Images from North Ronaldsay...

Little Bunting

Reed Warbler

Wheatear

Common Rosefinch

Whinchat

Fulmar

Bempton Cliffs...

A few of my favourite photos from a visit to to the cliffs during the week...

Gannets

Fulmar

Kittiwakes

Images from Bardsey...

A huge thanks to Bardsey Bird Observatory who hosted their annual Young Birder's Trip last week, and which I was fortunate to attend. We had a great week on the island, and can't wait to return. A bit short of time, I haven't been able to write much about the week, but here's a selection of photos from the island...

Chough

Spotted Flycatcher

Wheatears - adult and juveniles.

Marsh Harrier - juvenile.

Fulmar

Grey Seals

There were plenty of Willow Warblers around, as well as smaller numbers of Chiffchaffs.

Raven

Manx Shearwaters - adult and chick, as well as a recording of the calls of some of the adults below...

Storm Petrels ringed overnight

Juvenile Herring Gull in front of the Welsh mainland

Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Grayling Butterflies

Small Copper

Autumn Lady's Tresses Orchid

Personally, my highlight of the week were the daily sightings of Risso's Dolphins, including a great display at sunset on the 6th. The above video really fails to do that display justice but it was the best I could get! Please view the video in HD at 1080p.

The Milky Way over the south end. Not the best photo!