Friday 10th August

Forgot to mention last night that I had an e mail through from Peter who had been speaking to Jan Reavey on Wednesday who had told him that she had been up at Ardnave with some "birding relatives" last Saturday and had seen the Rosy Starling.
Tonight, Distillery Dave had heard then seen the 3 Peregrine Falcons while walking down on Machir bay with Ted.
This evening, by chance, I watched a program on the TV with the President of the National Farmers' Union of Scotland  being interviewed. He came over very well, or so I thought, must have been well trained in his earlier life.... he is well thought of , might see you tomorrow Andy....

Tuesday 31st July

Yesterday James had seen the Rosy Starling up at Ardnave while down on the reserve at Gruinart, he spotted a Swift flying past.

Today, Mike  had seen a Green Sandpiper on a pool up towards Bolsay. Here at home, at the bird nerds meeting, we were graced with a ringtail Hen Harrier fly through the garden, really close in, just fantastic... There were 16 folk attending, including 4 visitors, good of folk to come along. We never got outside, but had good craik with Peter and also James and Dave ably answering many points that were raised.

Saturday 14th July

This morning, as the Beardsen birders headed out to the Ferry at Port Ellen, they saw a male Hen Harrier, as the started to drive along the High road after Springbank. Earlier on at Rockside, there was a large number of Rooks and Jackdaws on the road and then a big flock of Starlings appeared as well, but still no sign of the Rosy bird!! From the ferry, little of note seen apart from some Gannets. Thanks for your birds folks.

Peter, Mike and Roger Broad went up to Ardnave and saw 3 flocks of very mobile Starlings of around 400 birds in each group, and yes, they managed to see the Rosy Starling. They also counted 43 Chough there as well.

Here at home, I think the large flock of Starlings from Rockside had paid a visit this morning, you should see the roof on the wee cottage next door where a lot of them have left their mark !!!