Birders and late tourist have been enjoying somewhat of a mini Indian Summer this weekend as a prolonged spell of good weather has stuck with the Islands since Friday.
While the rest of the country have been experiencing thunderstorms and floods, the Islands have enjoyed almost constant sunshine and mild evenings. Some have even been tempted to go for an end of season swim.
The spell of good weather is great news for kids on the Islands with the half term week starting in time to coincide with this sunny spell. Even Cornwall, only a matter of thirty miles away, as not escaped an occasional spell of poor weather so it looks like the Scilly microclimate is in operation again, defying weather reports.
A Peacock Butterfly makes an Autumnal appearance.
The warm spell has also been good news for wildlife lovers, some have commented that it almost felt like spring with butterflies and all sorts of interesting creatures out, soaking up the rays no doubt!
To cap off a weekend of fine weather, the Northern Lights made an extraordinary appearance on Sunday evening. The Red glowing skies prompted many to stand outside gazing in awe at this natural phenomenon.