Just got back to the mainland after 10 days in Shetland and Fair Isle. Managed a total of 89 species including the few posted already and the following highlights
Icterine warbler, sub alpine warbler, red necked phalarope, snow bunting, tree sparrows, golden plover, rosefinch, red-backed shrike, Kumlien’s gull and lots more.
The best of the photos are at
http://andyburnsphotography.zenfolio.com/shetlandport/h19f11753#h19f11753
and more at
http://andyburnsphotography.zenfolio.com/shetlandbirds/h323fcfef#h323fcfef
There are also some record shots in the adjacent directory. If anyone is thinking of going up there, this seems a good record of what to expect (bearing in mind that we missed the main migration period by 2-3 weeks – although the bonus was great weather). The Fair Isle Bird Observatory is a really special place and one not to miss.
Back to Cossie by the end of the week!!!
Andy
Glamorgan Bird Club 
Andy – indeed, I’ve known Deryk and Paul for many years and stayed at the Obs during their tenures. I was speaking to both of them last month while on FI and Shetland. If you told them that you’re from South Wales, I’m surprised they didn’t ask if you knew me although they know me as “Judd” – as do most!
Rebecca Nason works for several companies but not Shetland Wildlife.
Great pics by the way!
Back to reality – low light rain and drizzle and NO birds!