Shetland Woodchat Shrike

A Woodchat Shrike was reported a couple of days ago, down at Bigton.

I had trouble finding the spot but eventually worked out where i needed to be. As soon as i pulled up i saw the bird high up on wires. 

This is Shetland and no one else was around

Heat haze was a problem today, with temperatures around 25 degrees, not normal

It flew down collecting insects and stayed hidden for some time before flying back up to the wires.

It was some distance from the road and unapproachable due to the terrain. 

It was certainly a fast bird and very difficult to lock onto. It seems to be very settled

 

Close by a Quail called and several Wheatears flitted about