This morning, we woke to typical English weather – grey skies, a moderate breeze, and drizzling rain. We knew our lucky run of stunning weather would run out eventually; however, no one let that get in the way of a lovely morning in Tresco. We were shuttled ashore by Zodiac and met by a local guide who gave us a wonderfully fascinating tour of the Tesco Abbey Gardens.
First established almost 200 years ago, these seventeen beautifully landscaped acres are home to various native and exotic plants. The vibrant and dense plant life provides the perfect habitat for many species of birds and insects, and the garden was a hive of activity on this damp yet beautiful spring morning. Guests were particularly keen to see a Lady Amherst’s pheasant, which is actually a non-native resident. Although well-established at Tresco, the pheasants can be elusive. However, most guests were treated to excellent views of a male pheasant, looking his brilliant best.
The weather dramatically improved throughout the afternoon as we cruised around the outer isles looking for wildlife. We were rewarded with multiple pods of common dolphins, a fin whale, and various species of seabirds, including everyone’s favourite – puffins.
