September on the Isle of Skye


1 September 2017

Had a walk through the forestry plantation at Kyleakin and heard some birds twittering in the tops of the trees ...

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Common Crossbill (female)


8 September 2017

Over 300 Dunlin counted in Broadford Bay today (with over 200 Ringed Plover). Here are a couple I photographed a few days ago.

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Dunlin

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Dunlin


16 September 2017 . . . Kilbride

Exploring a bit of Hazel woodland. I was really looking for interesting lichens, so this was a very pleasant surprise!

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Hazel Gloves


17 September 2017 . . . Dalavil

Didn't find anything new this time, but still plenty of interesting things to see.

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Carabus glabratus

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Young Toad

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Slow-worm

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Yellow Club

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Stump Puffballs

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Porcelain Fungus


19 September 2017

A new (and Nationally Scarce) moth in the trap this morning

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Slender-striped Rufous