ISLES OF SCILLY

Spring Migration, Flowers & Butterflies

“In Comfort & Style” April 19-24

Birding Areas & Highlights Itinerary The Scilly Isles An idyllic paradise with spectacu- Morning departure via helicopter or Skybus from Penzance/ lar white sandy beaches surrounded by beautiful Land’s End to St Mary’s /Tresco and transfer by boat over to turquoise-blue waters, rugged moorland, ancient Bryher for 5 nt. stay. Exploring Bryher & neighbouring woodland & sheltered bulb fields. Tresco, including the Great Pool and the famous Abbey Garden, plus cruising over to St Martins and St Agnes for more Migrant birds to look for will include Great Northern Div- exciting er, Water Rail, Sandwich Tern, Whimbrel & Golden migrant birds, wild flowers & butterflies. Late morning/afternoon Plover, Hobby, Osprey & Marsh Harrier. Also Sedge & return flight to Penzance/Land’s End. (or use Scillonian ferry). Grasshopper Warblers, Northern Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Spotted Flycatcher & Common Redstart, whilst regular Accommodation Spring “overshoots” inc. Purple Heron, Red-rumped On Bryher lies the contemporary Hell Bay, the highest rated Swallow, Woodchat & Golden Oriole. Offshore, Shag hotel on Scilly, with 3 AA Rosettes, offering beautiful rooms & Razorbill & Guillemot, Fulmar, Kittiwake & Puffin all excellent fresh, local cuisine, with stunning views over the Pool nest on outlying islets. to the Atlantic Ocean beyond. A fabulous Hotel from which to enjoy Spring birding in a totally relaxed manner, this must be The world-famous Abbey Garden boasts King the ultimate venue to escape and re-charge! Proteas along with Tree Echiums & Madeiran Cost: £1675 (s/s £225) Deposit: £200 B/L due: Feb. 19 Geraniums, whilst the rare Dwarf Pansy & Orange Included in the cost: 5 nts. dinner, bed & b/fast at Hell Bay, boat excursions to Tresco, St Ag- Birdsfoot top the wild flower list. Butterflies may well nes & St Martins, entrance to the Abbey Garden and full guidance throughout the Tour. include Speckled Wood, Red Admiral, Small Copper or Not included in the cost: Return flight from Penzance/Land’s End to Tresco/St Mary’s (approx. Holly Blue, whilst inquisitive Atlantic Seals frequent the £215 with flights also available from Newquay & Exeter) & return transfers from Tresco/St Mary’s to Bryher, lunches, travel insurance, drinks & items of a personal nature. offshore islands. (NB: Cost based on 6 guests min.)