A big arrival of spring migrants on the back of easterly winds and torrential rain last night and early doors today in and around the village. Highlights were a "flava" Wagtail (thanks to Sam), a Wood Warbler, 4 or more Pied Flycatchers, 2 Whinchat, multiple Tree Pipits -3 plus, 3 Redstarts, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Garden Warbler and a supporting cast of Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap in good numbers. Great spring viewing.
Pictures were hard to get last night in the conditions, but better in the early morning.
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| View from Hightown before the rain came |
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| Wood Warbler Kirkton, Collieston 5.5.15 |
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| Pied Flycatcher 1, Kirkton |
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| Pied Flycatcher 2, Kirkton |
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| Pied Fly 1 again |
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