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Redstarts x 2 at Exnaboe.

Ring Ouzel at Hestingott.

Hawfinch at Sandgarth, north of Voe.

Black Redstart at Toab.

Iceland Gull at Mair's Quay, Lerwick.

Bufflehead ad. drk still at Loch of Hillwell.

 

Kumlien's Gull probable at Easter Loch, Uyeasound, Unst.

https://www.nature-shetland.co.uk/latest-sightings.

I had a single Siskin on my feeders this morning (first one this year), also a Robin and the usual Starlings, Blackbirds, House Sparrows, Collared Doves and Rock Doves. Did an essential Tesco run, had lunch and then went birding.

Headed south and found a Chiffchaff flitting around the Grutness Garden, along with 3 Robins, Starlings and House Sparrows. I went for a second look at the Bufflehead at Loch of Hillwell, which was far better views than I had at Spiggie Loch, but still very distant – it seemed very settled on the loch and spent alot of time preening whilst I watched it. Other birds seen: Blackbirds, Curlews, Greylag Geese, Redshanks, several Oystercatchers, Teal, Mallard, Tufted Ducks.

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