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Wheatear
delia todd

Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

I had one main objective going to Iona really, and that was to 'see' Corncrake. I've heard loads of them over the years but never managed to spot one.

This was to prove another such day; I heard a few but they wouldn't show themselves to me.

I walked up behind the Abbey and actually heard two in the area, but I pretended I wasn't interested;) and took a picture of these two Wheatear instead. They nicely popped up on top of the bank; a bit distant but a year and trip tick.
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Habitat
Rough ground on off shore island
Location
Iona, Isle of Mull
Date taken
10 May 2016
Scientific name
Oenanthe oenanthe
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
Scridifer
Supporter
I have the same thing here with Quail Delia - hear loads on my walks but not a glimpse of one! Congratulations anyway on the lovely Wheatears and tyhe ticks!

Chris
 
mali
Dont think I've set eyes on one of these this year...Lucky you Delia.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Well congrats on you year and trip tick girl! A lovely capture of these two and nice that the one on the right turned its head for you ;)
 

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