Shetland - Day 5

A dismal day hampered by strong winds that finally released its grip mid-afternoon.  The morning was largely spent sheltering from the elements and repositioning between various locations.  The Isles remain bereft of notable vagrancy but there is still time.  

Kergord - a short vigil within the woodland mustered around 25 chaffinch, a few goldcrest, and an elusive robin.

Aith - the wind was still howling but managed to pin down the adult rosy starling whilst sat in the car.  It however eluded the lens.  A whooper swan flew over.

Levenwick - the wind continued its relentless pursuit of ruining my day.  A single kittiwake was the only offering from the beach.

Virkie - the weather began to improve in the short time it took to drive down south.  A group of 11 pale-bellied brent goose and two eider were present on the pool and two bar-tailed godwit were keeping the redshank company.

Loch of Spiggie - 25 whooper swan and 20 wigeon were present here.

Wester Quarff - bird of the day went to a typically agitated red-breasted flycatcher that zipped around the willows showing well at times.