As you may know, we usually go to the Isle of Mull, but we fancied a different vacation. This is probably the best birding spot on Skye, and because of its location and feeding opportunities, regularly picks up migrants on brief stopovers as well as the occasional scarce vagrant. ... Isle of May, 14 May 2017. This Blog will be a record of our collective birding and wildlife watching exploits. Hi, I’m Ben, and I am a very keen birder. From U.S. Route 50, take MD 90 east to Isle of Wight WMA. It is only 1.5 km long and 0.5 km wide, and orientated on an axis pointing north-west to south-east. Christmas and New Year Birding The brother was up for the holidays so a fair bit of birding was done. The Isle of Wight is a great place to watch birds - some of the best sites are on National Trust land. I was lucky enough to be on the Island in 2012 when the first ever Black-winged Stilt was recorded. Holm bird observatory I.W.O.G Isle of Wight Ornithological Group. The club was inaugurated by Alan Spellman, Len White and Peter Hall in 2001. BEWARE OF INFERIOR IMITATORS Just a quick entry before I go to Yurimaguas for a few days. Site Management Goals . Cordillera Escalera - days 9-12. Any keen naturalist may stay at the observatory but preference is given to ornithologists, particularly at migration times when at least one qualified bird ringer should preferably be in the party. Arran lies in the Firth of Clyde, 28km west of the Ayrshire coast, 5km east of the Kintyre peninsula. During spring and autumn the Isle of May is a regular stopping off point for migrating birds and that is the most popular time for the ardent birdwatcher to visit in the hopes of catching glimpse of a rare species. The Isle of Wight is situated just off the south coast to the south of Portsmouth & Southampton. Another window in the blustery and wet weather conditions yesterday gave me the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Please stay alert and don't endanger others' safety. may be in cleared forest. October 9th, 2020 Nick . 145. Birding on Arran is interesting at any time of the year. The big trip of the last two weeks has to be Thursdays outing to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve in the Firth of Forth. I first started birding when I was 6, and I am still going now at 16. Hampshire Ornithological Society News. ISLE OF MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY . 146. The average high temperature in Erie in May is 56 and temperatures at Presque Isle … The Herring Gull isn't enjoying the view in the evening sunshine but plotting a raid. I have a patch near Ipswich, which attracts Little Ringed Plovers, … Red-throated Diver breed on remote hill lochans. The absence of Fox as a predator may contribute to Arran’s healthy population of raptors, notably Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Hen Harrier and Short-eared Owl. Hampshire Bird News (Going Birding) Up to date sightings from nearby Hampshire sites. Membership. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes or boots for walking and any birding gear you desire. On the way up to Tarbert, I managed to get 4 year ticks, them being Gannet, Black Guillemot, Hooded Crow and Eider. Autumn migration is where the magic really happens and this season is shaping up to be a classic year, with sightings already including Black Kites, Spotted Sandpiper, Read more… The island is characterised by a low lying and rocky eastern coast and a west coast, dominated by high cliffs. Membership. Roseate Tern, Isle of May, 16 May 2017 Roseate Tern, to the right, Isle of May, 16 May 2017 The Roseate Tern being much paler than the surrounding Arctics and it was showing the pink flush to the breast (not super clear on the images) that gives the bird its name, the bill was all black. Our aim is to advance the knowledge of the public in the study of birds and natural history in a social context. Black Tern 10-May 142. Five of us from the NE Scotland branch of the Scottish Ornithologists Club left Aberdeen at 7.00am to get the 9.30 sailing from Anstruther to the Isle of May. Contact. Arran is a special place with special birds. Day Trip to Isle of May ... Wood Sandpiper 11-May 143. The Isles of Scilly are famed for diverse, beautiful and often rare wildlife. Anchored on the edge of the Firth of Forth, the Isle of May is a magical mix of seabirds, seals and smugglers. The best photographs and the best birders on the Isle of Man. Booking Form. Isle of Islay - Birding Day 1 At the start of the month, Mum, Dad and I all visited the Isle of Islay for a weeks birding holiday. Red Kite. 50 Ring Ouzel on the Isle of May, which was a good count even for them. Reports, via Derek Hale's website). East Fork Birding Festival 2019 1 year ago Louis Wild Northumberland Blog. Birding the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight has had a coast path since the 1970s but – like the train – it’s about to get an overhaul. 882 likes. Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Popular Posts. ... Biking & Birding to Work. Collared Pratincole 10-May. job prospects), and I have found no posts in the Isle of Wight section, I think I should redress the balance! But more importantly it lies between the well-known birding sites of Portland Bill & Beechy Head and is slightly further out to sea than the latter.Add to this such diverse habitats as saltwater estuary, freshwater marsh, coastal headlands and south facing chalk downland. Known as the Queen of the Hebrides, Islay boasts a wide variety of wonderful scenery and habitats, including wild open moorland and hills, unspoilt beaches and cliffs, mixed woodland and mudflats, all of which offer amazing birding 'over 100 species being present on the island all year round. Visitors to the management area should be aware that there may be biting flies, mosquitoes, and ticks present during April - November. The Isle of May lies in the entrance of the Firth of Forth, about 8 km south of the Fife coast. Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Government instructions are that you maintain social distancing when birding. Isle of May Bird Observatory. Reports. Blue Eyed Birding Friday, 31 May 2019. And more. Directions. Mainly in and around the county of Hampshire, but occasionally farther afield. What to Bring: *You are advised to bring boots to the festival since we may have very wet and muddy trails. Scottish Charity Number SC001783. Pack your weekend full of events or just pick one or two and then go exploring on your own! (Information. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT). Jack Snipe. As I am originally from the Isle of Wight (moving to Southampton earlier this year to enhance my admittedly dim(!) Autumn Birds on Isle of Sheppey | British Birding. There are so many habitats here that you will never get tired of seeking out and finding birds. 1.3K likes. The Isle of May bIrd observatory is Scotland's oldest, est. ... birds from Scandinavia that arrived under the same conditions as the Redwing e.g. Check out what’s been seen, and find out information on birding on the islands, our work, membership and our Bird and Natural History Review. Over 200 species are recorded on the Island each year. Housed in the Low Light & manned by volunteers from April - Oct Central Fife Wetlands Dec 27th. Tidal marsh habitat conditions on the WMA limit management practices that can be implemented. This annual birding and art festival comes to the island towns of Stonington and Deer Isle on May 17-19 with dozens of events to choose from. A Great Day Birding on.....Isle of Sheppy ... On Saturday the 7th December a birdwatching trip to the Isle of Sheppy proved to be a very successful one , ... Bulgaria ~ May '19 1 year ago Donald the birder's blog. Anyway, on the Isle of May, a more traditional breeding ground, the Herring Gulls also have a more traditional diet which involves stealing eggs, mugging birds for the catch they have in their bills or stealing chicks. The wide diversity of habitat across the island results in a rich bird records list of over 200 species. The Isle of May Bird Observatory is Scotland’s oldest bird observatory and the longest continuous running in the British Isles. Garden List 2015-2017. Please stay alert and don't endanger others' safety. Witness one of Scotland's most amazing natural spectacles, where seabirds cram onto the ledges of the Isle's towering cliffs and puffins peek out from their grassy burrows. Despite the cap, we’re convinced the birding, migration census and ringing duties will be covered extremely well by the teams who make it out and we look forward to another productive autumn. 1934. Scilly Birding Birds and wildlife on the Isles of Scilly. That meant I had to leave home before six to make sure I was in Aberdeen on time. For instructions on how to get there follow the link for Travel.Its northern half is rugged, mountainous, remote country, good habitat for golden eagle . Welcome to the Isles of Scilly Bird Group website, the hub for bird and wildlife sightings on Scilly. Quite a few rarities visit us due to our proximity to mainland Europe and migration routes. Three Amigos Birding We are Tony, Mark and Steve, three birders who met up whilst serving in the Royal Navy. Isle of Man Birding. I go birding in Suffolk (where I am based), Norfolk and annually Scotland. The Isle of Mull Bird Club is a non profit making organisation open to all. The Isle of Mull Bird Club. We’ll leave the Outer Hebrides early and pass the isle of Coll and the Ardnamurchan Peninsula and finally skirt the inner shore of the Isle of Mull all the way to Oban. 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