Greater sand plover is first for Shetland
A greater sand plover was discovered in Unst yesterday evening (Wednesday) – marking the first record for Shetland. The bird was spotted by visiting birdwatcher…
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Rare warbler found in the UK for first time in over a decade in Whalsay
An eastern bonelli’s warbler has been found in Whalsay today (Saturday) — marking only the third time the species has been recorded in Shetland and an…
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Rare bittern makes appearance in the South Mainland
A little bittern was discovered at Brow Marsh this weekend — making it the seventh record for Shetland. The bittern was first spotted yesterday (Saturday) by…
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Western olivaceous warbler: First for Britain found in Whalsay
A Western olivaceous warbler has been discovered in Britain for the first time in Whalsay by birdwatcher John Lowrie Irvine
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GALLERY: Blackburnian warbler appears on Shetland Mainland for the first time on record
A Blackburnian warbler has been found in Shetland for the second time on record and the fifth time on record in the UK.
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Two rare birds discovered over the weekend
Sunday proved to be an exceptional day for birdwatching after a Hudsonian godwit was found at Grutness, the first ever record for Shetland.
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Rare bee-eater comes to Shetland for second time on record
A rare bee-eater was found in Foula this weekend, marking the second time the bird has been present in the isles.
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