Light cloud and fine drizzle to start the day, but giving way to brighter, sunny spells in the afternoon.
Martin Kaye and Carole Nelson arrived yesterday for a first birding visit to Islay and noted "After emerging from the fog bound ferry today (Saturday 13th), we went down to Machir Bay, had a Wheatear, Sand Martins and Stonechats in the dunes. On the north end of the beach, there were flocks of Ringed Plover and Sanderlings. Several Choughs flew over, and a Cuckoo could be heard". Today they report a Golden Eagle on the Mull of Oa and 2 pairs of Whinchats on the road away from the reserve.
Other news for today comes from Fiona McGillivray who heard Corncrake calling down at Port Wemyss and from Tom Garner who had a variety of birds - male Hen Harrier between Gruinart and Ardnave this morning where a total of 23 or more Choughs were counted. Another male Hen Harrier this afternoon along with a White-tailed Eagle and Little Tern over Loch Gruinart. Mark Shields notes 5 Canada Geese on the floods at Gruinart.
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