A last-minute decision to head to Scotland's NW corner today hoping for a late May surprise. On the drive up a Weasel ran across the road which gave me hope for a morning of surprises.
In the craft village the only migrant of note was a Spotted Flycatcher, while two Cuckoos were making a good racket. Onwards to the marsh which is usually the most exciting part of this area, and proved to be today, as I caught up with the long-staying drake Garganey. A flava-type Yellow Wagtail also flew over... two Highland ticks in very quick succession! Also on the marsh was a Wood Sandpiper, an Arctic Skua and Osprey flew through, and off shore, one of the islands had a good number of Puffins nesting.
A scan of the sea was rewarded with three Risso's Dolphins.
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| Willow Warbler |
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| drk Garganey |
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| Osprey |
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| freeze-framed shots of the Risso's Dolphins |
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| the marsh at Balnakeil |
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| entrance to Balnakeil |
