Wednesday 12th March

Another great day out here, could Spring be not that far off? Dave down on the Oa had his first Chiffchaff of the year as well as 6 Lesser Black backed Gulls. Back on Monday, he 4 large Canada Geese on the reserve as well. Visiting birder, Ian when coming over on the ferry on Monday had seen 15 GND, a Red throated Diver in summer plumage, 3 Black Guillemots and also 2 Gannets. Down at Port Charlotte on Loch Indaal, Ian had a further 2 GND and also a Black Guillemot, just North of Bruichladdich, he had a Golden Eagle while opposite Loch Gorm House he had the "probable" Thayer's Gull