Unst

 We went back to Unst today, with our friend Penny, to try and refind the Blackpoll Warbler. We didn't!. We did find 2 swallows, lots of snipe and wheatears, and a distant otter.

Then we went North to Norwick to check out the beautiful Valyie Garden. We had several Yellow browed warblers, 3 blackcaps and some beautiful ferns growing on the walls of a derelict croft.

After that , we did a quick divert to Baltasound  for a very non showy bluethroat.

Last quick check at Haroldswick but still no sign of the Blackpoll warbler so then home, with a lovely stop at Cullivoe.

Super views of the reported Red breasted flycatcher. Then we were delighted to spot a 2nd one. 

Cullivoe is always good for seals too. Good end to a super day. Thanks for your company Penny!

Birding

 Bit quieter with guests this week. The house seems sad about it. It clearly likes visitors.

We have made the most of the time.  Local patch stuff.

We had some time on Unst looking for the Blackpoll warbler. Jill had the dentist first so we didn't arrive till after lunch which meant we missed it on the beach and so didn't see it.

There were loads of wheatears.

And we did get a Shetland tick actually, 3

Today we stripped beds and got the cleaning done and then popped to town. The Siberian thrush is still there. It would have been rude not to.

We had the village quiz night,which was fun as always and checked on little spike before bed. He is doing really well and putting on weight. Ordered him a hedgehog box today as won't have time to make one!