Unless it
I which case it could be an acceptable record, subject to certain provisions.
How could “they” ever know if it hopped a lift on a ship, or otherwise ?
It isn’t a question of knowing it’s based on the balance of probability.
It is a very long, drawn out process and if *they come to a decision within 12 months it will be nothing short of a miracle.
*the BOU’s Records Committee (BOURC)
Ah, OK, thanks.
I would imagine then that most, that go to arbitration, fail ?
It doesn’t go to arbitration, the BOURC decision is theirs alone, and final.
There is no appeal system.
So, do most get rejected, do you know ?
Most of what? It’s a nearctic passerine of which there are many on the British List. Many have also been rejected, the decision will be based on several factors, probablity, species migratory traits, weather patterns, other arrivals from a similar geographical area, time of year, condition of the bird, etc etc.
Every case is based on its merits, some are accepted, others rejected.
Another crazy day of scarce and rare migrants here.
A stunning Woodchat Shrike in my garden is only the 3rd record for Fetlar
More female Red-backed Shrikes (4 of them)
And 2 (possibly 3!) Icterine Warblers, again in the garden.
Also seen today, a male (red spotted) Bluethroat, Spotted Flycatcher, Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler.
This month has been incredible and there’s still time for more!
Love the Spoonbill pic
I’d be getting the bird ID book out for that lot! Amazing.
A day of constant, often heavy rain, misty and cool made it rather unpleasant in the field. However, the birds made up for it.
The 2 Icterine Warblers remained in the garden, I presume they roosted in my willows overnight.
Island totals for the day - but no pics due to pissing down reasons.
Red-backed Shrike - 11, Icterine Warbler - 8, Marsh Warbler - 1, Common Rosefinch - 5, Common Sandpiper - 1, Green Sandpiper - 1, Redpoll - 4, Spotted Flycatcher - 12, Redstart - 1, Sedge Warbler - 1, Lesser Whitethroat - 14, Garden Warbler - 7, Common Whitethroat - 1, Blackcap - 3, Willow Warbler - 6, Chiffchaff - 3, Chaffinch - 1, Siskin - 2, Brambling - 1, Kestrel - 1
A remarkable haul for 1 day, it’s been one of Shetland’s best months for spring migrants in recent history and there’s still a week left…
You must be in your absolute element Paul. Good to see / witness, even if second hand.
Absolutely loving this amazing selection of birds I’ve never heard of!!
Walk at RSPB St Aidens.
Great to see how well the Black Headed Gulls have recovered since last years avian flu hit.
Also a Bearded Reedling was pointed out to me by a much more knowledgeable gentleman.
Not been out for a while and the greenery in Richmond Park made it harder to spot birds, but managed a Stonechat that was kind enough to pose
The Icterine Warbler was still in the garden this morning - 4th day.
Still a good scattering of migrants around, this male Red-backed Shrike was showing particularly well.
Look how thin those legs are; such delicate things.
Have you done much work to your garden to improve it as a bird habitat since you moved to Fetlar Paul?
Yes, fuck all. If that can be called doing something.
It’s made it much better for birds and rabbits, hedgehogs, mice etc.
