29 Oct 2022 - Devil's fingers at Sheffield Park

Clathrus archeri or Devil’s Fingers fungi at Sheffield Park NT this afternoon - a nice find during son’s birthday walk…

26 Oct 2022 - Lion's Mane Fungus, Nr Newton Abbott, Devon

A fabulous wee fungal foray in Devon on the way home from Scilly this afternoon. Lion’s Mane (on Beech) thanks to ⁦@JLyon_62  - a great end to the holiday!

25 Oct 2022 - St Mary's, Isles of Scilly: Red-rumped Swallow

 Our last full day and the near-end of a lovely break. First up was the Red-rumped Swallow, first reported yesterday, which had now relocated to the Tregarthen Hotel, Hugh Town.

Second highlight of the day was a fabulous Jack Snipe by the footpath on the way to the Porth Hellich Burial Chamber - haven't seen one for yonks!

And finally, a 'Scilly' Lesser White-toothed Shrew - found by Max as it legged its way across the road up near Telegraph.

24 Oct 2022 - Hedgehog on the beach! Porthmellon, Scilly

Hedgehog feeding amongst the seaweed on Porthmellon beach St Marys this evening. Never seen this before - but equally, I’ve never really looked for them on the beach… ⁦

23 October 2022 - Rockpooling with Scilly Rockpool Safaris

A great selection of fun beasties while out in Porthcressa Bay with Scilly Rockpool Safaris. The Blue-ray Limpet being stunningly beautiful!

22 Oct 2022 - St Agnes and St Marys

An early boat over to St Agnes saw Max and I enjoying Sparrowhawks, Clouded Yellow butterfly, Common Darter and Least Adder's Tongue fern. Heading back to St Marys an early bat at the Star Castle was a fitting end to the day after I say a fabulous Crimson Speckled moth at the Garrison Campsite!

22 Oct 2022 - Pallid Swift at Star Castle, St Marys, Isles of Scilly

After a busy day, news of the Pallid Swift being relocated at the Star Castle resulted in us legging it up the slope to witness this southern European wonder!

20 Oct 2022 - Osprey at Longstone's Cafe, ST Marys, Scilly

Enjoyed fabulous views of this young Osprey as it toured the islands today - two fly-bysas we sat at Longstones!

19 Oct 2022 - Red Cage Fungus, Sallyport, St Marys, Isles of Scilly

Red Cage Fungus was seen at Sallyport within an hour of landing on St Marys - what a stunning structure!

 

14 Oct 2022 - Blackburnian Warbler, Bryher, Isles of Scilly

The 1st winter male Blackburnian Warbler on Bryher, IOS, was a great Friday treat! Nice to see loads of familiar faces. The stuff of dreams - if you're that way inclined... and 'no'. I didn't want to leave it until next week when I have a holiday on Scilly... A few other bits photographed on the islands as I awaited my helicopter to whisk me back to the mainland.

9 Oct 2022 - Red-footed Falcon at Elmley NNR

The first-year Red-footed Falcon at Elmley NNR is simply stunning! Harsh light and other usual photographic excuses...