Long-tailed Ducks have been seen in Mill Bay most days this Winter and an occasional flock of Sanderling on the beach.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings: January 2023
Identifying Birds: The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place over the days of 27th to 29th of January. To support those taking part the RSPB has produced an easy to use guide on how to identify the birds that you are recording.
Get Ready For The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place over the days of 27th to 29th of January.
The 25th Anniversary of the Stronsay Bird Report
The first copies of the 2022 Report will be available in early January 2023 – each with an original colour-sketch of a species seen that year. Price £5 including cover illustration.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“A few small ‘passerine’ migrants have been seen in November – two each of Black Redstart, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. and a similar number (4-5) of Reed Buntings and Stonechats. “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Apart from the big number of Wheatears (of the Greenland race) and the White-rumped Sandpiper of north
American origin, the bulk of the arrivals were from the NE. “
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings – August
a Red Kite – seen flying over Whitehall Village by David Askew on 11th August – the 5th record for Stronsay.
Islands Life: Timing, Size & Location All Matter To Birds
“Our findings show that islands play a pivotal role as stopover sites and as wintering grounds for the world’s migratory birds.” Frank La Sorte, Cornell Lab
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“The most astounding sight there throughout summer has been the number of Shelduck.”
Orkney’s Top Ten: Big Garden Birdwatch
In the Orkney Top Ten the Starling came in at number 1, with the house sparrow at 2 and the blackbird at 3
