The overnight switch from a southeasterly to northwesterly airflow failed to deliver too much although I did see my first two Bonxies of the year. It was good to see Kevin Kelly but despite our best efforts we failed to find any sign of the Night Heron today.
Norwick: Great Northern Diver, Woodcock, Great Skua, Long-eared Owl, Collared Dove, 3 Woodpigeon, 3 Pied Wagtail, 3 Robin, Dunnock, 2 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 10 Goldcrest, 4 Song Thrush, 30 Redwing, 42 Fieldfare, 2 Brambling, 15 Chaffinch & Hawfinch.
Skaw: Great Skua, 2 Robin, 2 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Song Thrush, 3 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare & Siskin.
Great Skua over Norwick
My latest return date in the 7 years that I've lived on Shetland perhaps due to the devastating impact of last year's outbreak of bird flu.
Siskin at Skaw
