we expect to see returning Black-tailed Godwits on Skye in late June, probably non & failed breeders but 530 early evening was exceptional-bad weather is good for birds on Skye- #scottishbirding
27.06.2025 18:30 β π 27 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
In my last post we were in Yell enjoying an Eye-browed Thrush - three days later I was in Maidens with the Western Sandpiper - two Scottish β
in three days 455 miles apart! Thanks to @almcnee52.bsky.social & Jenny for the company & driving #scottishbirding
06.06.2025 15:53 β π 31 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
itβs been a challenging fortnight in Shetland which brightened up in the last few days. A quick trip to Yell this morning before the ferry home & the Eyebrowed Thrush performed extremely well - thanks to the finders #scottishbirding
02.06.2025 17:54 β π 16 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ken & Kate Crane studied Golden Eagles on Skye for 35 years, publishing βIsland Eaglesβ and βIn Eagle Countryβ which describes their journey through meticulous observations. Ken passed away after suffering from Alzheimerβs and friends & family celebrated his life today - thoughts are with Kate.
08.04.2025 18:48 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Yes itβs an odd one that Andrew & they almost looked paired up & he was fending others off
03.03.2025 08:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Beautiful images Steve
05.02.2025 20:32 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Graphic of storm Eowyn wind system centred on Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Photo of cheap, old, barometer with needle pointing to the S of Stormy indicating very low pressure.
The Isle of Skye is in the eye of Storm Eowyn, scientifically proven by my cheap barometer being lower than any low it's been before. π
24.01.2025 11:50 β π 25 π 7 π¬ 2 π 0
beautiful day in Elgol today and the only new visitors were this lovely pair of Snow Buntings taking advantage of seeds spread by a friendly local - all sightings on www.skye-birds.com #highlandbirds #birdingscotland
10.01.2025 18:47 β π 61 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
a few Iceland Gulls around Skye this winter but most have been adults - this classic 1st winter bird is frequenting the Kyleakin Pier area - all sightings on www.skye-birds.com
09.01.2025 15:13 β π 13 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1
though Little & Great Egret reports are increasing on Skye it looks like both species are now wintering, with a Great at Bernisdale, and this Little at Isleornsay today - all sightings at www.skye-birds.com
02.01.2025 15:24 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
long drive to Kintyre yesterday to catch up with a Rossβs Snow Goose which had relocated to Campbeltown Airport. It had apparently arrived with Icelandic Greylags so will hopefully be accepted as the βreal dealβ - thanks to JD & DCJ
14.12.2024 18:20 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
short winter days can be challenging but started with a Jack Snipe in our garden in Skye, a bitch Otter with two well grown cubs at Loch Slapin, and three White-tails drifting over Blaven - all sightings at www.skye-birds.com
28.11.2024 15:56 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
northerlies on my patch at Ashaig, Broadford today with snow showers preventing views of the distant Humpbackβs - an Otter was a nice distraction keeping a close eye on the wintering Wigeon
19.11.2024 20:18 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
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