Date |
Species |
Image |
Details |
29th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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another herd of 13 birds flying south at Uigshader (JK) |
29th Nov 2011 |
Barn Owl |
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one hunting near Conchra, Lochalsh (P.Speak) |
29th Nov 2011 |
Chiffchaff |
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report of a bird in a Milovaig garden for several days (perAS) |
29th Nov 2011 |
Short-eared Owl |
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single at Struan Causeway at dusk (MHerbert) |
29th Nov 2011 |
Greenshank |
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two wintering birds at Loch Mor, Struan (MHerbert)and a single at Loch Portree (TBowditch) |
28th Nov 2011 |
Kestrel |
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many reports recently would confirm that there has been a good breeding year and still available food for foraging birds. |
28th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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more late birds moving through with 10 in Loch Greshornish, Edinbane (AS). Also 6 on Loch Meodal including 3 cygnets (ALyle)and two adults and a juvenile at Loch Portree (TBowditch) |
28th Nov 2011 |
Purple Sandpiper |
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two at Harrapool (A&EH) |
27th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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8 over Broadford Bay(SB), 3 at Gedintailor, Braes (PDark) and 4 south over Lusa in the afternoon (A&EH) all suggest that birds are still moving south. |
27th Nov 2011 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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single only flew from Ashaig towards Ardnish (A&EH) |
27th Nov 2011 |
Barn Owl |
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3 separate reports between Sabhal Mor Ostaig and Broadford would suggest there may have been an influx (L.Phillips) |
27th Nov 2011 |
Brambling |
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male in a garden in Plockton (M.Rogers) |
27th Nov 2011 |
Treecreeper |
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a bird at Plockton showed characteristics of the 'northern' race from Scandinavia which is migratory.(M.Rogers) |
25th Nov 2011 |
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
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pair coming to feeders at Kyleakin (A&EH) and a single at feeders Kilbryde (JJ) |
25th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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5 over Waterloo, Broadford (SB) |
24th Nov 2011 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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c60 arrived in Broadford Bay and currently resting at Glas Eilean (SB). Not clear yet whether these include the local flock or whether they are passing through and held up by the gales. |
22nd Nov 2011 |
Veery |
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still at Gallanach Farm, Muck and performing extremely well for the visiting birders (RMcM)(See Gallery) |
22nd Nov 2011 |
Little Gull |
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two from MV Orion between Eigg and Mallaig (G.Pullan, S.Pinder) |
21st Nov 2011 |
Chiffchaff |
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very late bird at Uig (T.Hodgetts) |
21st Nov 2011 |
Purple Sandpiper |
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7 on the rocks at Mallaig Harbour (SMacD) |
21st Nov 2011 |
Blackcap |
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male in garden at Fank Brae, Mallaig (SMacD) |
20th Nov 2011 |
Snow Bunting |
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three, two males and a female on the forest track near Kyleakin (A&EH) |
20th Nov 2011 |
Waxwing |
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report of a single at Idrigill (Gwyn Jones) is the first report for Skye and Lochalsh this autumn. |
20th Nov 2011 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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single at Traigh along with Greylags (SMacD) |
18th Nov 2011 |
Veery |
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still showing well on Muck - a number of chartered boats have taken in visiting birders.(see Gallery) |
18th Nov 2011 |
Short-eared owl |
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reports from Upper Totarder, Struan (M.Herbert) and Ullinish (PE) |
17th Nov 2011 |
Veery |
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still showing at Gallanach Farm on Muck this morning (David Barnden) - this is only the third record for this North American thrush in Scotland.(see Gallery) |
16th Nov 2011 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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count of 9 in Broadford Bay (SB, RMcM) |
16th Nov 2011 |
Veery |
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this exceptional american vagrant was reported at Gallanach Farm, Muck this afternoon (per Birdguides). Such a rarity would normally spark a biggish twitch but the vagaries of the weather and Calmac winter service may conspire to leave the bird in peace. |
16th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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continuing the run of reports - 4 off Sula Skerry, Loch Bracadale (PE) |
15th Nov 2011 |
Black-throated Diver |
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two separate groups totalling 18 - 11 in Loch Scavaig near Elgol, and 7 in Loch Slapin at Glasnakille (RMcM) |
15th Nov 2011 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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4 off Ashaig (A&EH) |
15th Nov 2011 |
Merlin |
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single near Edinbane camp site + two Kestrels (AS)- Kestrel numbers still good after a better breeding season |
15th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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8 in Broadford Bay (MB) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Moorhen |
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three in the pool at Ardmore, Waternish (RMcM) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Goldfinch |
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70+ near Hallin, Waternish (RMcM) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Bar-tailed Godwit |
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34 at Harrapool (SB) and 4 at the head of Loch Dunvegan (RMcM) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Golden Plover |
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21 at the head of Loch Dunvegan (RMcM) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Barnacle Goose |
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still a single at Broadford Bay + a single Pink-footed Goose (SB) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Barn Owl |
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single at Portree (T.Bowdich) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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two at Loch Suardal and two at Loch Druargrich (M.Herbert) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Greenshank |
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single at Struan Causeway (M.Herbert) |
14th Nov 2011 |
Bullfinch |
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flock of 20 at Cuidrach (T.Hodgetts) |
13th Nov 2011 |
Barnacle Goose |
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a single with Greylags in Broadford Bay (SB) |
13th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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23 in Loch Ainort + 10 Red-throated Diver and 2 Slavonian Grebe (RMcM) |
13th Nov 2011 |
Brent Goose |
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still 4 at Harrapool (RMcM) |
13th Nov 2011 |
Goldeneye |
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good numbers have arrived with 10 at Loch Achaidh na h-Inich in Lochalsh the best count (BN) |
13th Nov 2011 |
Blackcap |
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male at feeders Glasphein, Staffin (MP) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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12 at Camus a Mhor, Braes (WM & PD) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Brambling |
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pair at feeders at Carr Brae (BN) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Lapwing |
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single at Upper Milovaig is very unusual at this time (AS)- as was a single at Staffin on the 13th (MP) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Brent Goose |
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a single pale-bellied with Greylags at Traigh, Morar (SMacD) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Moorhen |
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a single neat Back of Keppoch, Arisaig (SMacD) |
12th Nov 2011 |
Long-eared Owl |
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a single hunting near Traigh late evening (SMacD) |
11th Nov 2011 |
Waxwing |
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single over Rum to-day (per Birdguides) - also a few in Inverness so keep an eye open! |
11th Nov 2011 |
White-fronted Goose |
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single with two Greylags at Ashaig (A&EH) - still no sign of the wintering Broadford White-front flock. |
11th Nov 2011 |
Bar-tailed Godwit |
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24 in Breakish Obbe area (A&EH) |
8th Nov 2011 |
Mute Swan |
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single resident bird in Lochalsh has moved from head of Loch Duich to Loch Long (BN) |
8th Nov 2011 |
Black-throated Diver |
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8 in Loch Slapin + 12 Great Northern Diver (RMcM) |
8th Nov 2011 |
Woodcock |
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more reports with birds at Lealt and Rigg (M.Perry)and three flushed by the roadside at Elgol (M.Kirk) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Sanderling |
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single in Staffin Bay with Ringed Plover (M.Perry) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Gadwall |
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drake still with Wigeon at the head of Loch Sligachan (MK,RMcM) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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4 at Loch Mealt (MK,RMcM), and 4 south over The Aird, Balmeanach (WM) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Red-throated Diver |
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3 in Loch Sligachan and 8+ in Staffin Bay (MK,RMcM) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Barnacle Goose |
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100+ on Staffin Island (MK,RMcM) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Brent Goose |
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4 at the head of Loch Ainort (MK,RMcM) |
7th Nov 2011 |
Grenland White-fronted Goose |
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30 in the wintering flock at Kilmuir (MK,RMcM) - also some late migrating birds with 15+ south-west over Skye Bridge, 26 south at Staffin and 4 south at Kilmuir. |
7th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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3 in Broadford Bay + a Slavonian Grebe (SB) |
6th Nov 2011 |
Woodcock |
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another report from Lower Milovaig though seemingly scarce elsewhere. (AS) |
6th Nov 2011 |
Fieldfare |
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flocks moving through (also Redwings)with 100+ on Ardnish (RMcM) and 100 at Kyleakin (A&EH) |
6th Nov 2011 |
Grey Plover |
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4 on Ardnish and 3 Greenshank (JP,RMcM) |
6th Nov 2011 |
Little Egret |
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still at Harrapool (MB)- this is the last report we have of this long-staying bird. |
6th Nov 2011 |
Turnstone |
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30 at Peinachorrain at the head of Loch Sligachan (WM) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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50 heading west at Kyleakin (H&MS) and 15 heading south at Morar (SMacD) - these late migrants have probably been held up by the strong southerlies. |
5th Nov 2011 |
Common Sandpiper |
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still a single at Kyleakin Obbe (A&EH) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Brent Goose |
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11 at Harrapool during day then 24 climbing and heading south/west at dusk (MB, RMcM) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Common Scoter |
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9 in Broadford Bay, all females/imms. (MB) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Woodcock |
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single near the mast at Glasnakille (MKirk) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Little Grebe |
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6 at Croe Saltings - also 6 at Loch Long on the 3rd (BN) |
5th Nov 2011 |
Blackbird |
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14 on freshly turned garden ground at Tote (CHawley) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Swallow |
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two very late stragglers at Broadford, both juveniles (MB) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Fieldfare |
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100+ at Amer, Struan and c20 Redwing (M.Herbert) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Arctic Tern |
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very late bird off Soay (SMacDonald) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Skua species |
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dark morph bird seen off Point of Sleat (SMacDonald) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Whooper Swan |
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5 heading towards Skye from Inner Sound (Jan Storie) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Turnstone |
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10 at Harlosh Point (S.Howard) |
4th Nov 2011 |
Blackcap |
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two males at Tote (CHawley) |
3rd Nov 2011 |
Redwing |
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24 at Achacork (CL)+ 30 with Fieldfares, Kyleakin (A&EH)- steady movement without huge flocks. |
3rd Nov 2011 |
Goldfinch |
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40 at Kyleakin (A&EH) |
3rd Nov 2011 |
Jay |
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possibly two birds calling near Morar Lodge (SMacDonald) |
2nd Nov 2011 |
Bar-tailed Godwit |
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28 between Harrapool/Waterloo (RMcM) |
2nd Nov 2011 |
Brent Goose |
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still 9 long stayers on Glas Eilean and 32 new birds in (RMcM) |
2nd Nov 2011 |
Purple Sandpiper |
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4 at The Aird, Gedintailor on |
1st Nov 2011 |
Common Sandpiper |
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still at Kyleakin Obbe (A&EH) |
1st Nov 2011 |
Little Egret |
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still at Harrapool (RMcM) |