The Birds of Islay and Jura Published February 2026


Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Wednesday 13th November

 An overcast, damp and misty day with very light winds.

Derek Coleman sent in this account from his day birding Islay: "Spent this afternoon in the hides at Gruinart. The number of birds was just amazing; highlights were male Hen Harrier, nine Little Egrets together and four Gadwall"

Gary T. was out and about finding his usual 2 adult White-tailed Eagles on Loch Indaal up towards Bridgend, where he also saw the Kingfisher again. His best find however, was a first calendar year Little Gull just north of Bruichladdich, which stayed long enough for me to pop out and see it later on - thanks Gary!

Mary-Ann Featherstone has her birding friend Bob Brown staying and he sent a few photos for the blog. Of particular note are 5 Crossbills on the way to Kintra and 120 plus Fieldfares at Ardbeg.






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