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The objective of these pages is to keep everyone, locals and visitors alike, up to date with what birds are about. It is therefore dependent on everyone contacting me as quickly as possible to ensure I can update the site so that others might benefit from the observations. In the event of rarities being found, details could be passed on to other website networks. Details would also be passed on the Highland Recorder Al McNee who might require a full description before the record was accepted. This website will very much be locally focussed but recognises the existing requirements of the SOC local recorder system and other networks such as Birdline Scotland . The intention is that Skye-Birds.com will enhance these systems. Skye-Birds.com will also have complete discretion as to what information is added to these pages. In particular, any details which might reveal breeding sites of vulnerable species will be excluded. No information will be published which may in any way put birds at risk.
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30th June 2007
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Great Skua
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pair at Waternish Point evidently holding territory as also present on 24/6 (Ian Tomney) |
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29th June 2007
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Common Gull
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30-40 pairs breeing at Eilean Dubh Beag, Dunvegan (Alan Harris) |
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28th June 2007
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Whooper Swan
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report of a summering bird on a lochan in Trotternish (Alan Harris) |
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28th June 2007
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Black Swan
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still at Loch Mor, Waterstein (Alan Harris) |
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28th June 2007
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Short-eared Owl
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another report of a single at Borve (Alan Harris) |
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26th June 2007
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Arctic Skua
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single off Ardnish, Broadford (A&EH) |
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26th June 2007
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Short-eared Owl
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report from Carole Millington of a pair with at least one fledged chick at Ose - this is the first proved breeding of this species on Skye for some time. At present there may be several pairs attempting to breed as there have been increased reports and it may be a good vole year - see Gallery. |
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26th June 2007
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Sandwich Tern
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single off Ardnish (DR) |
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26th June 2007
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Black Swan
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our visitor to Loch Mor at Waterstein is still remaining (DHammond) |
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25th June 2007
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Lapwing
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report of 3 pairs breeding at Trumpan/Ardmore Bay (Alan Harris) |
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25th June 2007
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Arctic Tern
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estimate 50-70 pairs breeding on Lampay, Claigan (Alan Harris) |
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24th June 2007
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Kittiwake
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report from Andy Stables of large flock of c1000 along with c500 auks feeding in Loch Pooltiel - presumably on a large shoal of fish - ther have been reports from fishermen of huge shoals of sprats/small herring which are attracting Common Dolphins and Minke Whale as well as birds. |
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24th June 2007
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Tufted Duck
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drake on Loch More, Waterstein (Alan Harris) |
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24th June 2007
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Arctic Skua
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3 at Neist Point and 3 at Lampay, Claigan on the 25th (Alan Harris) |
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23rd June 2007
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Short-eared Owl
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report from Trevor Donaldson of a bird near the roadside in the vicinity of the Fairy Bridge, Dunvegan - this is a good area to see this scarce species. |
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23rd June 2007
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Manx Sherarwater
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1000+ seen from the Mallaig-Armadale ferry (Alan Harris) |
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22nd June 2007
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Grasshopper Warbler
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reeling bird at Faoilean, Strathaird (DMonks) |
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21st June 2007
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Mute Swan
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outside visitors to this site may be surprised by some of the apparent rarities which are posted but Mute Swan is one of them - there is a adult pair in Loch Duich the first time Brian Neath has ever recorded two adults in Lochalsh. |
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21st June 2007
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Goosander
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10 on Shiel Saltings, Lochalsh (BN) |
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21st June 2007
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Seabirds
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a visit to Rubha Hunish provided a local snapshot of current seabird problems - whilst there were Kittiwakes on nests there was little sign of young and overall numbers seemed down; there were few incubating Razorbills (see Gallery image) and Common Guillemots seemed notably scarce; Shag seemed to be doing ok. On a recent visit to Neist Point Andy Stables found a lot of young Kittiwakes in the area so some sites may be performing well. |
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19th June 2007
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Siskin
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party of 20+ in the Allt Ruaridh plantation near Balmeanach consisting of many young birds. |
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19th June 2007
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Common Crossbill
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group of 9 in the Allt Ruaridh plantation near Balmeanach |
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17th June 2007
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Common Scoter
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two females in Broadford Bay (MBenson) |
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17th June 2007
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Great Skua
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two off Ord on Sleat (AMearns) |
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16th June 2007
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Turtle Dove
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excellent report of single in garden at Portnalong (Will Brown) |
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15th June 2007
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Black Swan
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our 'ausie' visitor is still at Loch Mor, Waterstein (AStables) |
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15th June 2007
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Arctic Skua
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single reported from Neist Point along with a Bonxie and a pod of Minke Whales (Andy Stables) - see also www.skyeselect.com/sightings.htm |
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15th June 2007
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Linnet
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Pair on shore at Dunvegan (AMearns) |
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15th June 2007
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Turtle Dove
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report of a single bird with Collared Dove in the garden at Balgowan, Struan (John Marchington) |
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14th June 2007
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White-tailed Eagle
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the gregarious nature of this bird was evident to-day when I came across a sheep carcase near the Ose River at Balmeanach - as well as disturbing 15-20 Ravens there were 4 White-tailed Eagles, 2 yellow tagged (2006) and 2 red tagged (2005) which is a good reflection on the young birds in the population - later there was also an adult passing through the area. (Bob) |
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14th June 2007
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Short-eared Owl
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report from Gilleasbuig Ferguson os a single near Hungladder in the Kilmuir area. |
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13th June 2007
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Great Skua
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up to four birds around Loch Bracadale on successive days with a pair taking particular interest in Wiay (DRitchie) - again reflecting continued territorial expansion though there are few birds breeding. |
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11th June 2007
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Great Skua
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single flying over the old road between Lusa and Kyleakin (A&EH) |
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11th June 2007
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Greylag Goose
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flock of c50 at Coral Beaches, Dunvegan (C&HGodfrey) |
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11th June 2007
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Grasshopper Warbler
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two reeling birds at Claigan, Dunvegan (C&HGodfrey) |
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9th June 2007
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Great Skua
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still a pair at Rubha Hunish (Jean Thomas) - it would be good to get another breeding record for Skye. |
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9th June 2007
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White-tailed Eagle
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report from Jenny Duffill of a single over the Ramasaig cliffs being worried by a gull. |
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8th June 2007
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Quail
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further report that Quail is still calling at Linicro - was heard in the middle of the day from the Mongstadt road at NG385674 (Josh Jones) |
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7th June 2007
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Bar-tailed Godwit
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3 at Ashaig (A&EH) |
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7th June 2007
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Golden Plover
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report from Rob Forrest of successful breeding in Waternish - adult seen with chick - breeding reports are few and far between. |
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6th June 2007
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Ring Ouzel
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report of a single bird on Bla Bheinn (Adam Fraser) |
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5th June 2007
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Garden Warbler
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single in garden at Aird Bernisdale (C&HGodfrey) |
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2nd June 2007
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Dotterel
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there is no breeding record for Dotterel on Skye although the species has been recorded occasionally in recent years. The chance discovery of an incubating bird (see image) is therefore extremely exciting - details of the location are being withheld meantime.(Aaron Howard & Becky Boulter) |
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1st June 2007
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Arctic Skua
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single dark phase bird of Ullinish Point (GLeatherbarrow) |
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1st June 2007
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Hen Harrier
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many observers are kind enough to send in Hen Harrier records which are rarely published because they are invariably in my breeding study area - for information I have located 8 nests and probably have 10-12 pairs overall - this includes 5 pairs in an area of 3 sq kms, an extremely high density - many thanks for the records and keep them coming in (Bob) |
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