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Saturday, December 20
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 20 Dec 2008 07:00 PM GMT
Robins in the UK are associated with Christmas, and appear on lots of Christmas cards. more »
Friday, November 28
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 28 Nov 2008 10:00 PM GMT
Cold winters can decimate the numbers of Wrens but they have a survival technique. While during the day Wrens are not particularly sociable, they regularly pack into roosts soon after sunset during the winter. more »
Friday, November 21
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 21 Nov 2008 10:00 PM GMT
Through the regular articles in the “Banner”, encouragement has been given to people to share their bird sightings with me. One bird, above all else, has generated strong feelings. Indeed horror has been expressed at the presence of this bird on Arran, a long staying Magpie. more »
Friday, September 12
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 12 Sep 2008 05:00 AM BST
This species is largely under-recorded in Scotland, and there are significant gaps in our knowledge, such as the population size and trend. more »
Saturday, August 30
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 30 Aug 2008 05:00 AM BST
The number of Puffin sightings in Arran waters has been increasing in recent years more »
Monday, July 28
by
Jim Cassels
on Mon 28 Jul 2008 12:13 PM BST
These beautifully marked and colourful finches have been increasingly reported in gardens in Arran this year. Some people have stated that they have had them in the garden for the first time ever. more »
Friday, June 13
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 13 Jun 2008 05:39 PM BST
Nightjars are birds of legend including the widely held belief that Nightjars sucked the milk of grazing animals. Thus ... more » Wednesday, May 21
by
Jim Cassels
on Wed 21 May 2008 01:24 AM BST
Oriole reported in Sliddery on Tuesday 20 May is liable to be an escapee more »
Friday, May 16
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 16 May 2008 12:01 PM BST
A Ptarmigan survey is taking place in the early summe on Arran.
In addition anyone on the hills this summer is encouraged to look out for Ptarmigan and to report all sightings to the Rangers Centre: 01770 302462 or ksampson@nts.org.uk more »
Friday, April 25
by
Jim Cassels
on Fri 25 Apr 2008 08:27 PM BST
Unlike other owls, the Short-eared owl habitually hunts by day. Most ... more » Saturday, April 12
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:57 PM BST
The unmistakable sound of the Cuckoo is a sure sign that spring has arrived. The first Cuckoos are usually heard in mid-April. more »
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:55 PM BST
There is one other aerial master which can be confused with Swallows and Martins. That is the Swift. more »
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:51 PM BST
Gannets with their wingspan of 180cm, are familiar birds around the coast of Arran, more »
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:47 PM BST
Black Guillemots are stunning looking birds. In summer, the sooty black plumage contrasts with the striking white patch on the wing, conspicuous both at rest and in flight. more »
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:33 PM BST
From November until July, Shelducks are familiar ducks around the coast of Arran more »
by
Jim Cassels
on Sat 12 Apr 2008 05:30 PM BST
The smallest European birds are the Goldcrest and the closely related Firecrest. more »
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