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Smew
 
All photos of Smew at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) All photos of Smew Upload a photo of the Smew at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Smew at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) 
  adult, male Taken: Thu, 24 Dec 2020
  Cameron Reservoir (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 24 Dec 2020
  Long staying drake, probably a returning bird
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Ring-necked Duck
 
All photos of Ring-necked Duck at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) All photos of Ring-necked Duck Upload a photo of the Ring-necked Duck at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-necked Duck at Cameron Reservoir (Fife) 
  female Taken: Thu, 24 Dec 2020
  Cameron Reservoir (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 24 Dec 2020
  Long staying female
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Black Redstart
 
All photos of Black Redstart at Elie Ness (Fife) All photos of Black Redstart Upload a photo of the Black Redstart at Elie Ness (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Black Redstart at Elie Ness (Fife) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 19 Dec 2020
  Elie Ness (Fife) Uploaded: Sat, 19 Dec 2020
  Feeding around the harbour.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 17 Dec 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 17 Dec 2020
  Showing well from the Eden Visitors Centre today.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 17 Dec 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 17 Dec 2020
  Showing well from the Eden Visitors Centre today.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Much easier in flight, sooty black underwing coverts diagnostic!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Much thinner wingbars and horseshoe-shaped white rump, compared to the more square-shaped rump of the Blackwits.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Hudsonian Godwit
 
Previous Records of Hudsonian Godwit - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Hudsonian Godwit Upload a photo of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Hudsonian Godwit at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Dec 2020
  Considerably brighter and more buff than the Blackwits alongside.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Little Gull
 
All photos of Little Gull at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All photos of Little Gull Upload a photo of the Little Gull at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Little Gull at Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
  Eden Estuary, Guardbridge (Fife) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
 
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) 
    Taken: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
  Tayport (Fife) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
  Only the second county record.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Tayport (Fife) 
    Taken: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
  Tayport (Fife) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
  Only the second county record.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Western Orphean Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Orphean Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) All photos of Western Orphean Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) All the RBA news reports of the Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) 
    Taken: Sun, 11 Oct 2020
  Lothbeg Point (Highland) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
 
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Western Orphean Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Orphean Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) All photos of Western Orphean Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) All the RBA news reports of the Western Orphean Warbler at Lothbeg Point (Highland) 
    Taken: Sun, 11 Oct 2020
  Lothbeg Point (Highland) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Oct 2020
 
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Pacific Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of Pacific Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pacific Golden Plover at Findhorn (Moray) All photos of Pacific Golden Plover Upload a photo of the Pacific Golden Plover at Findhorn (Moray) All the RBA news reports of the Pacific Golden Plover at Findhorn (Moray) 
    Taken: Mon, 12 Oct 2020
  Findhorn (Moray) Uploaded: Tue, 13 Oct 2020
 
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Quail
 
All photos of Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) All photos of Quail Upload a photo of the Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) All the RBA news reports of the Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) 
    Taken: Fri, 01 May 2020
  Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) Uploaded: Fri, 01 May 2020
  Present since 27 April 2020.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Quail
 
All photos of Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) All photos of Quail Upload a photo of the Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) All the RBA news reports of the Quail at Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) 
    Taken: Fri, 01 May 2020
  Kingoodie (Perth and Kinross) Uploaded: Fri, 01 May 2020
  Present since 27 April 2020.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Taiga Bean Goose
 
All photos of Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) All photos of Taiga Bean Goose Upload a photo of the Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) All the RBA news reports of the Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) 
    Taken: Fri, 03 Jan 2020
  Slamannan (Forth) Uploaded: Tue, 07 Jan 2020
  Part of the flock of 115 birds, including neck collar grey 7V
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Taiga Bean Goose
 
All photos of Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) All photos of Taiga Bean Goose Upload a photo of the Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) All the RBA news reports of the Taiga Bean Goose at Slamannan (Forth) 
    Taken: Fri, 03 Jan 2020
  Slamannan (Forth) Uploaded: Tue, 07 Jan 2020
  One of 115 birds present.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  second-summer, male Taken: Fri, 23 Aug 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Aug 2019
  2cy bird completely lacking a white nape patch
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  male Taken: Fri, 23 Aug 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sat, 24 Aug 2019
  Off the seawall with a large group of Velvet Scoter & Eider
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup in Borders All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at Undisclosed (Borders) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at Undisclosed (Borders) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 27 May 2019
  Undisclosed (Borders) Uploaded: Mon, 27 May 2019
  Paired with female Tufted Duck
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup in Borders All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at Undisclosed (Borders) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at Undisclosed (Borders) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 27 May 2019
  Undisclosed (Borders) Uploaded: Mon, 27 May 2019
  Paired with female Tufted Duck
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 18 May 2019
  St Abb's Head (Borders) Uploaded: Sat, 18 May 2019
  First record for Borders Region.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at St Abb's Head (Borders) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 18 May 2019
  St Abb's Head (Borders) Uploaded: Sat, 18 May 2019
  First record for Borders Region.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Red-spotted Bluethroat
 
All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 18 May 2019
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Sat, 18 May 2019
  Singing male, south of lighthouse
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Red-spotted Bluethroat
 
All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 18 May 2019
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Sat, 18 May 2019
  Singing male, south of lighthouse
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  One of the two pairs present, flying circuits along the seawall.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  One of the two drakes present, the bill looks ridiculous at close range!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  The drake in flight, smart birds!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 28 Apr 2019
  One of the two pairs present, great fun to watch, chasing and displaying.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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American White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of American White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of American White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 21 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Wed, 24 Apr 2019
  Showing the peculiar swollen head shape, and the raspberry pink bill with just a small patch of yellow below the nostrils.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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American White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of American White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of American White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 21 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 21 Apr 2019
  Returning drake, showing well off seawall, m & f Surf Scoter also present amongst Velvet and Common Scoter flock.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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American White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of American White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of American White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the American White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 21 Apr 2019
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 21 Apr 2019
  Returning drake, showing well off seawall, m & f Surf Scoter also present amongst Velvet and Common Scoter flock.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Smew
 
All photos of Smew at Kilconquhar Loch (Fife) All photos of Smew Upload a photo of the Smew at Kilconquhar Loch (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Smew at Kilconquhar Loch (Fife) 
    Taken: Fri, 25 Jan 2019
  Kilconquhar Loch (Fife) Uploaded: Fri, 25 Jan 2019
  Redhead in NW corner between the Fife Bird Club hide and the churchyard.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at St Andrews (Fife) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at St Andrews (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at St Andrews (Fife) 
  adult, male Taken: Fri, 25 Jan 2019
  St Andrews (Fife) Uploaded: Fri, 25 Jan 2019
  Two adult drakes still present with 3000 Common Scoter and 60+ Greater Scaup. Best viewed from wooden benches just south of St Andrews Castle at low tide, or from Golf Museum Carpark at high tide.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Shorelark
 
All photos of Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) All photos of Shorelark Upload a photo of the Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) 
    Taken: Fri, 04 Jan 2019
  Kilspindie (Lothian) Uploaded: Fri, 04 Jan 2019
  Still 2 on foreshore in front of Kilspindie Gold Club carpark, then flew towards golf course.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Shorelark
 
All photos of Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) All photos of Shorelark Upload a photo of the Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Shorelark at Kilspindie (Lothian) 
    Taken: Fri, 04 Jan 2019
  Kilspindie (Lothian) Uploaded: Fri, 04 Jan 2019
  Still 2 on foreshore in front of Kilspindie Gold Club carpark, then flew towards golf course.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Shorelark
 
All photos of Shorelark at Tyninghame (Lothian) All photos of Shorelark Upload a photo of the Shorelark at Tyninghame (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Shorelark at Tyninghame (Lothian) 
    Taken: Thu, 03 Jan 2019
  Tyninghame (Lothian) Uploaded: Thu, 03 Jan 2019
  2 still present at NW end of saltmarsh, favouring small sandy bay with driftwood close to dunes, but much disturbed by dog walkers.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Surf Scoter
 
All photos of Surf Scoter at Gullane (Lothian) All photos of Surf Scoter Upload a photo of the Surf Scoter at Gullane (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Surf Scoter at Gullane (Lothian) 
  male Taken: Wed, 02 Jan 2019
  Gullane (Lothian) Uploaded: Wed, 02 Jan 2019
  One drake off Gullane Point with 2000+ Common Scoter and 150 Velvet Scoter.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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