Red-breated Flycatcher in the Health Centre garden - one of several we stumbled upon during the week, this bird was next to the Blyth's Reed Warbler when we open the gate and peeked in.... |
Chaffinches and Bramblings were arriving throughout, often into the gardens around the cottage in Norwick |
Pied Fly in the Shetland sunshine |
Snow Buntings were also arriving throughout, although were less numerous than Lapland Buntings |
Shetland Wren |
A Greenland Wheatear on Lamba Ness.... |
... where this Short-toed Lark hung around, often with Lapland Buntings |
Another Redstart, this one in the ditch at Skaw |
Twite - always a joy |
Gannet and Viking longboat - none more Shetland |
A Tree Pipit near the cottage |
European Golden Plover (above and below, showing plumage variation) |
Red Breasted Merganser |