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Last Saturday saw the annual trip to Auskerry, organised by the Orkney RSPB Local Members' Group. The weather was perfect and it proved to be a magical day out for the 11 folk who took part with Alan Leitch, RSPB site manager, leading the group. Harvey Groat's boat, the Charlie-Ann took us from...

More than 150 entries were received for the RSPB’s Orkney Local Group and Orkney Camera Club "Wild Orkney: The Way I See It” photographic competition. The winners and the best of the rest were displayed during the Orkney Nature Festival at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, along with a...

Entries close on 31 March for the RSPB’s Orkney Local Group and Orkney Camera Club year-long photographic competition - “ Wild Orkney: The Way I See It ”. And don't forget there are some great prizes! Photographs can be entered in four categories: Wild Open Spaces; Wonderful Colours...

It's that time of year again - it's noticeably cooler, the days are drawing in and the RSPB Local Group and Orkney Field Club holds its annual "Feed the Birds" event at the Wellpark Garden Centre. This year's event held on 13th October, started off rather quietly probably due...

Hi Everybody Firstly, I'm attaching photos from Ian Cunningham who sent me them a month ago! He explains as follows: Had a terrific few days in Westray last week. Walked from Kirbest to Noup Head and back and climbed Fitty Hill. Amazing Views! Attached are a few birds seen along the way...

Most years the RSPB Orkney Local Group organise a trip out to the small island of Auskerry. On Saturday 26 th May, a group of 11 folk made the journey out and I was lucky enough to be able to accompany them. Auskerry lies on the East side of the island group, just south of Stronsay. It is only ¾...

Image: Steven Henderson The RSPB’s Orkney Local Group and Orkney Camera Club are teaming up to launch a year-long photographic competition - “Wild Orkney: The Way I See It”. The competition aims to inspire residents and visitors to engage with Orkney’s wildlife and birds and...