Early birds

 We set off in the dark at 5.20am to get to the Toft ferry for 6.30am. We were off to Fetlar with Penny to see if we could catch up with the Tennessee warbler. Alas, we didn't find it, but we did find a Hawfinch - and saved it from a cat. It was looking a bit battered but was feeding well. The area where the warbler should have been was lovely.

We decided to head back to Yell a bit early and check out a bit of the North of the island as Penny hadn't been to Cullivoe yet. On the way we checked out the area an Artic warbler had green seen- but didn't find that either. Its such a nice area. The marina was full of playful seals, but nothing in the bushes nearby.

Cullivid beach is beautiful but not that easy to fina way down. We picked the wrong spot and slid down the dunes before spotting an official, but dodgy looking path. Amazing but quick views of a lovely otter  and lots if gannets.

We had  a lovely day and said goodbye to Penny back at Toft. Lots of laughter. Just what the Doctor ordered.

On the way home we decided we were disappointed we hadn't seen the warbler so Rob wanted to see the Veery again in better light. It really was a show off today!

Veery nice

 Jill managed to get another coat of undercoat on in the porch this morning. Bruce popped in while ee were out to do the woodwork round the door. Then it was off for Robs appointment. We bought a new trap!

While we were in Lerwick, news broke of an American Thrush at Lunna. So we headed out.. Another special bird day and Jill's number 400 for Britain. An American Veery.

It unfortunately liked dark places!

Pretty impressive to cross the road and puck up on the Orcas going past.

Home via Co-op for some food and then early.to bed. Off to Fetlar tomorrow . We hope the Tennessee warbler is still there.

What a good day.