4th October 2024 Unst S5 Overcast

A very unproductive day was completely turned around when Chris very kindly let us know that a group of observers had seen a Locustella in the pine plantation below Valyie. Even with the considerable help from Rob, Roger & Scott armed with their thermals, it still took an eternity for us to obtain the required views of it to be certain that it was a Lanceolated Warbler.  

Skaw: Chiffchaff & 8 House Sparrows.

Haroldswick: 3 Chaffinch.

Norwick: Lanceolated Warbler & Blackcap. 

Lanceolated Warbler at Norwick

3rd October 2024 Unst SW3 Clear

Norwick: 2 Robin, 6 Redwing, 5 Blackcap, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, 4 Goldcrest & 3 Redpoll h.

Skaw: Grey Wagtail.

Baltasound: Swallow.

Yellow-browed Warbler at Norwick

2nd October 2024 Unst NW2 Overcast

After a very clear night it was no real surprise there were fewer birds in evidence today but perseverance was rewarded with finding an obliging Jack Snipe creeping around at close range and my first Little Bunting of the year.

Norwick: Jack Snipe, White Wagtail, Robin, Whinchat, 7 Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 8 Redwing, Redpoll h, Siskin h.

NorthDale: Blackcap & Chiffchaff.

Haroldswick: 4 Redwing, Yellow-browed Warbler, Goldcrest & Little Bunting.

Willow Warbler at Norwick

Jack Snipe at Norwick
too close to focus with my DSLR this image was obtained with my phone

Little Bunting at Haroldswick

1st October 2024 Unst NE2 Clear

Richard arrived in some style having originally missed his bus. Whilst there was an obvious arrival of mainly Blackcaps, Goldcrests and Siskins there was no keeping pace with the magic isle!

Norwick: Water Rail h, Robin, 10 Blackcap, Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Siberian Chiffchaff, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, 8 Goldcrest, Common Rosefinch & 23 Siskin.

Richard and his rucksack arriving alongside Sandy in his Morgan!

Common Rosefinch at Norwick