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Northern Wheatear

(oenanthe oenanthe)
Wheatears, or more correctly Northern Wheatears, were very common on both Fair Isle and on Shetland. Some of these would have been birds which had bred on the northern isles and others would be migrants stopping off for a rest. All would soon by departing to winter in Africa.
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Sumburgh, Shetland
Northern Wheatear, Bird Observatory, Fair Isle
Northern Wheatear, Bird Observatory, Fair Isle