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Sunday 6 November 2016

Shetland Images, October 2016

Some images from a recent October visit to Shetland:

Dawn over Lerwick, a great way to arrive:


Exceptionally calm conditions in Scalloway:


Sheltie and Son:



This nice Bluethroat showed well on and off at Laxo, Mainland:




Just down the road, a nice Red-backed Shrike was found thanks to a very friendly resident whose garden it was frequenting.




Back in Lerwick Harbour, a few Black Guillies were close in and a Hooded Crow was loitering:








Day 2 brought the highlight of the week - 200 people with their heads in a bush. What's going on here then?



Far too close for my lens, but this great video from CVLBirders shows the star attraction - a superb Lanceolated Warbler.



Back in Scalloway, a Rose Coloured Starling was easier to locate, hanging around a garden feeder:






During a quiet morning at Sumburgh hundreds of Fulmars were present:





On to the beautiful St. Ninien's Island on the west coast, which has the UKs largest tombola (sand bar) between the Mainland and the island itself:



A vocal Sanderling and a Ringed Plover on the tombola:





St Ninian's Island:








On northerly Unst, the famous bus stop at Baltasound:




Near Skaw at the top of the UK:






Wood Warbler in the UKs most northerly wood at Halligarth, Baltasound


Twite and Little Bunting at Norwick.



Something I haven't come across for a while, a young Hedgehog on the roadside





Back on Mainland, Scalloway at night:



Lesser Redpolls and Yellow-browed Warbler found at Sumburgh Head:




 Maybe they're heading for Fair Isle, follow the arrow....26 miles to go.



Just to prove these road signs are there for a reason:








Thanks for looking!

3 comments:

  1. Fantastic photos and they bring back great memories. met you at the Little Bunting / Hedgehog and I think I have the same photo from the Lancolated Warbler!

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    1. Thanks for your comment Pauline. It was a great week. I twice removed that hedgehog from the road, it seemed determined to get into trouble! All the best, Tom.

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  2. Tom do you have a web site where you sell prints of your work? Thanks.

    Bonnie Hester

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