Monday, 6 May 2024

6th May 2024 Unst E2 Overcast with fog rolling in

My penultimate Black Guillemot survey of the season failed to produce any White-billed Divers despite two being seen off Shetland yesterday.

Norwick: 2 Long-tailed Duck, Sparrowhawk, Arctic Skua, 7 Woodpigeon, Robin, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin & 6 Brambling.

NorthDale: Whooper Swan, Willow Warbler & Fieldfare.

Burrafirth: Blackcap.

Great Northern Diver off East Hill
soon to depart...

Continental Robin at Valyie
this long-staying markedly 'grey-and-orange' beauty has been present since the 25th April