Monday, 11 May 2026

Spring migration in Shetland.

 Good to see lots of Wheatear about and a few other common migrants such as Chiffchaff. There has 

been a few scarce migrants as well including Ring Necked Ducks, American wigeon, Queen Eider, Common Crane and Little Tern
Chiffchaff are more common up here than Willow Warblers and one or two have been singing which is always a good sign.
The weather has not been good for migrants with strong northerly winds and even some snow.

Unlike down in England we don't have a dawn chorus as such, which i do miss. Perhaps Blackbird, Wren and Starling are good enough.