I have been looking out for a Bonaparte's Gull, so when i encountered this small gull at Aberlady head on, it had me going for a second!
Not what i was hoping for but very nice anyway!
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The Firecrest was showing well yesterday, another #Lifer at Barns Ness in East Lothian.
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From yesterday, a few views of the stunning Firecrest at Barns Ness. Although out of view for long periods, when it did show, it showed well
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2 Slavonian Grebe on Linlithgow Loch, north side.
Closer look at Slavonian Grebe on Linlithgow Loch, with a fish
March 9. Birdwalk Linlithgow Loch (41 species) highlight was close views of 2 Slavonian Grebes; also 4 Chiffchaff, courtship displays Mute Swan & Great Crested Grebe @btoscotland.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdingLothian #BirdingScotland
Smart looking Scandinavian Rock Pipit? at Port Seton today.
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Flighty Firecrest next to the old campsite at Barns Ness. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
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Barnsness Firecrest very mobile and sticking mostly to tree tops,but did come lower into pines .
Some truly awful pics of the Firecrest today at Barns Ness @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birding scotland
March 5. Birdwalk Port Seton #birdinglothian (28 species) distant views of White-winged Scoter & Velvet Scoter @btoscotland.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdingScotland
An unexpected Black-necked Grebe off Seafield this afternoon (also a Black Guillemot) @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Watching Snow Buntings at Whitesands beach with Joe Nicholl, 8-10 but moved N quickly @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Snow Bunting (ssp. insulae) at Skateraw (03/03/26)
Adult White-billed Diver at Whitesands (03/03/26). First off Fluke Dub then moved east to Whitesands by early afternoon.
Another day, another fine adult White-billed Diver. This one first off Fluke Dub, then later at Whitesands. 8 Snow Bunting on the beach at Whitesands, with a ninth at Skateraw. Also GN Diver near the WBD and Black-necked Grebe at WS Quarry @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birdinglothian
A fem Marsh Harrier persued by crows at Aberlady was nice.
Although dissapointed it was a day too late to make it for February, i was delighted to find out it was Loths earliest ever, after a bird @kgbirder.bsky.social & I had at Scoughall on 11/3/07.
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Visited Pressmennan Lake, East Lothian this morning to see the Mandarin Ducks, thankfully got some nice pic's. #Birding #Birdphotography #BirdsUK #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Wildlifephotography @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social @rspbedinburghlg.bsky.social
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2 Chiffchaff at hangmans rock Duddingston 1 bird in full song the mild weather must be making them happy.
Black-necked Grebe at Whitesands Quarry
2 of 20+ (possibly up to 30) Mandarin Duck at Pressmennan Lake
A very enjoyable day in East Lothian today by train and bike.
Highlights being Shore Lark at John Muir CP, BN Grebe at WS Quarry, WW Scoter off Port Seton, 20+ Mandarin at Pressmennan Lake and 2 Whitefronts with Pinkfeet over Belhaven Bay.
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Nice to bump into this imm m White-winged Scoter at Port Seton today whilst looking for shag darvics.
Also RN Grebe offshore with 6 grey wagtails along coast to Aberlady.
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Slavonian Grebe still present at Duddingston for its 10th day.Drake Pochard
no sign but was here a week.
@birdinglothian.bsky.social black necked grebe on whitesands quarry at 1700
A good two days of birding with the 2cy Glaucous Gull at Yellowcraig yesterday followed by Twite, Shoveler and the yellow colour ringed adult Mediterranean Gull at Musselburgh this afternoon. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Nice views of this White-billed Diver today at North Berwick, whilst looking for shag darvics!
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Ist cycle Glaucous Gull at Yellowcraig again today @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Half of the 67 Russian Whitefronts near Stoneypath farm. Probably a modern-day record for Lothian. @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Out with @kgbirder.bsky.social today, highlights being this glauc, a male surf scoter, db brent goose and 6 russian whitefronts. #BirdingScotland @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdingLothian
White-billed Diver, North Berwick (21/02/26)
White-billed Diver showing clear wing moult
Nice to reacquaint myself with the White-billed Diver I first found off Craigleith in North Berwick last weekend. Today it was c. 2 miles to the east, near Canty Bay off Drift cafe, feeding busily by Bass Rock and clearly in wing moult @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birdinglothian
Some of the 8 lovely Tundra Beans yesterday, double the largest group I've seen in Lothian; also pr Pintail at Tynners inner bay; Wed 18th 250+ Great Crested Grebes off Silverknowes @birdinglothian.bsky.social
Feb 19. Birdwalk Tyninghame to Belhaven (60 species) close views of a Slavonian Grebe on Seafield Pond
Also Puffin, Pink Footed Geese, Wigeon, Razorbill, Little Egret, Little Grebe, Dunlin, Grey/Ringed Plover etc @btoscotland.bsky.social @birdinglothian.bsky.social #birdingscotland #birdinglothian
A 8km walk from North Berwick-Aberlady resulted in 2 White-billed Diver (N. Berwick & Gullane Pt) single Great Northern Diver (Yellowcraig) 9 Snow Bunting, 15 Crossbill. @birdinglothian.bsky.social #BirdingScotland #BirdingLothian
I’m afraid I’m with @stewchat.bsky.social on this, all those photos show Skylark - doesn’t mean you didn’t see the Woodlark, it’s just not the bird/s in these pics
