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Birding Highland Newsletter
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twice yearly newsletter with articles, news, and reports from Highland Region including Skye and Lochalsh -produced by SOC Highland Branch. Issue No.6 July 2005 now available!! |
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Birding Scotland magazine
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magazine published quarterly on birding matters in Scotland featuring regular review by Birdline Scotland |
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Charlie Phillips - Photographer
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Inverness based Charlie has worked extensively on Highland wildlife - has some stunning photographs of Bottlenose Dolphins - a regular visitor to Skye. |
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David Whitaker - Photographer
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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. |
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Click to email AJ McNee to request a copy of the annual report for 2004 with systematic list and review of all species recorded - includes reports from Skye and Lochalsh |
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Scotland's Bird Club Publications
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The SOC have a great site, and support the publication of a variety of books as well as their journal - 'Scottish Birds'and the 'Scottish Bird News' |
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Dean Birders (Disabled Forest of Dean birders)
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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. |
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Highland Foundation for Wildlife
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wildlife charity dedicated to conservation and research currently involved in projects with Ospreys, Red Kites, White-tailed Eagles and Honey Buzzards |
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RSPB Scotland
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Full details on programmes, conservation and membership. |
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Scottish Natural Heritage
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Statutory agency with responsibility for providing advice and assistance on protected species and designated areas. Local staff based in Portree. |
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Scottish Ornithologists Club
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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. |
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Scottish Raptor Study Groups
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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 |
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Scottish Wildlife Trust
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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 |
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Skye Environmental Centre
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stores local biological information and records and also home of International Otter SurvivalFund (IOSF) based in Broadford, Isle of Skye |
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South West Ross Field Club
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the official site of a Lochalsh - based club with interests in Natural History, Archaeology, Ecology, Geology, History and Travel. |
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The John Muir Trust
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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 |
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Contact Bob McMillan, the owner and administrator of this website with any enquiries and feedback. |
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Bird Guides Online
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Excellent birding site, with news on UK rarities, resources and birdwatching products. |
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Birds of Britain - Online Magazine
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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. |
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Birdtours.co.uk
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Bird Watching trip reports and travel information from all around the
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Surfbirds.com
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A huge birding resource site jointly run between the UK and America and covering the best of both worlds. |
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The Fat Birder
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The Fat Birder! A great site with worldwide coverage. Books, guides, mailing lists, reserves, accommodation, trip reports, conservation and much more. |
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Western Isles Wildlife
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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. |
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Bella Jane Boat Trips
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Boat trips from Elgol to Loch Coruisk and other parts on the west of Skye with opportunities to view wildlife |
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Isle of Skye Cuillin Marbles
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Yours forever - A little piece of Skye. Genuine hand made Scottish gifts and jewellery individually crafted on the island from the world-renowned Isle of Skye marble. |
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Misty Isle Boat Trips
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twice daily boat trips from Elgol Jetty to Loch Coruisk manned by Seumas MacKinnon and his crew. |
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Mountain Guide
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Ray is our local mountain guide and has a super site with wonderful views of climbing in the Cuillins |
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The island of Pabay
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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. |
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The Skye Riding Centre
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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. |
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The Three Chimneys and the House over-by
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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! |
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