Here is a selection of reports of ringed birds which have shown significant movements into, within or out of Moray and Nairn in 2013 – 2024.
Redpoll 18329655 was ringed at Begijnendijk, Brabent (BELGIUM) on 13 November 2023 and caught agian in Teindland Forest (NJ2853) on 16 November 2024, 891 km from the ringing site after 1 year.
Greylag Goose orange LVB (ISR142777) was ringed at Blonduos, Austur-Hunavatns (ICELAND) on 20 July 2019 and sighted near Thurso (Caithness ND0969) on 13 September 2023 and at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 10 December 2024, after 4 years 1 month.
Knot lime JUJ (ST32676) was ringed at Freiston (Lincolnshire) on 21 September 2024 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 26 October 2024 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 10 December 2024, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Knot lime JUJ, Findhorn Bay 10 December 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-tailed Godwit WYW (EM25303) was ringed at Cork harbour, Co. Cork (IRELAND) on 23 May 2022 and sighted at Crosshaven (Co. Cork) on 15 January 2023, at Cork harbour on 27 February 2024 and at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 August 2024, after 2 years 2 months.
Black-tailed Godwit WYW, Findhorn Bay 18 August 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white UNC (DT36106) was ringed at Coquet Island, Amble (Northumberland) on 23 July 2016 and sighted at Barbatre, Polder de Sebastopol (FRANCE) on 6 May 2022 and again at Zeebrugge (BELGIUM) on 5 May 2023, at Rhos Point (Wales) on 26 August 2023 and on Findhorn beach on 7 August 2024, after 8 years 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern white UNC, Findhorn beach 7 August 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white LUJ (7082433) was ringed at Agger Faergehavn, Nordjylland (DENMARK) on 29 August 2019 and sighted at Griend (NETHERLANDS) on 18 June 2020, at Port Seaton (East Lothian) on 6 August 2022 and at Findhorn beach on 7 August 2024, after 4 years 9 months.
Sandwich Tern LUJ, Findhorn beach 7 August 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange 99C (ST99694) was ringed at Ainsdale Beach, Southport (Merseyside) on 8 May 2024 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 July 2024, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Knot orange 99C, Findhorn Bay 22 July 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange 78V (ST99700) was ringed at Ainsdale Beach, Southport (Merseyside) on 8 May 2024 and sighted at Pool of Virkie (Shetland HU3911) on 21 June 2024 and again at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 July 2024, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Knot 78V, Findhorn Bay 22 July 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot ST99330 was ringed (as a 2CY bird) at Ainsdale Beach, Southport (Merseyside) on 8 May 2024 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 18 May 2024, after 10 days.
Waxwing NW06545 was ringed at New Elgin on 13 November 2023 and sighted at Bakewell (Derbyshire) on 6-16 January 2024 and again at Skagen (DENMARK) on 7 May 2024, 916 km from the ringing site after 5 months 3 weeks.
Woodcock EM36554 was ringed at Burnside of Dipple (NJ3356) on 2 January 2024 and killed at Gus-Khrustalny, Vladimir Oblast (RUSSIAN FEDERATION) on 21 April 2024, 2684 km from the ringing site after 3 months 2 weeks.
Woodcock EZ76781 was ringed at Burnside of Dipple (NJ3258) on 25 January 2023 and found dead at Solna, Stockholm (SWEDEN) on 20 April 2024, 1240 km from the ringing site after 1 year 2 months.
Long-tailed Tit NKY363 was ringed at Lossiemouth Cemetery (NJ2369) on 22 October 2023 and caught again at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 6 May 2024, 4 km from the ringing site after 6 months 2 weeks.
Goldfinch AJH4952 was ringed at West Tofts (Norfolk TL8491) on 8 January 2024 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 9 April 2024, 616 km from the ringing site after 3 months.
Lesser Redpoll ABX3053 was ringed at Lound Hall, Retford (Nottinghamshire SK7073) on 17 February 2024 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 9 April 2024, 500 km from the ringing site after 1 month 3 weeks.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07007 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0920) on 24 June 2003 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 29 January 2024, 69 km from the ringing site after 20 years 7 months.
Herring Gull 73A:C (GY28748) was ringed at Hough, Tiree (Argyll and Bute) on 26 June 2023 and sighted on Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 3 February 2024, 258 km from the ringing site after 7 months 1 week.
Herring Gull 73A:C, Lossie estuary 3 February 2024 (Graham Larrington)
Knot orange VXP (SK04134) was ringed at Ainsdale (Merseyside) on 27 May 2021 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 12 February 2023, at Formby (Merseyside) on 8 April 2023 and in Findhorn Bay on 4 January 2024, after 2 years 7 months.
Knot orange VXP, Findhorn Bay 4 January 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange UXX (SV53186) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland NH7754) on 21 December 2021 and sighted at Snettisham (Norfolk) on 2 August 2023 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 4 January 2024, after 2 years 2 weeks.
Knot orange UXX, Findhorn Bay 4 January 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange UXE (SV70611) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland NH7754) on 21 December 2021 and sighted at Snettisham (Norfolk) on 12 October 2022, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 13 February 2023 and again in Findhorn Bay on 4 January 2024, after 2 years 2 weeks.
Knot orange UXE, Findhorn Bay 4 January 2024 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Waxwing blue/white/white (NW06572) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Brighouse (West Yorkshire) on 20 December 2023, 448 km from the ringing site after 5 weeks 2 days.
Waxwing lime/black/white (NW06555) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Bakewell (Derbyshire) on 19 & 24 December 2023, 502 km from the ringing site after 5 weeks 6 days, and in Liverpool on 26 December 2023, 88 km WNW from the previous sighting.
Waxwing blue/black/white (NW06569) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Bagenkop, Langeland (DENMARK) on 18 December 2023, 305 km from the ringing site after 5 weeks.
Waxwing red/green/white (NW06536) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Ipswich (Suffolk) on 17 December 2023, 936 km from the ringing site after 4 weeks 6 days.
Waxwing red/yellow/white (NW06542) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Gainsborough (Lincolnshire) on 17 December 2023, 497 km from the ringing site after 4 weeks 6 days, and in Newton Aycliffe (Durham) on 24 December 2023, 145 km NNW from the previous sighting.
Waxwing green/orange/white (NW06563) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Whitley Bay (Northumberland) on 11 December 2023, 310 km from the ringing site after 4 weeks.
Waxwing blue/orange/orange (NW06578) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Newcastle on 6 December 2023, 313 km from the ringing site after 3 weeks 2 days.
Waxwing yellow/black/white (NW06523) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Barnoldswick (Lancashire) on 30 November 2023, 421 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 3 days.
Waxwing red/blue/white (NW06565) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Motherwell on 28 November 2023, 212 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 1 day.
Waxwing yellow/red/white (NW06524) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Carlisle on 25 November 2023, 305 km from the ringing site after 1 week 5 days.
Waxwing orange/red/white (NW06548) was ringed in Elgin (NJ2261) on 13 November 2023 and sighted in Forres (NJ0559) on 18 November 2023, 16 km from the ringing site after 5 days.
Waxwing orange/red/white, Forres 18 November 2023 (Alison Ritchie)
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L53 (MA07353) was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) on 27 June 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 22 August 2023, 56 km from the ringing site after 7 years 1 month.
Sand Martin 9060005 was ringed at Chenac-Saint-Seurin-d’Uzet, Charente-Maritime (FRANCE) on 5 September 2022 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 25 July 2023, 1,361 km from the ringing site after 10 months 2 weeks.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L56 (MA07456) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 25 June 2014 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 April 2021 and again on 25 August 2023, 50 km from the ringing site after 9 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L56, Lossie estuary 25 August 2023 (Kevin Cuthbert)
Sandwich Tern white M9C was caught at Donana National Park, Huelva (SPAIN) on 30 October 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 September 2020, in a breeding colony at Barbatre, Vendee (FRANCE) on 16 April 2022, 5 May 2022 and 1 June 2022, on Findhorn beach on 19 August 2022 and on Kingsteps beach (NH9058) on 11 August 2023, after 3 years 9 months.
Sandwich Tern white M9C, Kingsteps beach 11 August 2023 (David McNee)
Sandwich Tern white K6D (DD78135) was ringed at Sgarbheen, Lady’s Island Lake, Wexford (IRELAND) on 17 June 2016 and sighted at Forvie NNR (Aberdeenshire) on 10 June 2019, at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 29 July 2019, at Port Seton (East Lothian) on 9 August 2020, at Greenways Beach, Strand, Western Cape (SOUTH AFRICA) on 30 March 2021, at Barbatre, Vendee (FRANCE) on 15 April 2023 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0365) on 1 August 2023, after 7 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern white K6D, Findhorn beach 1 August 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sedge Warbler ARL0113 was ringed at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 2 June 2023 and caught again at Stanford Reservoir (Northamptonshire SP6080) on 29 July 2023, 600 km from the ringing site after 1 month 3 weeks.
Arctic Tern green HC (AT221865) was ringed at Pori, Turku Pori (FINLAND) on 25 July 2016 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0365) on 26 July 2023, 1,470 km from the ringing site after 7 years 1 day.
Arctic Tern green HC, Findhorn beach 26 July 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern yellow C51 (DT63048) was ringed at Hodbarrow RSPB (Cumbria) on 21 June 2021 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0365) on 26 July 2023, after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern yellow C51, Findhorn beach 26 July 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Arctic Tern SR20343 was ringed at Dalchalm, Brora (Highland NC9105) on 13 July 2006 and found dead at RAF Lossiemouth (NJ2070) on 18 July 2023, 46 km from the ringing site after 17 years 5 days.
Arctic Tern ST83363 was ringed on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 24 June 2021 and found dead at RAF Lossiemouth (NJ2070) on 11 July 2023, 177 km from the ringing site after 2 years 2 weeks.
Ringed Plover yellow 64 was ringed at Wig, Bangor (Gwynedd) on 17 August 2019 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 4 May 2023, after 3 years 8 months.
Ringed Plover yellow 64, Findhorn Bay 4 May 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Bar-tailed Godwit yellow PXU (DA58038) was ringed at Revtangen, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 10 September 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 3-4 May 2023, 546 km from the ringing site after 1 year 7 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit yellow PXU, Findhorn Bay 4 May 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Brambling EP14694 was ringed at Fornebu, Akershus (NORWAY) on 28 November 2021 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 14 March 2023, 832 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 months.
Knot orange UCJ (ST93050) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland) on 21 December 2021 and sighted at Grunnafjordur (ICELAND) on 18 May 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 12 February 2023, after 1 year 1 month.
Knot orange UCJ, Findhorn Bay 13 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange UCE (ST93054) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland) on 21 December 2021 and sighted at Grunnafjordur (ICELAND) on 17 May 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 13 February 2023, after 1 year 1 month.
Knot orange UCE, Findhorn Bay 13 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JXL (SR75606) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted on North Ronaldsay (Orkney) on 27 May 2021, at Frampton Marsh (Lincolnshire) on 28 July 2021, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 March 2022, at Walney Island (Cumbria) on 11 April 2022, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 17 May 2022, on North Ronaldsay (Orkney) on 19 May 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 12 February 2022, after 1 year.
Knot orange JXL, Findhorn Bay 12 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JUX (SR75988) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted at Ardersier (Highland) on 22 January 2022, at Laxarholt (ICELAND) on 14 May 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 13 February 2023, after 2 years.
Knot orange JUX, Findhorn Bay 13 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JMC (SV93217) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted at Southport & Ainsdale (Merseyside) on 12 April 2021, at Formby (Merseyside) on 2 May 2022, at Skogarnes (ICELAND) on 28 May 2022, at Formby (Merseyside) on 18 August 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 21 February 2023, after 2 years.
Knot orange JMC, Findhorn Bay 21 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JLU (ST93237) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland) on 22 January 2022 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 25 March 2022, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 28 March 2022, at Snettisham (Norfolk) on 3 April 2022 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 15 February 2023, after 1 year 1 month.
Knot orange JLU (with JVT), Findhorn Bay 15 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JHJ (ST93181) was ringed at Ardersier (Highland) on 21 December 2021 and sighted at Richel, Friesland (NETHERLANDS) on 15 October 2022, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 26 January 2023 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 21 February 2023, after 1 year 2 months.
Knot orange JHJ, Findhorn Bay 21 February 2023 (Ricahrd Somers Cocks)
Knot yellow YKN was ringed at Kollafjordur (ICELAND) on 16 May 2014 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 17 February 2023, after 8 years 9 months.
Knot yellow YKN, Findhorn Bay 17 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot N5PPPG was ringed at Schiermonnikoog (NETHERLANDS) on 23 September 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 17 February 2023, after 5 years 4 months.
Knot N5PPPG [right], Findhorn Bay 17 February 2023 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Shag red CDB was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NY6599) in 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 30 October 2022 and again on 4 December 2022, after about 8 years 4 months.
Shag blue LRN was ringed as a nestling at Badbea (Highland ND0819) in 2018 and sighted at Portknockie (NJ4968) in September 2018, at Tronach Head (NJ4768) in September 2021 and at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 27 November 2022, after about 4 years 4 months.
Shag red IJI was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NY6599) in 2013 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 17 December 2022, after about 9 years 4 months.
Waxwing ‘white/orange/yellow’ was ringed at Kincorth (Aberdeen NJ9303) on 29 November 2022 and sighted at Elgin (NJ2361) on 13 December 2022, after 2 weeks.
Waxwing ‘white/orange/yellow’, Elgin 13 December 2022 (Allan Lawrence)
Lesser Redpoll AKJ2346 was ringed at Kingsdown North (Kent TR3748) on 6 October 2020 and caught again at Thief’s Hill, Ordiquish Forest (NJ2654) on 30 November 2022, 767 km from the ringing site after 2 years 1 month.
Shag white CIL (1493707) was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NY6599) on 10 July 2018 and sighted at Peterhead on 14 September 2018, at Fife Ness on 18 March 2020 and at Lossiemouth (NJ2469) on 27 November 2022, after 4 years 4 months.
Shag red CDB was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NY6599) in 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 30 October 2022, after about 8 years 3 months.
Lesser Redpoll AYP9127 was ringed at Hatfield Moor (South Yorkshire SE7006) on 23 October 2020 and caught again near Findlay’s Seat (Teindland Forest NJ2853) on 19 October 2022, 470 km from the ringing site after 1 year 11 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07298 was ringed as a nestling at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0819) on 26 June 2012 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ2469) on 3 July 2013, at Peterhead on 16 January 2015, at Lossiemouth on 15 March 2015, at Helmsdale on 6 May 2015 and 22 May 2017, and at Lossiemouth on 8 October 2022, after 10 years 3 months.
Sand Martin 8998088 was ringed at Donges, Loire-Atlantique (FRANCE) on 15 August 2020 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 1 September 2022, 1155 km from the ringing site after 2 years 2 weeks.
Sand Martin ATL3605 was ringed at Seaside Dyke, Errol (Perth & Kinross NO2723) on 24 July 2021 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 19 August 2022, 143 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 weeks.
Sedge Warbler AXR7132 was ringed at Marsworth Reservoir, Tring (Herts SP9213) on 27 July 2021 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 27 July 2022, 671 km from the ringing site after 1 year.
Shag white XDS was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NY6599) in 2020 and sighted at Peterhead in September 2020 and again at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 1 October 2022, after about 2 years 3 months.
Herring Gull T5WG (GY06275) was ringed as a nestling at Calf of Man (Isle of Man) on 30 June 2019 and sighted on Lossie estuary (NJ2469) on 2 June 2022, after 2 years 11 months.
Curlew white CHN (CT183061) was ringed at Temmes, Oulu (FINLAND) on 7 June 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 11 September 2022, after 5 years 3 months.
Curlew white CHN, Findhorn Bay 11 September 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern green 4Z5 was ringed at Jackdaw Island, Strangford Lough (Co. Down) on 20 June 2022 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 31 August 2022, after 2 months 1 week.
Sandwich Tern green 4Z5, Findhorn beach 31 August 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white M9C was caught at Donana National Park, Huelva (SPAIN) on 30 October 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 September 2020, in a breeding colony at Barbatre, Vendee (FRANCE) on 16 April 2022, 5 May 2022 and 1 June 2022, and again on Findhorn beach on 19 August 2022, after 2 years 9 months.
Sandwich Tern white M9C, Findhorn beach 19 August 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Herring Gull M5VT (GV77893) was ringed at Ockendon Landfill Site (Essex) on 16 February 2019 and sighted on Lossie estuary (NJ2469) on 28 July 2022, after 3 years 5 months.
Guillemot X83895 was ringed at Castle Craig, North Sutor (Highland NH8269) on 15 June 2019 and found dead on Roseisle beach (NJ1065) on 1 July 2022, 29 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 weeks.
Guillemot R81921 was ringed at Castle Craig, North Sutor (Highland NH8269) on 14 June 2010 and found dead at Hopeman (NJ1570) on 28 May 2022, 33 km from the ringing site after 11 years 11 months.
Osprey blue 235 (1414254) was ringed in Easter Ross on 5 July 2020 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2469) on 18 May 2022, after 1 year 10 months.
Ringed Plover yellow VUJ (8B80672) was ringed at Gaske, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 8 September 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 15 May 2022, 758 km from the ringing site after 4 years 8 months.
Ringed Plover yellow VUJ, Findhorn Bay 15 May 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Ringed Plover red/blue/yellow (NV85488) was ringed at Eastoke, Hayling Bay (Hampshire) on 18 September 2013 and sighted on Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 26 April 2022, after 8 years 7 months.
Ringed Plover R/B/Y, Lossie estuary 26 April 2022 (Allan Lawrence)
Ringed Plover yellow UEJ was ringed at Giske, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 13 September 2015 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 14 May 2022, 758 km from the ringing site after 6 years 8 months.
Ringed Plover UEJ, Findhorn Bay 14 May 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Herring Gull GV29417 was ringed at Berriedale (Highland ND1122) on 28 June 2016 and found dead at Kinloss (NJ0662) on 28 March 2022, 60 km from the ringing site after 5 years 8 months.
Knot JXL (SR75606) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted at Garso (Orkney) on 27 May 2021, at Frampton Marsh (Lincolnshire) on 28 July 2021 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 March 2022, after 1 year 1 month.
Knot JXL, Findhorn Bay 22 March 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot VVC (SK04106) was ringed at Ainsdale, Merseyside (Lancashire) on 27 May 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 March 2022, after 9 months 3 weeks.
Knot VVC, Findhorn Bay 22 March 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-headed Gull J0193 (K14193) was ringed at Langvannet, Akershus & Oslo (NORWAY) on 21 April 2021 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2469) on 12 February 2022, 855 km from the ringing site after 9 months 3 weeks.
Black-headed Gull J0193, Lossie estuary 12 February 2022 (David Main)
Black-headed Gull 2XCS (EY34127) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0026) on 7 September 2012 and sighted at East Port, Cromdale (Highland NJ0729) on 20 May 2016 and at Brodie Castle pond (NH 9757) on 9 January & 12 February 2022, after 9 years 5 months.
Sandwich Tern white E33 DD34692 was ringed at Hunterston (Ayrshire NS1852) on 23 June 2018 and sighted at Gansbaai, Western Cape (SOUTH AFRICA) on 13 November 2018, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 August 2020, at Port Seton (Lothian) on 27 August 2020, back on Findhorn beach on 4-19 September 2020 and back at Gansbaai (SOUTH AFRICA) on 29 December 2020 and 27 January 2022, after 3 years 7 months.
Sandwich Tern E33 with Swift Tern and Hartlaub’s Gulls, Gansbaai (South Africa) 27 January 2022 (T. Kruger)
Knot N8NGPG was ringed at Griend (NETHERLANDS) on 22 September 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 8 January 2018, at Griend (NETHERLANDS) on 23 July 2018 and 15 September 2019, and again in Findhorn Bay on 22 January 2022, after 4 years 4 months.
Knot N8NGPG, Findhorn Bay 22 January 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot N6RRYY was ringed at Griend (NETHERLANDS) on 7 October 2013 and sighted at Lebesby, Finnmark (NORWAY) on 23 May 2016, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 23 February 2018 and again in Findhorn Bay on 25 January 2022, after 8 years 3 months.
Knot N6RRYY, Findhorn Bay 21 January 2022 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Siskin AZL8279 was ringed at Shebster (Highland ND0165) on 15 June 2020 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 28 December 2021, 114 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Shag PNZ (1707074) was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 11 June 2021 and found dead at Lossiemouth (NJ2371) on 27 December 2021, 177 km from the ringing site after 6 months 1 week.
Shag green XUD (1707380) was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 23 June 2021 and found dead at Covesea (NJ2071) on 27 December 2021, after 6 months.
Shag white EHH (1462969) was ringed as a nestling at Badbea (Caithness ND0819) on 22 June 2021 and found dead in Burghead harbour (NJ1069) on 6 December 2021, after 5 months 2 weeks.
Shag white EHH, Burghead harbour 6 December 2021 (Chris Thomas)
Redwing 8C51394 was ringed at Traena, Nordland (NORWAY) on 8 October 2020 and caught again in Teindland Forest (NJ2853) on 8 November 2021, after 1 year 1 month.
Knot orange JXM (SR75607) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0463) on 11 November 2021, after 9 months.
Knot orange JXM, Findhorn Bay 11 November 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JPH (SV93231) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0463) on 11 November 2021, after 9 months.
Knot orange JPH, Findhorn Bay 11 November 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Black-backed Gull orange L5ST (MA30205) was ringed at Pitsea landfill site (Essex) on 17 January 2018 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 September 2018, on the Ugie estuary (Peterhead) on 5 September 2019 and on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 11 October 2020 and 13 November 2021, after 3 years 9 months.
Black-headed Gull EY94500 (2CN5) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0027) on 26 August 2016 and seen on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 20 October 2018, at Balormie pig farm (NJ2168) on 31 October 2019 and on the Lossie estuary on 28 October 2021, after 5 years 2 months.
Black-headed Gull 2CN5, Lossie estuary 28 October 2021 (David Main)
Pied Wagtail AHR4508 was ringed at Kingston (NJ3465) on 19 August 2021 and caught again at Mere (Wiltshire ST8131) on 12 October 2021, 734 km from the ringing site after 1 month 3 weeks.
Shag green NAU (1495902) was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 4 June 2021 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1069) on 4 October 2021, after 4 months.
Shag green NAU, Burghead 4 October 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Shag white ECH was ringed as a nestling at North Sutor (Highland) in 2021 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 2 October 2021.
Shag green XUH was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) in 2021 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 2 October 2021.
Shag white UUU was ringed as a nestling on Isle of May (Fife NT6599) in 2020 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 2 October 2021.
Knot orange JVT (SR75997) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 25 August 2021 and at Findhorn Bay (NJ0463) on 2 October 2021, after 6 months 3 weeks.
Knot orange JVT, Findhorn Bay 2 October 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern green EDJ (DT02590) was ringed as a nestling at Forvie (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 16 June 2014 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0463) on 2 October 2021, after 7 years 3 months.
Sandwich Tern green EDJ, Findhorn Bay 2 October 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Siskin 17012955 was ringed at Wibrin (LUXEMBOURG) on 28 March 2021 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 8 May 2021, 1007 km from the ringing site after 1 month 1 week.
Swallow AHT0229 was ringed at Graemeshall Loch, Holm (Orkney HY4801) on 3 August 2021 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 10 September 2021, 136 km from the ringing site after 1 month 1 week.
Swallow AEH8112 was ringed at Graemeshall Loch, Holm (Orkney HY4801) on 14 September 2020 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 10 September 2021, 136 km from the ringing site after 11 months 3 weeks.
Sedge Warbler AHR4631 was ringed at Kingston (NJ3465) on 24 August 2021 and found dead at Gatehouse of Fleet (Dumfries & Galloway NX5956) on 5 September 2021, 317 km from the ringing site after 1 week 5 days.
Sandwich Tern yellow LSR (V09138) was ringed as an adult at Agger Faergehavn, Nordjylland (DENMARK) on 5 August 2021 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 3 September 2021, after 1 month.
Sandwich Tern yellow LSR on Findhorn beach, 3 September 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Blackcap AYD5827 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 24 August 2019 and caught again at Clochan (feeding on berries in the same Viburnum bush) on 29 August 2021, after 2 years 5 days.
Kittiwake R/B/metal-G/B/B (FX28415) was ringed as a nestling at Pointe du Raz, Brittany (FRANCE) in 2020 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 28 August 2021, after 1 year 1-2 months.
Kittiwake FX28415 on Findhorn beach, 28 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Kittiwake O/N/metal-O/G/G (FX22952) was ringed as a nestling at Pointe du Raz, Brittany (FRANCE) in 2012 and bred each year 2016-2021 at Pointe du Van, Brittany (FRANCE) where last sighted 14 July 2021, and then sighted again on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 August 2021, after 9 years 1-2 months.
Kittiwake FX22952 on Findhorn beach, 27 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue UTK (DK52539) was ringed as a nestling on Coquet Island (Northumberland NU2904) on 4 July 2014 and sighted there in summer 2016, 2017 & 2018, and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 August 2018, 23 August 2020 and 24 August 2021, after 7 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern blue UTK on Findhorn beach, 24 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern red UBF (DD76888) was ringed as a nestling on Inner Farne (Northumberland NU2235) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Mile 4 Salt Works, Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 26 February 2016, at Coquet Island (Northumberland NU2904) on 11 August 2016, at Mile 4 Salt Works, Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 8 December 2016, at Coquet Island in April/May 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 8 August 2020 and 11 August 2021 and at Carnoustie (Angus NO5734) on 18 August 2021, after 8 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern red UBF on Findhorn beach, 11 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Kittiwake yellow MVF was ringed as a nestling at Nidingen, Halland (SWEDEN) on 13 June 2017 and sighted at Nordjylland (DENMARK) on 12 June 2020, at Nidingen on 8 July 2021 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 9 August 2021, 927 km from the ringing site after 4 years 1 month.
Kittiwake yellow MVF on Findhorn beach, 9 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern orange flag AJU was ringed as a nestling at Cemlyn, Anglesey on 18 June 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 10 August 2021, after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern orange flag AJU on Findhorn beach, 10 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue J.L6 was ringed as a nestling at Slijkplaat, Zuid-Holland (NETHERLANDS) on 16 June 2021 and sighted at Camperduin, Noord-Holland on 17 July 2021 and at Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 10 August 2021, after 1 month 3 weeks.
Sandwich Tern blue J.L6 on Findhorn beach, 10 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern orange KFK (DE04168) was ringed at Inish, Lady’s Island Lake, Wexford (IRELAND) on 18 June 2019 and sighted at Mile 4 Salt Works, Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 27 October 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 9 August 2021, after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern orange KFK on Findhorn beach, 9 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue NL9 was ringed at Haringvliet, Zuid-Holland (NETHERLANDS) on 19 June 2012 and sighted at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 12 May 2016, at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 6 May 2019, at Ameland, Friesland (NETHERLANDS) on 14 April 2020, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 September 2020 and again on Findhorn beach on 9 August 2021, after 9 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern blue NL9 on Findhorn beach, 9 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern yellow UPB (DD92040) was ringed as a nestling on Coquet Island (Northumberland NU2904) on 14 June 2015 and sighted at Peterhead Bay (Aberdeenshire NK1345) on 29 August 2015, at Cadiz (SPAIN) on 29 August 2016, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 31 August 2018, at St. Mary’s Island (Tyne & Wear NZ3575) on 21 July 2021 and on Findhorn beach on 5 August 2021, after 6 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern yellow UPB on Findhorn beach, 5 August 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Common Gull EK55992 was ringed as a nestling at Brora Beach, Dalchalm (Highland NC9105) on 11 July 2009 and sighted in Lossiemouth Cemetery (NJ2369) on 7 June 2021, 49 km from the ringing site after 11 years 10 months.
Sedge Warbler AXL5649 was ringed at Nanjizal, Lands End (Cornwall SW3523) on 7 September 2020 and caught again at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 30 May 2021, 861 km from the ringing site after 8 months 3 weeks.
Sedge Warbler AFK2654 was ringed at Holland Haven Country Park (Essex TM2217) on 7 August 2020 and caught again at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 30 May 2021, 711 km from the ringing site after 9 months 3 weeks.
Sedge Warbler ALH3604 was ringed at Oxwich Marsh, Swansea (SS5087) on 8 August 2020 and caught again at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 9 May 2021, 681 km from the ringing site after 9 months.
Knot orange JPM (SV93234) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 15 March, 13 April, 29 April & 22 May 2021, after 3 months 1 week.
Knot orange JPM, Findhorn Bay 22 May 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JTE (SV93243) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 & 22 May 2021, after 3 months 1 week.
Knot orange JTE, Findhorn Bay 22 May 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Dunlin R/YRR (T026805) was ringed at Sanxenxo, Pontevedra (SPAIN) 0n 12 September 2020 and overwintered in Pontevedra (last seen 18 January 2021). Then sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 May 2021, 1730 km from the ringing site after 8 months 6 days.
Dunlin R/YRR, Findhorn Bay 18 May 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange PEV (SR23817) was ringed at Ainsdale (Merseyside) on 24 July 2020 and sighted at Gartmain, Islay (Argyll) on 20 November 2020 and in Findhorn Bay on 28 April 2021, after 9 months.
Knot orange PEV, Findhorn Bay 28 April 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JVJ (SR75993) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay on 26 April 2021, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Knot orange JPM (SV93234) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay on 28 April 2021, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern red UPS (DD83242) was ringed (as a nestling) on Inner Farne (Northumberland) on 22 June 2014 and sighted at Port Seton (Lothian) on 14 July 2017, on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 6 July 2018, at Findhorn on 21 August 2018, at Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (IRELAND) on 5 September 2018, on the Ythan estuary on 6 July 2019 and at Findhorn on 27 April 2021, after 6 years 10 months.
Sandwich Tern red UPS, Findhorn 27 April 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Blackbird LR01806 was ringed at Grantown-on-Spey (Highland NJ0327) on 19 January 2021 and found dead at Mullochard, Glenlivet (NJ2230) on 6 April 2021, 20 km from the ringing site after 2 months 2 weeks.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L86 (MA07486) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0819) on 29 June 2015 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 26 April 2021, 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 9 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L63 (MA07363) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0819) on 25 June 2017 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 28 April 2021, 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 9 months.
Shag white LIL (1494886) was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NJ6599) in 2020 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ2371) on 20 & 25 April 2021.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L59 (MA07459) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0819) on 25 June 2014 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 20 April 2021, 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 9 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue H64 (MA12864) was ringed at Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay (Orkney HY6021) on 15 July 2007 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 19 April 2021, 154 km from the ringing site after 13 years 9 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue H90 (MA07330) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland ND0819) on 25 June 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 19 April 2021, 50 km from the ringing site after 4 years 9 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L56 (MA07456) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 25 June 2014 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 April 2021 , 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 9 months.
Whooper Swan A10191 (yellow TAL) was ringed at Brusatjorn (ICELAND) on 12 June 2020 and sighted at Wester Calcots (NJ2464) on 10 April 2021, after 9 months 3 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll AXJ4014 was ringed in Teindland Forest (NJ2853) on 17 October 2019 and caught again at Beechamwell, Swaffham (Norfolk TF7505) on 9 March 2021, 601 km from the ringing site after 1 year 4 months.
Blue Tit Z871028 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 20 November 2015 and caught again at Inchberry on 5 April 2021, after 5 years 4 months.
Siskin AZB5934 was ringed at Chilworth (Surrey TQ0247) on 7 March 2018 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 5 April 2021, 728 km from the ringing site after 3 years 1 month.
Siskin AFF0050 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 10 March 2019 and caught again at Thetford Lodge Farm (Suffolk TL8286) on 27 March 2021, 621 km from the ringing site after 2 years 2 weeks.
Siskin AVP0225 was ringed at Pwllan, Llaninam (Powys SO0287) on 26 February 2021 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 1 April 2021, 569 km from the ringing site after 1 month 6 days.
Sandwich Tern yellow EFK (DE44789) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 3 August 2011 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 4 April 2021, 105 km from the ringing site after 9 years 8 months.
Sandwich Tern yellow EFK on Findhorn beach, 4 April 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue EDK (DD59438) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 15 June 2006 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 4 April 2021, 105 km from the ringing site after 14 years 9 months.
Sandwich Tern blue EDK on Findhorn beach, 4 April 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Oystercatcher FH75122 was ringed in Dublin Bay (IRELAND) on 20 January 2017 and sighted at Kinloss (NJ0663) on 21 March 2018, in Dublin Bay on 11 November 2018 and 30 December 2020, and back at Kinloss on 17 March 2021, after 4 years 1 month.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07409 (blue L09) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 29 April 2013, at Peterhead (Aberdeenshire) on 30 November 2013, at Helmsdale (Highland) on 19 May 2017 and again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 October 2017 and 23 March 2021, 52 km from the ringing site after 8 years 8 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L09 on the Lossie estuary, 24 March 2021 (David Main)
Siskin AFF0334 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 6 June 2019 and caught again at Llechryd (Ceredigion SN2044) on 20 March 2021, 621 km from the ringing site after 1 year 9 months.
Pied/White Wagtail AFF0680 was ringed at Kingston (NJ3465) on 24 July 2019 and found dead (not known how fresh) at Klepp, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 20 February 2021, 519 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L05 (MA07405) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 30 September 2016 and on 9 March 2021, 50 km from the ringing site after 8 years 8 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L05 on the Lossie estuary, 9 March 2021 (David Main)
Knot orange HAA (ST59224) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 August 2019 and sighted at Frampton Marsh (Lincolnshire) on 11 July 2020 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 6 March 2021, after 1 year 6 months.
Knot HAA in Findhorn Bay, 6 March 2021 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot orange JMV (SV93226) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 6 March 2021, after 3 weeks 2 days.
Knot orange JTH (SV93244) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 6 March 2021, after 3 weeks 2 days.
Knot orange JXA (SR75601) was ringed at Nigg (Highland) on 11 February 2021 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 6 March 2021, after 3 weeks 2 days.
Teal EZ04303 was ringed on Fair Isle (HZ2172) on 4 September 2018 and found dead (shot) at Spynie canal (NJ2266) on 28 January 2021, 229 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 months.
Iceland Gull yellow T:36T was ringed at Peterhead harbour (Aberdeenshire NK1346) on 22 December 2020 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 26 February 2021, after 2 months 4 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA43100 was ringed as a nestling on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 25 June 2018 and sighted at Craigmill Burn (Angus) on 13 July 2020 and again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 20 February 2021, 176 km from the ringing site after 2 years 6 months.
Siskin AFA4001 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 24 July 2017 and caught again at South Perrott (Dorset ST4706) on 19 February 2019, 752 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Brambling AFF0007 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 9 February 2019 and caught again at Breibhig, Barra (Western Isles NL6898) on 14 October 2020, 269 km from the ringing site after 1 year 8 months.
Coal Tit Y993569 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 9 March 2014 and caught again at Inchberry on 28 December 2020, after 6 years 9 months.
Oystercatcher FP22448 was ringed at Lossiemouth (NJ2371) on 2 January 2002 and found dead at Kinloss (NJ2371) on 11 January 2021, 19 km from the ringing site after 19 years 1 week.
Shag blue HCE was ringed as a nestling at Inchkeith (Fife) in 2017 and sighted at Buckie (NJ4366) on 30 October 2018 and at Portgordon (NJ3964) on 15 December 2020.
Shag HCE at Portgordon harbour, 15 December 2020 (Brian Bates)
Shag white UUU was ringed as a nestling on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) in 2020 and sighted at Fraserburgh (Aberdeenshire) on 16 September 2020 and at Portgordon (NJ3964) on 15 December 2020.
Shag UUU at Portgordon harbour, 15 December 2020 (Brian Bates)
Knot orange EVT (SR23803) was ringed at Ainsdale (Merseyside) on 27 July 2020 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 23 November 2020, after 3 months 3 weeks.
Knot EVT in Findhorn Bay, 23 November 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Pale-bellied Brent Goose DDON was ringed in Dublin Bay (IRELAND) on 7 February 2017 and sighted at Grunnafjordur (ICELAND) on 7 May 2017, at Snaefellsnes (ICELAND) on 11 September 2017, in Dublin Bay (IRELAND) on 12 November 2017 and 19 March 2018, at Traigh Mhor (Barra) on 24 April 2018, at Grunnafjordur (ICELAND) on 12 May 2018 and at Nairn west beach (NH8757) on 14 November 2020, after 3 years 9 months.
Pale-bellied Brent Goose DDON, Nairn 14 November 2020 (Dave Pullan)
Lesser Redpoll AYJ2653 was ringed at Deer Park Croft (Highland NH7056) on 12 July 2020 and sighted at Belnagarrow (NJ3146) on 2 November 2020, 63 km from the ringing site after 3 months 3 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll AYJ2653, Belnagarrow 2 November 2020 (Robert Ince)
Black-headed Gull 2CX3 (EZ29145) was ringed (as a nestling) on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 19 June 2017 and sighted at Balormie pig farm (NJ2168) on 24 October 2020, after 3 years 4 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow OW6B was ringed (as a nestling) on the Shiant Islands (Highland) on 8 July 2015 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 11 September 2020, after 5 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow OW6B, Lossie estuary 11 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Herring Gull white KS46 (ES010865) was ringed (as a nestling) at Kandalakshskiy Nature Reserve, Murmansk (RUSSIA) on 19 June 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 6 October 2020, 2081 km from the ringing site after 4 years 3 months.
Great Black-backed Gull orange L5ST (MA30205) was ringed at Pitsea landfill site (Essex) on 17 January 2018 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 September 2018, on the Ugie estuary (Peterhead) on 5 September 2019 and on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 11 October 2020, after 2 years 8 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow J99 (MA07304) was ringed (as a nestling) at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and was sighted at nearby Helmsdale on 18 May 2015 and 18 May 2019. It was also seen on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) in late summer, autumn or winter in every year since 2012, most recently on 9 October 2020, 50 km from the ringing site after 8 years 3 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow J99, Lossie estuary 9 October 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white M9C was caught at Donana National Park, Huelva (SPAIN) on 30 October 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 September 2020, after 10 months 3 weeks.
Sandwich Tern white M9C on Findhorn beach, 21 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white E33 DD34692 was ringed at Hunterston (Ayrshire NS1852) on 23 June 2018 and sighted at Gansbaai, Western Cape (SOUTH AFRICA) on 13 November 2018, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 August 2020, at Port Seton (Lothian) on 27 August 2020 and back on Findhorn beach on 4-19 September 2020, after 4 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern white E33 on Findhorn beach, 21 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern white USV was ringed (as a nestling) on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 2 July 2016 and sighted at Mile 4 Salt Works, Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 15 May 2017, on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 September 2018, on Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 17 June 2019, at Greenways Beach, Strand (SOUTH AFRICA) on 29 November 2019, on Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 11 July 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 September 2020, after 4 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern white USV on Findhorn beach on 17 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue NL9 was ringed at Haringvliet, Zuid-Holland (NETHERLANDS) on 19 June 2012 and sighted at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 12 May 2016, at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 6 May 2019, at Ameland, Friesland (NETHERLANDS) on 14 April 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 September 2020, after 8 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern blue NL9 on Findhorn beach on 17 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-headed Gull J2CR was ringed at Mosvatnet, Stavanger (NORWAY) on 15 July 2012 and sighted at Cullen (NJ5067) on 23 September 2012, 21 August 2014, 29 August 2017, 18 August 2018, 24 August 2020 and 19 September 2020, after 8 years 2 months. This bird was also seen back at Stavanger (NORWAY) in each summer during 2012-20, and in Lancaster (Lancashire) in winter 2014-15, 2017-18 and 2018-19. It appears to pause in Cullen en route to its wintering site in Lancashire.
Black-headed Gull J2CR at Cullen on 29 August 2017 (Alison Ritchie)
Sandwich Tern white E33 DD34692 was ringed at Hunterston (Ayrshire NS1852) on 23 June 2018 and sighted at Gansbaai, Western Cape (SOUTH AFRICA) on 13 November 2018 and again on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 21 August 2020, after 4 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern white E33 on Findhorn beach, 21 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Black-backed Gull blue L89 (MA07489) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 29 June 2015 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 9 September 2020, after 5 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull blue L89 on the Lossie estuary on 9 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L63 (MA07363) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 25 June 2017 and sighted at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 23 December 2018 and again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 9 September 2020, after 3 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L63 on the Lossie estuary on 9 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L52 (MA07352) was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) on 27 June 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 29 September 2019 and again on 9 September 2020, after 4 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull yellow L52 on the Lossie estuary, 9 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue KKP was ringed at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 9 June 2017 and sighted at Port Seton (Lothian) on 7 August 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 9 September 2020, after 3 years 3 months.
Sandwich Tern blue KKP on Findhorn beach, 9 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Kittiwake orange VS (EX56697) was ringed at Lowestoft harbour (Suffolk) on 20 June 2012 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 6 September 2020, after 8 years 2 months.
Kittiwake orange VS on Findhorn beach, 6 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Chaffinch S079278 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 30 June 2016 and caught again at Anwoth (Dumfries & Galloway NX5857) on 23 August 2020, 315 km from the ringing site after 4 years 4 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern white VVC was ringed at Griend (NETHERLANDS) on 24 June 2020 (as a nestling) and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 3 September 2020, after 2 months 1 week.
Sandwich Tern white VVC on Findhorn beach, 3 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern red UAK (DD83090) was ringed at Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Odiel Marshes, Andalucia (SPAIN) on 10 September 2015, at Inner Farne on 17 May 2017, at Playa del Muellito, Fuerteventura (SPAIN) on 28 February 2018, at Renesse, Verklikkerplaat (NETHERLANDS) on 6 May 2019, at Port Seton (Lothian) on 27 July 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 2 September 2020, after 7 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern red UAK on Findhorn beach, 2 September 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sand Martin S615298 was ringed at Errol (Perth & Kinross NO2723) on 25 July 2018 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 24 August 2020, 143 km from the ringing site after 2 years 1 month.
Herring Gull black J969H (FA42106) was ringed at Sande, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 10 July 2014 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ2470) on 16 August 2015 and 5 April 2016, at Ha, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 4 September 2017, at Sande (NORWAY) on 26 July 2019 and 28 July 2020, and at Lossiemouth on 29 August 2020, after 6 years 1 month.
Goldfinch S526676 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 12 December 2016 and caught again at Cromdale (Highland NJ0728) on 10 January 2020, 46 km from the ringing site after 3 years 3 weeks.
Sandwich Tern yellow T19 (1588120) was ringed at Texel (NETHERLANDS) on 27 June 2015 and sighted at Teesmouth on 26 July 2015, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 August 2019 and 21 August 2020, and at Longniddry (Lothian) on 25 August 2020, after 5 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern T19 on Findhorn beach, 21 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Storm Petrel 2511946 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 28 July 2019 and caught again at Nolsoy, Streymoy (FAROE ISLANDS) on 7 August 2020, 521 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 week.
Sandwich Tern blue 6T8 (1594228) was ringed at Texel (NETHERLANDS) on 23 June 2018 and sighted at Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 5 November 2019 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 7 August 2020, after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern 6T8 on Findhorn beach, 7 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Tit TW59457 was ringed at Caysbriggs, near Lossiemouth (NJ2567) on 30 May 2019 and caught again at Astcote, Towcester (Northamptonshire SP6753) on 3 April 2020, 632 km from the ringing site after 10 months 3 days.
Sandwich Tern red UBF was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013 and sighted at Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 26 February 2016, at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 27 April 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 8 August 2020, after 5 years weeks.
Sandwich Tern UBF on Findhorn beach, 8 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Whooper Swan yellow ZPY (XY1322) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries & Galloway) on 5 March 2020 and sighted on the Spey estuary (NJ3465) on 23 June 2020 (still present 6 August), after 3 months 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern white USF (DT36013) was ringed on Inner Farne (Farne Islands) on 2 July 2016 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 15 August 2016, at De Slufter, Texel (NETHERLANDS) on 21 July 2018, at Rhyl (Wales) on 18 June 2020 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 5 August 2020, after 4 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern USF on Findhorn beach, 5 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern yellow K3D (DE03148) was ringed at Lady’s Island Lake, Wexford (IRELAND) on 27 June 2018 and sighted at Colwyn Bay, Conwy (Wales) on 17 August 2018 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 5 August 2020, after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern K3D on Findhorn beach, 5 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern yellow UBT (DK52586) was ringed on Inner Farne (Farne Islands) on 20 June 2015 and sighted at RSPB Ham Wall (Somerset) on 29 May 2018, at Kartong (THE GAMBIA) on 19 September 2019, at Formby Point (Liverpool) on 16 July 2019 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 4 August 2020, after 5 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern UBT on Findhorn beach, 4 August 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern yellow UKJ (DK52839) was ringed on Inner Farne (Farne Islands) on 12 June 2015 and sighted at Padstow (Cornwall) on 18 September 2017, at Whitley Bay (Tyne & Wear) on 23 September 2018, at Espinho Beach (PORTUGAL) on 3 May 2019 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 2 August 2020, after 5 years 1 month.
Storm Petrel 2715283 was ringed at Whitburn Country Park (Tyne & Wear NZ4163) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 10 July 2020, 320 km from the ringing site after 11 months 2 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2760200 was ringed at Eilean nan Ron (Highland NC6465) on 13 July 2019 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 9 July 2020, 128 km from the ringing site after 11 months 3 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2749943 was ringed at Noss Head (Highland ND3854) on 15 July 2020 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 24 July 2020, 86 km from the ringing site after 9 days.
Storm Petrel 2654677 was ringed at Craig Stirling (Aberdeenshire NO9193) on 21 July 2012 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 14 July 2020, 88 km from the ringing site after 7 years 11 months.
Sandwich Tern yellow ESC was ringed at Forvie, Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0125) on 5 June 2013 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 July 2020, after 7 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern ESC on Findhorn beach, 17 July 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern DD78409 (yellow K6F) was ringed at Sgarbheen, Lady’s Island Lake, Wexford (Ireland) on 29 June 2018 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 July 2020, after 2 years 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern K6F on Findhorn beach, 17 July 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Greylag Goose orange NAJ was ringed at Blonduos (ICELAND) on 21 July 2017 and sighted again at Dulnain Bridge (Highland NH9623) on 11 November 2017, at Ballendal Farm, Braco (Perth & Kinross NN7906) and at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 4 March 2020, after 2 years 7 months.
Greylag Goose NAJ, Loch Spynie 4 March 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-headed Gull ES24796 was ringed at Cooper Park, Elgin (NJ2163) on 7 January 1999 and sighted again in Cooper Park on 1 March 2020, after 21 years 1 month.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07370 (yellow L70) was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) on 26 June 2018 and sighted on the Spey estuary (NJ3465) on 15 February 2020, 65 km from the ringing site after 1 year 7 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07370 (L70) on the Spey estuary on 15 February 2020 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Bar-tailed Godwit K04703 (yellow flag NAA) was ringed at Klepp, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 11 September 2016 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 1 October 2016, at Hopeman (NJ1469) on 6 October 2016, at Burghead on 18 February 2018, at Balcomie Bay (Fife) on 21 August 2018, at Burghead on 3 October 2019 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 31 December 2019, 537 km from the ringing site after 3 years 3 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit DA45456 (NAA) at Hopeman on 6 October 2016 (Alison Ritchie)
Goldcrest KJH740 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 5 October 2019 and caught again at Mains of Usan (Angus NO7255) on 18 October 2019, 109 km from the ringing site after 13 days.
Whooper Swan ZY2546 (yellow ZVD) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries & Galloway) on 20 February 2018 and seen at Bailliesland (NJ2566) on 11 October 2019, after 7 months 3 weeks.
Whooper Swan ZVD at Bailliesland, 11 October 2019 (David Devonport)
Black-headed Gull EY94500 (2CN5) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0027) on 26 August 2016 and seen on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 20 October 2018 and again at Balormie pig farm (NJ2168) on 31 October 2019, after 3 years 2 months.
Storm Petrel ED00317 was ringed at Hamnaholmen, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 30 August 2014 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019, 683 km from the ringing site after 4 years 10 months.
Storm Petrel 2728609 was ringed at Eilean nan Ron (Highland NC6465) on 15 August 2018 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 28 July 2019, 128 km from the ringing site after 11 months 1 week.
Storm Petrel 2728124 was ringed at Eilean nan Ron (Highland NC6465) on 13 August 2018 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 12 July 2019, 128 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2720424 was ringed at Burghead (NJ1069) on 13 July 2019 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 26 July 2019, 39 km from the ringing site after 1 week 6 days.
Storm Petrel 2715245 was ringed at Whitburn Country Park (Tyne & Wear NZ4163) on 30 July 2017 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 24 July 2019, 320 km from the ringing site after 1 year 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2687282 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 29 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 1 week 1 day.
Storm Petrel 2687277 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 25 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 4 days.
Storm Petrel 2687275 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 2 August 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 1 week 5 days.
Storm Petrel 2687259 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 July 2019 and caught again at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 25 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2687235 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 13 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 3 days.
Storm Petrel 2687178 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 13 July 2018 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 1 year 2 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2654677 was ringed at Craig Stirling (Aberdeenshire NO9193) on 21 July 2012 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 9 July 2019, 88 km from the ringing site after 6 years 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2644620 was ringed at Faraid Head (Highland NC3871) on 27 August 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 July 2019 and 27 July 2019, 151 km from the ringing site after 2 years 10 months.
Storm Petrel 2592877 was ringed at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 13 August 2005 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 13 years 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2511934 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 27 July 2019 and caught again at Swona (Orkney ND3884) on 4 August 2019, 116 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2511919 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 27 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 3 days.
Storm Petrel 2348832 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 28 July 2019 and caught again at Birsay (Orkney HY2825) on 1 August 2019, 158 km from the ringing site after 4 days.
Siskin AKB2607 was ringed at Llanfyllin (Powys SJ1521) on 6 March 2019 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 6 May 2019, 534 km from the ringing site after 2 months.
Siskin Z909852 was ringed at Kinveachy (Highland NH9118) on 19 June 2017 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 6 April 2019, 56 km from the ringing site after 1 year 9 months.
Siskin S019900 was ringed at Killearn (Perth & Kinross NS5285) on 12 March 2018 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 20 January 2019, 188 km from the ringing site after 10 months 1 week.
Sand Martin S615264 was ringed at Errol (Perth & Kinross NO2723) on 25 July 2018 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 1 August 2019, 143 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 week.
Sand Martin S242918 was ringed at Kingston (Perth & Kinross NO2926) on 16 August 2016 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 27 July 2019, 139 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Sand Martin ABA1119 was ringed at Kingston (NJ3465) on 23 August 2017 and caught again at River Lochy (Highland NN1581) on 11 June 2019, 146 km from the ringing site after 1 year 9 months.
Lesser Redpoll S640501 was ringed at Teindland Forest (NJ2954) on 17 November 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 6 April 2019, 3 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 months.
Goldfinch ACF4594 was ringed at Plumpton (East Sussex TQ3513) on 15 November 2018 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 7 July 2019, 769 km from the ringing site after 7 months 3 weeks.
Bar-tailed Godwit DA53220 (yellow PEN) was ringed at Makkevika Giske, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 7 September 2019 and sighted in Portgordon harbour (NJ3964) on 12 October 2019, 734 km from the ringing site after 1 month 5 days.
Bar-tailed Godwit yellow PEN in Portgordon harbour, 12 October 2019 (Brian Bates)
Black-headed Gull K06607 (green JEYO) was ringed at Stavanger, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 31 March 2018, sighted again at Stavanger on 7 July 2019 and again on Lossie estuary (NJ2425) on 23 September 2019, 543 km from the ringing site after 1 year 5 months.
Black-headed Gull green JEYO on Lossie estuary, 23 September 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Kittiwake 6204602 (yellow MDZ) was ringed as a nestling at Nidingen, Halland (SWEDEN) on 22 June 2014, bred at Nidingen in 2017-19 and was sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 September 2019, 930 km from the ringing site after 5 years 3 months.
Kittiwake yellow MDZ on Findhorn beach, 17 September 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Kittiwake FX26223 (GYm/BBN) was ringed as a nestling at Finistere, Brittany (FRANCE) on 10 July 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 September 2019, after 2 months 1 week.
Kittiwake GYm/BBN on Findhorn beach, 17 September 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue KNA was ringed as a breeding adult at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 31 May 2018 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 7 September 2019, after 1 year 3 months.
Sandwich Tern blue KNA on Findhorn beach, 7 September 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue KNT was ringed as a breeding adult at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 28 May 2019 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 30 August 2019, after 3 months.
Sandwich Tern blue KNT on Findhorn beach, 30 August 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern blue KJZ was ringed as a breeding adult at Scolt Head (Norfolk) on 6 June 2016 and sighted at Carnoustie on 31 July 2016, at Port Seton (Lothian NT4175) on 25 July 2019 and on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 30 August 2019, after 3 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern blue KJZ on Findhorn beach, 30 August 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Storm Petrel 234832 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 28 July 2019 and caught again at Birsay (Orkney HY2825) on 1 August 2019, 158 km from the ringing site after 4 days.
Storm Petrel 2511934 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 27 July 2019 and caught again at Swona (Orkney ND3884) on 4 August 2019, 116 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2687282 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 29 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing siteafter 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2687178 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 13 July 2018 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 1 year 2 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2511919 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 27 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 3 days.
Storm Petrel 2687275 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 2 August 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 1 week 5 days.
Storm Petrel 2687235 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 13 July 2019 and caught again at Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 July 2019, 129 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 3 days.
Storm Petrel 2687259 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 July 2019 and caught again at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 25 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2687277 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 21 July 2019 and caught again at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 25 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 4 days.
Storm Petrel 2654677 was ringed at Craig Stirling (Aberdeenshire NO 9193) on 21 July 2012 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 9 July 2019, 88 km from the ringing site after 7 years 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2644620 was ringed at Faraid Head (Highland NC3871) on 27 August 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 & 27 July 2019, 151 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2710424 was ringed at Burghead (NJ1069) on 13 July 2019 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 26 July 2019, 39 km from the ringing site after 1 week 6 days.
Storm Petrel 2715245 was ringed at Whitburn Country Park (Tyne and Wear NZ4163) on 30 July 2017 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 24 July 2019, 320 km from the ringing site after 1 year 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2592877 was ringed at Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 13 August 2005 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 17 July 2019, 216 km from the ringing site after 13 years 11 months.
Storm Petrel 2728609 was ringed at Eilean nan Ron (Highland NC6465) on 15 August 2018 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 28 July 2019, 128 km from the ringing site after 11 months 2 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2728124 was ringed at Eilean nan Ron (Highland NC6465) on 13 August 2018 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 12 July 2019, 128 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Sandwich Tern 1588120 (yellow T19) was ringed at Texel (NETHERLANDS) on 27 June 2015 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 17 August 2019, after 4 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern yellow T19 on Findhorn beach, 18 August 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Common Gull JE729 was ringed at Tveitevannet, Bergen (NORWAY) on 20 August 2018 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 28 July 2019, 595 km from the ringing site after 11 months 1 week.
Common Gull JE729 on Findhorn beach, 28 July 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Storm Petrel 2698750 was ringed at Findochty (NJ4568) on 2 August 2016 and caught again at Eyemouth (Borders NT9464) on 3 Aug 2019, 210 km from the ringing site after 3 years.
Sandwich Tern DE52599 (yellow ENH) was ringed as a chick at Forvie, Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0125) on 12 June 2012. It has since been seen in late summer at Findhorn (NJ0364) in September 2014, August 2015, August 2016, August 2017, August 2018 and July 2019. In winter it has been seen on the NAMIBIAN coast in February/April 2013, March 2016, December 2016/January 2017 and March 2018.
Sandwich Tern yellow ENH at Findhorn on 23 July 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Siskin XX60937 was ringed at Juodkrantes didzioji gaudykle (LITHUANIA) on 8 October 2018 and caught again at Inchberry, Fochabers (NJ3155) on 17 March 2019, 1502 km from the ringing site after 5 months.
Siskin S526768 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 5 March 2017 and found dying at Kingussie (Highland NH8303) on 22 July 2019, 81 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 months.
Storm Petrel 2720408 was ringed at Burghead (NJ1069) on 29 July 2016 and caught again at Eilaan Nan Ron (Highland NC6365) on 30 June 2019, 107 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Siskin S526829 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 10 April 2017 and caught again at Cromdale (Highland NJ0728) on 9 March 2019 and again at Grantown-on-Spey (NJ0327) on 25 March 2019, 50 km from the ringing site after 1 year 11 months.
Sedge Warbler AZB1498 was ringed at Litlington (East Sussex TQ5201) on 1 August 2018 and caught again at Loch Spynie (NJ2466) on 7 May 2019, 797 km from the ringing site after 9 months.
Knot 133SR76796 (orange U9) was ringed at Altcar (Merseyside) on 22 September 2017 and sighted at Myrarsysla (ICELAND) on 18 May 2018, at Formby Point (Merseyside) on 3 August 2018 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 6 May 2019, after 1 year 7 months.
Knot orange U9 in Findhorn Bay on 6 May 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Mandarin Duck FB49536 was ringed at Lower Basildon (West Berkshire SU6078) on 27 November 2016 and sighted at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 21 April 2019, 700 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 months.
Mandarin Duck FB49536 at Loch Spynie on 21 April 2019 (Bob McMillan)
Dunnock TV27377 was ringed in Elgin Cemetery (NJ2261) on 12 November 2014 and caught again at Doncaster (South Yorkshire SK6598) on 16 February 2019, 485 km from the ringing site after 4 years 3 months.
Siskin AFA4001 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 24 July 2017 and caught again at South Perrott (Dorset ST4706) on 19 February 2019, 752 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Rock Pipit ED09126 (green U87) was ringed at Maletangen, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 16 October 2016 and sighted at Skinningrove (Cleveland) on 8 November 2016 and again at Kingston (NJ3365) on 11 February 2019, after 2 years 3 months.
Whooper Swan ZY2789 (orange XLB) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries) on 20 February 2018 and sighted at Loch Loy (NH9358) on 20 January 2019, after 11 months.
Shag blue BDX was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) in 2018 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 3, 8 & 10 January 2019.
Shag BDX at Findhorn on 8 January 2019 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-headed Gull NOS6206047 was ringed at Revlingen (NORWAY) on 20 June 2019 and found dead at Lossiemouth (NJ2470) on 15 January 2019, 828 km from the ringing site after 6 months 3 weeks.
Bar-tailed Godwit K04703 (yellow flag NAA) was ringed at Klepp, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 11 September 2016 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) and at Hopeman (NJ1469) in October 2016, at Burghead on 18 February 2018, at Balcomie Bay (Fife) on 21 August 2018 and at Burghead on 3 October & 21 December 2018, 537 km from the ringing site after 2 years 3 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit NAA at Burghead on 21 December 2018 (David Main)
Shag blue JHE was ringed on Fidra (East Lothian) on 6 July 2018 and sighted at Peterhead on 6 October 2018, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 4 November 2018 and at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 21 November 2018, after 4 months 2 weeks.
Shag JHE at Findhorn Bay on 21 November 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Shag white HHT was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 18 July 2018 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0364) on 21 November 2018, after 4 months.
Shag HHT at Findhorn Bay on 21 November 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Shags. Five birds ringed as nestlings on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) between 3-15 July 2018 were sighted at Burghead (NJ1069) between 13 September-3 October 2018, 179 km from the ringing site.
Sanderling NB00725 was ringed at Ebb of the Riv, Sanday (Orkney) on 21 May 2016 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ1971) between 28 October 2016-14 February 2017, on 28 January and 20 March 2018 and 11 October 2018, 182 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit K04703 (yellow flag NAA) was ringed at Klepp, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 11 September 2016 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) and at Hopeman (NJ1469) in October 2016, at Burghead on 18 February 2018, at Balcomie Bay (Fife) on 21 August 2018 and at Burghead on 3 October 2018, 537 km from the ringing site after 2 years 3 weeks.
Bar-tailed Godwit NAA at Burghead on 3 October 2018 (Brian Bates)
Sandwich Tern DD92439 (Red UZZ) was ringed on Inner Farne (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013 and sighted on Coquet Island (Northumberland) in July-August 2016 and between 11 May-13 August 2017, on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 24 August 2017, on Coquet Island between 28 July-7 August 2018, and on Findhorn beach on 2 October 2018, after 5 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern Red UZZ on Findhorn beach on 2 October 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Black-backed Gull MA30205 was ringed at Pitsea landfill site (Essex) on 17 January 2018 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 September 2018, 728 km from the ringing site after 8 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA30205 on the Lossie estuary on 15 September 2018 (Bob Proctor)
Siskin AFA4297 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 13 April 2018 and caught again at Wardend, Durris (Aberdeenshire NO7593) on 10 June 2018, 75 km from the ringing site after 1 month 3 weeks.
Sandwich Terns. Many Sandwich Terns, ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0125) with large-lettered Darvic rings, have been sighted on the beach at Findhorn (NJ0364) by Richard Somers Cocks. Some of these records show interesting movements within the UK and further afield, including to wintering grounds in Namibia. Details can be found at Sandwich Terns at Findhorn beach 2018
Black-headed Gull J2CR was ringed at Mosvatnet, Stavanger (NORWAY) on 15 July 2012 and sighted at Cullen (NJ5067) on 23 September 2012, 21 August 2014, 29 August 2017 and again on 18 August 2018, after 6 years 1 month. This bird was also seen back at Stavanger (NORWAY) in each summer since 2012, and in Lancaster (Lancashire) in winter 2014-15 and 2017-18. It appears to pause in Cullen en route to its wintering site in Lancashire.
Black-headed Gull J2CR at Cullen on 29 August 2017 (Alison Ritchie)
Siskin S526882 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 22 May 2017 and caught again at Fort Augustus (Highland NH3708) on 8 April 2018, 116 km from the ringing site after 10 months 2 weeks.
Knot orange JX was ringed at Altcar (Merseyside) on 22 September 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 May 2018, and at Cuinabunag, Benbecula (Outer Hebrides) on 21 May 2018.
Knot JX in Findhorn Bay, 18 May 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (yellow flag NNA) was ringed at Kragero, Telemark (NORWAY) on 8 September 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 27 September 2016, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 14 February 2017, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 22 April 2017 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0469) on 10 May 2017 and 9 March 2018, 783 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months. On 27 May 2018 it was seen in the breeding grounds at Porsanger, Finnmark (NORWAY).
Arctic Tern SX91568 was ringed at Kinloss airfield (NJ0663) on 13 July 1999 and found dead at Invergordon (Highland NH7068) on 8 June 2018, 36 km from the ringing site after 18 years 11 months.
Blackbird LJ51724 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 3 October 2015 and sighted again at Southill (Bedfordshire TL1542) on 1 June 2018, 640 km from the ringing site after 2 years 8 months.
Storm Petrel 2698744 was ringed at Boar’s Head Rock (NJ2867) on 30 July 2016 and caught again at Tjeldnes, Farsund, Vest-Agder (NORWAY) on 25 July 2017, 581 km from the ringing site after 1 year.
Sparrowhawk DE00545 was ringed at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 16 April 2017 and found dead at Mosstodloch (NJ3359) on 7 May 2018, 5 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 weeks.
Blackbird CW21785 was ringed in Teindland Forest (NJ2954) on 29 October 2017 and sighted again at Gjesdal, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 29 March 2018, 544 km from the ringing site after 5 months.
Siskin S526980 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 14 July 2017 and caught again at Lake Vyrnwy (Powys SJ0119) on 14 April 2018, 542 km from the ringing site after 9 months.
Coal Tit Z495503 was ringed at Ordiequish Forest (NJ3554) on 3 January 2015 and caught again at Lacock (Wiltshire ST9168) on 16 March 2018, 687 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 months.
Sanderling NB00725 was ringed at Ebb of the Riv, Sanday (Orkney) on 21 May 2016 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ1971) between 28 October 2016-14 February 2016, and on 28 January and 20 March 2018, 182 km from the ringing site after 1 year 10 months.
Sanderling NB00725 on Lossiemouth east beach, 20 March 2018 (Margaret Sharpe)
Siskin Y993842 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 26 April 2014 and caught again at Corpusty (Norfolk TG1030) on 10 March 2018, 595 km from the ringing site after 3 years 11 months.
Lesser Redpoll D611488 was ringed at Carraburn (Teindland Forest NJ2954) on 3 December 2014 and caught again at Hollow Farm, Worplesdon (Surrey SU9652) on 25 January 2018, 722 km from the ringing site after 3 years 1 month.
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (yellow flag NNA) was ringed at Kragero, Telemark (NORWAY) on 8 September 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 27 September 2016, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 14 February 2017, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 22 April 2017 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0469) 0n 10 May 2017 and 9 March 2018, 783 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Black-headed Gull E205659 (2AC1) was ringed at Forvie, Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 8 June 2015 and sighted at Seton Burn (Lothian) on 7 August 2017 and at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 4 March 2018, after 2 years 9 months.
Shag 1492690 (green LHL) was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 12 June 2017 and sighted at Aberdeen in September 2017, at Portknockie (NJ4968) on 13 October 2017 and at Portgordon (NJ3964) on 5 March 2018, after 8 months 3 weeks.
Shag 1492690 at Portgordon on 5 March 2018 (Brian Bates)
Knot N6RRYY was ringed at Griend (Netherlands) on 7 October 2013 and sighted at Lebesby, Finnmark (Norway) on 23 May 2016 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 23 February 2018, after 4 years 4 months.
Knot N6RRYY in Findhorn Bay on 23 February 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot 1M was ringed at Altcar (Merseyside) on 22 September 2017 and sighted at Thurstaton (Wirral) on 22 December 2017 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 22 February 2018, after 5 months.
Knot 1M in Findhorn Bay on 22 February 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Black-headed Gull ER11194 (2EY1) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 12 August 2017 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 17 February 2018, 89 km from the ringing site after 5 months.
Herring Gull GV54724 (Y:B56) was ringed at Harewood Whin (York) on 17 February 2017 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 11 February 2018, after 11 months 3 weeks.
Knot 15K was ringed at Straumfjordur (ICELAND) on 22 May 2017 and sighted at Formby Point (Merseyside) on 26 June & 18 July 2017, and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 8 & 18 January 2018, after 8 months.
Knot 15K in Findhorn Bay on 18 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot 99K was ringed at Straumfjordur (ICELAND) on 22 May 2017 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 8 & 19 January 2018, after 8 months.
Knot 99K in Findhorn Bay on 19 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot YCP was ringed at Neslon, Nordur Pingeyjarsysla (ICELAND) on 24 May 2011 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 29 January 2017, at Gegnisvik (ICELAND) on 23 May 2017 and again at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 January 2018, after 6 years 7 months.
Knot YCP in Findhorn Bay on 18 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot YHX was ringed at Neslon, Nordur Pingeyjarsysla (ICELAND) on 24 May 2011 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 & 19 January 2018, after 6 years 7 months.
Knot YHX in Findhorn Bay on 19 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot PLU was ringed at Brenna, Porsanger (NORWAY) on 26 May 2013 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 January 2018, after 4 years 7 months.
Knot PLU in Findhorn Bay on 18 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot 8X was ringed at Altcar (Merseyside) on 22 September 2017 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 & 19 January 2018, after 4 months.
Knot 8X in Findhorn Bay on 18 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sanderling NB00725 was ringed at Ebb of the Riv, Sanday (Orkney) on 21 May 2016 and sighted at Lossiemouth west beach (NJ1971) between 28 October 2016-14 February 2016, and on 28 January 2018, 182 km from the ringing site after 1 year 8 months.
Sanderling NB00725 on Lossiemouth west beach on 28 January 2018 (Brian Bates)
Lesser Redpoll Z495563 was ringed at Thief’s Hill (Ordiquish Forest NJ3554) on 3 January 2015 and caught again at Alnwick (Northumberland NU1211) on 12 January 2018, 255 km from the ringing site after 3 years 1 week.
Lesser Redpoll D611398 was ringed at Carraburn (Teindland Forest NJ2954) on 30 November 2014 and caught again at Queenamidda, Rendall (Orkney HY3720) on 22 October 2017, 167 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Blue Tit Z789124 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 27 February 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 9 December 2017, 12 km from the ringing site after 1 year 9 months.
Knot 15K was ringed at Straumfjordur (ICELAND) on 22 May 2017, sighted at Formby Point (Merseyside) on 26 June 2017 and 18 July 2017, and sighted again in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 8 January 2018, after 7 months 2 weeks.
Knot 15K in Findhorn Bay on 8 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Knot UNM was ringed at Reykjafjordur (ICELAND) on 24 May 2014 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 7 January 2018, after 3 years 7 months.
Knot 86N was ringed at Skogarnes (ICELAND) on 24 May 2017 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 7 January 2018, after 7 months 2 weeks.
Knot 86N in Findhorn Bay on 7 January 2018 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Herring Gull GV31815 (Y144) was ringed at York on 26 February 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 September 2016, 12 September 2017 and again on 1 January 2018, after 1 year 10 months.
Lesser Redpoll S367416 was ringed at Carraburn (Teindland Forest NJ2954) on 30 October 2016 and caught again at Reddingbootpad, Vlieland (NETHERLANDS) on 4 October 2017, 702 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Pink-footed Goose ISR07198 (orange collar VXD) was ringed at Jokuldalsheidi (ICELAND) on 24 July 2017 and sighted at Clochan (NJ4061) on 12 December 2017, after 4 months 3 weeks.
Pink-footed Goose ISR02236 (orange collar VVS) was ringed at Jokuldalsheidi (ICELAND) on 24 July 2017 and sighted at Clochan (NJ4061) on 12 December 2017, after 4 months 3 weeks.
Shag 1485363 (green AAS) was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 1 June 2016 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ2371) on 28 October 2017, after 5 months.
Chiffchaff KAR038 was ringed at Douglassheil Moss, Ordiquish (NJ3754) on 30 September 2017 and caught again at Icklesham (Sussex TQ8815) on 23 October 2017, 779 km from the ringing site after 23 days.
Whooper Swan A10039 (orange ZUA) was ringed at Fljotsheidi (ICELAND) on 23 August 2015 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 29 October 2017, after 2 years 2 months.
Common (Mealy) Redpoll S803223 was ringed in Teindland Forest (NJ2954) on 26 March 2017 and caught again at Jakarla Haaganmaki, Turku-Pori (FINLAND) on 12 November 2017, 1496 km from the ringing site after 7 months 2 weeks.
Greylag Goose (orange) LZZ was ringed at Blondous (ICELAND) on 21 July 2017 and sighted at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 11 November 2017, after 3 months 3 weeks.
Greylag Goose (orange) NAL was ringed at Blondous (ICELAND) on 21 July 2017 and sighted at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 11 November 2017, after 3 months 3 weeks.
Greenfinch TZ10809 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 8 August 2017 and found dead at Forgue, Huntly (Aberdeenshire NJ6144) on 3 November 2017, 26 km from the ringing site after 2 months 3 weeks.
Redwing 8102767 was ringed at Akureyri (ICELAND) on 2 October 2016 and killed (hit window) at Aberlour (NJ2643) on 24 October 2017, 1199 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll Z230349 was ringed at Ordiquish Forest (NJ3554) on 23 December 2014 and caught again at Beachy Head (East Sussex TV5996) on 30 October 2017, 790 km from the ringing site after 2 years 10 months.
Storm Petrel 2720407 was ringed at Burghead (NJ1069) on 29 July 2016 and caught again at Lunga, Treshnish Isles (Argyll and Bute NM2741) on 1 July 2017, 222 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Siskin Z428165 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 8 April 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (NJ3155) on 18 September 2017, 10 km from the ringing site after 1 year 5 months.
Shag 1493206 (green CNS) was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) as a nestling in summer 2017 and sighted at Portgordon harbour (NJ3964) on 8 October 2017.
Shag 1482764 (blue DRR) was ringed at Bullers of Buchan (Aberdeenshire NK1138) as a nestling in summer 2017 and sighted at Portgordon harbour (NJ3964) on 8 October 2017.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07409 (blue L09) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 29 April 2013, at Peterhead (Aberdeenshire) on 30 November 2013, at Helmsdale (Highland) on 19 May 2017 and again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 October 2017, 52 km from the ringing site after 5 years 3 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07358 (yellow L58) was ringed at Berriedale (Highland) on 28 June 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 19 August 2017 and again on 15 October 2017, 52 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 month.
Great Black-backed Gull 3J5B was ringed at Sule Skerry (Orkney) on 20 July 2015 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 1 October 2017, after 2 years 2 months.
Siskin S414377 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 6 August 2016 and caught again at Ordiquish (NJ3457) on 9 July 2017, 7 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Siskin Z428289 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 29 April 2016 and caught again at Berriedale (Highland ND1122) on 26 June 2017, 69 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DD09419 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0125) on 11 June 2002 and sighted at Portgordon (NJ3964) on 13 August 2017, 73 km from the ringing site after 15 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DT07103 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0125) on 11 June 2015 and sighted at Portgordon (NJ3964) on 13 August 2017, 73 km from the ringing site after 2 years 2 months.
Kittiwake FX27987 was ringed as nestling at Pointe du Raz, Brittany (FRANCE) on 5 July 2017 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 31 August 2017 after 1 month 3 weeks.
Kittiwake FX27987 on the harbour wall at Burghead on 31 August 2017 (Carl Baggott)
Herring Gull GV31815 (Y144) was ringed at York on 26 February 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 September 2016 and again on 12 September 2017 after 1 year 6 months.
Herring Gull Y144 on the Lossie estuary on 12 September 2017 (David Main)
Black-headed Gull J2CR was ringed at Mosvatnet, Stavanger (NORWAY) on 15 July 2012 and sighted at Cullen (NJ5067) on 23 September 2012, 21 August 2014 and again on 29 August 2017, after 5 years 1 month.
Black-headed Gull J2CR at Cullen on 29 August 2017 (Alison Ritchie)
Sandwich Tern DE52832 (ELC) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 16 August 2013 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 30 September 2013 and again at Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 August 2017, after 4 years 1 week.
Sandwich Tern DE52832 (ELC) on Findhorn beach on 27 August 2017 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern DE35917 (EFC) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 18 August 2010 and sighted on Inner Farne (Northumberland) on 9 July 2014 and 15 July 2016, at Port Seton (Lothian) on 17 July 2017 and again at Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 August 2017, after 7 years 1 week.
Sandwich Tern DD44586 (ETA) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 9 September 2010 and sighted on Inner Farne (Northumberland) on 27 July 2013, at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 2 May 2016 and again on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 August 2017, after 6 years 9 months.
Sandwich Tern DE02039 (KCA) was ringed at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford (IRELAND) on 16 June 2015 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 24 August 2017, after 2 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DE02039 (KCA) on Findhorn beach on 24 August 2017 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern DT39344 (EPA) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 19 June 2017 and sighted at Port Seaton (Lothian) on 11 July 2017 and again on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 24 August 2017, after 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DE52625 (EZK) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Aveiro (PORTUGAL) on 18 April 2014 and again at the Ythan estuary on 19 June 2017 and again on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 25 August 2017, after 4 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DD92439 (UZZ) was ringed on Inner Farne (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 25 August 2017, after 4 years 1 month.
Siskin S811376 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 28 April 2017 and found dead at Connel (Argyll & Bute NM9034) on 11 July 2017, 191 km from the ringing site after 2 months 2 weeks.
Shag 1492388 was ringed at the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 21 June 2016 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 25 October 2016, 169 km from the ringing site after 4 months.
Blue Tit Z687929 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 30 September 2015 and found dead at Drummuir (NJ3744) on 10 May 2017, 8 km from the ringing site after 1 year 7 months.
Pied Wagtail S367208 was ringed at Kingston reedbed (NJ3465) on 6 October 2016 and found dead at Tynet (Buckie NJ3860) on 9 August 2017, 7 km from the ringing site after 10 months.
Sandwich Tern DE81076 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 24 June 2013 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 29 July 2017, after 4 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DB93018 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0025) on 20 June 2000 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 27 July 2017, after 17 years 1 month.
Sanderling ISR 897155 was ringed at Gullbringu (ICELAND) on 19 May 2011 and sighted at Faro (PORTUGAL) on 13 January 2012, Zamora (SPAIN) on 28 April 2012, Calvados (FRANCE) on 3 May 2012, Faro between 10 January 2013-13 April 2014, Faro between 3 October 2014-4 February 2015, Faro on 23 September 2015, Sanday (Orkney) on 8 May 2016, Redcar (North Yorkshire) on 9 May 2017 and on Lossiemouth east beach (NJ2569) on 15 July 2017.
Sanderling ISR 897155 on Lossiemouth east beach on 15 July 2017 (Margaret Sharpe)
Siskin S414147 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 11 July 2016 and caught again at Cnoc (Argyll & Bute NN3205) on 14 June 2017, 189 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Siskin 14168499 was ringed at Zerkegem, West-Vlaanderen (BELGIUM) on 8 April 2016 and caught again at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 9 July 2016, 817 km from the ringing site after 3 months.
Siskin S414301 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 22 July 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 16 April 2017, 10 km from the ringing site after 8 months 3 weeks.
Siskin S414383 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 10 August 2016 and caught again at Durris (Aberdeenshire NO7593) on 14 May 2017, 76 km from the ringing site after 9 months.
Tawny Owl GF25604 was ringed at Findrassie (NJ1964) on 5 May 1996 and found dead at Elgin (NJ2162) on 12 April 2017, 3 km from the ringing site after 20 years 11 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit FS100693 was ringed at Les Portes-en-Re, Charante Martime (FRANCE) on 1 November 2016 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 14 May 2017, after 6 months 2 weeks.
Siskin Z428327 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 15 May 2016 and caught again at Durris (Aberdeenshire NO7593) on 23 April 2017, 76 km from the ringing site after 11 months 1 week.
Siskin S414258 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 20 July 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 19 March 2017, 10 km from the ringing site after 8 months.
Siskin S414491 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 14 September 2016 and found dead at Cullen (NJ5166) on 7 May 2017, 14 km from the ringing site after 7 months 3 weeks.
Siskin S414175 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 14 July 2016 and found dead at Nairn (NH8956) on 9 April 2017, 51 km from the ringing site after 8 months 3 weeks.
Siskin Z724906 was ringed at Stocksfield (Northumberland NZ0661) on 5 April 2016 and caught again at Buckie (NJ4364) on 25 April 2017, 311 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 weeks.
Siskin S195651 was ringed at Peebles (Borders NT2540) on 5 March 2017 and caught again at Buckie (NJ4364) on 25 April 2017, 225 km from the ringing site after 7 weeks.
Siskin S551625 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 28 January 2017 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 28 April 2017, 13 km from the ringing site after 3 months.
Herring Gull yellow 152 (GV31821) was ringed at Harewood Whin (York) on 26 February 2016 and sighted at the Ugie estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 28 October 2016, and sighted again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 13 May 2017, after 1 year 2 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (yellow flag NNA) was ringed at Kragero, Telemark (NORWAY) on 8 September 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 27 September 2016, in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 14 February 2017, at Burghead (NJ1169) on 22 April 2017 and in Findhorn Bay (NJ0469) 0n 10 May 2017, 783 km from the ringing site after 8 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (NNA). Left: after ringing in Norway, 8 September 2016 (Ola Nordsteien). Centre: on the Lossie estuary, 27 September 2016 (David Main). Right: in Findhorn Bay, 14 February 2017 (Richard Somers Cocks).
Herring Gull yellow A70 (GV54637) was ringed at Harewood Whin (York) on 17 February 2017 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 8 May 2017, after 2 months 2 weeks.
Herring Gull yellow 7J7B was ringed at Harewood Whin (York) on 21 August 2015 and sighted at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 16 August 2017, and sighted again on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 8 May 2017, after 1 year 8 months.
Siskin S153801 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 10 August 2016 and caught again at Strathtongue (Highland NC6158) on 29 April 2017, 124 km from the ringing site after 8 months 2 weeks.
Siskin S551625 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 28 January 2017 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 28 April 2017, 13 km from the ringing site after 3 months.
Black-tailed Godwit EY70191 was ringed at Iken, River Alde (Suffolk) on 10 October 2015 and sighted at Stekkakelda, A-Skaftafellssysla (ICELAND) on 30 April 2016, and sighted again at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 21 April 2017, after 1 year 6 months.
Black-tailed Godwit EY70191 in Findhorn Bay on 21 April 2017 (Gordon McMullins)
Siskin D506287 was ringed at Golspie (Highland NH8299) on 31 March 2014 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 24 February 2017, 78 km from the ringing site after 2 years 10 months
Goldfinch S526583 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 13 October 2016 and caught again at Fareview, Torphins (Aberdeenshire NO6499) on 21 March 2017, 64 km from the ringing site after 5 months 1 week.
Siskin Z428169 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 8 April 2016 and caught again at Drummond, Inverness (Highland NH6643) on 8 March 2017, 76 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Siskin S414464 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 4 September 2016 and caught again at Millhousebridge (Dumfries & Galloway NY1085) on 26 March 2017, 276 km from the ringing site after 6 months 3 weeks.
Siskin S414002 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 25 June 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 4 March 2017, 10 km from the ringing site after 8 months 1 week.
Siskin S414258 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 20 July 2016 and caught again at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 4 March 2017, 10 km from the ringing site after 7 months 2 weeks.
Siskin Z428237 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 17 April 2016 and caught again near Kildary (Highland NH7775) on 21 March 2017, 66 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Greenshank NR/YY was ringed in Chichester harbour (Sussex SU7504) on 8 September 2013 and seen in Sussex or Hampshire in each subsequent winter. It was last seen in Chichester harbour at 16:00 on 30 March 2017 and was then sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0461) at 15:05 on 31 March 2017, after 1 day.
White Wagtail S367009 was ringed at Kingston (NJ3465) on 23 September 2016 and caught again at St Helier Marina, Jersey (Channel Islands) on 10 March 2017, 947 km from the ringing site after 5 months 2 weeks.
Siskin S526724 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 11 February 2017 and caught again at Drummond, Inverness (Highland NH6643) on 17 February 2017, 76 km from the ringing site after 6 days.
Lesser Redpoll D802154 was ringed at Edwinstowe (Nottinghamshire SK6266) on 16 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 14 February 2017, 508 km from the ringing site after 11 months.
Siskin S414215 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 17 July 2016 and caught again at Llangynidr (Powys SO1519) on 4 February 2017, 639 km from the ringing site after 6 months 2 weeks.
Knot N3RYGG was ringed at De Richel, Waddensea (NETHERLANDS) on 23 September 2012 and sighted at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 29 January 2017, after 4 years 4 months.
Siskin Y769873 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 2 May 2012 and caught again at Great Livermere (Suffolk TL8871) on 18 February 2017, 638 km from the ringing site after 4 years 9 months.
Siskin S414398 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 11 August 2016 and caught again at Drummond, Inverness (Highland NH6643) on 4 February 2017, 76 km from the ringing site after 5 months 3 weeks.
Siskin S054941 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 3 June 2016 and sighted at Dinnet (Aberdeenshire NO4698) on 18 February 2017, 60 km from the ringing site after 8 months 2 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll S245104 was ringed at Marchburn, Glen Clova (Angus NO3472) on 11 October 2016 and caught again at Teindland Forest (near Rothes NJ2954) on 7 January 2017, 82 km from the ringing site after 2 months 3 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll S367091 was ringed at Gow Moss (near Keith NJ3852) on 1 October 2016 and caught again at Wintersett Reservoir (West Yorkshire SE3714) on 15 November 2016, 449 km from the ringing site after 1 month 2 weeks.
Brent Geese YX#NR, YX#NY and YX#WY were ringed at Nairn (NH8757) on 25 January 2015 and sighted again at Nairn on 13-21 February 2017, after 2 years 3 weeks.
Waxwing WGG was ringed at Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) on 7 January 2017 and sighted in Elgin (NJ2062) on 21 February 2017, after 1 month 2 weeks.
Knot 779027 (YCP) was ringed at Neslon, Nordur Pingeyjarsysla (ICELAND) on 24 May 2011 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 29 January 2017, after 5 years 8 months.
Knot 779027 (YCP) in Findhorn Bay on 29 January 2017 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Waxwing NW72890 was ringed at Inverurie (Aberdeenshire) on 27 November 2016 and sighted in Elgin (NJ2062) on 27 January 2017, after 2 months.
Waxwing WYR was ringed at Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) on 14 January 2017 and sighted in Elgin (NJ2062) on 27 January 2017, after 13 days.
Herring Gull NS002829 (white KX02) was ringed at Kandalaksha Bay, Murmansk (RUSSIA) on 9 July 2006 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 27 December 2016, after 10 years 5 months.
Siskin D507002 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 16 May 2013 and caught again at Poynton (Cheshire SJ9082) on 10 April 2016, 470 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Sanderling NB00725 was ringed at Ebb of the Riv, Sanday (Orkney) on 21 May 2016 and sighted at Lossiemouth west beach (NJ1971) on 22 December 2016, 182 km from the ringing site after 7 months.
Sanderling NB00725 at Lossiemouth on 22 December 2016 (David Main)
Chiffchaff JRR108 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 2 September 2016 and caught again at Cottam (Nottinghamshire SK8279) on 30 November 2016, 500 km from the ringing site after 2 months 4 weeks.
Lesser Redpoll S367091 was ringed at Gow Moss (NJ3852) on 1 October 2016 and caught again at Wintersett Reservoir, Wakefield (West Yorkshire SE3714) on 15 November 2016, 449 km from the ringing site after 1 month 2 weeks.
Brent Goose ‘Blue 6/Blue 1’ was ringed at Greystones Golf Driving Range, Co. Wicklow (IRELAND) on 8 February 2012 and sighted at Nairn (NH8757) on 2 December 2016, after 4 years 9 months.
The origin of 12 Shags sighted at Portknockie (NJ4968) on 21 November 2016 was as follows:
Isle of May: 7 ringed as pulli between 2003-2015, and 1 ringed as adult in 2013
North Sutor: 1 ringed as pullus in 2015, and 2 ringed as adult in 2014 and 2016
Farne Islands: 1 ringed as adult in 2010.
Whooper Swan XY2639 (orange YNK) was ringed at Martin Mere (Lancashire) on 25 February 2016 and sighted at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 21 November 2016, after 8 months 3 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2698784 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 24 August 2016 and caught again at Faraidh Head (Highland NC3871) on 27 August 2016, 151 km from the ringing site after 3 days.
Lesser Redpoll Z931303 was ringed at Great Livermere (Suffolk TL8871) on 11 October 2015 and caught again at Gow Moss (NJ3852) on 30 October 2016, 632 km from the ringing site after 1 year 2 weeks.
Oystercatcher FA38524 was ringed at Belfast harbour (Belfast IJ3778) on 22 September 1990 and found dead in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 1 October 2016, 363 km from the ringing site after 26 years 1 week.
Common Gull 5116632 (J555) was ringed at Mandal, Vest-Agder (NORWAY) on 28 February 2001 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 29 October 2016, 636 km from the ringing site after 15 years 8 months.
Storm Petrel 2686815 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 30 July 2016 and caught again at Burghead (NJ1069) on 4 August 2016, 179 km from the ringing site after 5 days.
Storm Petrel 2686825 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 5 August 2016 and caught again at Burghead (NJ1069) on 29 August 2016, 179 km from the ringing site after 24 days.
Crested Tit D210942 was ringed in Whiteash Hill Wood (NJ3758) on 9 June 2013 and caught again in Teindland Forest (NJ2954) on 23 October 2016, 9 km from the ringing site after 3 years 4 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit K04703 (yellow flag NAA) was ringed at Klepp, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 11 September 2016 and sighted at Burghead (NJ1169) on 1 October 2016 and at Hopeman (NJ1469) on 6 October 2016, 537 km from the ringing site after 3 weeks.
Bar-tailed Godwit DA45456 (NAA) at Hopeman on 6 October 2016 (Alison Ritchie)
Lesser Redpoll Z230445 was ringed in Ordiquish Forest, Fochabers (NJ3554) on 1 January 2015 and caught again at Gjesdal, Rogaland (NORWAY) on 8 September 2016, 568 km from the ringing site after 1 year 8 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07405 (blue L05) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 30 September 2016, 50 km from the ringing site after 4 years 3 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07416 (blue L16) was ringed at Ord Point, Helmsdale (Highland) on 25 June 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 September 2016, 50 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 months.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07304 (yellow J99) was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 September 2016, 50 km from the ringing site after 4 years 2 months.
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (yellow flag NNA) was ringed at Kragero, Telemark (NORWAY) on 8 September 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 27 September 2016, 762 km from the ringing site after 19 days.
Bar-tailed Godwit K05510 (NNA). Left: after ringing in Norway, 8 September 2016 (Ola Nordsteien). Right: on the Lossie estuary, 27 September 2016 (David Main)
Storm Petrel 2715223 was ringed at Whitburn Country Park (Tyne & Wear NZ4163) on 23 July 2016 and caught again near Boar’s Head Rock (NJ2867) on 25 July 2016, 324 km from the ringing site after 2 days.
Sand Martin D411481 was ringed at Errol (Perth & Kinross NO2723) on 10 July 2014 and caught again at Kingston (NJ3465) on 23 August 2016, 143 km from the ringing site after 2 years 1 month.
Shag 1472236 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 9 June 2015 and found dead at Spey Bay (NJ3564) on 18 September 2016, 166 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 months.
Storm Petrel 2698766 was ringed at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 15 August 2016 and caught again at Tarbat Ness lighthouse (Highland NH9487) on 6 September 2016, 57 km from the ringing site after 3 weeks.
Herring Gull GV31815 (Y144) was ringed at York on 26 February 2016 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 10 September 2016 after 6 months 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern Yellow N8R was ringed at Scheelhoek Eilanden (NETHERLANDS) on 5 Jul 2016 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 2 September 2016, after 1 month 3 weeks.
Herring Gull ES-16 164 was ringed at Kandalakshskiy Nature Reserve, Murmansk (RUSSIA) on 16 June 2014 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 15 July 2016, 2082 km from the ringing site after 2 years 1 month.
Storm Petrel 2711741 was ringed on Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 22 July 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 15 August 2016, 190 km from the ringing site after 3 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2729154 was ringed on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 27 July 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 15 August 2016, 190 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 5 days.
Storm Petrel 2717739 was ringed on Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 6 Aug 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 14 August 2016, 216 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Storm Petrel 2594013 was ringed at Faraid Head (Sutherland NC3871) on 1 July 2015 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 14 August 2016, 151 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 month.
Storm Petrel 2719374 was ringed on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 23 July 2016 and caught again at Portknockie (NJ4868) on 15 August 2016, 190 km from the ringing site after 3 weeks.
Kittiwake EX33795 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 26 June 2016 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 22 August 2016 after 1 month 3 weeks.
Kittiwake EX33795 on Findhorn beach, 22 August 2016 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Storm Petrel 2715223 was ringed at Whitburn Country Park (Tyne and Wear NZ4163) on 23 July 2016 and caught again near Boar’s Head Rock (Spey Bay NJ2867) on 25 July 2016, 324 km from the ringing site after 2 days.
Storm Petrel 2698744 was ringed near Boar’s Head Rock (Spey Bay NJ2867) on 30 July 2016 and caught again on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 4 August 2016, 195 km from the ringing site after 5 days.
Storm Petrel 2729008 was ringed on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 26 July 2016 and caught again at Findochty (NJ4568) on 2 August 2016, 190 km from the ringing site after 7 days.
Storm Petrel 2719389 was ringed on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 23 July 2016 and caught again at Findochty (NJ4568) on 4 August 2016, 190 km from the ringing site after 12 days.
Sandwich Tern DT02742 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2014, sighted at Swakopmund (NAMIBIA) on 27 February 2016 (8979 km from the ringing site) and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 August 2016 after 2 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DT02742 on Findhorn beach on 17 August 2016 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern Yellow N1X was ringed at Scheelhoek Eilanden (NETHERLANDS) on 27 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 August 2016, after 1 month 3 weeks.
Sandwich Tern Yellow N1X on Findhorn beach on 17 August 2016 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern DE81076 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 24 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 3 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DT07167 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 2 June 2016 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 months 2 weeks.
Sandwich Tern DT02731 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2014 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 years 2 months.
Storm Petrel 2720411 was ringed at Burghead (NJ1069) on 29 July 2016 and caught again on Fair Isle (Shetland HZ2172) on 15 August 2016, 231 km from the ringing site after 2 weeks 3 days.
Storm Petrel 2708461 was ringed on North Ronaldsay (Orkney HY7855) on 26 July 2016 and caught again at Burghead (NJ1069) on 3 August 2016, 199 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Sandwich Tern DE65695 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 3 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DE52883 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 5 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DT07937 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2016 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DT07167 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 2 June 2016 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DT03177 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 July 2015 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 1 year 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DT02731 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2014 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DD09419 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 11 June 2002 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 14 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern DE52223 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 10 August 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 3 years.
Storm Petrel 2715143 was ringed at Souter Lighthouse (Tyne and Wear NZ4163) on 5 August 2015 and caught again at Burghead (NJ1069) on 29 July 2016, 333 km from the ringing site after 11 months 3 weeks.
Storm Petrel 2621792 was ringed at Montrose (Angus) on 30 July 2016 (02:10) and caught again at Strathlene, Buckie (NJ4467) 0n 1 August 2016 (23:00) after 2 days.
Siskin Z789795 was ringed at Berriedale (Caithness ND1122) on 4 July 2016 and found dead at Aberlour (NJ2742) on 12 July 2016, 80 km from the ringing site after 8 days.
Sandwich Tern DD44267 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 24 June 2011 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 22 July 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 5 years.
Sandwich Tern DE44847 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 21 July 2011 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 22 July 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 5 years.
Sandwich Tern DD59474 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 30 May 2008 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 22 July 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 8 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DE10801 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2009 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 22 July 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 7 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DE52219 (EFK) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 19 July 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 1 July 2016, back at the Ythan estuary on 12 July 2016 and at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 22 July 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 2 years 11 months.
Fieldfare LH96379 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 19 January 2015 and found freshly dead at Lehtimaki, Vaasa (FINLAND) on 23 July 2016, 1595 km from the ringing site after 1 year 6 months.
Blackcap Z428099 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 14 September 2015 and caught again at De Haan, West-Vlanderen (BELGIUM on 28 April 2016, 804 km from the ringing site after 7 months 2 weeks.
Greenshank Red/Red (left) Orange/White flag (right) was ringed in Sutherland on 29 May 2010, sighted in Essex in each subsequent autumn/winter and Sutherland in spring/summer, and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0362) on 2 July 2015 and 5 July 2016 after 6 years 1 month.
Sandwich Tern DE52219 (EFK) was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 19 July 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 1 July 2016 after 2 years 11 months.
Redwing 9X22775 was ringed at Merksplas, Antwerp (BELGIUM) on 25 October 2010 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 18 January 2015, 860 km from the ringing site after 4 years 2 months.
Siskin Z428234 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 17 April 2016 and caught again at Deer Park Forest Croft (Highland NH7056) on 19 April 2016, 70 km from the ringing site after 2 days.
Siskin Y769873 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 2 May 2012 and caught again at Great Livermere (Suffolk TL8871) on 13 February 2016, 638 km from the ringing site after 3 years 9 months.
Great Spotted Woodpecker LE25203 was ringed at Cairnfield, Buckie (NJ4162) on 12 August 2012 and found dead at Meiklepark (Aberdeenshire NJ8227) on 11 May 2016, 53 km from the ringing site after 3 years 9 months.
Siskin D043410 was ringed at Cairnfield, Buckie (NJ4162) on 21 March 2013 and caught again at Golspie (Highland NH8299) on 7 April 2016, 69 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 weeks.
NOTE THE FOLLOWING TEN RECENT SISKIN MOVEMENTS TO CLOCHAN. REMARKABLY, THREE HAD BEEN RINGED AT THE SAME SITE IN HAMPSHIRE
Siskin Z323748 was ringed near Romsey (Hampshire SU3922) on 31 January 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 10 April 2016, 744 km from the ringing site after 70 days.
Siskin D195118 was ringed near Romsey (Hampshire SU3922) on 7 February 2013 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 8 April 2016, 744 km from the ringing site after 3 years 2 months.
Siskin Z844179 was ringed near Romsey (Hampshire SU3922) on 2 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 14 April 2016, 744 km from the ringing site after 43 days.
Siskin Z709440 was ringed at Newton (Lancashire SD6948) on 31 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 13 May 2016, 413 km from the ringing site after 43 days.
Siskin Z050854 was ringed at Llangorse Lake (Powys SO1326) on 17 September 2015 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 29 April 2016, 634 km from the ringing site after 225 days.
Siskin Z985093 was ringed at Bourne Farm (West Midlands SP0799) on 23 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 8 April 2016, 564 km from the ringing site after 16 days.
Siskin Z731313 was ringed near Hungerford (West Berkshire SU3468) on 10 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 19 May 2016, 698 km from the ringing site after 70 days.
Siskin Y853688 was ringed at Deangarden Wood (Buckinghamshire SU8792) on 20 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 2 May 2016, 683 km from the ringing site after 43 days.
Siskin X630033 was ringed at Anstey (Leicestershire SK5408) on 18 March 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 18 April 2016, 564 km from the ringing site after 31 days.
Siskin Z724969 was ringed at Stocksfield (Northumberland NZ0661) on 6 April 2016 and caught again at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 24 April 2016, 306 km from the ringing site after 18 days.
Great Tit Z617503 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 9 July 2015 and found dead at Dornoch (Highland NH7989) on 27 January 2016, 74 km from the ringing site after 5 months.
Siskin D451680 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 16 May 2013 and caught again at Chelmondiston (Suffolk TM2037) on 22 March 2016, 672 km from the ringing site after 2 years 10 months.
Shag 1473749 was ringed at the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 19 June 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 5 February 2016, 169 km from the ringing site after 1 year 7 months.
Black-tailed Godwit EL69059 (RR+ON) was ringed at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth (Hampshire) on 5 September 2010 and sighted at Pulborough Brooks (West Sussex) on 21 November 2015 and again in Findhorn Bay (NJ0262) on 4 May 2016 after 5 years 8 months.
Black-tailed Godwit EL69059 in Findhorn Bay on 4 May 2016 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Chiffchaff HNA763 was ringed at Aldridge Lodge Farm (West Midlands SP0599) on 22 October 2015 and caught again at Torrieston (NJ1658) on 24 April 2016, 566 km from the ringing site after 6 months.
Siskin Z944423 was ringed at Halstead (Essex TL8231) on 13 March 2016 and caught again at Inchberry, Fochabers (NJ3155) on 11 April 2016, 672 km from the ringing site after 29 days.
Sandwich Tern DE35887 (white EBT) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 16 August 2010 and sighted at Punta Spigolo, Gorizia (ITALY) on 15 August 2013, at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 14 June 2014 and at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 17 April 2016 after 5 years 8 months.
Pink-footed Goose 1460370 (neck collar UAH) was ringed at Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) on 5 January 2014 and sighted at Balormie pig farm (NJ2168) on 18 April 2016 after 2 years 3 months.
Pink-footed Goose UAH at Balormie on 18 April 2016 (Bob Proctor)
Ringed Plover ‘yellow/blue/red’ was ringed at Hayling Island (Hampshire) on 18 September 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 7 April 2014 and again on 17 April 2016 after 2 years 7 months.
Ringed Plover ‘yellow/blue/red’ on the Lossie estuary on 17 April 2016 (Bob Proctor)
Sandwich Tern DE10499 (white EBC) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 15 June 2010 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 11 April 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 5 years 9 months.
Sandwich Terns DE10499 and DD93879 on Findhorn beach on 11 April 2016 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern DD93879 (red EFN) was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 6 June 2008 and sighted on Findhorn beach (NJ0364) on 11 April 2016, 105 km from the ringing site after 7 years 10 months.
Oystercatcher FA68033 was ringed at Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 18 December 1994 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 7 April 2016, 21 km from the ringing site after 21 years 3 months.
Oystercatcher FA68033 at Lossie estuary on 7 April 2016 (Bob Proctor)
Whooper Swan A9257 ‘orange ZNA’ was ringed at Svartarvatn, Bardardalur (ICELAND) on 6 August 2014 and sighted at Ardivot (NJ2266) on 27 March 2016 after 1 year 7 months.
Whooper Swan A9002 ‘yellow BVL’ was ringed at Svartarvatn, Bardardalur (ICELAND) on 9 August 2013 and sighted at Ardivot (NJ2266) on 27 March 2016 after 2 years 7 months.
Whooper Swan A8469 ‘yellow Y5X’ was ringed at Sandvatn, Myvatnsheidi (ICELAND) on 5 August 2009 and sighted at Ardivot (NJ2266) on 15-27 March 2016 after 6 years 7 months.
Whooper Swan A6661 ‘yellow 74N’ was ringed at Anavatn, Jokuldalsheidi (ICELAND) on 15 August 2004 and sighted at Ardivot (NJ2266) on 27 March 2016 after 11 years 7 months.
Whooper Swan A2663 ‘yellow DTZ’ was ringed at Skjalftavatn (ICELAND) on 4 August 1991 and sighted near Hopeman (NJ1769) on 12 February 2016 after 23 years 7 months.
Whooper Swan ‘yellow DTZ’ near Hopeman on 12 February 2016 (David Main)
Dunlin JT57204 ‘white SY1’ was ringed at Ujscie Wisly, Pomorskie (POLAND) on 21 September 2015 and sighted in Portgordon harbour (NJ3964) on 20 December 2015, 1405 km from the ringing site after 90 days.
Siskin Y769873 was ringed at Clochan, Buckie (NJ4060) on 2 May 2012 and caught again at Great Livermere (Suffolk TL8871) on 24 January 2016, 638 km from the ringing site after 3 years 8 months.
Firecrest EPT969 was ringed at Heysham (Lancashire SD4060) on 14 September 2015 and killed by a car in Elgin (NJ2262) on 7 January 2016, 401 km from the ringing site after 115 days.
Firecrest EPT969 following ringing at Heysham on 14 September 2015 (Pete Marsh) [left] and subsequent recovery in Elgin on 7 January 2016 (Philip Wood)
Ringed Plover 8B45160 ‘yellow NLZ’ was ringed at Makkevika, Giske, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) on 27 August 2014 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0462) on 12 September 2014, 759 km from the ringing site after 16 days.
Ringed Plover ‘yellow NLZ’ in Findhorn Bay on 12 September 2014 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Whooper Swan ZY8739 (orange YHS) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries) on 25 February 2015 and sighted at Clochan (NJ4061) on 25 November 2015, at Moss of Barmuckity (NJ2461) on 5 January 2016 and back at Caerlaverock on 16 January 2016.
Redshank DT03036 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NJ9927) on 24 August 2014 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0362) on 2 January 2016 after 1 year 4 months.
Greylag Goose ‘orange AZU’ was ringed at Dell of Killyhuntly, near Kingussie (Highland NH7800) on 22 March 2012 and sighted at Moyness (NH9553) on 21 November 2015 after 3 years 8 months.
Greylag Goose ‘orange AZU’ at Moyness on 21 November 2015 (Alison Ritchie)
Shag 1483192 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 12 July 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 31 October 2015, 169 km from the ringing site after 1 year 3 months.
Shag 1472242 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 9 June 2015 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 31 October 2015, 169 km from the ringing site after 4 months.
Shag 1471257 was ringed at Castle Craig, North Sutor (Highland NH8269) on 14 June 2015 and sighted at Buckie harbour on 8 November 2015, 62 km from the ringing site after 4 months.
Whooper Swan ZY2383 (yellow Z9C) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries) on 29 February 2012 and sighted at Clochan (NJ4061) on 19 November 2015 after 3 years 8 months.
Brent Goose D1BB was ringed at Dublin Bay (IRELAND) on 5 March 2013 and found on breeding grounds just east of Bathurst Island (Arctic CANADA) on 11 June 2014. It was sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 25 October 2015.
Brent Goose H2RY was ringed at Baldoyle (Co. Dublin IRELAND) on 12 February 2010 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 19 September 2015 after 5 years 7 months. It was then sighted at Strangford Loch (Co. Down ) on 12 October 2015.
Brent Goose H2RY on the Lossie estuary on 19 September 2015 (Gordon Biggs)
Black-headed Gull ‘yellow KAA3’ was ringed at Lake Babite, Laci, Riga (LATVIA) on 26 June 2014 and sighted at Balormie near Lossiemouth (NJ2168) on 17 October 2015 after 1 year, 3 months.
Common Gull JZJS was ringed at Ortuvannet, Bergen, Hordaland (NORWAY) on 28 May 2011 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 21 September 2015, 570 km from the ringing site after 4 years, 3 months.
Common Gull JZJS on the Lossie estuary on 21 September 2015 (David Main)
Brent Goose C4RY was ringed at Baldoyle (Co. Dublin IRELAND) on 11 February 2010 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 18 September 2015 after 5 years 7 months.
Sandwich Tern ‘orange V36’ was ringed as a chick at Griend (NETHERLANDS) in summer 2015 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 September 2015 after c.2 months.
Sandwich Tern ‘orange V36’ on Findhorn beach on 17 September 2015 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Sandwich Tern ‘white NV5’ was ringed as a juvenile at Scheelhoek Eilanden (NETHERLANDS) in July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 17 September 2015 after 2 years 2 months.
Sandwich Tern ‘white NV5’ on Findhorn beach on 17 September 2015 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Brent Goose 36WW was ringed at Dundrum Bay (Co. Down) on 9 January 2008 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 14 September 2015 after 7 years 8 months. (In the intervening period, this bird has over-wintered each year in Co. Down, and been seen in Iceland in May 2009 and 2012 en route to its breeding ground in Arctic Canada).
Brent Goose 36WW on the Lossie estuary on 15 September 2015 (David Main)
Dotterel SR89928 was ringed as a chick on the Cairngorms plateau on 11 July 2013 and sighted on Cairn Lochan on 23 May 2015, 766 m from the ringing site after 1 year 10 months.
Dotterel SR89928 on Cairn Lochan on 23 May 2015 (Robert Ince)
Sandwich Tern White UAV (DT21223) was ringed at Coquet Island (Northumberland) on 5 July 2015 and sighted at Findhorn (NJ0364) on 29 July 2015, 287 km from the ringing site after 24 days.
Sandwich Tern UAV at Findhorn on 29 July 2015 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Greenshank Red/Red (left) Orange/White flag (right) was ringed in Sutherland on 29 May 2010, sighted in Essex in each subsequent autumn/winter and Sutherland in each subsequent spring/summer, and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0362) on 2 July 2015 after 5 years 34 days.
Iceland Gull Yellow T12H was ringed at Arbroath (Angus NO6441) on 19 April 2015 and sighted on the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 11 July 2015, 137 km from the ringing site after 83 days.
Iceland Gull T12H on the Lossie estuary on 11 July 2015 (David Main)
House Sparrow TX85625 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 22 June 2014 and caught again at Meiklemoss, Collieston (Aberdeenshire NK0331) on 7 April 2015, 69 km from the ringing site after 289 days.
Spoonbill 8056350 was ringed at Vlissingen, Sloegebied (NETHERLANDS) on 31 May 2012 and sighted in Findhorn Bay (NJ0262) on 2 July 2015, 834 km from the ringing site after 3 years 32 days.
Spoonbill 8056350 in Findhorn Bay on 2 July 2015 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Great Tit L473230 was ringed at Clochan (Buckie NJ4060) on 29 July 2011 and killed by a cat at Dubford (Aberdeen NJ9312) on 6 June 2015, 71 km from the ringing site after 3 years 312 days.
Oystercatcher FP75683 was ringed at Wig, Bangor (Gwynedd SH6372) on 15 October 2005 and sighted in Elgin Cemetery (NJ2261) on 18 April 2015, 492 km from the ringing site after 9 years 6 months.
Arctic Tern SX02392 was ringed at Kinloss airfield (NJ0663) on 6 July 1995 and caught again on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire NK0026) on 25 July 2014, 101 km from the ringing site after 19 years 2 weeks.
Herring Gull 8JAO (E22518) was ringed at Ty Coed, Vale Marais (Guernsey) on 24 November 2013 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 25 October 2014, 915 km from the ringing site after 335 days. It was then reported three times in The Netherlands during April 2015.
Shag 1473311 was ringed at the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 2 March 2015, 169 km from the ringing site after 598 days.
Blue Tit D043072 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 15 September 2012 and caught by a cat in Elgin (NJ1963) on 28 February 2015, 22 km from the ringing site after 896 days.
Snow Bunting SY54730 (white 31) was ringed at Plage de l’hoverport, Calais (FRANCE) on 2 February 2015 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 28 March 2015.
Snow Bunting ‘white 31’ on the Lossie estuary on 28 March 2015 (David Main)
Greenfinch TT83809 was ringed at Stow Bardolph (Norfolk TF6405) on 13 September 2012 and caught again at Buckie (NJ4364) on 17 December 2014, 601 km from the ringing site after 825 days.
Coal Tit Y597446 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 18 February 2012 and caught again at Breakachy (Highland NH4644) on 24 November 2013, 97 km from the ringing site after 645 days, and again at Breakachy on 21 September 2014, after 946 days.
Shag 1465889 was ringed on the Farne Islands (Northumberland NU2135) on 22 July 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 1 December 2014, 245 km from the ringing site after 132 days.
Shag 1473453 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 1 June 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 17 December 2014, 169 km from the ringing site after 199 days.
Shag 1483188 was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 12 July 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 13 October 2014, 169 km from the ringing site after 93 days.
Shag 1472505 was ringed at Craigleith (East Lothian NT5587) on 18 June 2014 and sighted at Buckie harbour (NJ4366) on 17 December 2014, 181 km from the ringing site after 182 days.
Shag ‘blueUTT’ (1452350) was ringed on the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 20 June 2010 and sighted at Portknockie (NJ4968) on 14 November 2010, and found dead at Tronach Head (NJ4768) on 10 July 2014 after 4 years.
Shag ‘redPST’ (1416934) was ringed at Inchmickery (Fife NT2080) on 10 June 2009 and sighted at Portknockie (NJ4968) on 6 December 2009, back at Inchmickery on 30 June 2011, at Portknockie on 30 March 2013 and found dead at Portknockie on 7 July 2014 after 5 years.
Whooper Swan APU (ZY2628) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries) on 6 March 2014 and sighted at Foresterseat (NJ2562) on 5 January 2015.
Whooper Swan ‘APU’ at Foresterseat on 5 January 2015 (Martin Cook)
Shag ‘redWZT’ was ringed at the Bullers of Buchan (Aberdeenshire NK1137) in ‘summer 2014’ and sighted at Burghead (NJ1069) on 22 November 2014 and on 2 December 2014.
Shag ‘redWZT’ at Burghead on 22 November 2014 (Derek McGinn [left]) and 2 December 2014 (Alison Ritchie)
House Sparrow TS71759 was ringed at Buckie (NJ4364) on 7 February 2014 and found dead at Fordyce (Aberdeenshire NJ5563) on 5 September 2014, 13 km from the ringing site after 210 days.
Whooper Swan L74 (ZZ4739) was ringed at Caerlaverock (Dumfries) on 18 January 2006 and found dead at Loch Spynie (NJ2366) on 21 November 2014.
Whooper Swan B9U (A7962) was ringed at Krokavatn, Jokuldalsheidi (ICELAND) on 15 August 2006 and sighted at Bailliesland Farm (NJ2566) on 23 October 2014 after 8 years 2 months.
Herring Gull 8JAO (E22518) was ringed at Ty Coed, Vale Marais (Guernsey) on 24 November 2013 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 25 October 2014, 915 km from the ringing site after 335 days.
Sandwich Terns. The origins of many colour-ringed birds seen on the beach at Findhorn in summer/autumn 2014 by Richard Somers Cocks can be found in the following link: 2014 Findhorn Sandwich Terns
Common Gull 2TVA (EY94185) was ringed at Tillypronie near Tarland (Aberdeenshire) on 28 June 2014 and sighted at Findhorn on 26 August 2014 after 59 days.
Common Gull 2TVA on Findhorn beach, 26 August 2014 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Common Gull JR62 (5192960) was ringed at Bergen, Hordaland (NORWAY) on 23 August 2014 and sighted at Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 4 October 2014 after 42 days.
Common Gull JR62 on the Lossie estuary, 4 October 2014 (Duncan Gibson)
Blue Tit D043301 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 13 December 2012 and caught again at Bridge of Don (Aberdeen NJ9310) on 16 March 2014, 73 km from the ringing site after 458 days.
Greenfinch TE13284 was ringed at Inchberry (Fochabers NJ3155) on 2 March 2014 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 4 April 2014, 13 km from the ringing site after 33 days.
Shag 1460295 was ringed at Bullers of Buchan (Aberdeenshire NK1137) on 11 July 2013 and found dead at Buckie (NJ4165) on 18 March 2014, 75 km from the ringing site after 250 days.
Black-headed Gull J2CR was ringed at Mosvatnet, Stavanger (NORWAY) on 15 July 2012 and sighted at Cullen (NJ5067) on 23 September 2012 and again on 21 August 2014.
Oystercatcher FH74713 was ringed at Dublin (IRELAND) on 26 February 2013, sighted at Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 17 July 2014 and sighted again back in Dublin on 25 July 2014.
Sanderling B05071 was ringed at Asenko Village (GHANA) on 9 October 2012 and sighted in Findhorn Bay on 16 May 2014.
Sanderling B05071 in Findhorn Bay, 16 May 2014 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Common Tern 1V015142 was ringed at Cadiz (SPAIN) on 2 September 2010 and sighted at Findhorn Bay on 16 August 2014.
Common Tern 1V015142 at Findhorn Bay, 16 August 2014 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Snow Bunting TL96116 was ringed at Glen Shee (Perth & Kinross NO1076) on 11 April 2013 and sighted in the Cairngorms on 19 May 2014 after 403 days.
Snow Bunting TL96116 in the Cairngorms, 19 May 2014 (Robert Ince)
Chaffinch D451540 was ringed at Cairnfield (Buckie NJ4162) on 25 April 2013 and found dead at Drybridge (Buckie NJ4363) on 16 May 2014, 3 km from the ringing site after 386 days.
Ringed Plover ‘yellow/blue/red’ was ringed at Hayling Island (Hampshire) on 18 September 2013 and sighted at the Lossie estuary (NJ2470) on 7 April 2014.
Ringed Plover ‘Yellow/blue/red’ on Lossie estuary, 7 April 2014 (Richard Somers Cocks)
Greylag Goose ‘orange CLL’ was ringed at Loch Eye (Highland NH8279) on 6 November 2005 and sighted at Wester Manbeen (NJ1959) on 1 March 2014.
Great Black-backed Gull MA09374 was ringed as a chick at Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay (Orkney HY6021) on 1 July 2003 and sighted at Lossiemouth (NJ2470) on 1 August 2013, 154 km from the ringing site after 3684 days.
Shag 1460670 was ringed at the Isle of May (Fife NT6599) on 4 July 2011 and sighted at Buckie (NJ4366) on 14 December 2013, 169 km from the ringing site after 894 days.
Siskin D448167 was ringed at Kemple End (Lancashire SD6940) on 30 March 2013 and caught again at Clochan (NJ4060) on 22 May 2013, 420 km from the ringing site after 53 days.
Sandwich Tern DD92450 was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013, sighted at Findhorn on 13 August 2013 and 18 August 2013, and at Bubaque, Bijagos Archipelago (GUINEA-BISSAU) on 22 January 2014.
Arctic Tern SV05573 was ringed at Lossie Forest on 6 July 2009 and caught again at the Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 26 July 2013, 84 km from the ringing site after 1481 days.
Shag 1460280 was ringed at Bullers of Buchan (Aberdeenshire) on 11 July 2013 and sighted at Buckie on 11 November 2013, 74 km from the ringing sight after 123 days.
Shag 1462810 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) on 30 June 2013 and sighted at Buckie on 11 November 2013, 63 km from the ringing site after 134 days.
Brent Goose ‘metal, yellow, green on right leg’ was ringed at Nairn on 13 January 2012 and sighted again at Nairn on 17 January 2014, at the ringing site after 2 years 4 days.
The colour-ringed Brent Goose at Nairn, 17 January 2014 (Brian Bates)
Greenfinch TT66950 was ringed at Keith on 19 July 2012 and caught again at Buckie on 19 September 2013, 15 km from the ringing site after 427 days.
Shag ‘white FLA’ was ringed as a chick on the Isle of May (Fife) on 31 July 2013 and sighted at Burghead on 30 December 2013 after 152 days.
Herring Gull FA32966 was ringed as a chick at Orndalen, Tromso (NORWAY) on 4 July 2013 and sighted at Cooper Park (Elgin) on 29 December 2013, 1715 km from the ringing site after 178 days.
Storm Petrel 2559344 was ringed at Scurdie Ness (Angus) on 4 July 2013 and caught again at Lossiemouth on 8 August 2013, 125 km from the ringing site after 35 days.
Herring Gull GR71940 was ringed at Buchanhaven, Peterhead (Aberdeenshire) on 4 August 2013 and sighted at the Lossie estuary on 23 November 2013.
Arctic Tern SX07754 was ringed at Kinloss airfield on 4 July 1994 and caught again on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 27 July 2013, 101 km from the ringing site after 19 years 23 days.
Herring Gull GR71905 was ringed at Fraserburgh harbour on 27 July 2013 and sighted at the Lossie estuary on 16 November 2013.
A summary of the sightings of colour ringed Sandwich Terns at Findhorn in 2013 by Richard Somers Cocks can be found here: Findhorn colour-ringed Sandwich Terns in 2013
Sanderling B03513 was ringed at Asenko village (GHANA) on 30 October 2008 and sighted at Lossiemouth east beach on 14 July 2013.
Sanderling 897168 was ringed at Siglingamerki, Sandgeroi (ICELAND) on 19 May 2011 and sighted at Sillon de Talbert, Pleubian (FRANCE) on 22 July 2011 and at Lossiemouth east beach on 14 July 2013.
Sanderling NS99972 was ringed at Hine Greenie, Sanday (Orkney) on 2 December 2012 and sighted at Lossiemouth east beach on 17 July 2013 and at North Ronaldsay (Orkney) on 2 August and 20 August 2013.
Siskin Y984806 was ringed at Bourne Wood (Lincolnshire) on 5 March 2013 and caught again at Keith on 30 May 2013, 555 km from the ringing site after 86 days.
Siskin Y609526 was ringed at West Tofts (Norfolk) on 22 April 2012 and caught again at Buckie on 1 June 2013, 621 km from the ringing site after 405 days.
Siskin D298982 was ringed at Balnain, Glenurquhart (Highland) on 5 April 2013 and caught again at Keith on 18 May 2013, 100 km from the ringing site after 43 days.
Herring Gull 1D4:C was ringed as a chick on Sheep Island, Sanda group, Kintyre on 4 July 2012 and sighted at the Lossie estuary on 5 October 2013
Kittiwake ‘orange 7C’ was ringed as a chick at Lowestoft (Suffolk) on 25 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 24 September 2013.
Whooper Swan AH0401 was ringed as a cygnet at Stawy Ozarow, Mokrsko, Lodzkie (POLAND) on 5 August 2010 and sighted on Loch Oire (Lhanbryde) on 29 June 2013, on the Spey estuary on 13 September 2013 and at Cloddach on 29 September 2013, 1569 km from the ringing site after 1151 days.
Sandwich Tern DE65724 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 5 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 September 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 109 days.
Sandwich Tern DE65960 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 September 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 101 days.
Siskin Y769989 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 10 May 2012 and caught again at Berriedale (Highland) on 20 May 2013, 69 km from the ringing site after 375 days.
Sandwich Tern ‘red UDL’ was ringed as a chick on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 12 July 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 31 August 2013.
Little Stint (ring in range 8E28783-28854) was ringed at Makkevika, Giske, More & Romsdal (NORWAY) between 9-25 August 2013 and sighted on the Spey estuary on 28 August 2013, 737 km from the ringing site after a maximum of 19 days.
Whooper Swan AH0401 was ringed as a cygnet at Stawy Ozarow, Mokrsko, Lodzkie (POLAND) on 5 August 2010 and sighted on Loch Oire (Lhanbryde) on 29 June 2013 and on the Spey estuary on 13 September 2013, 1569 km from the ringing site after 1135 days.
Spoonbill 256270 was ringed as a nestling at Hauke Haien Koog, Schleswig Holstein (GERMANY) on 27 June 2009 and sighted at Djoudj (SENEGAL) on 10 October 2012 and on the Spey estuary on 18 June 2013, 800 km from the ringing site after 1487 days.
Whooper Swan AH0401 was ringed as a cygnet at Stawy Ozarow, Mokrsko, Lodzkie (POLAND) on 5 August 2010 and sighted on Loch Oire (Lhanbryde) on 29 June 2013, 1569 km from the ringing site after 1059 days.
Sandwich Tern DE44826 was ringed as a juvenile at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 21 July 2011 and sighted at Grossebucht, Luderitz (NAMIBIA) on 22 December 2012 and at Findhorn on 25 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 766 days.
Sandwich Tern ‘white NZF’ was ringed as a chick at de Scheelhoekeilanden, Zuid Holland (NETHERLANDS) on 28 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 3 September 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE24428 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 15 June 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 3 September 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 1097 days.
Sandwich Tern DE35909 was ringed as an adult at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 August 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 30 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 1109 days.
Sandwich Tern DE10001 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 6 June 2008 and sighted at Findhorn on 29 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site.
Sandwich Tern DE65918 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 29 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 77 days.
Sandwich Tern DE44837 was ringed as a juvenile at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 21 July 2011 and sighted at Findhorn on 26 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 767 days.
Sandwich Tern DE44841 was ringed as an adult at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 21 July 2011 and sighted at Findhorn on 26 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 767 days.
Sandwich Tern DD25414 was ringed as a chick at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 8 June 2006 and sighted at Findhorn on 26 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site.
Sandwich Tern DE52225 was ringed as an adult at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 23 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 34 days.
Sandwich Tern DE35890 was ringed as an adult at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 August 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 23 August 2013, 105 km from the ringing site after 1102 days.
Coal Tit Y250949 was ringed at Loch Spynie on 31 July 2012 and killed by a cat in Lossiemouth on 14 May 2013, 6 km from the ringing site.
Black-headed Gull EX00210 was ringed on the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 10 September 2009 and sighted at Cooper Park (Elgin) on 3 February 2013, 87 km from the ringing site.
Black-headed Gull 6215032 was ringed at Breiavatnet, Stavanger (NORWAY) on 25 March 2011 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 27 July 2013, 544 km from the ringing site.
Great Black-backed Gull 3006096 was ringed at Sorhorsvaer, Nordland (NORWAY) on 20 June 2012 and sighted at Lossie estuary on 29 April 2013, 1152 km from the ringing site.
Common Gull 5190015 was ringed at Molledammen, Rogoland (NORWAY) on 13 January 2013 and sighted at Cooper Park (Elgin) on 19 January 2013, 539 km from the ringing site after 6 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07140 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 29 June 2007 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 24 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 57 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07178 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 2 July 2010 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 29 April 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 2 years 301 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07307 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 1 May 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 309 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07219 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 28 June 2011 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 23 June 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 1 year 360 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07298 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 3 July 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 1 year 7 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07304 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 26 June 2012 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 17 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 1 year 52 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07028 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 26 June 2003 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 24 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 10 years 59 days.
Great Black-backed Gull HT92859 was ringed at Ord Point, Helmsdale (Highland) as a nestling on 29 June 2009 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 22 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 4 years 54 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07140 was ringed at Badbea, Berriedale (Highland) as a nestling on 29 June 2007 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 24 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 6 years 57 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07116 was ringed at Ord Point, Helmsdale (Highland) as a nestling on 27 June 2007 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 1 January 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 5 years 188 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07421 was ringed at Ord Point, Helmsdale (Highland) as a nestling on 25 June 2013 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 24 August 2013, 50 km from the ringing site after 60 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07253 was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) as a nestling on 2 July 2011 and sighted at Loch Spynie on 19 January 2013, 62 km from the ringing site after 1 year 201 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07179 was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) as a nestling on 3 July 2010 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 29 April 2013, 56 km from the ringing site after 2 years 300 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA07248 was ringed at Ramscraigs, Dunbeath (Highland) as a nestling on 2 July 2011 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 6 July 2013, 56 km from the ringing site after 2 years 4 days.
Great Black-backed Gull MA09374 was ringed at Rothieholm Head, Stronsay (Orkney) as a nestling on 1 July 2003 and sighted on the Lossie estuary on 1 August 2013, 154 km from the ringing site after 10 years 31 days.
Sandwich Tern DD92262 was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD92270 was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 23 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE35568 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 26 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81063 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 1 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD44592 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 10 September 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE52235 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 22 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81064 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 1 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 19 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81012 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 27 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 20 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern NR5 was ringed near Stellendam, Zuid-Holland (NETHERLANDS) on 8 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 21 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD92434 was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 21 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD83092 was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 12 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 16 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81065 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 1 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 20 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10167 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 12 June 2008 and sighted at the Lossie estuary on 9 August 2012 and at Findhorn on 20 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81012 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 27 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 20 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE35677 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 July 2011 and sighted at Portrush, Londonderry (Northern Ireland) on 11 September 2012 and at Findhorn on 21 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10661 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2009 and sighted at Luderitz (NAMIBIA) on 30 December 2012, at the Ythan estuary on 4 July 2013 and at Findhorn on 14 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE44897 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 30 July 2011 and sighted at Walvis Bay (NAMIBIA) on 15 February 2012, at the Ythan estuary on 12 June 2012 and at Findhorn on 14 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10888 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2009 and sighted at Findhorn on 8 May 2013 and 14 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE65698 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 14 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern UKS was ringed on Inner Farne, Farne Islands (Northumberland) on 17 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 13 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD25952 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 June 2003 and sighted at Findhorn on 12 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE52037 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 15 August 2011 and sighted at Findhorn on 16 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10723 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2009 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD93842 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 6 June 2008 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD59474 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 30 May 2008 and sighted at Belfast Lough (Co. Antrim) on 17 August 2011, at the Ythan estuary on 23 July 2013 and at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE24390 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE52202 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE24736 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 June 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10623 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 9 June 2009 and sighted at Findhorn on 15 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE10118 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 12 June 2008 and sighted at Findhorn on 18 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD44537 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 30 August 2010, sighted at Sheringham (Norfolk) on 23 September 2012, at the Ythan estuary on 15 June 2013 and at Findhorn on 20 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DD09541 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 11 June 2002, sighted at the Ythan estuary on 24 June 2013, at Girdleness (Aberdeen) on 20 July 2013 and at Findhorn on 21 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE35900 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 17 August 2010, sighted at Beacon Lagoon (Yorkshire) on 22 July 2012 and at Findhorn 21 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE65761 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 5 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 18 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE52004 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 1 August 2011 and sighted at Findhorn on 18 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE35539 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 28 June 2010 and sighted at Findhorn on 18 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE81066 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 1 July 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE65972 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 13 June 2013 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Sandwich Tern DE35676 was ringed at the Ythan estuary (Aberdeenshire) on 20 July 2011 and sighted at Findhorn on 17 August 2013.
Siskin Y637332 was ringed at Morar (Highland) on 29 May 2012 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 23 April 2013, 184 km from the ringing site after 329 days.
Siskin D043438 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 7 April 2013 and caught again at Inverarnie (Highland) on 11 May 2013, 75 km from the ringing site after 34 days.
Siskin L997152 was ringed at Selkirk (Borders) on 21 April 2012 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 9 April 2013, 223 km from the ringing site after 353 days.
Siskin D010892 was ringed at Brandon (Suffolk) on 30 March 2013 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 29 April 2013, 610 km from the ringing site after 30 days.
Siskin D025888 was ringed at Humshaugh (Northumberland) on 14 March 2013 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 29 April 2013, 283 km from the ringing site after 46 days.
Siskin D139472 was ringed at Newton (Lancashire) on 5 May 2013 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 16 May 2013, 402 km from the ringing site after 11 days.
Siskin Y273680 was ringed at West Moor (Tyne and Wear) on 9 April 2013 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 26 April 2013, 293 km from the ringing site after 17 days.
Siskin Y707995 was ringed at Thetford (Norfolk) on 18 March 2013 and caught again at Cairnfield, Buckie (NJ4162) on 21 May 2013, 628 km from the ringing site after 64 days.
Siskin L825633 was ringed at Keith (NJ4250) on 30 June 2011 and caught again at Pope’s Hill (Gloucestershire) on 17 March 2013, 636 km from the ringing site after 626 days.
Goldfinch D052757 was ringed at Gibraltar Point, Skegness (Lincolnshire) on 21 October 2012 and caught again at Buckie (NJ4364) on 24 April 2013, 548 km from the ringing site after 185 days.
Siskin D277622 was ringed at Wigan (Greater Manchester) on 23 February 2013 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 13 April 2013, 447 km from the ringing site after 49 days.
Great Tit L135379 was ringed at Strone, Newtonmore (Highland) on 20 October 2011 and caught again at Keith (NJ4250) on 25 February 2013, 87 km from the ringing site after 494 days.
Shag 1460030 was ringed at Bullers of Buchan (Aberdeenshire) on 10 June 2012 and found dead at Covesea (NJ1871) on 9 January 2013, 100 km from the ringing site after 213 days.
Siskin D000086 was ringed at Dunbeath (Caithness) on 1 July 2012 and caught again at Clochan (NJ4060) on 23 February 2013, 76 km from the ringing site after 237 days.
Siskin Y609526 was ringed at West Tofts (Norfolk) on 22 April 2012 and caught again at Clochan (NJ4060) on 29 Jan 2013, 617 km from the ringing site after 282 days.
Siskin D253456 was ringed at Claregate (West Midlands) on 12 March 2013 and caught again at Clochan (NJ4060) on 21 April 2013, 560km from the ringing site after 40 days.
Siskin Y656764 was ringed at Fern (Angus) on 5 April 2013 and caught again at Clochan (NJ4060) on 1 May 2013, 99 km from the ringing site after 26 days.
Goldfinch D210676 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 23 February 2013 and found dead at Baile Mor (Argyll and Bute) on 4 May 2013, 251 km from the ringing site after 70 days.
Siskin Y769863 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 30 April 2012 and caught again at Great Livermore (Suffolk) on 16 February 2013, 638 km from the ringing site after 292 days.
Siskin Y769980 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 9 May 2012 and caught again at Skeld (Shetland) on 5 May 2013, 299 km from the ringing site after 361 days.
Siskin Y889138 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 29 July 2012 and caught again at Dunmurry (Antrim) on 3 April 2013, 389 km from the ringing site after 248 days.
Greenfinch TR75213 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 19 October 2012 and caught again at Fort Augustus (Highland) on 31 March 2013, 116 km from the ringing site after 163 days.
Siskin Y889286 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 6 October 2013 and caught again at Low Waters, Hamilton (South Lanarkshire) on 29 January 2013, 217 km from the ringing site after 115 days.
Great Skua HT56188 was ringed at Stourdale, Hoy (Orkney) on 29 June 1995 and found dead at Lossiemouth (NJ2867) on 15 June 2013, 133 km from the ringing site after 6561 days.
Herring Gull GG88707 was ringed at Ord of Caithness, Helmsdale (Highland) on 20 June 1992 and found dead at Lossiemouth (NJ2669) on 20 June 2013, 53 km from the ringing site after 7670 days.
Siskin Y769803 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 27 April 2012 and caught again at Lockerbie (Dumfries and Galloway) on 22 April 2013, 279 km from the ringing site after 360 days.
Siskin D210740 was ringed at Clochan (NJ4060) on 21 April 2013 and caught again at Inverness (Highland) on 1 May 2013, 76 km from the ringing site after 10 days.