Wryneck
Wryneck
Short-toed Lark
Clouded Yellow
Short-toed Lark
Short-toed Lark
Snow Bunting
Crew in action
Peregrine collection
Only place to finish a day of birding on St Agnes
Going to St Agnes, the most western island is always a special day. We have a painting of Bee-eaters flying around the lighthouse in our home kitchen so it's always great to do some birding there. Surprisingly, the island would be the choice of all of us for the day which was good.
A slow wander to Coastguards was the perfect start, stopping to enjoy the Chiffchaffs feeding in the sun by the Post Office. A couple of local birders stopped us at Coastguards and presented us with a boxed Peregrine Falcon which was under the weather and asked if we could take it back to the Wildlife Trust on St Marys later in the day.
Our first rarity of the day was a Short-toed Lark which we picked up in flight before seeing it land in a stubble field by the cafe. After some patience, the bird showed well for us as it fed on insects between the stubble. It was most definitely the best view I've ever had of the species.
Adam & Tim headed towards the downs whilst myself, Paul and Brad headed towards the Great Pool (only Great Black-backs) before edging slowly around the bay. The first sighting was a Clouded Yellow that I spotted and took a very quick photo before it took flight. This was quickly followed by a Wryneck that very much had it's own agenda and flew further around the bay.
We were in a lovely spot so we dropped anchor to enjoy our sandwiches as if by magic the Snow Bunting, plainly marked flew on the rocks in front of us.
There really wasn't a lot more to see despite our best efforts so we retreated to the Turks Head for a couple of pints and collect the Peregrine. The Peregrine however had got out of the box and needed some tender handling to get him back in safely. The Peregrine was duly delivered. Fingers crossed he makes a full recovery.
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