Date |
Species |
Image |
Details |
31st Oct 2014 |
Blackcap |
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male at feeders Portnalong (ST) |
30th Oct 2014 |
Corncrake |
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please see the blog for an update on the season from Shelagh Parlane |
30th Oct 2014 |
Fieldfare |
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large mixed flock of Fieldfare/Redwing reported Portnalong (ST) |
30th Oct 2014 |
Swallow |
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still a late straggler on Eigg (JC) |
30th Oct 2014 |
Eider |
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now 100 at Kylekin (H.Scott) |
30th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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9 at Loch Suardal, Dunvegan (P.Semler) |
30th Oct 2014 |
Short-eared Owl |
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3 at Ullinish at dusk (P.Semler) |
29th Oct 2014 |
Redwing |
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200 at Kyleakin (A&EH) and 70 at Lower Breakish (RMcM) |
29th Oct 2014 |
Great Northern Diver |
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10 in Pabay Sound & 3 Red-throated Divers (RMcM) |
29th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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12 on the sea in Pabay Sound (RMcM); 3 on Loch Druagrich, Struan (MH) |
29th Oct 2014 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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6 and a single Barnacle Goose landed on Pabay (RMcM) |
29th Oct 2014 |
Merlin |
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male at Struan (MH) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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28 south over Broadford early morning, 18 south over Scalpay midday, then 13 s/west from Broadford mid afternoon (RMcM); also 7 on Ardnish (EH); 21 over Eigg (JC) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Grey Wagtail |
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single on Kyleakin Obbe (AH) and also regular at Waterloo |
28th Oct 2014 |
Blackcap |
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male at Bayfield, Portree (J.Maughan) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Black-throated Diver |
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single in Scalpay Narrows (RMcM) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Redwing |
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c60 at Sconser (RMcM) (see Gallery); 220 over Kildonan, Eigg (JC) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Black-headed Gull |
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good numbers with 35 at Waterloo, 53 at Scalpay Narrows, 25 at the head of Loch Ainort and 50 at the head of Loch Sligachan (RMcM) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Lesser Black-backed Gull |
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still 15 at the head of Loch Sligachan (RMcM) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Redshank |
|
exceptional count of 80 on Ardnish, Broadford (EH) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Pink-footed Goose |
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single with Greylags on Ardnish, Broadford (EH) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Teal |
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40 on Ardnish, Broadford (EH) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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late straggler on Ardnish, Broadford (EH) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Raptors |
|
ringtail Hen Harrier at Borve and pairs of Peregrine and Golden Eagle over Uig (ML) - clearly enjoying the sunshine |
28th Oct 2014 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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two in Broadford Bay (RMcM,JP) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Chiffchaff |
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one at Kildonan, Eigg (JC) |
28th Oct 2014 |
Long-eared Owl |
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single in the forestry on Eigg (JC) |
27th Oct 2014 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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two skeins numbering 33 & 27 south-west through Broadford Bay (MB,RMcM) |
27th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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14 on Loch Cillchroisd & 5 at Waterloo (RMcM) (probably the same family group at Breakish earlier (JP)); 7 over Plock of Kyle (AH); 4 sheltering at the head of Loch Eynort (C.MacDonald) |
27th Oct 2014 |
Little Gull |
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adult at Broadford Bay at mouth of river (MB) |
25th Oct 2014 |
Barn Owl |
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single early morning at Drumfearm turn-off on Sleat road (S.Dawber) |
24th Oct 2014 |
Brambling |
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single on feeders at Ullinish (PS) |
24th Oct 2014 |
White-tailed Eagle |
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pair of adults on sheep carcass on Struan-Portree hill road & juvenile at Oronsay(PS) |
24th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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continued movement south with 14 at Loch Harport (K.Sadler) & 62 in 5 groups at Lower Breakish (P&RD &PP) |
24th Oct 2014 |
Storm Petrel |
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three from the ferry on the Skye side of the Minch (AMcN, AW) |
24th Oct 2014 |
Blackcap |
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female in garden at Millers Cottage, Eigg (JC) |
23rd Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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lots of birds on move with 41 on Ardnish (EH), & several groups of 8 heading south, at Lower Breakish (P&RD), loch Eishort (A.Lyle) & Kilbride, Torrin (JJ) |
23rd Oct 2014 |
Arctic Skua |
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4 off Waternish Point from ferry + a Great Skua (AMcN & AW) |
23rd Oct 2014 |
Great Northern Diver |
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three in Balmeanach Bay (WM) |
23rd Oct 2014 |
Merlin |
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Single pursuing pipit near Scullamus, Broadford (AD) |
23rd Oct 2014 |
Brambling |
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a single near the Red Roof Cafe Glendale (S.Sutherland) (see Gallery) |
22nd Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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adult & 6 juveniles at Lochlonghead (PS) & 8 at Broadford Bay including 3 juveniles (D.Tindall) |
21st Oct 2014 |
Kittiwake |
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500+ through the Narrows of Raasay & 100 Gannets (WM)) |
21st Oct 2014 |
Great Skua |
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7 north through the Narrows of Raasay & 4 Arctic Skua (WM)) |
21st Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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6 in Broadford Bay |
20th Oct 2014 |
Eider |
|
c50 at Kyleakin (H. Scott) |
20th Oct 2014 |
Mediterranean Gull |
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now two first winter birds in Broadford Bay (M.Wells) |
20th Oct 2014 |
Brambling |
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single at Morar (SMacD) |
20th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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4 at Loch nan Eala, Arisaig (SMacD) |
20th Oct 2014 |
Magpie |
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a single at Duntuilm may be the long stayer in the Uig area (S.Sutherland) |
19th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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another late bird at Traigh, Morar (SMacD) |
19th Oct 2014 |
Great Skua |
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late birds at Mallaig (SMacD) & on the crossing between Arisaig & Muck (R.Dyer) |
19th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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7 flying south on crossing between, Arisaig & Muck (R.Dyer) |
19th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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28 flying south on crossing between, Arisaig & Muck (R.Dyer) |
18th Oct 2014 |
Swallow |
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straggler over Kyleakin (A&EH) |
18th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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still two at Ashaig/Ardnish (P&R Davison) |
18th Oct 2014 |
Gannet |
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C100 between Uig and Waternish Point (RMcM) |
18th Oct 2014 |
Fieldfare |
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5 at Harrapool (MB) |
17th Oct 2014 |
Common Crossbill |
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4 in Kyleakin Forest (no sign of Firecrest)(A&EH,RMcM) |
17th Oct 2014 |
Goldcrest |
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c15 in Glen VicAskill & c12 in Kyleakin Forest are probable migrants (PE, A&EH, RMcM) |
16th Oct 2014 |
Mediterranean Gull |
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juvenile again in Broadford Bay (MB) |
16th Oct 2014 |
Firecrest |
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report of a probable Firecrest from Kyleakin Forest (EH) - this would be a first for the area so subject to confirmation |
16th Oct 2014 |
Chaffinch |
|
large flock of 200+ in Kyleakin Forest (EH) |
16th Oct 2014 |
Fieldfare |
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6 coming through Gleann Lichd, Kintail (RA) |
16th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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late leucorhoa type at Upper Milovaig (AS) |
16th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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single at Milovaig (P.Gleisenstein) |
15th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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another late bird on Ardnish, Broadford (RMcM) |
15th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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two on Ardnish, Broadford (RMcM) |
15th Oct 2014 |
Black-tailed Godwit |
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still a single on Ardnish, Broadford, + a Grey Plover & 7 Greenshank (RMcM) |
15th Oct 2014 |
Redwing/Fieldfare |
|
mixed flock of c40 at Kyleakin Obbe (A&EH) |
15th Oct 2014 |
Redwing |
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small groups of c15 passing through Morvich, Kintail (RA) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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6 resting in Broadford Bay with 3 flying south (MB); 3 at Kirkibost, Strathaird (RMcM) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Common Scoter |
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single in Broadford Bay (MB) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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3 in Broadford Bay (MB) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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another late bird at Kildonan Point, Eigg (JC) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Red Grouse |
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4 beside the track at Camus Malag, Torrin (JJ) |
14th Oct 2014 |
Swallow |
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single at Milovaig (P.Gleisenstein) |
13th Oct 2014 |
Brambling |
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on garden feeders at Ard Dorch (T.Swainbank); Lower Milovaig (AS) and still at Carr Brae, Dornie (BN) |
13th Oct 2014 |
Red Kite |
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a wandering bird at Kilbryde, Strathaird (MMJohnson) |
13th Oct 2014 |
Teal |
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now 15 at Kyleakin Obbe (A&EH) |
13th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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two on Loch Fada (CH) |
13th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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single at Old Man of Storr (P.Gleisenstein) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Yellowhammer |
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single in a garden in Kyleakin (AH) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Brambling |
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male in garden at Carr Brae, Dornie (also yesterday) (BN) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Long-tailed Duck |
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now 4 at Loch na Caraidh with two adults joining the two juvs (T.Swainbank) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Coot |
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a single on Loch Lonachan, Broadford, is the first record on Skye for several years (MB) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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a straggler on the Heaste hills (MB) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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12 on the sea at Ashaig and still a female Scaup in Broadford Bay (MB) |
12th Oct 2014 |
Swallow |
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a late bird at Neist Point (P. Gleisenstein) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Long-tailed Duck |
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two at Loch an Cairidh/Ainort (T.Swainbank) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Scaup |
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6 in Broadford Bay (MB) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Fieldfare |
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single at Lower Milovaig(AS)and 4-6 at Kyleakin (AH) are the first reports of the autumn |
11th Oct 2014 |
Pink-footed Goose |
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45 over Kildonan, Eigg (JC) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
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two late birds at Kildonan, Eigg (JC) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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two skeins through Broadford Bay, each 40/50 birds (MB) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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Herd of 10 through Broadford Bay (MB) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Jack Snipe |
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1st of autumn on Glas Eilean, Broadford (MB) |
11th Oct 2014 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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two in Broadford Bay (MB) |
10th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
|
single at Lochlonghead (PS); two at Loch Suardal (G.McCracken) |
10th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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two at Ardnish, Broadford ( PP) |
10th Oct 2014 |
Pink-footed Goose |
|
110 over Broadford + reports of probable skeins elsewhere (MB et al) |
10th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
|
late leucorhoa type at Oisgill Bay (G.McCracken) |
9th Oct 2014 |
Canada Goose |
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4 flying west at Lower Breakish (PP) |
9th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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3 flying west at Lower Breakish (PP) |
9th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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still 9 at Loch Ainort and 3 at Camas a Mhor-bheoil, Gedintailor (RMcM) |
9th Oct 2014 |
Redwing |
|
20 at Torvaig, Portree(RMcM) |
9th Oct 2014 |
Barnacle Goose |
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c20 at Staffin Island (RMcM) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Goldfinch |
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charm of 60-70 in Lower Breakish (LP) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Red-throated Diver |
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6 in Loch Slapin off Ord (RMcM) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Great Northern Diver |
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numbers building in Loch Slapin with 2 off Ord, 2 off Tokavaig, and 3 off Achnacloich (RMcM) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Black-tailed Godwit |
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still a single in Broadford Bay (RMcM)(see Gallery) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Pomarine Skua |
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three from the Uig-Lochmaddy ferry (per Birdguides) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Snipe |
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8 at Loch Druigrich, Struan (MH) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Red Grouse |
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12 at Coillore, Struan (MH) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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herd of 80 over Kyleakin heading south in early evening (AH) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Blackcap |
|
female at graveyard wood on Eigg (JC) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Chiffchaff |
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single at Lodge orchard on Eigg (JC) |
8th Oct 2014 |
Goldeneye |
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drake at the head of Loch Ainort, first of autumn (MP) |
7th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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9 at the head of Loch Ainort (RMcM) |
7th Oct 2014 |
Lesser Black-backed Gull |
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still 31 at the head of Loch Sligachan with smaller numbers elsewhere (RMcM) |
7th Oct 2014 |
Turnstone |
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36 in outer Loch Sligachan near Sconser Hotel (RMcM) |
7th Oct 2014 |
Common Crossbill |
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c10 in Armadale Woods (J.Bentall) |
7th Oct 2014 |
Redwing |
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c20 in Armadale Woods - first report of the autumn (J.Bentall) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Hen Harrier |
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ringtail still in the Lower Breakish area (PP) and a recent report from Flodigarry (JS) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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still 8 in Broadford Bay a.m. joined by 19 later (CB); also 2 at the head of Loch Ainort (RMcM) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Eider |
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c70 in outer Loch Sligachan opp. Sconser Quarry (RMcM) |
6th Oct 2014 |
American Golden Plover |
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adult with Golden Plover on shore of Loch Sligachan opp. Sconser Golf Course (RMcM)(see Gallery) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Golden Plover |
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c70 on shore of Loch Sligachan opp. Sconser Golf Course (RMcM) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Sabine's Gull |
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two juveniles with Kittiwakes in Broadford Bay (MB,RMcM) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Great Northern Diver |
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single from the Moll loop near Sconser (RMcM) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Skylark |
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30 heading south over Broadford (MB) |
6th Oct 2014 |
Scaup |
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single female in Broadford Bay (MB) |
5th Oct 2014 |
Pink-footed Goose |
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several skeins moving over Struan (MH) |
5th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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still 8 at Broadford Bay (A&EH) |
5th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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14 over Morar early afternoon (SMacD) and 21 south-west over Broadford later (MB) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Scaup |
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6 in Broadford Bay in morning with c30 by early evening(MB) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Brent Goose |
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c85 in Broadford Bay in morning, joined by another 28 later, when flew south (MB); flock of 75 later (MB)(see Gallery) - birds also flying through in darkness in the evening. |
4th Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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4 over Kyle early evening (RMcM) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Kestrel |
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still family of four together at Kilbryde, Torrin (A.Jones) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Tufted Duck |
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at Broadford Bay c12 in morning with numbers increasing throughout day to c120 which is a considerable count for the area, probably icelandic birds (MB) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Wheatear |
|
late bird at Lower Breakish (PP) |
4th Oct 2014 |
Golden Plover |
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c80 at Ramasaig (P.Shearer) |
3rd Oct 2014 |
Mistle Thrush |
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12 feeding on berries at Gillen, Waternish (P.Shearer) |
3rd Oct 2014 |
Goldfinch |
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flock of 60 near Gillen, Waternish (P.Shearer) |
3rd Oct 2014 |
Twite |
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flock of 180 at Borneskitaig (RMcM) |
3rd Oct 2014 |
Stonechat |
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adult with recently fledged brood of 4 at Balmacqueen (RMcM) |
3rd Oct 2014 |
Black-tailed Godwit |
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single at Loch Portree + 28 Wigeon (RMcM) |
2nd Oct 2014 |
Black-tailed Godwit |
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still a single at Harrapool (RMcM) |
2nd Oct 2014 |
Ptarmigan |
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two (possibly three) at Meallan Odhar, Glen Shiel (JP) |
1st Oct 2014 |
Black-tailed Godwit |
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two at Waterloo yesterday were at Ashaig this morning (MB,RMcM) |
1st Oct 2014 |
Whooper Swan |
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5 over Kilmarie, Strath (K.Mackenzie) |