bird photos spring 2009
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Reed Warbler, Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, May 2009
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White-tailed Eagle and Raven, Highland, May 2009
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White-tailed Eagle and Raven, Highland, May 2009
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White-tailed Eagle and Raven, Highland, May 2009
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White-tailed Eagle, Highland, May 2009
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White-tailed Eagle, Highland, May 2009
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Curlew, Granites, Moorfoot Hills, Lothian, May 2009
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Curlew, Granites, Moorfoot Hills, Lothian, May 2009
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Red-legged Partridge, Granites, Moorfoot Hills, Lothian, May 2009
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Wheatear, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Rock Pipit, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Song Thrush, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Chaffinch, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Raven, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Raven, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Twite, Canna, Highland, May 2009
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Sedge Warbler, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Fulmar, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Fulmar, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Great Skua, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Great Skua, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Great Skua, Sanday, Inner Hebrides, Highland, May 2009
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Goosander, Musselburgh, Lothian, May 2009
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Jackdaw, Musselburgh, Lothian, May 2009
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Linnet, White Sands, Lothian, May 2009
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Spoonbill, Kinneil, Upper Forth, May 2009
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Gannet, Troup Head, NE Scotland, May 2009
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Wood Warbler, Ayrshire, May 2009
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Wood Warbler, Ayrshire, May 2009
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Grasshopper Warbler, Balephuil, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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Lesser Whitethroat, Carnan Mor, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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Lesser Whitethroat, Carnan Mor, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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nominate-race (limosa) Black-tailed Godwit, Heylipol, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009. See NOTE 1 below.
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islandica Black-tailed Godwits, Kilmoluaig, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Curlew Sandpiper, Gott Bay, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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pale-bellied Brent Geese, Hynish, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Knots, Gott Bay, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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2nd year Iceland Gull, Loch Bhasapol, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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White Wagtail, Loch a' Phuill, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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White Wagtail, Balephetrish Bay, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Wheatear, Caoles, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Spotted Flycatcher, Cornaigbeg, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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Red-necked Phalarope, Gott Bay, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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Ring-necked Duck, Loch an Eilein, Tiree, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Mealy Redpoll, Carnan Mor, Tiree, Argyll, May 2009
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Oystercatcher, Kirkcaldy, Fife, May 2009
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Oystercatcher, Kirkcaldy, Fife, May 2009
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Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Levenmouth, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Wood Sandpiper, Barns Ness, Lothian, May 2009
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Stonechat, Barns Ness, Lothian, May 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Collared Flycatcher, Denburn Wood, Crail, Fife, May 2009
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Collared Flycatcher, Denburn Wood, Crail, Fife, May 2009
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Collared Flycatcher, Denburn Wood, Crail, Fife, May 2009
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Collared Flycatcher, Denburn Wood, Crail, Fife, May 2009
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Garganey, Levenmouth Pools, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Garganey, Levenmouth Pools, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Garganey, Levenmouth Pools, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Gadwall, Levenmouth Pools, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Little Plover, Fife, May 2009
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Garganey, Levenmouth, Perth & Kinross, May 2009
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Whitethroat, Burntisland, Fife, May 2009
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Wood Sandpiper, Rossie Bog, Fife, May 2009
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Red Grouse, Longformacus, Lammermuir Hills, Borders, May 2009
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Red Grouse, Longformacus, Lammermuir Hills, Borders, May 2009
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Red Grouse, Longformacus, Lammermuir Hills, Borders, May 2009
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Wheatear, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Wheatear, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Lapwing, Gladhouse, Lothian, May 2009
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Lapwing, Gladhouse, Lothian, May 2009
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Lapwing, Gladhouse, Lothian, May 2009
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Lapwing, Aberdeen, NE Scotland, May 2009
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Purple Sandpiper, Smerclate, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, May 2009
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Shelduck, Smerclate, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, May 2009
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Wheatear, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Coot, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Mute Swan, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Garganey, Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway, May 2009
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Wheatear, Kilchoan, Highland, May 2009
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Whimbrel, Kilchoan, Highland, May 2009
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Sedge Warbler, Kilchoan, Highland, May 2009
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Siskin, Kilchoan, Highland, May 2009
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Hawfinch, South Glendale, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Apr 2009
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Hawfinch, South Glendale, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Apr 2009
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Whimbrel, Rubha Ardvule, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Apr 2009
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Sedge Warbler, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Sedge Warbler, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Sedge Warbler, Craigluscar NR, Fife, May 2009
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Dotterel, Scald Law, Pentland Hills, Lothian, May 2009
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Dotterel, Scald Law, Pentland Hills, Lothian, May 2009
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Little Egret, Guardbridge, Fife, May 2009
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Little Egret, Guardbridge, Fife, May 2009
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Little Egret, Guardbridge, Fife, May 2009
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Wood Warbler, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Wood Warbler, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Wood Warbler, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Red-legged Partridges, Penicuik, Lothian, May 2009
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Siskin & Greenfinch, Bavelaw, Lothian, May 2009
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Wheatear, nr Pathhead, Lothian, May 2009
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Moorhen, Aberdeen, NE Scotland, May 2009
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Song Thrush, Haughton Alford, NE Scotland, May 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Shag, Isle of May, Apr 2009
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Puffin, Isle of May, Apr 2009
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Puffin, Isle of May, Apr 2009
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Razorbill, Isle of May, Apr 2009
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Fulmar, Isle of May, Apr 2009
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Stonechat, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Lesser Whitethroat, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Wheatear, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Avocets, Kinneil Lagoon, Upper Forth, Apr 2009
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Black-tailed Godwits, Kinneil Lagoon, Upper Forth, Apr 2009
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Black-tailed Godwits, Kinneil Lagoon, Upper Forth, Apr 2009
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Tree Pipit, Hog Hill, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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Stonechat, Hog Hill, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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Little Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Garganey, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Garganey, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Marsh Harrier, River Tay Reedbeds, Perth & Kinross, Apr 2009
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Marsh Harrier, River Tay Reedbeds, Perth & Kinross, Apr 2009
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Shelduck, River Tay Reedbeds, Perth & Kinross, Apr 2009
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Shelducks, River Tay Reedbeds, Perth & Kinross, Apr 2009
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Grasshopper Warbler, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Grasshopper Warbler, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Grasshopper Warbler, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Longniddry, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Longniddry, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Longniddry, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Longniddry, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Yellow Wagtail, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Dunnock, North Berwick, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Goldfinch, Seacliffe, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Mallard, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Grey Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Egret, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Turnstone, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Shelduck, Aberlady, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Lesser Black-backed Gull, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Blue-headed Wagtail, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Black-tailed Godwits, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Willow Warbler, Lockshaw Moss, Fife, Apr 2009
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Whinchat, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Swallow, Burntisland, Fife, Apr 2009
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Dunnock, South Glendale, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Apr 2009
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Pied Wagtail, Mount Lothian, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Kittiwakes, Dunbar, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Common Sandpiper, Heriot, Borders, Apr 2009
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White Stork, Mersehead, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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White Stork, Mersehead, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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Red Kite, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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Red Kite, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Apr 2009
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Common Sandpiper, Heriot, Borders, Apr 2009
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Fulmars, Colonsay, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Eiders, Colonsay, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Shag, Colonsay, Argyll, Apr 2009
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Black Grouse, Tulloch Moor, Speyside, Highland, Apr 2009
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Black Grouse, Tulloch Moor, Speyside, Highland, Apr 2009
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Red Grouse, Drynachan, Moray & Nairn, Apr 2009
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Ospreys, Loch Garten, Speyside, Highland, Apr 2009
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Great Northern Diver, Gruinard Bay, Highland, Apr 2009
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Great Northern Diver, Gruinard Bay, Highland, Apr 2009
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Wheatear, Drynachan, Moray & Nairn, Apr 2009
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Wheatear, Drynachan, Moray & Nairn, Apr 2009
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White Wagtail, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Ring Ouzel, Lammermuir Hills, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Ring Ouzel, Lammermuir Hills, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Blue-headed Wagtail, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Blue-headed Wagtail, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Blue-headed Wagtail, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Cormorant, Stonehaven, NE Scotland, Apr 2009
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Pied Wagtail, Isle of Skye, Highland, Sep 2008
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Green Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Green Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Gadwalls, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Gadwall, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Gadwall, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Goldcrest, Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye, Highland, Apr 2009
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Little Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Little Plover, Musselburgh, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Black Redstart, Elie, Fife, Apr 2009
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Green-winged Teal, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Green-winged Teal, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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White-fronted Goose, Letham Pools, Fife, Apr 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Apr 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Apr 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Apr 2009
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Shoveler, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Mar 2009
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Ring Ouzel, Lammermuir Hills, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Sparrowhawk, East Linton, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Tree Sparrow, Carrington, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Stonechat, White Sands, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Linnet, White Sands, Lothian, Apr 2009
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Nuthatch, Rozelle Park, Ayr, Ayrshire, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Rozelle Park, Ayr, Ayrshire, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Rozelle Park, Ayr, Ayrshire, Mar 2009
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Scaup, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Sky Lark, White Sands, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Blue Tit, Newtongrange, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Green-winged Teal, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Green-winged Teal, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Shoveler, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Green Sandpiper, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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White-fronted Goose, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Crested Tit, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Crested Tit, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Crested Tit, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Pheasant, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Siskin, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Siskin, Loch an Eilean, Highland, Mar 2009
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Coal Tit, Loch Garten, Highland, Mar 2009
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Red Grouse, Watch Water, Borders, Mar 2009
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Yellowhammer, Kinglassie, Fife, Mar 2009
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Iceland Gull, Anstruther, Fife, Mar 2009
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Iceland Gull, Anstruther, Fife, Mar 2009
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Iceland Gull, Anstruther, Fife, Mar 2009
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Redshank, Bavelaw, Pentlands, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Redshank, Bavelaw, Pentlands, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Siskin, Roslin, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Siskin, Roslin, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Siskin, Roslin, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Scaup, Kendoon Loch, Dumfries & Galloway, Mar 2009
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Greenland White-fronted Geese, Loch Ken, Dumfries & Galloway, Mar 2009
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House Sparrow, Bonnyrigg, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Loch Gorm, Islay, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Loch Gorm, Islay, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Gyr Falcon, Loch Gorm, Islay, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Kestrel, White Sands, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Pheasant, Penicuik, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Ring-billed Gull, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Ring-billed Gull, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Ring-billed Gull, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Dalzell Park, Motherwell, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Lapwing, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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White-fronted Goose, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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White-fronted Goose, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Red Grouse, Drynachan, Speyside, Highland, Mar 2009
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Golden Plover, Drynachan, Speyside, Highland, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Kendoon, Dumfries & Galloway, Mar 2009
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Barnacle Goose, Mersehead, Dumfries & Galloway, Mar 2009
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Barnacle Goose, Mersehead, Dumfries & Galloway, Mar 2009
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Little Egret, Mersehead, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Teal, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Magpie, West Barns, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Magpie, West Barns, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Chaffinch, Bavelaw, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Roslin Glen, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Roslin Glen, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Roslin Glen, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Nuthatch, Roslin Glen, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Black-tailed Godwit, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Pink-footed Goose, Seafield Pond, Dunbar, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Wheatear, Beinn Hough, Tiree, Argyll, Mar 2009
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Sky Lark, White Sands, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gulls, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Corn Bunting, St Monans, Fife, Mar 2009
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Corn Bunting, St Monans, Fife, Mar 2009
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Shoveler, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Mar 2009
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Goosander, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Mar 2009
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Tufted Duck, Linlithgow, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Brambling, East Linton, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Brambling, East Linton, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Mute Swan, Linlithgow Loch, Lothian, Mar 2009
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adult Glaucous Gull, Hough Bay, Tiree, Feb 2009
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juv/1st w Glaucous Gull, Hough Bay, Tiree, Feb 2009
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juv/1st w Glaucous Gull, Hough Bay, Tiree, Feb 2009
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Ring-necked Duck, Loch an Eilein, Tiree, Feb 2009
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Ring-necked Duck, Loch an Eilein, Tiree, Feb 2009
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King Eider, Kincraig Point, Fife, Mar 2009
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King Eider, Kincraig Point, Fife, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Iceland Gull, Anstruther, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Scaup, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Scaup, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Mute Swan, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Goosander, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Goosander, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Ring-billed Gull, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Ring-billed Gull, Strathclyde CP, Clyde, Mar 2009
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White-fronted Goose, Letham Pools, Fife, Mar 2009
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Skylark, West Sands, St Andrews, Fife, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Out Head, St Andrews, Fife, Mar 2009
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dark-bellied Brent Goose, Out Head, St Andrews, Fife, Feb 2009
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Waxwing, Guardbridge, Fife, Feb 2009
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Waxwing, Guardbridge, Fife, Feb 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Waxwing, Dunfermline, Fife, Mar 2009
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Waxwing, Dunfermline, Fife, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Great White Egret, Gilmourton, Clyde, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mediterranean Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Herring Gull, Buckhaven, Fife, Mar 2009
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Mute & Whooper Swans, Dunbar, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Pheasant, Mount Lothian, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Snow Bunting, Musselburgh, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Waxwings, Penicuik, Lothian, Mar 2009
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Waxwings, Penicuik, Lothian, Mar 2009
NOTE 1: This Black-tailed Godwit was leg-flagged in the Netherlands as a chick in May 2008, and is apparently the first confirmed record of a nominate-race (limosa) bird from Scotland. (John Bowler)