James from RSPB had the extraordinary sight of 8 white-tailed eagles squabbling on Loch Gruinart this morning. Continuing the theme, Mary was out and about and had another above St Kiaran's church and then 2 adults with a dead goose between Easter and Wester Ellister. A small group of shelduck were in their usual spot at Smelly Corner.
Morven from NatureScot very kindly sent through the Islay figures from last week's international goose count - 37,800 barnies, 5809 white-fronts and 1477 greylags. Many thanks to her. There's trepidation that the scenes of thousands of dead wildfowl on the Solway coast could easily be repeated here if bird flu manages to take hold in this hugely important migratory hub. Please stay alert for dead or obviously sick birds on Islay, and please do not touch any you may find. You can let RSPB know of any at loch.gruinart@rspb.org.uk
Newly arrived visitor Ian had 30 chough up at Ardnave Point this afternoon. Thanks to everyone for their sightings.
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