Aurora borealis

Isn't it ironic?

Well, what an ironic title the last entry had, given the events of the weekend - the trapping on Fair Isle of the Western Palearctic's first Chestnut-eared Bunting. Am staggered that the birding media seem to be treating this with such caution, given weather conditions here last week and the supporting cast of eastern vagrants that have turned up with it.

I only heard about it yesterday, so no time to do anything about getting over there. Feeling slightly pissed off that I didn't know of it sooner, but can only blame myself for not checking the internet. We learn by our mistakes etc. Tried stopping at Tingwall on the way into work, but (surprise surprise) the plane today was fully booked. It's a bit galling that it'll be easier for birders from the south of England to get up here to see this than it'll be for me to make the crossing. Oh well. Am trying very hard to be philosophical about the situation.

Religiously drove the trap this morning. Nothing.

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Update : Lunchtime - absolutely no joy finding any way onto Fair Isle - planes are all booked solid in and out, which leaves the Good Shepherd tomorrow - I can get out there, but can't return until the following week.