Welcome
The island of Skye is unique though the systematic recording of its wildlife is a recent development. By highlighting the wide variety of birds which can be seen, we hope to encourage locals and visitors to record their bird observations, stimulate involvement in fieldwork, and contribute to the conservation and protection of a number of rare and spectacular birds so that future generations can enjoy birding, against the most dramatic backdrop in Britain.
....and not just Skye
reports are regularly received from the neighbouring Lochalsh and Lochaber areas which are included in the site. We are delighted that the website has become a popular resource for the wider area.
Latest Activity
> Skye Birds Blog
Corncrakes on Skye3rd May 2013
Corncrake time again - 2013 survey
> Recent Reports
Dunlin19th May 2013
excellent count of 250 at Pool Roag (SH)
Not Quite a Dawn Chorus18th May 2013
SLEF are running an early walk (0730) over the Drumuie - Erbusaig croftland to help hone your birdcall skills - see News column for this and other events.
Arctic Tern18th May 2013
two at Ullinish (A.McLean) and a Common Tern at Raasay Sound (WM)
> Latest additions to the Gallery
Recent Reports
Keep up to date with recent bird sightings not just from Skye, but also Lochalsh and neighbouring areas. These are updated on a daily basis and the archive contains records for the last seven years.
Skye Birds 2nd Edition
Written and published by Bob McMillan, this is the authoritative guide to the birds of Skye and where to find them. The 2nd edition was published in 2009 and is available by mail order through this website.
Gallery
The Skye Birds Gallery features birds photographed on Skye or the neighbouring area by local photographers or visitors to the area. There are also images captured on other birding trips within the UK or overseas.
Blog, News and Events
This page provides an opportunity for Bob and others to blog. It will also provide what we regard as newsworthy items either locally or nationally. We will also try and keep you up to date with walks, talks and other events.
Where to Go
Bird watching is likely to be rewarding throughout the district. The 'Where to Go' map allows you to look at sites which are reasonably accessible and which have been visited regularly during the last few years.