Stars include two-barred crossbills
TWO star birds for the North Isles last week were an aquatic warbler at Skaw, Unst, on the 4th, and at least four two-barred crossbills,…
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Whales, birds and moths – a real cornucopia
WOW! For once I was on the right ferry when, thanks to being alerted by the crew of the Bigga, several of us got the…
READ FULL STORYA bank where the wild thyme blows
SOME lucky folk had an amazing view of a pod of killer whales off west Unst last Friday. A phone call from Brydon Thomason to…
READ FULL STORYHere is a species that is still doing well: the wheatear
ONE species of bird that seems to have done really well this year is the wheatear – just about every area of suitable habitat has…
READ FULL STORYCrossbills bring touch of colour
DURING the first week of July records of common crossbills have continued from various locations, the highest number being a group of 18 at Sumburgh….
READ FULL STORYIn search of botanical treasures
WHAT a great idea to have a Shetland Festival of Nature. Beginning last Saturday, I decided to treat myself to a trip to Skerries to…
READ FULL STORYOne very golden frog
ALTHOUGH spring migration is just about at an end now, it will all be starting in reverse again soon. Just a few crossbills, swifts and…
READ FULL STORYAs migrating season ends, it is over to ghost moths
A HANDFUL of migrant birds, both large and small, were still around last week. A white stork was seen in West Yell on the 16th,…
READ FULL STORYStill something to snipe at – and the thyme is now for herb
ALTHOUGH the pace certainly slackened off last week in the North Isles, it has been one of the best springs here for migration for quite…
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