Autumn is now with us and that means migrant birds. Species seen so far (by 19th September) include Crossbill, Pied Flycatcher, Lapland Bunting, Yellow-browed Warbler, Blackcap and Willow Warbler. Two Curlew Sandpipers were at the Loch of the Stack at Noup. 10 Whooper Swans have been resting / feeding at Loch of Swartmill and small parties of Pink-footed Geese have been heard flying over. A Buzzard put in an appearance near Loch of Burness, possibly from the small Orkney breeding population.
Turning to marine life, a Basking Shark was seen off Whitelet and an unidentified dolphin was spotted near the Holm of Aikerness whilst a dead Harbour Porpoise was found at Taftend beach. Many Jellyfish have been washed up on the beaches recently including the striking Lion’s Mane Jellyfish like the one pictured.
Male Hen Harrier
Male Hen Harrier
Buzzard
Crossbill
Lapland Bunting
Flapper Skate egg case
Yellow-browed Warbler
Lion’s mane jellyfish
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