Date |
Species |
Image |
Details |
28th Feb 2016 |
White-billed Diver |
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single found in Uig Bay by Martin Lumb though could not be re-located later. This is a scarce vagrant on the west coast. |
28th Feb 2016 |
Wigeon |
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85 in Nostie Bay (DM) |
28th Feb 2016 |
Greenland White-fronted Goose |
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only 7 counted at the regular site at Kilmuir, Trotternish (RMcM) |
28th Feb 2016 |
Fieldfare |
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25+ at Glen Brittle (ST) |
28th Feb 2016 |
Barn Owl |
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single near Eilean Donan Castle at dusk (RA) |
27th Feb 2016 |
Brambling |
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male regularly on feeders at Galmisdale, Eigg (JC) |
27th Feb 2016 |
Iceland Gull |
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juvenile still at Mallaig Pier (RMcM) |
27th Feb 2016 |
Common Scoter |
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single at Loch nan Ceall, Arisaig + two Slavonian Grebes (RMcM) |
27th Feb 2016 |
Red-breasted Merganser |
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count of 45 at Loch nan Ceall, Arisaig (RMcM) |
27th Feb 2016 |
Eider |
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c110 at Kyleakin (DM) |
26th Feb 2016 |
Firecrest |
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no report on the Portree bird today but John Chester reports one in the Lodge Grounds on Eigg - probably the same bird found by him on 20.11.15 and which has overwintered. |
26th Feb 2016 |
Great Northern Diver |
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38 between Pabay Sound and the Skye Bridge in late afternoon + 6 Black-throated Divers (RMcM) |
26th Feb 2016 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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14 between Pabay Sound and the Skye Bridge in late afternoon (RMcM) |
26th Feb 2016 |
Purple Sandpiper |
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8 at Kyleakin Quarry flying east (RMcM) |
26th Feb 2016 |
Long-eared Owl |
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two singing males in forestry on Eigg (JC) |
25th Feb 2016 |
Firecrest |
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still showing at Portree Industrial estate but ranging over a wide area (AS) |
25th Feb 2016 |
Lapwing |
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now 23 at Loch Cillchroisd, Strath (NB) |
24th Feb 2016 |
Firecrest |
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still at Portree Industrial Estate early morning (AS) and showing well until early afternoon (see Gallery) |
24th Feb 2016 |
Lapwing |
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12 at Loch Cillchroisd, Strath (D.Ingles) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Hen Harrier |
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male at Bracadale Point (PE) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Firecrest |
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a bird seen outside Sitekit on the Portree Industrial Estate is only the 2nd record for Skye (AS) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Glaucous Gull |
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juvenile still at Loch Kishorn (see Gallery) (RMcM) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Little Grebe |
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12 at Loch Kishorn & 20 Goldeneye (RMcM) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Knot |
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5 at Ashaig and 3 Sanderling (A&EH) |
23rd Feb 2016 |
Snow Bunting |
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15 on Sgurr a Mhadaidh on the Storr ridge (TH) |
22nd Feb 2016 |
SWT Skye Region |
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There is an urgent need for support - please see the Blog. |
21st Feb 2016 |
Hen Harrier |
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male at Satran, Carbost (I.Roden) |
20th Feb 2016 |
Glaucous Gull |
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juvenile at Mallaig today and a juvenile Iceland Gull (SMacD) |
20th Feb 2016 |
Heron |
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46 sheltering in the reeds at Loch nan Eala, Arisaig - also 4 Whooper Swans(SMacD) |
20th Feb 2016 |
Fieldfare |
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flock of 52 at Loch Cillchroisd (DM) |
17th Feb 2016 |
Blackcap |
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female at feeders Isleornsay (RC) |
15th Feb 2016 |
Whooper Swan |
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four on the lower River Snizort (JK) |
15th Feb 2016 |
Merlin |
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separate sightings of a male & female at Lower Breakish |
15th Feb 2016 |
White-tailed Eagle |
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two juveniles at Neist Point & a Golden Eagle (M.Pearman) |
15th Feb 2016 |
Barn Owl |
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single near Fairy Bridge (M.Pearman) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Barnacle Goose |
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101 at Kilamluag + 16 Greylags & 15 Golden Plover (C.Reynolds) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Hen Harrier |
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male near Kilchrist, Strath (P.Johnson) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Whooper Swan |
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still 10 at Loch Suardal, Dunvegan (AS) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Redshank |
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27 at Sallachy at the head of Loch Long, Lochalsh (DM) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Fieldfare |
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flock of 32 at Killilan, Lochalsh (DM) |
14th Feb 2016 |
Greylag Goose |
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flock of 72 at Killilan, Lochalsh (DM) |
13th Feb 2016 |
Barn Owl |
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single noted at Fiscavaig Bay (RC) |
12th Feb 2016 |
Barn Owl |
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single reported near Greshornish (C.Matheson) |
11th Feb 2016 |
Hen Harrier |
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male at Drumuie, Portree (TH) |
10th Feb 2016 |
BTO Training Day |
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details to follow but BTO Scotland are holding a training day on Saturday 2nd April at Breakish Hall |
10th Feb 2016 |
Turnstone |
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25 at Ardnish, Broadford (A&EH) |
9th Feb 2016 |
Lapwing |
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returning birds with 12 on Ashaig, Broadford (A&EH) & 25 at Cuidrach, Uig (TH) |
8th Feb 2016 |
Bar-tailed Godwit |
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10 at Ashaig, Broadford (A&EH) |
8th Feb 2016 |
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
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an early drumming bird at Oskaig, Raasay (JP) |
6th Feb 2016 |
Whooper Swan |
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4 heading north at Strathcarron (P&RD) |
4th Feb 2016 |
Slavonian Grebe |
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three at the head of Loch Ainort (RA) |
3rd Feb 2016 |
Black Guillemot |
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six at Bracadale Point including five in breeding plumage (PE) |
2nd Feb 2016 |
White-tailed Eagle |
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two adult birds locking talons and vocalizing at low altitude above the home farm area of Portree. (TH) |
2nd Feb 2016 |
Hen Harrier |
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male at Monkstad, Kilmuir (H.Martin) |