Birding, NatuređŚ & Travelsâď¸ ~ Now back on dry land in the heart of Aberdeenshire Scotland đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż after 16yrs living afloat in England đ´ó §ó ˘ó Ľó Žó §ó ż
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Having visited my friends villa in the mountains of Mijas Andalusia đŞđ¸ regularly for the past 10yrs you could count the number of Gulls seen here on one hand until today! At least 50 Mediterranean Gulls passed over in about 10mins. Wonder what caused such a large movement đ¤
A great time to visit!! Brace yourselves Andalusia, just got this on my phone as Iâm sure 1000s of others have just had! Quite a shock when the phone suddenly erupted đą
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A great day out on the high tops of the Cairngorms today in glorious conditions produced three Ptarmigan. A bird thatâs been high on my list since moving to Scotland and a great birthday treat for my brilliant wife Dazza! #scottishwildlife #cairngorms
A magical half hour at Girdleness #aberdeenshire early afternoon for this drake Surf Scoter found by young birder Edgar Joly! While here a Short-eared Owl came in off the sea. #magical #birdguides
An excellent morning at Rattray Aberdeenshire đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż such a hotspot for rarities with just a few sycamores, firs & bushes! Pallasâs Warbler today, 10+ Goldcrest, Willow Warbler, 5 Chiffchaffs, Lesser Whitethroat & 100+ Whooper Swans & 1000s of Pinkies!
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Back home after another top week on Shetland & my 1st few processed images to show includes Pallasâs Grasshopper Warbler (lifer), Arctic Warbler, Pallasâs Warbler & Lapland Bunting! Still more to come đ
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An early morning visit to the Ythan Aberdeenshire đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż A needle in a haystack trying to find yesterdayâs White-morph Snowgoose among 1000s of Pink-footed Geese but a spectacular sight and deafening noise!
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Did you have a terrific birding trip to Iceland in May, but then lose your SD card with your 3,700 bird photos in Norfolk? I have it!
Nice to find this Spotted Redshank along the Ythan Estuary just below Snub car park Aberdeenshire đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż this evening.
After last nights attempt in the fog to photograph the Greenish Warbler at Rattray Aberdeenshire đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Finally managed a few in the sunshine this morning. Flighty little fella! Also in the lighthouse cottage garden Pied Flycatcher & Lesser Whitethroat. âŚ@BirdGuidesâŠ
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A few photos from my recent trip to #shetland to catch up with âŚ@Theodec97⊠some great species on show including dark & light phase Arctic Skua, Great Skua and Red-necked Phalaropes. Of course there were many more highlights!
Due to a senior moment Leaving my Mac charger back home in Aberdeenshire a few BOC shots of the Blythâs Reed Warbler at Virkie Shetland this morning! An elusive character but showed well on a few brief occasions âŚ@BirdGuides⊠#BirdingShetland
An excellent 1st day on Shetland⌠with âŚ@Theodec97⊠the highlight had to be seeing these roadside Red-necked Phalaropes! A nice surprise to catch up with âŚ@Andy3278âŠ
A few images from an enjoyable if not chilly 𼜠weekend on Speyside đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż with the RSPB Aberdeen & District Local Group, also included Crested Tit, Slavonian Grebe & Wood Warbler. âŚ@Natures_VoiceâŠ
Well that was a great week of birding around my regular haunts in Aberdeenshire đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż 5 Red-backed Shrike, Red-spotted Bluethroat, Red-breasted Flycatcher + Marsh Warbler! Itâs been a terrific spring thus far & fingers crossed thereâs more to come âŚ@BritishNatureâŠ
On route to the Cairngorms today with Dazza and a quick stop at Ballater for this very vocal Red-breasted Flycatcher at Craigendarroch Oak Wood! Cracking little bird singing his heart out â¤ď¸
The unprecedented fall of Red-backed Shrikes continues in Aberdeenshiređ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó żalong with this cracking Red-spotted Bluethroat at Collieston found by âŚ@colliestonbirds⊠yesterday! Had to go back for a 2nd look! Also of note nearby today at Whinnyford a Marsh Warbler â
An influx of Red-backed Shrikes around Aberdeenshiređ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż over the last few days! Managed to catch up with this female at Rattray this morning! No sign of the male at the old Kirk unfortunately.
Last day of my first visit to South Uist and what a beautiful part of the world this is #outerhebrides đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż Delighted to find this summer plumage Black-throated Diver before heading home!
