The Birds of Islay and Jura Published February 2026

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

Tues 30th Dec

Not everyone is on holiday here on Islay, with James and Catherine being no exception....
Catherine had done a farm bird survey, and her highlights were 47 Skylark, 16 Rock Doves, 24 Reed Bunting and also a Red legged Partridge.
James had been out for quick sortie on the reserve at Loch Gruinart and had seen 2 Golden Eagles, 6 Whooper Swans on the floods, along with 3 Black tailed Godwit and also a flock of 28 Shoveler all in one group. He also had a Barn Owl, while out on the salt marsh there was a Peregrine Falcon resting up.
This evening I am glued to the TV, watching the series "The Life of Birds" which was first shown a few years ago.

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