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Curlew
 
All photos of Curlew at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Curlew Upload a photo of the Curlew at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Curlew at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Yesterday
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Yesterday
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Little Gull
 
All photos of Little Gull at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Little Gull Upload a photo of the Little Gull at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Little Gull at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Yesterday
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Yesterday
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Purple Sandpiper
 
All photos of Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Purple Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Yesterday
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Yesterday
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Purple Sandpiper
 
All photos of Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Purple Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Sandpiper at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Yesterday
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Yesterday
  About 60 of these were roosting on the rocks out of the wind and choppy sea
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Eider
 
All photos of Eider at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Eider Upload a photo of the Eider at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Eider at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Yesterday
  Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Yesterday
  A solitary Eider sheltering from the wild wind and choppy sea
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Yellowhammer
 
All photos of Yellowhammer in Highland and Caithness All photos of Yellowhammer Upload a photo of the Yellowhammer at Achnasoul (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Yellowhammer at Achnasoul (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
  Achnasoul (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Egyptian Goose
 
All photos of Egyptian Goose at Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Suffolk) All photos of Egyptian Goose Upload a photo of the Egyptian Goose at Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Egyptian Goose at Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Suffolk) 
    Taken: Sun, 01 Mar 2026
  Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Mar 2026
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Skylark
 
All photos of Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Skylark Upload a photo of the Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 09 Feb 2026
  Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Mon, 09 Feb 2026
  Near Stapleford at Dernford Reservoir
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Russian White-fronted Goose
 
All photos of Russian White-fronted Goose at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Russian White-fronted Goose Upload a photo of the Russian White-fronted Goose at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Russian White-fronted Goose at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 07 Feb 2026
  Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Sat, 07 Feb 2026
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Lesser Redpoll
 
All photos of Lesser Redpoll at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Lesser Redpoll Upload a photo of the Lesser Redpoll at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Redpoll at Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 07 Feb 2026
  Fowlmere RSPB (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Sat, 07 Feb 2026
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 09 Sep 2025
  Balsham (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Tue, 09 Sep 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Mediterranean Gull
 
All photos of Mediterranean Gull at Beadnell (Northumberland) All photos of Mediterranean Gull Upload a photo of the Mediterranean Gull at Beadnell (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Mediterranean Gull at Beadnell (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Fri, 05 Sep 2025
  Beadnell (Northumberland) Uploaded: Mon, 08 Sep 2025
  Unusual head plumage ( usually Black head in Adult summer)
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Arctic Skua
 
All photos of Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Arctic Skua Upload a photo of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Distant image in poor light
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Arctic Skua
 
All photos of Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Arctic Skua Upload a photo of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Distant image in poor light chasing Terns
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Arctic Skua
 
All photos of Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Arctic Skua Upload a photo of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Arctic Skua at Brora (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Brora (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2025
  Distant image in poor light
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Yellowhammer
 
All photos of Yellowhammer in Highland and Caithness All photos of Yellowhammer Upload a photo of the Yellowhammer at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Yellowhammer at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  Marybank (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sat, 30 Aug 2025
  This youngster flew into our window but fortunately after about 1 hour recovered to fly off.
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chiffchaff
 
All photos of Chiffchaff in Highland and Caithness All photos of Chiffchaff Upload a photo of the Chiffchaff at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Chiffchaff at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  Marybank (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  Possible Pc Tristis???
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chiffchaff
 
All photos of Chiffchaff in Highland and Caithness All photos of Chiffchaff Upload a photo of the Chiffchaff at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Chiffchaff at Marybank (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  Marybank (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  Finally found the bird with its single tone cheep. A Chiffchaff ("possible Pc Tristis)???
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Ruddy Shelduck
 
Previous Records of Ruddy Shelduck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Ruddy Shelduck Upload a photo of the Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Thu, 28 Aug 2025
  Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Aug 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Ruddy Shelduck
 
Previous Records of Ruddy Shelduck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Ruddy Shelduck Upload a photo of the Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Ruddy Shelduck at Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Thu, 28 Aug 2025
  Udale Bay RSPB (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Thu, 28 Aug 2025
  2 of the 5 Ruddy Shelducks showing well.
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Song Thrush
 
All photos of Song Thrush at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Song Thrush Upload a photo of the Song Thrush at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Song Thrush at Balsham (Cambridgeshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 19 Jul 2025
  Balsham (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Sat, 19 Jul 2025
  Sitting in the Conservatory having an early lunch when this rather russet Juv Song Thrush appeared -at first I thought it was a Dusky Thrush.
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Osprey
 
All photos of Osprey at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Osprey Upload a photo of the Osprey at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Osprey at Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) 
    Taken: Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  Loch Fleet (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  Distant record image of Osprey with its catch of a fish (flounder) after a spectacular dive from a high hover.
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Skylark
 
All photos of Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Skylark Upload a photo of the Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Skylark at Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  Stapleford (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Jun 2025
  At Dernford Reservoir. Singing on top of Ragwort out of the strong wind
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Stock Dove
 
All photos of Stock Dove at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All photos of Stock Dove Upload a photo of the Stock Dove at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Stock Dove at Welney WWT (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  Welney WWT (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  2 Stock Doves feeding below feeders plus a rather hungry Rat!
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Bewick's Swan
 
All photos of Bewick's Swan at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All photos of Bewick's Swan Upload a photo of the Bewick's Swan at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Bewick's Swan at Welney WWT (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  Welney WWT (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Jun 2025
  Solitary Bewick Swan, obviously left behind when the rest left, although I counted 5 Whooper swans still around
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Golden Eagle
 
All photos of Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Golden Eagle Upload a photo of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Sat, 17 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Sun, 18 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Golden Eagle
 
All photos of Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Golden Eagle Upload a photo of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Sat, 17 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Sun, 18 May 2025
  Distant shot of this magnificent bird after it had been "dive-bombed" by corvids
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Whimbrel
 
All photos of Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Whimbrel Upload a photo of the Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Sat, 17 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Whimbrel
 
All photos of Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Whimbrel Upload a photo of the Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Whimbrel at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Sat, 17 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Cuckoo
 
All photos of Cuckoo at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Cuckoo Upload a photo of the Cuckoo at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Cuckoo at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Fri, 16 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 16 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chough
 
All photos of Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Chough Upload a photo of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Fri, 16 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 16 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Corncrake
 
All photos of Corncrake at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Corncrake Upload a photo of the Corncrake at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Corncrake at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Thu, 15 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 15 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Golden Eagle
 
All photos of Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Golden Eagle Upload a photo of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Golden Eagle at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Thu, 15 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 15 May 2025
  Distant record image of one of two flying high near Carn Spiris
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Swallow
 
All photos of Swallow at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Swallow Upload a photo of the Swallow at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Swallow at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Thu, 15 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 15 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Sedge Warbler
 
All photos of Sedge Warbler at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Sedge Warbler Upload a photo of the Sedge Warbler at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Sedge Warbler at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Wed, 14 May 2025
  Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 14 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Wheatear
 
All photos of Wheatear at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Wheatear Upload a photo of the Wheatear at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Wheatear at Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Wed, 14 May 2025
  Oronsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 14 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chough
 
All photos of Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Chough Upload a photo of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Record image into a very strong sun
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chough
 
All photos of Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Chough Upload a photo of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2025
  One of Two on Golf course
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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Chough
 
All photos of Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Chough Upload a photo of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Chough at Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Tue, 13 May 2025
  Colonsay (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2025
 
Photo: Willie Carlyle
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