Another day starting with heavy rain and generally unpleasant conditions, brightening a little by the afternoon and with patches of blue sky by early evening. Winds from a southerly direction made it very mild.
Visiting birder Alistair Hart sent in this note: “So sad to have heard about Ian, he was
always so lovely and welcoming. 2 Sea Eagles yesterday between Octofad and An
Gleann was a highlight. A Redwing seen at the edge of Portnahaven.”
The White-tailed Eagles certainly seem to be mobile at
present, as Mark Shields noted 3 or more sub-adults chasing the geese up at
Gruinart this afternoon. Pia took photos of 2 young birds, possibly some of the
same individuals, as they wandered down the coastline between Uiskentuie and the
Kilchoman turn-off.
Other than that, the only other reports today are:
From Richard Belter of a Barn Owl quartering the area near
Blackpark near Uiskentuie.
From Kate who saw the “Bird of the Day” - a Little Egret up
into Loch Indaal beyond Blackrock (plus a Merlin hunting in the same area).
From Teresa Morris who seemed beaten by the weather today
and reports just 14 Whooper Swans flying up Loch Gruinart this morning – but provides
us with this lovely picture capturing slightly
brightening weather towards the end of the day.
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