Saturday 11 September 2021

11th September 2021 Unst NE5 Overcast

The strength of the wind still proved challenging at times but at least it wasn't raining today. Finding my first Little Bunting of the Autumn proved the highlight but the number of Common Rosefinches was notable!

Skaw: Common Rosefinch.

Norwick: 2 Tree Pipits, Barred Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warblers, 3 Pied Flycatchers, Little Bunting, Siskin & 9 Common Rosefinches.

NorthDale: Lesser Whitethroat & Willow Warbler.

Burrafirth: 2 Little Stints, female Common Redstart & 3 Siskins.

Haroldswick: female Common Redstart, Barred Warbler, Pied Flycatcher & juvenile Red-backed Shrike.


Little Bunting at Norwick

Barred Warbler at Norwick

female Common Redstart at Haroldswick

Barred Warbler at Haroldswick

Juvenile Red-backed Shrike at Haroldswick