Please send all sightings for 2008, giving “what, when, where”, by Monday 13 January 2009 to me at Kilpatrick Kennels, Kilpatrick, Blackwaterfoot, KA27 8EY, or e mail me at james.cassels@virgin.net.   more »

This article is a brief report on the first year of the survey. On 1st November the second year starts.   more »

How do you become a birdwatcher?   more »

Interesting examples of ringed birds found on Arran.   more »

What impact does the weather have on the breeding of small birds?   more »

Feathers are what make birds unique. There is an enormous variety of shape, colour, and function of feathers in the bird world. Feathers are part of the fascination of birds.   more »

On Arran we are fortunate to have breeding populations of the following rare British species: Red-throated Diver, Hen Harrier, Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, and Common Crossbill   more »

getting on with the business of breeding   more »

Seeking volunteers to help with BirdAtlas   more »

monitoring non-breeding waterbirds in Arran   more »

there are concerns when a large number of birds are attracted into an area to feed. One is the increased danger of the spread of disease. One such disease is caused by a trichomonas parasite.   more »

studying the movement of wintering geese   more »

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch some results from North Ayrshire and Arran   more »

Answering the question, “What’s that bird?” can sometimes be a challenge. Birds are very active. The obstacles are many—the light may be dim, it may be blowing a gale, or the bird may “disappear” into a bush. So to stand the best chance of putting a name to a bird here are some handy hints.   more »