Shetland common migrants

                                                                            Lesser Whitethroat

 

Northern Bullfinch

There has been an influx of Northern Bullfinches this autumn and many staying in pairs

These Bullfinches are about 15% bigger than those down southg and lighter in colour

These are at Helendale and is a good spot as it has a mixure of trees and bushes with planty of seedheads which provide the food.

 

These has been a Sparrowhawk and i am glad these haven't become food items

Shetland waxwing

 

Shetland- Common Shetland common migrants

Lots of common migrants arrived today in the gale force winds

100's of Fieldfare and redwing joined lots of Goldcrest, Blackcap and Blackbirds

Even 3 Coal Tit on Whalsay with Gt Tits on Skerries, both rare here

Down at Grutness 24 Common Scoter arrived and stayed the day