Ian is temporarily out of order, but still recording for the blog with a report of 6 magpies from Paisley Hospital ward window.
We will endeavour to keep the Blog up to date with the latest stunning reports from the Spring Watch Island in the sun (well its raining at the moment).
30Th May: The Orchids are coming into flower at this stage mostly Heath spotted, and Early Purple (at Ardnave). The Hen Harriers are more active now with the young starting to hatch, and several Short Eared Owls have been seen.
31st May: We had a report that the last goose, the Gruinart Barnacle had succumbed to much grass. A Quail was heard during evening sound recordings by the BBC on the Gruinart flats. Also calling at Gruinart in a fine medley of wet grassland bird song were 2 Spotted Crakes, 4 Water Rails and an ample supply of Corncrakes as the chorus.
1st June: A corncrake count on the South Rhinns produced few Corncrakes but 5 barn Owls
2nd and 3rd June: Too much rain for birwatching!
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All the best for Ian from me as well. Gute Besserung! Get well soon and back to Islay!
Had colleagues at work mentioning Springwatch and Islay, so keep showing them nice things (I can't watch it myself, lacking a television). May be I can get them to visit Islay now ;-)
Dear Ian
Kevin and I are thinking about you and send you our very best wishes for a very speedy recovery. We are glued to Springwatch on Islay every night.
Best wishes from both of us at Sanderling Internet and a x from me (Val that is !!)
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