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ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Birding Highland Newsletter

twice yearly newsletter with articles, news, and reports from Highland Region including Skye and Lochalsh. Produced by Highland Branch SOC.

Laurie Campbell Photography

Laurie is one of Scotland's leading wildlife photographers and a number of his images appear on this site

Highland Bird Report

Click to email Alex Joss to request a copy of the annual report for 2008 with systematic list and review of all species recorded - includes reports from Skye and Lochalsh

Scottish Wildlife & Landscape Photography

specialist photography sales on site based at SWT Visitor Centre at the Falls of Clyde

David Whitaker - Photographer

David is based at Spean Bridge and has worked extensively throughout the Highlands. David provided the stunning photographs for the front and rear cover of 'Skye Birds' and well as several other plates. He works regularly on Skye.

Charlie Phillips - Photographer

Inverness based Charlie has worked extensively on Highland wildlife - has some stunning photographs of Bottlenose Dolphins - a regular visitor to Skye.

Derek Robertson -Wildlife Artist

Derek is one of our foremost wildlife artists, specialising in paintings and fine art prints of wildlife and the countryside.

Tom Hodgetts Wildlife Photographer

Tom is a young photographer who is based near Uig and we are keen to support his work.

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ORGANISATIONS AND CLUBS

RSPB Scotland

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Full details on programmes, conservation and membership.

British Trust for Ornithology

Official web site of the BTO containing details of current news and research.

Scottish Wildlife Trust

official site of the SWT - " a voice for Scottish Wildlife" - note there is a local members group on Skye - check events for details of activities

The John Muir Trust

charitable trust dedicated to the memory of John Muir guided by his charge "do something for wildness and make the mountains glad" - has ownership and conservation interests on Skye

Scottish Ornithologists Club

The largest and oldest bird watching club in Scotland with branches throughout the country. Nearest branch is Inverness with regular talks and outings details of which are shown in the events page.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Statutory agency with responsibility for providing advice and assistance on protected species and designated areas. Local staff based in Portree.

Skye Environmental Centre

stores local biological information and records and also home of International Otter SurvivalFund (IOSF) based in Broadford, Isle of Skye

Highland Foundation for Wildlife

wildlife charity dedicated to conservation and research currently involved in projects with Ospreys, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles and Honey Buzzards

Dean Birders (Disabled Forest of Dean birders)

A project which was the result of two keen birdwatchers getting to-gether and wanting to share their hobby with those who have difficulty getting out and about. The site is full of birding information, of interest to all birders, disabled or otherwise.

Scottish Raptor Study Groups

There are ten area Raptor Study Groups in Scotland dedicated to monitoring and conserving birds of prey. Their dedicated website was launched in June 2006. The site was designed/developed by allroundsolid who are also responsible for the skye-birds site

South West Ross Field Club

the official site of a Lochalsh - based club with interests in Natural History, Archaeology, Ecology, Geology, History and Travel.

Hebridean Whale Cruises

The cruises out of Gairloch run by Nick Davies regularly visit waters around Skye, and have consistently turned up some of our rarer pelagic species.

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GENERAL BIRDING LINKS

Bird Guides Online

Excellent birding site, with news on UK rarities, resources and birdwatching products.

The Fat Birder

The Fat Birder! A great site with worldwide coverage. Books, guides, mailing lists, reserves, accommodation, trip reports, conservation and much more.

Birdtours.co.uk

Bird Watching trip reports and travel information from all around the
world

Worldbirder.com

Quality bird photographs from all around the world.

Surfbirds.com

A huge birding resource site jointly run between the UK and America and covering the best of both worlds.

Recent wildlife sightings in the Glendale area

Andy Stables is a regular contributor to this site and has developed a site for Glendale with regular updates on wildlife sightings in the area.

Birds of Britain - Online Magazine

The monthly web magazine for birdwatchers with a variety of features including a Guide, Gallery and News and articles of birding interest - has carried an article on birding in Skye and Lochalsh.

Birding on Lewis and Harris

a birding website for Lewis & Harris with updates on rarities and a photo gallery.

Western Isles Wildlife

a new website which covers many aspects of natural history in the Western Isles. Special emphasis on birds including recent reports. Provides details on a number of wildlife tours.

Mull Birds

This site is especially for birdwatchers and for those with an interest in the bird life of the Isle of Mull and the surrounding islands of Argyll. The aim is to share and help visitors and Muileachs to enjoy the many birds on the Isle of Mull.

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ISLAND OF SKYE LINKS

Official Website fo the Island of Skye

Great site with information on the Island, it's regions, eating out and the many arts and crafts found on Skye.

Elgol, Isle of Skye

site about the village of Elgol, the home of Skye-birds.com

Bella Jane Boat Trips

Boat trips from Elgol to Loch Coruisk and other parts on the west of Skye with opportunities to view wildlife

Mountain Guide

Ray is our local mountain guide and has a super site with wonderful views of climbing in the Cuillins

The island of Pabay

This site is dedicated to the island of Pabay in Broadford Bay and is a super place for wildlife. The island also issues its own stamps.

Misty Isle Boat Trips

twice daily boat trips from Elgol Jetty to Loch Coruisk manned by Seumas MacKinnon and his crew.

Skye and Lochalsh Ranger Service Walks

Although we try to incorporate the walks into our events pages this link should provide direct access to the current programme.

The Skye Riding Centre

Located at Suledale near Portree the centre specialises in hill trecking on well schooled native and Highland ponies, with rides suitable for small children as well as the more experienced rider.

Wildlife sightings on Skye

the sightings page of the IOSF with reports on a range of wildlife recorded around Skye.

The Three Chimneys and the House over-by

Restaurant with an accolade of awards aincluding Best Taste of Local Food Award 2007. In Sunday Tomes Travel Magazine 2007 voted one of the 100 best places to stay in the world!

Directory of self-catering and b&b

This Isle of Skye directory aims to highlight the many varied places to stay around the island to suit all tastes and budgets.

Shorefield House Bed & Breakfast

a 4* B&B and self catering facility situated in Edinbane - very central for exploring some of Skye's best birding locations.

The Broadford Hotel

Established in 1611, this fully refurbished, luxury Hotel is situated in the village of Broadford overlooking Broadford Bay. You will be treated to first class service in lovely stylish accommodation.

The Bosville Hotel, Portree

A quality Hotel which offers fresh, stress free accommodation with many rooms overlooking idyllic Portree harbour. The Hotel has a reputation for superb, award winning cuisine created using the freshest of local produce and first class service.

Marmalade Hotel, Portree

A stunning refurbishment has created a lovely interior inside this old Georgian building. With rooms and mature gardens overlooking the village of Portree, the loch and out towards the Cuillin Mountains, this is a lovely retreat.

Explore by Sea

Malcolm Henry operates a private fast boat charter to explore the coast of the Isle of Skye and beyond - you choose where to go and he will take you, navigating sea lochs and visiting islands - can take a party of 7.

Sleat - the garden of Skye

This website is dedicated to the Sleat peninsula and its visitor attractions, arts and crafts, history and culture, and events

SeaSkye adventures from Waternish

a new venture with an experienced local skipper which includes a number of wildlife boat trips around the Waternish peninsula and beyond to Neist Point and MacLeod's Maidens.

Loch Harport Gallery

The Gallery a wide range of etchings, prints and watercolours specialising in mountain views and wildlife.   Jean Thomas provided bird etchings for the Skye Birds publications.

Bunkhouse at Portnalong

Bunkhouse accommodation very handy for the Cuillins.