Overcast conditions greeted us as we left our house in Hugh Town overlooking the harbour. A Snow Bunting had been found at Porthmellon so I walked up to see that before taking the boat to St Agnes with Paul.
Siskins showed very well in front of us as we watched down from the boat towards the cricket pitch. The birds looked stunning with the sun on their backs. Two Lesser Whitethroats were on the shoreline and were the only ones we saw throughout the week. There were numerous Chiffs, Redwing, Stonechat, Goldcrest whilst a Sparrowhawk was seen a number of times.
A stunning Red-breasted Flycatcher showed well on the drive at the Parsonage, I never get tired of watching these beauties each autumn.
The Hoopoe we hoped to catch up proved illusive as news emerged of a sighting on St Marys it sounded like it had re-located then when we reached the cricket pitch for the second time the Hoopoe flew across in front of us but flew a good distance. By this time, I just wanted my sandwich so when it flew past up by the lighthouse I was determined I wasn't moving until the appetite was resolved.
I met Paul again on the costal path as we headed towards what we thought would be the favoured area by the bird. After 15 minutes of searching different fields we found the Hoopoe feeding well. We were joined by Louis Cross (Indigo Bunting finder in 2020) and we all enjoyed some super views and Louis kindly shared some of his amazing experience the previous year including his lucky blue coat. Other sightings included 20 Ringed Plover, Kestrel and Goldfinches.
After a couple of pints at the Turks Head we were all set for a cracking Sunday roast than Paul kindly cooked for us. A very nice day indeed.
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