Thursday, 7 September 2023

7th September 2023 Unst SE2 Fog

Fog persisted for much of the day. With it remaining quiet for migrants my first Great Spotted Woodpeckers of the year proved quite a surprise!

Norwick: 3 Knot, 14 Sanderling, 2 Common Snipe, 2 Swallow, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Pied Wagtail, 3 Wheatear, 3 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, Song Thrush & 4 Common Crossbill.

Baltasound: Pied Flycatcher.

NorthDale: Kestrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Willow Warbler & 6 Redpoll.


Common Crossbills at Norwick

1cy female Great Spotted Woodpecker at Norwick