The second record of White Stork graced the island today, initially clocked over Pondsbury at 11.32hrs, the unringed bird was logged over the Church and North End in very quick succession (briefly seen attempted to depart north before aborting). Last seen tracking south at midday, the individual was photographed over Ilfracombe an hour later! See Devon Birds post to enjoy Martin Thorne's mainland photos. The only previous island record dates back on 20 Apr, 1992.
Other highlights include the first Green Sandpiper of the year at Rocket Pole at 17.53hrs and the Hoopoe still at Quarter Wall West and later on near the Castle. It appears that the Ringed Plover has relocated to Three Quarter Wall, after a 10-day residency at Kistvaen Pond (South West Field). A sterling ringing effort from Flo and Tony from 06.45 - 16.30hrs resulted in 42 Willow Warbler, 23 Chiffchaff, 44 Blackcap and a male Bullfinch ringed among the local residents and a few continental Robin. Other notables includes a female Bullfinch, single Redpoll, two Pied Flycatcher, three Common Redstart, a Stock Dove in Barton Field and three Ring Ouzel across Belle Vue Cottages and Quarter Wall West.