Before today, I had incredibly only seen two Little Auks in the UK (this despite hundreds of seawatching hours under my belt), therefore, the five I saw this morning at Tarbat Ness were most welcome. Two flew very close but I was too slow with the camera. #highlandbirding #birdingscotland

King Eider still at Dornoch after we were fogged off on Christmas Eve. Still two Surf Scoter but no sign of Black Scoter sadly.

#HighlandBirding #Ukbirding #KingEider #BoxingDayBirding

I have never seen so many Fieldfare, 100s together yesterday almost like a murmuration, what a sight! I didn’t know they did this. #scotland #highlands #fieldfare #birds #ukbirding #highlandbirding

I heard the call & couldn’t say now if it Common or Scottish Crossbill (and didn’t record it). But, as they were seen in Anagach Woods, there is surely more than a 50/50 chance of them being Scottish… Any thoughts? #ukbirding #birds #scotland #highlandbirding #crossbill #lumpy

Another day and a different Crested Tit at a different location… still not quite there yet! #birds #ukbirding #crestedtit #highlandbirding #scotland

Crested Tit today, on my 2nd attempt in 5 months. Would like a better pic, but a brilliant little bird & one I have wanted to see for a long time. #265 of year. #ukbirding #birds #crestedtit #highlandbirding

Lots of Pink-footed Geese #nocmig movement in the last few days especially so last night where there’s been a constant passage since yesterday during the day picked up by the #bwpuc #highlandbirding

Loch Eanaich today looking stunning in the winter light! Slim pickings birdwise with 2 Red Grouse, 3 Stonechat, a Wren, 2 Bullfinch and a Dipper the lot! #cairngorms #highlandbirding