Andy Latham
@andrewlathameac.bsky.social
Runner with Edinburgh AC
Birder, mostly Lothian
Geologist
Birder, mostly Lothian
Geologist
There’s a nice story of its discovery here, having initially been misidentified as a little stint (it is very small!)
www.birdguides.com/articles/bri...
www.birdguides.com/articles/bri...
Rarity finders: Western Sandpiper in Ayrshire
The value of getting photos of a mystery bird proved crucial for Hayden Fripp, who stumbled upon a Western Sandpiper in Ayrshire in late May 2025.
www.birdguides.com
June 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There’s a nice story of its discovery here, having initially been misidentified as a little stint (it is very small!)
www.birdguides.com/articles/bri...
www.birdguides.com/articles/bri...
You are quite correct that they are a great rarity here - I believe this individual is only the 13th UK record. It’s apparently been in Ayrshire since November
June 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
You are quite correct that they are a great rarity here - I believe this individual is only the 13th UK record. It’s apparently been in Ayrshire since November