The heatwave that has been affecting the south of UK reached us today with a fine, hot, sunny day with light southerly winds.
Tim Scott had as Barn Owel up at Saniagmore last night and noted fledged Swallows, Choughs, Linnets and Wrens there today along with another call from the Corn Crake.
Jeff Duncan was at Gruinart and saw the resident, summering Whooper Swan, plus a Little Egret and Sparrowhawk with a couple of Hen Harriers further up at Ardnave. Later, on the coastal path at Port Wemyss he saw a likely female Black Redstart - worth someone having another look to check it out as they are few and far between on Islay.
Clive McK. reports that his garden cuckoo that has been waking him up early every morning has probably gone as the specie as does return early southwards with no chicks to rear! Clive also noted an increase in Curlews at Gruinart with a count up to 80 today suggesting autumn with us already as early or failed migrant waders return.
Louise Muir saw 2 Puffins in the Sound of Jura this evening.
Bird of the Day goes to Gary T. with another sighting of the probably summering Osprey at Loch nan Cadhan this morning.
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