Sunday, August 9, 2026

One dip and one in the bag

 Actually had some sun today so after guests breakfast we headed out as there was news of a woodchat shrike on Unst. Unfortunately we got caught up with ferry issues, so we really didn't have very long at all.

Jill went looking and couldn't find it while Rob watched some tree sparrows.




Lots of collared doves too


We got back in time to meet our new guest, Ann. Our first lady motorcyclist . Then we decided to try again and headed to Virkie for the showy rare, Baird's Sandpiper. It didn't disappoint.





















Also a few other bits, turnstones, and eider



Good end to the day- a visit to the chippie.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Successfull day

 Today was the Waas agricultural show, one of the area highlights. For the first time ( last year's show was cancelled due to high winds),we entered the photography competitions. Jill entered 8 categories and Rob 9. Jill won two trophies, two 1sts a 2nd and two thirds. Pretty good haul. Rob got a 1st



The shield has gone back for repair.








We were pleased as there were lots of good entries.

The day was difficult as it was windy and wet, but the organisers did well and it was a great day.

























One dip and one in the bag

 Actually had some sun today so after guests breakfast we headed out as there was news of a woodchat shrike on Unst. Unfortunately we got ca...