Tuesday, 4 April 2023

4th April 2023 Unst S4 Overcast clearing

The obvious highlight today was provided by seeing my first two male Wheatears of the year.

Norwick: Sparrowhawk, first-cycle Glaucous Gull, 2 Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, 4 Robin, 15 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest & Chaffinch.

Skaw: Merlin, 2 Wheatear, Redwing, 2 Song Thrush & Goldcrest.

Male Sparrowhawk at Norwick

Goldcrest at Skaw

Wheatear at Skaw
One of two males present being the first that I've seen this year.