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9.12.24
A FEW DAYS BIRDING IN SCOTLAND
I spent the last few days in Caithness, Scotland, and saw some wonderful birds during my travels. On my way north, I stopped at Newshot Island in the Clyde and was thrilled to spot an American Wigeon, which I needed for my Scottish life list.
American Wigeon
While staying in Thurso, I observed a good variety of birds.
Thurso Harbour and Beach
Long Tailed Duck
Sanderling
Ringed Plover
Wigeon
Other noteworthy birds included Black Guillemot, Eider, and Red-throated Diver. During my visit to Broubster Leans RSPB in Caithness, a new site for me, I observed good numbers of wintering Whooper Swans and Greenland White-fronted Geese.
Broubster Leans RSPB
Greenland White Fronted Goose
Whooper Swan
On the way home, I stopped at a few sites where I saw some good birds and added another Scottish lifer to my list.
Kumlien's Gull at Helmsdale-Highland
Loch Fleet-Highland
Green Winged Teal-A new bird for my Scottish life list
Dornoch beach-Highland
Surf Scoter
2 Surf Scoter was seen with a flock of 600 Common Scoter, Slavonian Grebe and a Red Throated Diver
A great few days away birding!
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