Like most of the South, the Islands had a late Summer (or a bright Autumn). Fortunately, the late summer also ended late. Winter weather began on Friday 11 October, when weather started becoming overcast.
Now there have been two storms on the Islands in the last week, with gale force winds and boughts of heavy rain. These storms have made few disruptions so far, with passenger trips running smoothly, and the lifeboat has not been called out.
Birdwatching season is at it’s peak on the Islands, with very few interesting birds present. Twitchers are hoping these strong winds will blow something their way after a last week’s disappointment.