Dick We were out and about last Sunday (27th) and came across a flock of about 300 Snow Bunting near Skithva, Sandwick (North of the Ring of Brodgar). They...
Hi Dave, That must have been a superb sight. Snow Buntings are among my favourite birds. I'm obviously not getting out and about enough! Happy New Year. ...
A Little Grebe in Water Sound this morning was a most unexpected garden tick. Presumably their normal habitat is iced up. When it gets cold here Snipe numbers...
A furtive trip around the ice-rink that is South Ronaldsay produced Woodcock as the bird of the day. Ventured in to St Marys where the female Goosander was...
Hello all, I am 18 years old and a keen birdwatcher. My Grandma has just moved to Orkney and when I visit I go out birding in Orkney. I thought it might be...
Firstly, hello to Andrew K - welcome to the group. On to the birdy stuff. Yesterday Norman and I spotted a total of 22 (identifiable) species all from the...
just had a first for me from my window - a long tailed duck in the Oyce just outside. Never seen one in the Oyce before. Haven't been brave enough to venture...
Today me, my Mum, and Dad went for a drive around most of Orkney apart from South Ronaldsay. We visited Birsay and the highlights where: Ringed Plover, Purple...
Started 2010 with a Goldfinch and Goldcrest at Stenaday, Finstown. Pied Wagtail in the village and Slav Grebe and Little Grebe in the bay. 8 Grey Herons Ouse...
There were 14 there mid-afternoon, and a 15th standing on top of the Broch a mile to the east, just past the old kirk. Most herons I've seen in the area too. ...
Cold weather brings restrictions on shooting in Scotland The shooting of certain bird species is to be suspended in Scotland for the first time in 13 years...
The answer to Paul's query is that you should immediately contact the police and try to get hold of our Wildlife Liaison Officer, Gregor Hay. If you encounter...
Hi Paul, I think it would be a matter for the police. For a water-tight case a second witness would probably be required and it would be necessary to...
Hi Sydney,  26 Herons is a very good count. Hope you will pass on to Jim Williams for the 2010 report.  Malcolm ... From: Sydney <orklander45@...> ...
Many reports of smew in the uk presently.I saw three at Fen Drayton on holiday recently(me,not the smews) and 16 (!) are reported there today.Also seen off...
The rosy starling that took up residence at Helliar View in Shapinsay was last seen on 23rd December 2009. It was first seen on 15th October, so was around for...
Just back from doing the 5-mile Beached Bird Survey between Houton Head (Orphir) and Ireland (Stenness). There were four Jack Snipe scattered along the shore...
Presumably the same Grey Gyr has re-appeared North of Stromness this afternoon. (observer left mobile at home!!) Beating seven shades of.. out of two Ravens...
Lindsay, I don't think anyone ever answered your question about blackbirds. They are territorial year-round really, in that the males that breed around your...
