How many times does something 'happen' late in the day on St Marys? With the pelagic done and dusted, a quick check of the local beaches revealed nothing of note and then the radio sparked into life with news of a Lapland Bunting, previously heard in flight now 'nailed down' on the golf course!
A good find too as it was tucked in the rough by a stone wall and despite being incredibly confiding was simply too close and often hidden from view a few feet away!
With patience and luck, it did reveal itself!
The occasional bare patch by the wall was rarely lingered in but a lucky moment here...
Still nicely marked plumage for the head on views as it walked towards us...
And quite alert, announcing a short flight was imminent!
Every day should end with a special moment like this and what a breathtaking view walking back...