The Birds of Islay and Jura Published February 2026

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Tuesday 5th May

Light winds from the north kept the day cool, but it was bright, dry and sunny throughout.

At Laphroaig Mary Ann F. found a Treecreeper and at the opposite end of Islay, Mary R. recorded 30 Whimbrel at Claddach. Kate Butterworth was up at Ardnave and had an adult and two immature White-tailed Eagles, 30 Ringed Plover and 2 Little Terns with a male Hen Harrier at Kilchiaran. At Cattadale there was a Golden Eagle watched closely by David Shallcross, with another seen by Neville Hargreaves at Machir Bay. James How counted the Dunlin in Loch Gruinart, amassing an impressive tally of c.2000 along with 30 Whimbrel and 3 Little Terns.

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