15 October 1981 - St. Mary's, Scilly

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Roseate Tern, Whimbrel, Merlin, Golden Oriole, Barred Warbler, Firecrest, Siskin, Redpoll, Scarlet Rosefinch

Porthcressa: 2 Whimbrel, Merlin, Sandwich Tern: Black bill, slight pinkish wash on underparts, black wedge on outer primaries. Legs red.

Lower Moors: Sand Martin, Golden Oriole: White around throat, bright green back, yellowish underparts. Blackish wings. Rump yellow. Tail dark green with yellow spots at tip.

Four Lanes: Barred Warbler, Firecrest

Nr. Parting Carn: Siskin, Redpoll, Scarlet Rosefinch: Plain head. Small, dark beady eye. Thick, conical bill, shape similar to Bullfinch. Pale tips to darker coverts giving two white wingbars. Rounded head, plain back. Breast pale, streaked dark brown. Belly whitish.

Scarlet Rosefinch