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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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Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at West Barns (Lothian) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at West Barns (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at West Barns (Lothian) 
    Taken: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  West Barns (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 31 Dec 2018
  One of 21 birds present at Bielside Gardens, West Barns
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Water Pipit
 
All photos of Water Pipit at Skateraw (Lothian) All photos of Water Pipit Upload a photo of the Water Pipit at Skateraw (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Water Pipit at Skateraw (Lothian) 
    Taken: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  Skateraw (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 30 Dec 2018
  Feeding on roadside dung heaps by minor road between Torness PS and Skateraw.
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: Sat, 29 Dec 2018
  Tyninghame (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 30 Dec 2018
  Two at NW end of JMCP saltmarsh.
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: Fri, 05 Oct 2018
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Fri, 05 Oct 2018
  Resting with a small group of Velvet Scoters off the seawall west of the wader scrapes, before flying off strongly west on its own towards Fisherrow Harbour at 10:30am.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Loch of Benston (Shetland) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Loch of Benston (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Loch of Benston (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  Loch of Benston (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Oct 2018
  Long staying but elusive individual, in the garden by the cemetery at Garth
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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River Warbler
 
Previous Records of River Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of River Warbler at Baltasound, Unst (Shetland) All photos of River Warbler Upload a photo of the River Warbler at Baltasound, Unst (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the River Warbler at Baltasound, Unst (Shetland) 
    Taken: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Baltasound, Unst (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  My first since an October bird on Foula, Shetland many moons ago - thankfully, this one showed a lot better!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  What a superb bird! Outshone the River Warbler today.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  Uyeasound, Unst (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 02 Oct 2018
  What a superb bird! Outshone the River Warbler today.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Melodious Warbler
 
All photos of Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All photos of Melodious Warbler Upload a photo of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) 
    Taken: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Lunna (Shetland) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Showing well on roadside Rosehips
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Melodious Warbler
 
All photos of Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All photos of Melodious Warbler Upload a photo of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) 
    Taken: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Lunna (Shetland) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Showing well in roadside Rosehips
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Melodious Warbler
 
All photos of Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All photos of Melodious Warbler Upload a photo of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Melodious Warbler at Lunna (Shetland) 
    Taken: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Lunna (Shetland) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Oct 2018
  Showed well in roadside Rosehips
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Golden Oriole
 
All photos of Golden Oriole at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Golden Oriole Upload a photo of the Golden Oriole at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Golden Oriole at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 25 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Interestingly, after being seen at first light on 26 September, presumably the same bird was relocated later the same day at Voe, Mainland Shetland. In the past, we have also had a Paddyfield Warbler relocate from Foula to Kergord, Mainland Shetland - attempted re-orientation by these birds?
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Common Rosefinch
 
All photos of Common Rosefinch at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Common Rosefinch Upload a photo of the Common Rosefinch at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Common Rosefinch at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 27 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  A smart juvenile feeding with a group of Twite and a single Common Redpoll
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Appeared to be feeding well.....!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Appeared to be feeding well....!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Showed well in the sunshine
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
 
All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 27 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Long staying bird on the South Ness, Foula
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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White-throated Sparrow
 
Previous Records of White-throated Sparrow - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of White-throated Sparrow Upload a photo of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Quite confiding once located, but preferred to bury itself under a nettle patch!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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White-throated Sparrow
 
Previous Records of White-throated Sparrow - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of White-throated Sparrow Upload a photo of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Smart 1-w still at North Harrier, Foula
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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White-throated Sparrow
 
Previous Records of White-throated Sparrow - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All photos of White-throated Sparrow Upload a photo of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the White-throated Sparrow at Isle of Foula (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Sep 2018
  Isle of Foula (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
  Smart 1-w still present on Foula, Shetland
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Long awaited Lothian tick - 3rd for Lothian after birds in 1965 & 1967!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Long awaited Lothian tick - 3rd for Lothian after birds in 1965 & 1967!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Long awaited Lothian tick - 3rd for Lothian after birds in 1965 & 1967!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Barns Ness (Lothian) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Barns Ness (Lothian) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Sep 2018
  Long awaited Lothian tick - 3rd for Lothian after birds in 1965 & 1967!
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 29 Apr 2018
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 29 Apr 2018
  Showing well off east end of seawall, opposite the wader scrapes. Note size difference compared to Long-tailed Duck. Nikon D7200 & Sigma 150-600mm.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Musselburgh (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 29 Apr 2018
  Musselburgh (Lothian) Uploaded: Sun, 29 Apr 2018
  Showing well off east end of seawall, opposite the wader scrapes. Nikon D7200 & Sigma 150-600mm.
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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