@ljohnbirding1.bsky.social
Shetland born & bred, birder, naturalist, ZRSG Chair, C-Ringer, native tree and woodland enthusiast, moth-er, Northwoods Rewilding Network member
@andyrussornitho.bsky.socialReposted by @ljohnbirding1.bsky.social11/10/26 The Grey-cheeked Thrush at Easter Quarff was a little beauty, at times showing well-better than my photos suggest! The Shetland rarity whatsapp will be on mute over the next week as I'm off to Fuerteventura where I'll hopefully be watching Houbara Bustard and Cream-coloured Coursers. 🤞
@andyrussornitho.bsky.socialReposted by @ljohnbirding1.bsky.social08/10/26
An uneventful day, saved by the Quendale Black-faced Bunting (stunning photo below).
09/10/26
Scanning through a huge fall of Redwing led to us scoping fields and finding a juvenile American Golden Plover at Fleck. A Quail on the deck! Bonus A.Wigeon and Arctic Warbler.
@andyrussornitho.bsky.socialReposted by @ljohnbirding1.bsky.socialThe 1st of October 2026 will be a memorable day for many birders who spend their autumns in Shetland.
Siberian Blue Robin!!!
Right place, right time, played a part in identifying the Quendale Two-barred Warbler when it was still being very elusive.
#BirdingScotland
@ljohnbirding1.bsky.socialThink October was better
@ljohnbirding1.bsky.socialBeen even longer since the last breeding record on Yell! Don't think there's been anything this century. Or hardly in the second half o the last one either
@ljohnbirding1.bsky.socialI don't even get any thanks, it's shameful😂, I seem to remember the words "fuck off" were uttered at least once 🤣
