Ravens seem to be more confined to the western side of Shetland when we first start to come to Shetland back in the late 1980's but now they are wide spread.
Around Quendale, which seems to be the strong hold, in winter you can see flocks of 100 birds and these seem to breed high up on the moors
They have been responsible for attacking lambs so the farmers are not keen on them
Snipe are always difficult to see and photograph and often they fly off before you can get onto them
Redshank numbers are high in Sandwick during winter with flocks of 100 possible especially around the Wart
Around 300-400 Golden Plover are often found around the Wart along with other waders and if you can find a spot to sit and wait in your car they slowly approach. Hopefully the Redshanks are not near by as they are a nervous bird. Sometime an American Golden Plover can be found in this flock
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