The Auld Haa may be one of the best homes in Britian for rare birds. Tommy is an amateur birdwatcher and nature enthusiast and is obvious living in the right place if you’re interested in birds and rarities. Working in his Garden on June 6th 2008 he was the first to see and identify this Citril Finch a 1st record for British Ornithology. Over the years the grounds around the “Auld Haa” can claim at least 2 or 3 more 1^st and countless other rare species. Tommy has planted over 50 small trees, dug ponds and altered his garden to attract birds, plus is the only islander feeding the birds year around. Mostly he sees House Sparrows, Starlings & Rock Doves, but it is all worth the effort when a "rare bird" comes along & they really seem to like the Auld Haa Guest House & Fair Isle.

HAND FEEDING WAXWINGS IN THE AULD HAA GARDEN

See more Amazing Waxwing photos here: http://fair-isle.blogspot.com/2010/11/waxwings-oct-25th-2010-day-well-always.html

Tiny Fair Isle has added 27 species to the British Bird List and boasts an enviable 373 species in total - including no less than FIVE new to the isle in 2008

50,000 Puffins Summer on Fair Isle

For more info of one of the best birdwatching locations in Britain go to the Fair isle Bird Observitory Link

See the latest Fair Isle bird info: http://www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk/latest.htm

New mega tick in the Auld Haa Garden! just outside the kitchen window an American Brown Headed Cowbird is eating at my bird seed. A 2nd record for British Orninthology - May 8th 2009

Blackpoll Warbler Oct. 2009

TO SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF BIRDS SEEN:

http://fair-isle.blogspot.com/p/bird-list.html

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