The Birds of Islay and Jura Published February 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026

Friday 22nd May

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.

Clive McK. reported on various prey items found on the hills behind Gareallabus over the past week - remains of Redshank, Oystercatcher, Redwing, Meadow Pipit and Pheasant possibly taken by Peregrine and White-tailed Eagle. Here are the photos of some of the feathers found: Redshank top, Meadow Pipit middle and White-tailed Eagle, Pheasant and Meadow Pipit bottom.





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