google "Garrison campsite" -> http://www.garrisonholidays.com/camping.htmhttp://www.isles-of-scilly.co.uk/garrison.html
Conorbirda2
Well-known member
Waders and seabirds at that time of year. Definately get on a Boat trip. You will probably get Wilsons if nowt else.
