The last of Jims photos, showing both dark and light bellied Brent geese.
Nice day out today, a flock of 7 whimbrel over by Frenchmans Rocks while I was doing my rounds. At Claddach Loch, a house Martin among the swallows and sand martins. First of the season for me.
At Ellister Loch, the Velvet Scoter drake has returned with his common scoter duck. Been a regular visitor to the Loch for around 10 years. It must be 2010 or 11 that I was asked to check the Loch for common scoter, and saw a velvet drake see off the common drake from a pair. Escapee or otherwise, a beautiful bird to see.
David D on the Oa spotted a Manx Shearwater off shore.
Jackie Wood has returned with todays highlights including red-throated diver and 2 great northern divers off Claggain Bay, with a flock of 7 whimbrel in nearby fields. South of Bowmore, a male hen harrier, a large flock of 40+ oystercatcher at the head of Loch Indaal. At Ardmore House, Kildalton, she saw both male and female cuckoo.
James reported that the garganey at the South Hide and the tree sparrows by his house are still present.
James has also put out a request: This is a request rather than a report: Does anyone have good images of white tailed eagles hunting geese or 3 or more white tailed eagles together – preferably around Loch Gruinart. I am putting together a report for SOC and would like to include some images. Images would be credited to owner.
Thanks to all for todays sightings.
Mary
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