For me it was great to return to the Isles of Scilly after a 16-year break, they haven’t changed, they still retain their unique charm, beauty and tranquillity. The birding isn’t as good as the heady days of the past, but there are still ‘goodies’ to be had.
Apart from the ‘uncommon ‘ migrants that we managed to see, such as: Tawny Pipit, Ortolan Bunting, Lapland Bunting, Pectoral & Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Rose-coloured Starling and Whooper Swan there were several that we missed. These included: Yellow-browed Warbler, Firecrest, Common Rosefinch and Red-backed Shrike. Which shows that it is still an interesting and an exciting place to visit at this time of the year.
Download Trip Report (1.52 MB)It was another fabulous birding tour of this wonderful country, the wildlife of the region is prolific. We saw 200 species of birds including some of Europes most sought-after: Spotted Nutcracker, Wallcreeper, Paddyfield Warbler, Pi...
View ReportThis Tour improves year on year, we discover new venues and add more species as time goes by. This year we saw over 190 species in and around Lake Kerkini! What a fabulous, tranquil, untouched place. Northern Greece remains one of Europe...
View ReportA constant chilly eaterly wind took the edge off a brilliant trip. We saw all the 'Lesvos Specials' with quite a few real 'goodies' thrown in. The flowers were picturesque, providing carpets of colour in every corner...
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