Showing posts with label Iceland Gull rare bird Linnet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iceland Gull rare bird Linnet. Show all posts

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Iceland Gull as rare a Linnet on Fair Isle?

Iceland Gull

I found a Iceland gull in the South Harbour this morning quite close to shore. Wow! it looked small, I got used to that Glaucous Gull that hung around for a few months this past winter. It soon took flight before I could turn on my camera and I was impressed with the white wings in the sunlight. It sat back on the sea farther out from shore for a while but the wind was blowing it back to shore so it took off after a few minutes. below is the gull as it flies away.

Love the white tips!

I relocated the Iceland Gull later sunning and napping among the other gulls.
I was happy that Carrie, Marilyn and some others all had "Lifers" upon their viewing.
I not sure... but, oddly enough this bird seems
just a rare as Iceland Gull on Fair Isle?

Linnet in my garden eating Dandelions Seed



other bits

pipit

Interesting Reed Bunting? on my tree!
Tree Tick!