Migration has started with the odd rare bird turning up. Several Red Backed Shrike, Barred and Blyth Reed Wabler, Crossbills , Citrine wagtail and Iceterine warblers have been seen in last couple of days.
A good movement of waders with a few Black Tailed Godwit, Turnstone, Sanderling, Knot. Over 200 Golden Plover flew over the house this morning
The long stay Long Tailed Skua is still down at Dalsetter as well. A large movement of Meadow pipit was seen over Lerwick late on Wednesday.
On the other side, Fulmar chicks are still in the nest and i found a house sparrow collecting food for young.
We have had several Basking Shark spotted at various coastal areas, including 3 at Eshaness.
I managed to catch up with one at Levenwick on Wednesday, just a pity the wether was over cast. It was estimated to be at least 15 feet long.
It spent a good hour working one spot, twisting and turning just below the surface. These are filter feeders, swimming up and down mouth wide open.
A few Minkie whales and Porpoise have also been seen but no Killer Whales for a few weeks. Plenty of seals down at Sandwick and Levenwick.
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