Recent content by WhiteTailed22

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. I'll do my best to get hold of Gordon's book before then. Heard many great things.

I'm climbing Stac Pollaidh next Wednesday and was wondering if anyone could recommend some good birding / sites in the Assynt area? Been while since i've been up there and even then, it was more the Achmelvich area. Would be great to see some divers in their summer plumage. I'm actually going...

Thanks for the reply! Will see if I have the time.

Hey all, In the Aviemore / Speyside for the next few days. Been pretty successful so far - Black Throated Diver and Golden Eagles at Lochindorb and Peregrine and Kites at Findhorn Valley. To my amazement, I also saw what I now believe were two Quails on the way up to Findhorn Valley. Managed...

Fair point David. I'll refrain for the meantime and go somewhere a bit more local. Hopefully get a birdwatch in that area some time in the not so distant future!

Hi all, I'm looking to birdwatch tomorrow and I fancy some shoreline / wetland birdwatching (after a disappointing woodland walk at Wood of Cree, on the bird front anyway. That's my 5th visit and STILL no Pied Flycatcher) Can anyone recommended some places to go in this area? Or in fact...

Thanks for the advice everyone. Very happy to say i've finally seen a Short Eared Owl. Was only on Committee Road for 10 seconds or so before one appeared. Still yet to see Merlin.

Heading to North Uist this Wednesday for my annual birding trip. This is my first time on this island so any advice for some great walks and birdwatching in general would be much appreciated. Would love to see both Short Eared Owls and Merlin (two I have never seen before). If anyone knows...

Thanks for getting back to me! I'll have a quick search now :)

Hello everyone, I am heading to the Isle of Mull on Tuesday for a camping / birdwatching trip. Can anyone recommend some good walks to me? I've been to Mull before but it was a number of years ago. Ideally, i'd love to see some birds of prey (White Tailed, Golden Eagle, Merlin, possibly...

Hahaha, the isle of Man! That would be a long trip...

Thanks for the reply Stonefaction, this information is useful. The Isle of Man sounds like the place to be but I fear it may be just too far for us. Thanks for the suggestion though. Definitely one for another day. I think our best bet at this point remains the Loch Lomond area which is...

Thanks for the swift reply Deila, appreciated! My only concern would be the lack of hours in the day to be honest. I have exams coming up so really, I need to make the most of the full as I possibly can. Nonetheless, it sounds like a great day out. Not sure you can answer this but how likely...

Thank you everybody for your suggestions. They really are of great help. At the moment, we are still unsure, much of that uncertainty down to public transport! As much as we are wanting a birdwatch, we are also wanting a great walk with scenery, views all coupled with (hopefully) some summer...

For my birthday, my pal and I are hoping to have a really nice day out birdwatching, especially with the nice weather next week. We live in Glasgow which isn't great for birds in general. Can anyone recommend a place that's say, no more than 2h 30 mins on the train or bus from Glasgow? Loch...