Skye bird guide to Common Sandpiper
It’s a true sound of summer – the shrill alarming call of common sandpiper heard round the shores of both fresh water and sea lochs. This Skye bird guide to Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Bird watching
Skye bird guide to Golden Plover – moorland breeder
This Skye bird guide to Golden Plover draws attention to a species that is very easy to miss when visiting Skye. It is mainly found only on higher moorland and Continue Reading →
Coastal walk Elgol to Strathaird
The coastal walk Elgol to Strathaird goes round the Strathaird Peninsular to Kilmarie, and on to Strathaird, and is a real hidden gem. There’s cliffs, rocky shore, an island, caves Continue Reading →
Coastal walk Ashaig to Ardnish
The coastal walk Ashaig to Ardnish, is uncharacteristically flat, by Skye standards. This is a very wildlife rich area favoured by a lot of wading birds, geese, birds of prey, Continue Reading →
Skye sea bird guide
Skye, and its neighbouring islands, are home to many species of breeding seabirds. Skye does not have the huge sea bird colonies of some sites boast so you need to Continue Reading →
Sea Eagles
The White-tailed Eagle is Britain’s biggest bird of prey and this Skye bird guide to Sea Eagles outlines how best to see them on Skye. Will I see sea eagles Continue Reading →
Walk to Suishnish
The walk to Suishnish covers an area of south Skye that offers a wealth of walking possibilities. This guide to the walk to Suishnish covers the coast, geology and wildlife Continue Reading →
Golden Eagles
With around 30 pairs of Golden Eagles breeding on Skye you have a reasonably good chance of seeing these majestic yet elusive birds. This Skye bird guide to Golden Eagles Continue Reading →
Walk to Sleat Point
The walk to Sleat Point starts at Aird, at the end of the Sleat road. The walk to Sleat Point has it all: stunning scenery; a fantastic sandy beach; and Continue Reading →
Climb a mini Cuillin
If you don’t fancy a 1,000 metre Cuillin, try this mini Cuillin – Sgurr na Stri. There’s great views from the top. The routes into Camasunary and exploring the nearby Continue Reading →