Friday 2 September 2022

2nd September 2022 Unst SSE2 Overcast clearing

Another virtually calm sunrise that became increasingly warm throughout the day. The southeasterly breeze produced another Barred Warbler, a Marsh Warbler, 2 Common Rosefinches and the highlight of the day being a juvenile Woodchat Shrike found on the mires at Norwick albeit it proved very timid and mobile.

Holsen's road: Barred Warbler.

Skaw: Merlin & Common Whitethroat.

Norwick: Merlin, 2 Swifts, Marsh Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Garden Warblers, Barred Warbler, 6 Willow Warblers, Woodchat Shrike, Pied Flycatcher & 4 Common Rosefinches.

Burrafirth: 2 Stonechats & 3 Willow Warblers.






Juvenile Woodchat Shrike at Norwick

Marsh Warbler at Norwick