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EASTERN BONELLI'S WARBLER in plantation at Skaw, Whalsay.

 

Hawfinch male still at Baltasound, Unst.

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

https://www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk/latest_sightings.html

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2025/04/19/rare-warbler-found-in-the-uk-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade-in-whalsay 

The last Eastern Bonelli's Warbler was in a fir tree in my neighbour Jimmy's garden, from 10th-13th of October 2014! I don't think I can face a rocky ferry ride to Whalsay tomorrow?!