I'm finally returned from three long weeks PSLing the heck outta the southern counties of Englandshire. First port of call (after bed...) was Uig Wood. And that's where I bumped into species number 1183 this morning, a simply superb Yellow-browed Warbler, pished in from the rain and wind and straight onto my 1KSQ List.
Somehow, Skye's first Yellow-browed Warbler wasn't recorded until 2016 (2 birds) and my bird today still counts as a local Mega. No pics, I was far too busy enjoying this sprite of a bird for that (oh alright, so I couldn't digi-bin the fast-moving little bugger else I'd already have whacked up an image...)
But it's good to be back. I hope to implement some of the stuff I've recently learned now that I'm back on patch. Watch this space, guys - The Gibster is back!
1183 - Yellow-browed Warbler (hell yeah)
About time too. Nice start! Pallas's shortly, no doubt. Mine would have to call unless it (a) fell out the botto mof a sieve or (b) appeared under tree bark :D
ReplyDeleteThe prodigal son has returned. Mind you, I reckon a Catharus thrush is more likely than a Pallas's Warbler...
ReplyDeleteYes welcome back and congrats on the Yellow-browed
ReplyDeleteCheers chaps, I'm secretly hoping for Black and White Warbler - hopefully the adrenalin rush won't kill me on the spot! :D
ReplyDeleteThat's if anything makes it through the Outer Hebs and onto Skye. Bloody place is heaving with rares, Baltimore Oriole new in today FFS!
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