bird photos autumn 2008

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Merlin, Loch Bee, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Brown Shrike, Ben Risary Plantation, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Long-tailed Tits, Bavelaw, Pentlands, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Fairmilehead, Edinburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Fairmilehead, Edinburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Mistle Thrush, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Mistle Thrush, Musselburgh, Lothian, Nov 2008
Shoveler, Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
adult Ring-billed Gull, Oban Bay, Argyll, Nov 2008
adult Ring-billed Gull, Oban Bay, Argyll, Nov 2008
Brambling, Dewartown, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwing & Mistle Thrush, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Motherwell, Clyde, Nov 2008
Cackling Goose (minima), Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Cackling Goose (minima), Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
1st w male Scaup, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
1st w male Scaup, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Greenfinch, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Gadwall, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Gadwall, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Whooper Swan, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Whooper Swan, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Wigeon, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Wigeon, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Wigeon, Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Herring Gull, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Short-eared Owl, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Fieldfare, Glengarnock, Ayrshire, Nov 2008
Blackbird, Glengarnock, Ayrshire, Nov 2008
Greenfinch, Glengarnock, Ayrshire, Nov 2008
2nd w Kumlien's Gull, Skateraw, Lothian, Nov 2008
1st w Glaucous Gull, Tarbert Harbour, Argyll, Nov 2008
1st w Glaucous Gull, Tarbert Harbour, Argyll, Nov 2008
Lesser Whitethroat, Waternish, Skye, Highland, Nov 2008
Lesser Whitethroat, Waternish, Skye, Highland, Nov 2008
Long-tailed Tit, Bavelaw, Lothian, Nov 2008
Brambling, Kinglassie, Fife, Nov 2008
Brambling, Kinglassie, Fife, Nov 2008
Green-winged Teal, Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Green-winged Teal, Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Aberdeen, NE Scotland, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Aberdeen, NE Scotland, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, West Barns, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, West Barns, Lothian, Nov 2008
Redwing, West Barns, Lothian, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Blackcap, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Blackcaps, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Pallas's Warbler, Dunbar, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Belhaven, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Belhaven, Lothian, Nov 2008
Waxwings, Belhaven, Lothian, Nov 2008
Wren, Edgehead, Lothian, Nov 2008
Reed Bunting, Dewartown, Lothian, Oct 2008
Reed Bunting, Dewartown, Lothian, Oct 2008
Kestrel, Aberlady, Lothian, Nov 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Waxwing, Langass, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Firecrest, Langass, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Kestrel, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Kestrel, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Red Kite, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Greenland White-fronted Geese, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Greenland White-fronted Geese, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Ruddy Shelduck, Galston Loch, Ayrshire, Nov 2008
Hooded Merganser, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Chiffchaff, Tayport, Fife, Nov 2008
Buff-bellied Pipit, Garrynamonie, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Buff-bellied Pipit, Garrynamonie, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Nov 2008
Grey Phalarope, 'Number Two Barrier', Orkney, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, 'Number Two Barrier', Orkney, Oct 2008
Grey Phalaropes, 'Number Two Barrier', Orkney, Oct 2008
Grey Phalaropes, 'Number Two Barrier', Orkney, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Gedintailor, Braes, Skye, Highland, Oct 2008
Brent Geese, St Andrews, Fife, Oct 2008
Brent Goose, St Andrews, Fife, Oct 2008
Brent Goose, St Andrews, Fife, Oct 2008
Sparrowhawk, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Sparrowhawk, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Mistle Thrush, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Sparrowhawk, East Linton, Lothian, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Green-winged Teal, Capringstone Flash, Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Yellow-browed Warbler, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Hebridean Song Thrush, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Pectoral Sandpiper, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Short-eared Owl, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Citrine Wagtail, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Citrine Wagtail, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Sanderlings, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Greenland White-fronted Goose, Kinross, Perth & Kinross, Oct 2008
Lesser Scaup, Hogganfield Loch, Clyde, Oct 2008
Ruddy Duck, Hogganfield Loch, Clyde, Oct 2008
Ruddy Duck, Hogganfield Loch, Clyde, Oct 2008
Goosander, Hogganfield Loch, Clyde, Oct 2008
Common Crossbills, Barrhill, Ayrshire, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Barrhill, Ayrshire, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Barrhill, Ayrshire, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Barrhill, Ayrshire, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Barrhill, Ayrshire, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Muirshiel CP, Clyde, Mar 2008
Common Crossbill, Muirshiel CP, Clyde, Mar 2008
Kingfisher, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Sep 2008
Black-tailed Godwit, Doonfoot, Ayrshire, Aug 2008
Buff-bellied Pipit, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, Oct 2008
Buff-bellied Pipit, North Ronaldsay, Orkney, Oct 2008
Kestrel, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Dipper, Fairlie, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Ruff, Troon, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Ruff, Troon, Ayrshire, Oct 2008
Grey Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Oct 2008
Grey Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Oct 2008
Turnstone, Musselburgh, Lothian, Oct 2008
Grey Heron, Musselburgh, Lothian, Oct 2008
Bar-tailed Godwit, Port Seton, Lothian, Oct 2008
Ringed Plover, Port Seton, Lothian, Oct 2008
Tree Sparrows, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Tree Sparrows, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Tree Sparrow, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Sparrowhawk, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Starling, Kinglassie, Fife, Oct 2008
Red-eyed Vireo, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Red-eyed Vireo, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Pectoral Sandpiper, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
American Golden Plover, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
American Golden Plover, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
American Golden Plover, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Buzzard, Baron's Haugh RSPB, Clyde, Oct 2008
3rd w Great Black-backed Gull, Mallaig, Highland, Oct 2008
1st w Great Black-backed Gull, Mallaig, Highland, Oct 2008
Common Gull, Morar, Highland, Oct 2008
Hooded Crow, Arisaig, Highland, Oct 2008
Brambling, Bavelaw, Pentlands, Lothian, Oct 2008
Goldfinch, Coal Tit, and Greenfinch, Bavelaw, Lothian, Oct 2008
Lesser Whitethroat, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Oct 2008
Pink-footed Geese, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Pink-footed Geese, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Wigeons and Oystercatcher, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Kingfisher, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Stonechat, Kingsbarns, Fife, Sep 2008
Red-legged Partridge, Dunino, Fife, Sep 2008
Bar-tailed Godwit, Kingsbarns, Fife, Sep 2008
Short-eared Owl, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Gull-billed Tern, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Gull-billed Tern, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Gull-billed Tern, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Gull-billed Tern, Tiree, Argyll, Oct 2008
Ruddy Shelducks, Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, Oct 2008
Ruddy Shelducks, Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, Oct 2008
Ruddy Shelducks, Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, Oct 2008
Black-tailed Godwit, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
Black-tailed Godwit, Aberlady, Lothian, Oct 2008
leucistic Chaffinch, nr Inverness, Oct 2008
Turtle Dove, Auchmithie, Angus & Dundee, Sep 2008
Turtle Dove, Auchmithie, Angus & Dundee, Sep 2008
White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
Bar-tailed Godwit, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Sep 2008
Bar-tailed Godwits, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Sep 2008
Lesser Whitethroat, Fife Ness, Fife, Sep 2008
Spotted Flycatcher, Fife Ness, Fife, Sep 2008
leucistic Greylag Goose, Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, Sep 2008
leucistic Greylag Goose, Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, Sep 2008
Red-breasted Flycatcher, St Abbs, Borders, Sep 2008
Red-breasted Flycatcher, St Abbs, Borders, Sep 2008
Crested Tit, Carrbridge, Highland, Sep 2008
Crested Tit, Carrbridge, Highland, Sep 2008
Red Grouse, Dulsie Bridge, Highland, Sep 2008
Red Grouse, Dulsie Bridge, Highland, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
Osprey, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Knot, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Knots, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Stonechat, Kingsbarns, Fife, Sep 2008
Herring Gull, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Herring Gull, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Curlew, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Dunlin, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
wader flock, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Sandwich Terns, St Andrews, Fife, Sep 2008
Sandwich Tern, Kingsbarns, Fife, Sep 2008
Redshank, Kingsbarns, Fife, Sep 2008
Greater Sand Plover, Dunbar, Lothian, Sep 2008
Wryneck, Barns Ness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Barred Warbler, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Sep 2008
Whimbrel, Musselburgh, Lothian, Sep 2008
Grey Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Sep 2008
Grey Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Sep 2008
Greater Sand Plover, Dunbar, Lothian, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Spoonbills, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
leucistic Buzzard, nr Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Red Kite, nr Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Red Kite, nr Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Loch A'Phuill, Tiree, Argyll, Sep 2008
Pied Flycatcher, Balephuil, Tiree, Argyll, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hoopoe, Carsethorn, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Hobby, Thorntonloch, Lothian, Sep 2008
Pied Flycatcher, Barns Ness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Spoonbills, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Spoonbill, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Spoonbill, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
Spoonbills, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Sep 2008
White-winged Black Tern, Inverness, Highland, Aug 2008
Pectoral Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Sep 2008
Pectoral Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Sep 2008
Pectoral Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Sep 2008
Wryneck, St Abb's Head NNR, Borders, Sep 2008
Pied Flycatcher, St Abb's Head NNR, Borders, Sep 2008
Common Redstart, St Abb's Head NNR, Borders, Sep 2008
Common Redstart, St Abb's Head NNR, Borders, Sep 2008
Spotted Flycatcher, Torness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Spotted Flycatcher, Torness, Lothian, Sep 2008
American Golden Plover, Tiree, Argyll, Sep 2008
Pied Flycatcher, St Abb's Head NNR, Borders, Sep 2008
Spotted Flycatcher, Torness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Spotted Flycatcher, Torness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Lesser Yellowlegs, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Lesser Yellowlegs, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Lesser Yellowlegs, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Lesser Yellowlegs, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
Spotted Redshank, Guardbridge, Fife, Sep 2008
juv White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
juv White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
juv White-tailed Eagle, Fife, Sep 2008
Nuthatch, Mugdock Village, Clyde, Sep 2008
Sedge Warbler, Barns Ness, Lothian, Sep 2008
Sedge Warbler, Barns Ness, Lothian, Sep 2008