Monday, 13 August 2012

First update from Fair Isle


So I've been on Fair Isle for two days, and I'm already in love with the place! The wild and rugged landscapes are simply stunning, and the birds have been equally as wonderful. The island is populated with Skuas, both Arctic and Great, as well as Wheatear, Meadow and Rock Pipit, Fulmar, Snipe, Twite and many others at this time of year!



Great Skua, Stercorarius skua
 


Great Skua, Stercorarius skua









Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus,
 pale and intermediate morph displaying
 



Arctic Skua, Stercorarius parasiticus
 








From this......
 


To This..... Fulmar, Fulmarus glacialis
 



Twite, Carduelis flavirostris
 
                                                    

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