Monday, 31 August 2026

31st August 2026 Unst SE3 Clear

A few lingering migrants were still present at sites that we visited in north Unst but the highlight of the day was Mike kindly showing us a Great Brocade that he'd trapped overnight in Baltasound.

Skaw: Black-tailed Godwit, 28 juvenile Sanderling, Lesser Whitethroat & 2 Willow Warbler.

Norwick: juvenile Merlin, 8 Snipe, 8 juvenile Sanderling, 5 Swallow,  4 Pied Wagtail, White Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Willow Warbler & 1cy Pied Flycatcher.

Haroldswick: Pied Flycatcher.

Baltasound: Chiffchaff.

Juvenile Black-tailed Godwit at Skaw

Great Brocade