Another couple of days of quite blustery winds from an easterly direction. Saturday was fairly bright and dry, but Sunday was back to grey and rainy.
On Saturday Gary T. was birding in the Finlaggan area and had Golden and White-tailed Eagles patrolling the hilltops there. He also watched Crossbills in the deciduous trees, picking at moss and lichen on the branches at Finlaggan house which prompted some discussion about why they regularly go there and do that.
Talking of Gary T. and his imminent departure from Islay, regular visiting birder Ken Reeves sent in this message and photo of Gary to the blog:
"A big thank you to Gary Turnbull for his friendship and help on our many winter trips to the wonderful Islands of Islay & Jura. We all wish him the best for the future. Cheers Gary from myself, Steve Lister, Keith Tinworth, Richard Cross, Chris Mills and all the members of Burbage Birders travel group!"
Today's birding notes come from Mary R. who counted 5 White-tailed Eagles between Octofad and Bruichladdich. She also had her regular Merlin sighting near Uiskentuie and a good find of Kingfisher at Bowmore Harbour.
I was sent photos of, presumably the same odd Swan Goose hybrid that reappeared near Port Charlotte.
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