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
Franklin's Gull on Canna17th February 2014
The jet stream brings some winter cheer!
> Recent Reports
Peregrine Falcon7th March 2014
Single near the Kylerhea road end (A.Hickey) - records of this species welcome as there is a Peregrine breeding survey coordinated by the BTO this year.
Eagles6th March 2014
Adult Golden Eagle over Uig (ML) & adult White-tail west at Suardal (RMcM)
Pied Wagtail6th March 2014
single at Kilmarie moving back into territory (RMcM)
> 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.