reed-bunting

Reed Buntings have increased from 6 to 87 pairs during the same period.

This bird is similar in size to a Reed Bunting.

It is similar in size to a Reed Bunting at about 16 cm long.

Females look a bit like our female reed buntings, having a streaked appearance all over.

Perhaps if reed buntings become common visitors to winter gardens it will help to boost the overall population.

Now it is probably extinct as a breeding bird in Shetland, and its place has been taken by the reed bunting.

Scrubland birds such as reed bunting and curlew breed here.

This bird is smaller than a Reed Bunting, but relatively large-headed.

It is less streaked below than female Reed Bunting.