Yellowhammers.....?

[sprint95m]

Is it just a case of me failing to see them, or are yellowhammers now very rare in east Caithness?
In recent years I regularly have seen a few in East Watten but so far this year I have only seen one :(. With their colourful plumage and prominent perch choice they were easily spotted.
By contrast, goldfinches and linnets seem more numerous this year.

[Skifter]

I have seen a few in various different places this year but they are certainly not as numerous as they used to be.

[the_count]

We get yellow-hammers up here :eek: If i see one i'll let ya know lol but i have not seen one up here yet let alone heard one. I lived in lincolnshire out in the country as a lad and always remember them calling for "a little bit of bread, no cheese" lol

[sprint95m]

Saw a female yellowhammer at Auckengill this morning.
So that is two I have seen this year.

[Kenn]

Not seen any but have heard them down by
Castletown Heritage buildings.