Army Ornithological SocietyFair Isle - Day 2
Sun 30 Sep 12
The recce screen deployed before first light but became a little bogged down having made contact with 11 Jack Snipe. Meanwhile the main force scoured the Havens and Bu Ness in rain and driving wind before retiring for a leisurely breakfast!
Once deployed, the main force recovered the recce screen and spent the morning searching for new and existing rarities. The morning turned up Richard’s Pipit above South Harbour and a Paddyfield Warbler at the shop, re-discovered just before the transport back to FIBO.
After lunch the team deployed back to the shop to get good views of the Paddyfield Warbler. The task was expected to last most of the afternoon but the bird was very obliging and good views were achieved within half an hour. With the Paddyfield Warbler having completed its photo call the team returned to scouring the south and were put onto a Red-breasted Flycatcher hiding in the cliffs around Hesswalls.
Another successful day. What will tomorrow bring?
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