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Paul Macklam

@colonelbirder.bsky.social

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Birding my Fetlar patch since 2016 (formerly Durham and Cleveland) All bird pics are my own and self-found (unless stated otherwise) Stormy winters and endless summer days, just two sides of the same coin.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 3d

The Stonechat and Whinchat were still hanging around Aith Burn

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 4d

Nothing out of the ordinary today apart from spending a wonderful 20 mins watching a Merlin chasing prey. Spellbinding!

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 4d

Best bird today was a Stonechat, only my second in 9 years! A little flock of 14 Snow bunts was nice to see.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 5d

I didn't manage any worthwhile pics of the Lancy but thanks to John Sweeney who gave me these copies of his. Proper skulker!

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 5d

Managed to find a first-for-Fetlar today (and that doesn't happen very often!) Lanceolated Warbler - Feal Burn plantation.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 11d

I finally managed to catch up with the very flight/elusive Little Bunting at Everland, present for the 3rd day (found by Dan Beadle & co)

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 12d

The Little Bunting remained at Oddsta this morning.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 13d

Little Bunting at Oddsta this afternoon. The Snow Bunting wasn't happy and kept chasing it!

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 13d

Busy today with lots of new birds in. 3 YBWarblers, at least 50 Goldcrest, Redstart and my first Barnacle Geese of the Autumn. Very strong winds and frequent showers made it tough going, hopefully when it dies down tomorrow there will be more to find!

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 15d

The two Snow Buntings were still hanging around the old ferry terminal, it was very windy but at least they were a little more confiding.

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 15d

A couple of Snow Buntings at the old ferry terminal - thanks to Pete Ellis for the heads up.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 18d

Slav Grebe on Loch of Funzie, this morning.

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 18d

Nice. I'm fortunate enough to see them pretty much annually in mine. Mind you, I must miss a lot (not just YBWs either!) when I'm out birding.

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 19d

Yellow-browed Warbler in my garden this morning.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 26d

My first Yellow-browed Warbler of the Autumn. Tresta garden.

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 27d

Redstart, Whitethroat, Pied Fly and RBShrike (present for 3rd day)

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Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · 29d

Red-backed Shrike, second one of the Autumn, at Funzie mires this afternoon.

Paul Macklam @colonelbirder.bsky.social · Sep 8

A few bits and pieces today on Fetlar: 2 Whinchat, 2 Garden Warblers, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Willow Warblers and 8 Ruff. Although the highlight was seeing 3 Merlins.