Cheers again for your help with getting on the bird! Managed some closer views and a couple of dodgy photos through the bins a bit later that afternoon. Nice and distinctive once I'd got my eye in!

Good numbers of Minke Whales, Common Dolphins, and porpoises were seen from the various ferry crossings. Birding highlights from these crossings included many Storm Petrels, one Leach's Petrel, 2 Sooty Shearwaters, 2 Little Gulls, and a Black Tern. 4/4 #BirdingScotland

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A day and a half scouring Colonsay and Oronsay failed to turn up any of the hoped-for rare waders, but the stunning scenery and excellent views of the resident Choughs and raptors more than made up for it! 3/4 #BirdingScotland

Aside from the star rarity, Barra also provided excellent views of some Hebridean specialities, with both eagles, Merlin, and Hen Harrier seen. 19 Black-throated Divers (most still in summer-plumage) and a Bottlenose Dolphin were also seen off Vatersay. 2/4 #BirdingScotland

The stuff of dreams! Hope someone bought you a pint or two after 😂

Cheers, Barry. Will be keeping an eye on your Dundee birding efforts from afar!

Cheers, Jared. Very excited to be moving down to Durham this Autumn, but it's got a lot to live up to bird-wise after a fantastic few years in Fife!

Singing male Corn Bunting from this morning. I'll miss having these beauties on the doorstep!

Cheers, George. Couldn't believe my luck with the Corncrake as I normally only hear them. Hope the summer is treating you well, and I look forward to hearing about your own birding travels!

This 2cy Little Gull at Northton (Harris) on Wednesday was a nice surprise. Not often that I get such good views of this species!

Absolute nightmare twitch, but good company! At least we got the Little Gull and some nice Arctic Terns. We'll laugh about it someday...

Very lucky to get the opportunity, and it was a fantastic learning experience!