Saturday 15th November
Rare Bird Alert News
MAINLAND
Firecrest at Swinister Burn.
Arctic Redpoll at Lower Burn of Sound, Siberian Chiffchaff at Anderson High School, Northern Bullfinches x 4 at Helendale, Lerwick.
Little Bunting still in crop field at Scousburgh.
ISLANDS
Red-necked Grebe (for sixth day) at Westing, Unst.
Checked out the Burn of Njugalswater, nothing found. Looked for the Hume's Warbler at Gremister, Lerwick, no sign. Checked out a few other areas including Pullar's Loch, where I found a Heron and then went into town where its all looking very festive with Christmas gifts for sale.
Finally got to see the Kingfisher at dusk, distantly at Clickimin Loch! I was scanning the loch by myself and suddenly an excited voice behind me said "its on the fence Penny....." it was Andy J, and there it was indeed, the gorgeous Kingfisher on a fence post on the far side of the loch, very close to the path by the broch!!! If you had been standing on that path at the time, it could have been frame filling shots. Thanks Andy!
Scalloway Harbour
Stunning and dramatic skies from The Scord at Scalloway as I headed home. Light rain, which meant that my washing needn't have been put out on the washing line! Mostly dry later on the airer with the Meaco fan and Meaco humidifier on laundry mode, such a brilliant system and far cheaper than a tumble dryer. My velvet cushion covers for the new sofa arrived from Amazon this evening – they look really good, very pleased with the finished look. Lit the fire this evening and watched Strictly. Phoned Vivien and Lucy today who have both had torrential rain and strong winds – they seemed surprised when I said its been lovely sunny weather here, dry and almost no wind! The weather in Shetland is always a surprise! 😂😉
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