Paul Macklam
@colonelbirder.bsky.social
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.
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.
It was barely light, hence the terrible pic, but a Water Rail in the garden was a nice start to the day.
November 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It was barely light, hence the terrible pic, but a Water Rail in the garden was a nice start to the day.
This Long-eared Owl left the area some time ago. Here's a shot of it perched.
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This Long-eared Owl left the area some time ago. Here's a shot of it perched.
Two Tree Sparrows at Tresta were a surprise find today. Patch gold!
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Two Tree Sparrows at Tresta were a surprise find today. Patch gold!
The Yellow-browed Warbler was looking somewhat better today and 'that' Redpoll appeared again.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Yellow-browed Warbler was looking somewhat better today and 'that' Redpoll appeared again.
A late (and very wet) Yellow-browed Warbler in challenging conditions this afternoon.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A late (and very wet) Yellow-browed Warbler in challenging conditions this afternoon.
An "interesting" Redpoll from yesterday
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
An "interesting" Redpoll from yesterday
Ridiculous views of a Long-eared Owl, this afternoon, at an undisclosed location.
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ridiculous views of a Long-eared Owl, this afternoon, at an undisclosed location.
No sign of it yesterday but the AGP was back at Aithbank again, this afternoon.
November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
No sign of it yesterday but the AGP was back at Aithbank again, this afternoon.
Found an American Golden Plover at Aithbank this morning.
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Found an American Golden Plover at Aithbank this morning.
The Northerlies aren't producing migrants here but there's always something to brighten up the day. Merlin at Dullens.
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Northerlies aren't producing migrants here but there's always something to brighten up the day. Merlin at Dullens.
Crazy how scarce these thing are on Fetlar. Part of a 'flock' of 15
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Crazy how scarce these thing are on Fetlar. Part of a 'flock' of 15
Sibe Chiffchaff at Tresta this afternoon.
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Sibe Chiffchaff at Tresta this afternoon.
After being disturbed from its perch by a Hoodie this Merlin took repeated retaliatory action.
October 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
After being disturbed from its perch by a Hoodie this Merlin took repeated retaliatory action.
Redwing numbers are increasing slowly but nowhere near their peak yet.
October 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Redwing numbers are increasing slowly but nowhere near their peak yet.
A Merlin (at the same site as the Sparrowhawk) flushed everything out of the garden I was just about to check 😁
October 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A Merlin (at the same site as the Sparrowhawk) flushed everything out of the garden I was just about to check 😁
Sparrowhawks are not particularly common here, so I was pleased to get good views of one, this afternoon at Tresta.
October 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Sparrowhawks are not particularly common here, so I was pleased to get good views of one, this afternoon at Tresta.
The long staying Whinchat remaining faithful to the Aith Burn area.
October 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The long staying Whinchat remaining faithful to the Aith Burn area.
Great Northern Diver at Brough, seems to have a deformed or broken lower mandible
October 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Great Northern Diver at Brough, seems to have a deformed or broken lower mandible
Glaucous Gull - Loch of Funzie
October 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Glaucous Gull - Loch of Funzie
The Stonechat and Whinchat were still hanging around Aith Burn
October 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Stonechat and Whinchat were still hanging around Aith Burn
Nothing out of the ordinary today apart from spending a wonderful 20 mins watching a Merlin chasing prey. Spellbinding!
October 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Nothing out of the ordinary today apart from spending a wonderful 20 mins watching a Merlin chasing prey. Spellbinding!
Best bird today was a Stonechat, only my second in 9 years! A little flock of 14 Snow bunts was nice to see.
October 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Best bird today was a Stonechat, only my second in 9 years! A little flock of 14 Snow bunts was nice to see.
I didn't manage any worthwhile pics of the Lancy but thanks to John Sweeney who gave me these copies of his. Proper skulker!
October 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I didn't manage any worthwhile pics of the Lancy but thanks to John Sweeney who gave me these copies of his. Proper skulker!
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)
September 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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)
The Little Bunting remained at Oddsta this morning.
September 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Little Bunting remained at Oddsta this morning.