13th July 2017

[Hawkeye]

Allasdale, Barra
A Glaucous Gull seen this morning

Leinis, Barra
4 Arctic Skuas and 10 Great Skuas seen off shore

Loch Sandary, North Uist
The long staying Glaucous Gull was still present this afternoon


Glaucous Gull, Alasdale courtesy of Bruce Taylor

 

[MisterT]

There were 2 Black-tailed Godwits on the machair at Frobost and another on the beach along with a Bar-tailed Godwit. As with other waders, Curlews seem to be gathering with a group 50+ also on the machair. 2 Whimbrel were at Peninerine.

The long staying Iceland Gull is still finding Kildonan/Glas Roe to it's liking


Iceland Gull and Bar-tailed Godwit

 

[BrianR]

On North Uist along the track on the W side of Ben Risary plantation there weren't that many species seen or heard this morning (probably due to the lateness of the hour and the weather conditions). Sightings included a recently fledged Hen Harrier, a Woodpigeon (this species colonised here less than 10 years ago) and a couple of Siskins. This species appears to have had a successful breeding season with juveniles regularly at feeders in nearby gardens of Vallay and Kincraig Cottage.