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Scotland, the Faroe
Islands and Iceland - page 7
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Djupivogur - 20 June
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Please watch VIDEO: Rock Ptarmigan at Djupivogur.
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We were thrilled to find this adult Rock Ptarmigan in summer
plumage on the coastal lowlands known as Bulandsnes. This area was
amazing for birds and plants. 20 June 2019. |
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VIDEO of Red-necked Phalaropes. We saw over 20
Red-necked Phalaropes on the small ponds. |
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Red-necked Phalaropes have lobed toes and webbing
between the toes, often more webbing than on this individual. This is an
adaptation because Red-necked Phalaropes spend most of their lives
at sea. |
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Common Redshanks were protective of nest or young
by giving alarm calls. 20 June 2019 |
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Shelduck in one of the ponds at Bulandsnes, Djupivogur 20 June 2019. |
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Northern Shovelers aren't common. This female had
at least 4 young. Bulandsnes, Djupivogur 20 June 2019. |
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White Wagtail carrying food to
young. Bulandsnes, Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. |
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We saw 20 Red-throated Loons,
including several with young. Bulandsnes, Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. |
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Common Snipe at Bulandsnes,
Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. Snipe were still doing aerial displays
everywhere we went. |
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Birding along the airstrip at
Bulandsnes, Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. |
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On the black sand beach at
Bulandsnes, Djupivogur. Photo by Boomer Jerritt. |
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Black sand and dunes along the
coast at Bulandsnes, Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. |
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This area is characterized by
coastal ponds, heathland, rocky outcrops, saltmarsh and fresh water
ponds. |
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Rock Ptarmigan in mossy heath habitat - a trip
highlight. Bulandsnes, Djupivogur on 20 June 2019. |
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