Blast

from the past...Found some old memory cards:

 

 

BRW 2017

 

Sonogram courtesy of Xeno-canto

 

 

N.B Many people were involved in bringing this record to its conclusion. From Island birders to mainland birders (and beyond our shores). A true collaborative effort that ensured this one didn't get away. 

 

BLYTH'S REED WARBLER

Interesting development: A couple of years ago a bird was found down St. Cath's and reported as a singing marsh warbler. At the time I took the opportunity to record its song and filed it away as a marsh warbler; then dug it out recently for 'local' assessment. Some doubt was raised about the initial ID and expert opinion was sought (as far away as Sweden); and it was soon reassessed as a BLYTH's reed warbler. This would be a first for the island.

St Cath's

Mixed gull flocks of mostly kittiwakes feeding offshore today (200+). And smallish numbers of auks and gannets present too. Will tot up some when.

New year's day

Back on the island for New year's. Kicked off with a few things. A BLACK BRANT was off Ryde sea front.

Mine (top) and fellow birder/mate Alan Brown's closer shot (bottom)

 

And still sorting through some holiday pics...

 

 

'Pinkies'

 

Near Aviemore - foothills