24th June 2026 Unst SW4 Partly overcast

A blue Fulmar patrolling back and forth along the cliffs was a pleasant distraction whilst surveying at Skaw.

blue Fulmar at Skaw

11th June 2026 Unst SW4 Partly overcast

Norwick: Quail.

NorthDale: Grey Wagtail & singing Marsh Warbler.

9th June 2026 Unst SE2 Clear

Skaw: singing Sedge Warbler.

Norwick: Common Nightingale, singing Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher & Siskin.

8th June 2026 Unst SW3 Rain clearing

A flock of 4 Goosander flying south at Skaw were a pleasant surprise being the first I've seen this year. Flushing a Quail twice was also notable being a species I've seldom seen.

Skaw: 4 Goodsander, Quail, Sedge Warbler & Chiffchaff.

Goosanders flying south at Skaw

Quail at Skaw

7th June 2026 Unst SSE3 Fog clearing

It was nice to find my first Marsh Warbler of the year.

Skaw: Marsh Warbler.

Norwick: Pied Wagtail, 5 Chiffchaff & 2 Tree Sparrow.

Marsh Warbler at Skaw

6th June 2026 Unst SE3 Partly overcast

I was pleased to hear a Golden Oriole both calling and singing whilst taking a look at Norwick this morning. A sound recording here.

Norwick: Golden Oriole & Chiffchaff.

Golden Oriole flying north from Leawart

A sound recording here.

Chiffchaff at Norwick

5th June 2026 Unst

A short video of Louis's Red-throated Pipit at Norwick beach here.

Red-throated Pipit at Norwick