Hoxa, South Ronaldsay, Orkney (1 Viewer)

Carrion crow are very rare here, so to see two and have one turn out to be a Carrion x Hooded hybrid was quite something:

http://www.johannas-art.com/carrion1.jpg
http://www.johannas-art.com/carrion3.jpg

Other birds seen included:

Hen Harrier (being mobbed by Hoodies)
Raven (likewise)
Little grebe (in small, abandoned stone quarry)

http://www.johannas-art.com/Lgrebe1.jpg
http://www.johannas-art.com/lgrebe2.jpg

Tufted duck, male (only other bird in quarry)

http://www.johannas-art.com/tufted3.jpg
http://www.johannas-art.com/tufted6.JPG



Lots of calling from Fulmars that are now 'nesting' in large numbers on the cliffs.