Islaybirds

 Light winds, mild with sunny patches until drizzle again in late afternoon.

Two good bird sightings so far today:

James H. found a breeding plumaged Spotted  Redshank at Gruinart RSPB North Hide - photo below.

Wind from a southerly direction and quite mild with sunny spells, but clouding over again by evening with onset of drizzle.

Hannah Stanger reported a Spotted Flycatcher at Kinnabus this morning. Carl Walker noted up to 3 Cuckoos over at Carraig Fhada and Mary R. found a Kestrel down at Claddach.

The weather continues in much the same vein with light winds, occasional showers between bright periods.

On Wednesday there were 2 White-tailed Eagles over Claddach c/o Mary R., while Carl Walker found a female Hen Harrier at the Kilnaughton end of the Kintra road and a male west of Kilnaughton. David D. reports ...

Tuesday 20th May

Breezy from the south-east with some rain.

Hannah D saw a Common Swift flying over Bowmore, the second of this spring. This species has never been found breeding on Islay, the nearest being small numbers in Campbeltown. David W spotted two Puffins in the Sound of Islay from the ferry, a spe...

Monday 18th May 

Mostly dry with an increasing easterly wind.

Hannah D had a Corn Crake calling at Kinnabus around lunchtime, and Emily Garva reported a White-tailed Eagle beyond Claddach Loch in the afternoon, while last night Portnahaven harbour was full of swallows and couple of house martins, ...