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The Scillies are a myriad of Atlantic rocky isles, warmed by the Gulf Stream, with spectacular sub-tropical flowers in bloom around its walls and small gardens. Ever-changing coastline scenes comprise a patchwork of fields, quiet winding lanes, tall elm trees still thriving in the hedgerows, and one of Britain’s most exciting places to watch birds.
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- Make your way to Penzance for the passenger ferry to St Mary’s, and transfer to our hotel. In the evening there will be a slide talk by Will Wagstaff.
- Accommodation: St Mary's, 7-nights on a half board basis.
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- The diverse habitats of the islands invite investigation and the islands’ location at the most southwesterly point of Britain provides landfall for an amazing variety of migrant birds. Birds are not found here in great numbers, but you never know what you may find. Our excursions will include:
- Half day walk on St Mary’s and Seabird trip in alternate part of day, depending upon tide and weather.
- Full day on Tresco including afternoon in Tresco Abbey Gardens.
- Shearwater trip one evening.
- Full day on St Agnes.
- Full day on St Mary’s.
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- Depart St Mary’s after breakfast on the ferry back to Penzance.
All prices are per person and include:
- Services of the naturalist leader
- Return passenger ferry from Penzance
- Transfers
- Accommodation
- Most meals
- Guided activities
Accommodation
We stay at a good quality hotel in St Mary’s level walking distance from the quay and nearby beach. All rooms are en suite,
Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Birds
Although birds do not arrive here in great numbers they do arrive in an amazing, and surprising, variety.
- Manx shearwater
- Squacco heron
- Guillemot
- Razorbill
Scenery
The diversity of habitats and the unique character of each island make the Scilly Isles a magical place to visit.
Ferry
Return passenger ferry from Penzance to St Mary’s is included in the price. If you would prefer to travel on the Skybus from Land’s End, Newquay or Exeter, please contact us.
Ground transport
Ground transportation is by minibus, with driver.