Ness Point:

A change of clock and a late look at Ness, brought in plenty of GANNETS flying mainly North being held up by the wind. One young bird however made it very close in shore so much so that a HERRING GULL gave chase. A small flock of COMMON SCOTER south and a few more north as well. I also had a good view of a ARCTIC TERN trying hard to make it south. Leaving it rather late I should think.

SURF SCOTER : 

Two birds flying together, heading North, parallel to the sea wall 700 yards offshore. Both birds where in full sunlight and totally black. Viewed with scope up to 35 mag. No sign of light through the wing and no wing bar in white at all. Both birds had a significant yellow beak and head was lower than body. Both birds where large bulk and deeper in the chest than a C-S. The most remarkable thing about them was the amount of yellow from the beak which literally was amazing as it shone in the sunlight. I have no doubt that these two birds are as stated.

RANT:

WHO GIVES YOU THE RIGHT?
 
I am prepared to give other people the benefit of the doubt if they have some pedigree in relation to what they see. It seems that some however are total disbelievers. But then they have always been about. Even Jesus new that. But when someone is prepared to put themselves up to be shot down. Those who do the shooting need a good pedigree as well. Just because you chase the country looking at birds that other people find, which you then tick a box for, gives you no right to question what others recognise as a real and tangible sighting. Criticise all you like, but people will continue to seek birds for themselves and if you cant take it, get the next flight to Fair Isle and stay there. By the way I am fed of your ranting on twitter?