This blog was started by Ian Brooke on the 1st of May 2007 and aims to provide information about the birds of Islay.
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Sunday 24th July
Yes, I realise this is not a bird, but James sent it through, taken while he was on holiday in The Isles of Scilly. The inquisitive seal was having a nibble at El's flipper.... Over on the reserve at Gruinart today James had a Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, 2 Corncrakes calling, numerous Whitethroats, 2 Treecreeper, 2 Hen Harrier and a Lesser Redpoll.
For those of you visiting Islay or Jura, please send your sightings to us here at islaybirds@gmail.com To contribute and get bird news as it happens, message 07919941750 to join our WhatsApp group while here.
Some less common species require descriptions (ideally with a photo) for them to be accepted into the records of the Argyll Bird Club (ABC), Scottish Ornithologist's Club (SOC) or as national rarities (BBRC). A list of species requiring descriptions by ABC and SOC can be found on the ABC website. Details and photographs of all rare bird sightings should be sent in (preferably emailed) as soon as possible after the sighting to Jim Dickson, 11 Pipers Road, Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8UF. Tel: 07985 726209. E-mail: Argyllbirder@outlook.com.
Regular resident contributors to the blog include...
Angharad Ward
Billy Stitchell
Bob Davison
Clive McKay
Dave Wood, RSPB and BTO rep for Islay, Jura & Colonsay
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