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Spring's late arrival has been playing havoc with migration all around the country over the past few weeks and it's meant some rather unusual (and rather spectacular!) sights at our Islay wildlife Date with Nature . Large flocks of geese are usually a winter spectacle, but a big flock of barnacle...

As well as the silly sheep I posted a few days ago, I also saw some wild Scottish mammals! Although we have Roe deer in Shropshire, they're rather elusive! I've seen one in 11 years living here! Anyhow, I was thrilled to see quite a few in Scotland, but these 2 does gave me the best photo...

...... Perhaps I ought to point out here that I don't even like alcohol! I'm tee-total! Lol! Anyhow! Following on from my first instalment on my Scottish trip, there was another Grouse species I was particularly keen to see! Having been told that they frequented the same area as where I'd...

Well, ok, the title is a bit misleading! It would take me an age to do a report of my 2 week trip in Scotland, so this is like an 'instalment' of my experience there! More will follow (eventually!). One bird I've always wanted to see properly is the Red Grouse (so you can see where the...

It was Tuesday 24 April, a still and wonderfully sunny day. Four of us began at Kiloran Dunes and ventured up the track past the highest point on Colonsay, Carnan Eoin. The views looking down at Kiloran Bay were magnificent; egg yolk sands with dark blue sea. It is a steep climb at first, and the...

Hi all, I'm off to Scotland next month with some friends mainly to go walking/munro bagging but also I'm hoping I might see a Golden Eagle while I'm up amongst the mountains. We are staying near Glenelg (which is across the water from Skye) and was also wondering if anyone knows the likely...

Just wanted to do a temperature gauge on expert-led birding tours. Just got back from a thoroughly disappointing two-day tour in the Cairngorms. My request list was on the ambitious side - golden eagles, crested tit, crossbills and maybe capercaillie - but the guide said it was doable and suggested...

Taken last month on our Autumn trip to Scotland in Abernethy Forest.

Today we bring you some sad news - the Aberfoyle osprey nest has failed. The female stopped incubating her eggs just over a week ago, and they've now gone cold with no hope of hatching. We're not too sure why this happened, but it might have something to do with the weather. We are still...

After the excitements of our hunting Peregrine pair last Saturday at the rock , my pulse had only just returned to normal on Monday, when a flying visit sent it rocketing skyward once again. Standing on the viewpoint at Monday lunchtime, something caught my eye circling high above the rock – a...

Despite the wet and windy weather that the team have been experiencing at our Balranald date with nature, the team's spirits haven't been dampened. The arrival of the golden eagle chick has been keeping them smiling and from the photo below you can see why! Thanks to Nick Williamson for this...

Strolling along beach after visiting Blackness Castle, Bo'ness, Scotland and spotted this cute wet dog!

View from mini cruise on Firth of Forth, Easter Monday 2011. Would recommend everyone takes a sail from South Queensferry! Plan to visit Inchcolm Island the next trip.

One visitor to the Galloway kite trail nearly got more than she bargained for over the weekend whilst watching a feeding frenzy of around 30 kites at the Bellymack Hill Farm kite feeding station. The woman and her family were chatting with one of our friendly RSPB staff about what the kites liked to...

For anyone who missed the news - EJ and Odin now have two eggs. Check out the latest from the nest over on the Loch Garten osprey diary .

Exciting news from our friends up in Shetland - the puffins are back! It started yesterday afternoon with just a handful of puffins sighted; then there were dozens, and by evening hundreds. Our Shetland date isn't open just yet, but Sumburgh Head nature reserve is open all year round for...

Hi Everyone, I will be moving up to Inverness for six months for work, and wanted to do some birding while I'm in such a good area! However, I do not have my own car, so will have to use either public transport or share a lift with someone (if I can find anyone else thats interested!) to get to...

With Mull Eagle Watch now in full swing, you'll be pleased to hear that Skye and Frisa are well and truly settled on their nest, and so far everything is looking good for them . Find out more on the Mull Eagles blog .

Just a few shots I took while feeding the birds this morning. We do get other breeds as well, but this morning you wouldn't have thought so!! I thought the early morning sun ahows off their colours quite well.

Sunset on loch Dola, Lairg.

The jay can be found in Scotland where there is suitable woodland habitat. However there are large areas that are unsuitable for this shy woodland species. A really good way to check the distribution of birds is to use the animated map function on the Birdtrack website linked here . Well worth reporting...

I got this shot last September in Scotland, I thought it was a Golden Eagle, however someone has posted a comment on Flickr saying that they believe it is a juvenile Sea Eagle. Can anyone confirm which type it is please :)

Hi Blackbird et al, I'm a regular to the Inverness area, it's often overlooked in favour of the West Coast but there are some real gems in the area. There is also less rain and consequently fewer midges! RSPB have several reserves nearby, most of them quiet and not very well-known, but very...

The photo was taken Oct 09, returning from walk around Loch Katrine at sunset