Long-tailed Ducks have been seen in Mill Bay most days this Winter and an occasional flock of Sanderling on the beach.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings: January 2023
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Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“A few small ‘passerine’ migrants have been seen in November – two each of Black Redstart, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. and a similar number (4-5) of Reed Buntings and Stonechats. “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Apart from the big number of Wheatears (of the Greenland race) and the White-rumped Sandpiper of north
American origin, the bulk of the arrivals were from the NE. “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings – August
a Red Kite – seen flying over Whitehall Village by David Askew on 11th August – the 5th record for Stronsay.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“The most astounding sight there throughout summer has been the number of Shelduck.”
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“the second Avocet (following last year’s first) made a brief stay on the Bu Loch on 25th April . “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Both Iceland and Glaucous Gull were seen in early March”
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“‘Bird of the Month’ as February draws to an end was a ‘first winter’ Glaucous Gull at the Hill o’ Roo on the 7th,”
Recent Bird Sightings: Stronsay
“a Lesser Redpoll in the tiny garden at Park Cottage on 2nd Nov “
