As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Fair Isle, midway between Orkney and Shetland, is one of the United Kingdom's premier autumn migrant traps.
During late summer and autumn, strong migratory flows and weather-driven vagrant influxes bring large numbers of passerines, waders and rare vagrants to the island, often after easterly winds force birds off course.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Fair Isle Bird Observatory (Observatory and Hut) |
| North Head / North Ward Headland |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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