Cape May Warbler in Unst

        

Cape May Warbler Dendroica tigina

Photographs from an English Birdwatcher who was among those twitching the Cape May Warbler in Unst on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013. These are some of the last photos taken of the bird as it was not seen since late that afternoon. The stunningly rare North American bird is only a 2nd record for Britain and Europe. The Cape May Warbler was found 10 days earlier by Mike Pennington. The bird favoured a Sycamore tree and garden in Baltasound in Unst, where it delighted the small groups of enthusiast that travel great distances to see it. 

For more info check out a few of these links: 

http://www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/finders_report_cape_may_warbler.aspx?s_id=480566271

http://birdingfrontiers.com/2013/10/23/cape-may-warbler-on-unst/

http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/7532-tiny-birds-stir-huge-interest

http://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2013/10/30/birdwatching-circus-hits-unst-to-catch-sight-of-rare-warbler/

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Thank you for sending and sharing your photos.

As Shetland heads into Winter...
 Who could forget this bird from last February!
http://visit.shetland.org/birdwatchers-flock-to-shetland-to-see-a-rare-pine-grosbeak