Tuesday, August 27, 2024
A solitary sooty shearwater (seen very briefly) was the sighting of the day on my latest round trip to Stornoway.
On the return trip I spotted a whale's blow - but it was distant and wasn't repeated. Nearing the Summer Isles, good views were had of the cruise ship Regal Princess as it crossed our path heading north.
Back in Ullapool, as we edged into dock and I waved to Greger who'd kindly come to give me a lift home, a group of wildlife watchers/birders spotted a white-winger flying past; it landed on the terminal roof and a debate ensued about whether it was a true glaucous gull. Mention was made of the grey/brown in the primary feathers, and the general consensus seemed to be that it was a viking gull. I kept quiet, agreeing with the ID but wondering if it was the usual viking; it seemed quite at home, but that's hardly scientific!
// posted by Christine @ 4:49 AM 
