Bird watchers have been making their way out to Annet after a local boatman spotted a particularly rare seabird.

Joe Pender from St Mary’s saw a Black Guillemot, which has only been seen on Scilly on about 5 occasions.

The black duck like bird has white wing patches and red feet and are related to puffins. They are mostly found in the Setland Islands and Ireland.

This news comes as RSPB experts have been installed on the Scillonian to offer help and advice to keen birdwatchers hoping to spot some interesting species.

Picture: RSPB.org