Skaw produced my first Reed Warbler of the year and whilst watching it I heard a commotion and saw the adult White-tailed Eagle being pursued by Bonxies heading towards me. It overflew the headland and out to sea until reaching an offshore fog bank where it began to circle before heading back ashore and landing on the hillside under the radar dome before flying off towards Burrafirth. Whilst at Valyie I found a Marsh Warbler, that unusually for Spring, wasn't in song. The Eagle flew south at 9.15am and started circling over Taftens before continuing south. The Quail was still audible from the Heritage Centre.
Skaw: White-tailed Eagle, Robin, singing Reed Warbler & Blackcap.
Norwick: Long-tailed Duck, Sparrowhawk, Robin, Marsh Warbler, singing Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaffs, Tree Sparrow & Mealy Redpoll.
NorthDale: singing Sedge Warbler & Garden Warbler.
Haroldswick: Heron, Quail, 2 Garden Warblers & Reed Bunting.
