Tuesday 22 Feb

 Billy Stitchell took this photo of the 'Caol Ila penguins' as he calls the local black guillemots, looking fresh in their summer plumage.

Billy also shared this lovely image of a flock of lapwing, taken yesterday, showing off their beautiful iridescent green backs.  I've noticed ravens in their territories displaying, as well as mallards pairing up in the nearby lochs.  Spring is unthinkable just now with all this rain and wind, but it is just around the corner...fingers crossed! 

Will Scott shared his sighting from today:

5 GN Diver Kilnaughton Bay and an immature WT Eagle crossed the bay towards the Oa. 
Little Egret and 6 Pale-bellied Brents Loch Indaal at Bridgend.
3w Iceland Gull inland of Machir Bay.
Adult WT Eagle chasing Barnacles near Ellister.
Female and drake Lesser Scaup on Loch Skerrols still plus Goosander and 20+ Fieldfare on the hill behind. 

While Mary-Ann reported a pair of shell duck in Cnoc Bay.