Bean
Geese in Scotland
This website has been created by volunteers
with the objective of furthering the viewers knowledge of this now rare
visitor to Scotland. Includes sections on identification, migration, etc.
Birding
Scotland
Birding Scotland is a quarterly journal,
aiming to cater for the Scottish birding scene and providing a more
comprehensive look at the occurrence of migrant and rare birds in
Scotland. Notes on
identification and rarity-finding are published, along with regular
articles, to enhance and encourage birding in all regions of Scotland.
National
Trust for Scotland
The conservation charity that protects and
promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future
generations to enjoy. It cares for more than 100 fascinating buildings and
around 185,000 acres of superb countryside.
Scot.birds newsgroup
Scottish
National Heritage
SNH promotes
the care and improvement of Scotland's National Heritage, its responsible
enjoyment, its greater understanding and appreciation and its sustainable
use, now and for future generations. Includes amongst other things,
details of National Nature Reserves and RAMSAR sites.
Scottish
Ornithologists' Club
Extensive details of "Scotland's Bird
Club", including the Scottish list, local recorders, site guide and
sightings (although the latest sightings are restricted to members by
password).
Scottish
Seabird Centre
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a charity
which aims to increase awareness of Scotland's rich natural environment.
At the Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, you can control remote
cameras, sited on the Bass Rock and Fidra to obtain the best views of the
birds on their nesting sites.
Scottish
Wildlife Trust
The work of the Trust and details of a few
of its' 123 reserves.
Wildlife
Scotland
From the official site of Scotland's National Tourist Board.
The
Wildlife Web
This web site is a resource for birders and
wildlife enthusiasts in, or visiting, Scotland. It includes extensive help
on where to go and what to see, with a diary of events and latest news.
Highly recommended.
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Angus
and Dundee Bird Club
Contact details and event information about
the club from the Angus Birding Grapevine website.
Angus
Birding Grapevine
The
aim of this website is to provide the "Electronic Birding
Community" with information at their finger tips of what birds are
currently about, primarily in the area of Angus and the Eastern Side of
Scotland (Aberdeenshire, Highland & Fife).
Ayrshire
Birding
This website has existed since June 2000 to provide information of value to
all with an interest in the wild birds of Ayrshire and in birding in this
area, whether resident or visitor. The site is sponsored by SOC Ayrshire
(the Ayrshire residents of the Scottish Ornithologists' Club). It includes
news of their activities and of other relevant organisations such as RSPB
Central Ayrshire Local Group and RSPB North Ayrshire Local Group as well as
being a forum for all birders in the area.
Birds
of the Brora area
An account
by Alan Vittery (on Ronnie Mackay's Brora Website) of the 240 species recorded and the 95 species that breed in the Brora
area of Sutherland, on the East coast of Northern Scotland. Including a
full species list.
Birdwatching
in Orkney
A guide to what to see
from the Orkney Today newspaper.
Birdwatching
on the Solway Firth
A brief guide including an extract from
Birdwatch magazine extolling the wonders of the birds of the Solway Firth.
Birdwatching
Sites in the Lothians
A guide, compiled by Ian J. Andrews, that
was first published by the Lothian Branch of the Scottish Ornithologists
Club in April 1989.
Caerlaverock
WWT
Details of this Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
reserve on the Solway Firth that attracts up to 24,000 Barnacle Geese in
winter.
Edinburgh Area RSPB
Local Group
Information about the Group and its'
activities, including forthcoming events, trip reports and local birding
sites (under construction).
Ellon
& District RSPB Wildlife Explorers
The RSPB Wildlife Explorers is the junior
section of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), and the
Ellon & District Group brings together Wildlife Explorers members of
all ages in the area around Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
Fair
Isle Bird Observatory
A guide to the observatory and its' work,
including latest news and sitings, with some excellent photographs. One of
the best birding websites.
Jim
Fowler's Homepage
Subtitled "The Passions and Pursuits of a
Biologist", these pages don't appear to have been updated lately, but
include some interesting ornithological reaearch undertaken by Dr. Jim Fowler of De
Montfort University on Yell, Shetland.
Hebrides Birds Sightings
Hebrides Birds is an informal birders page for sharing first sightings of
the season, rare birds sightings, unusual birds to an area, and other
birding pursuits. Updated daily.
Highland Foundation for
Wildlife
The Highland Foundation for
Wildlife is a non-membership charitable trust dedicated to wildlife
conservation and research, with a special emphasis on species recovery
projects and the restoration of natural ecosystems. It was set up by Roy
Dennis in 1995.
Highland Ringing Group
History of the Group, current
projects and reports.
Islay Birding
"Islay Birding is Islay’s only daily
birdwatching service. We take you to where the birds are. Using our
Landrover Defender we can access superb sites. As a member of the
DBA(Disabled Birders Association) we welcome all and reach the parts
visiting guides can only dream of! You’re Welcome." Includes a systematic
list and news page.
Islay.com birdwatching
General
birdwatching information from Islay.com, a service for tourists and
the people of Islay - one of the worlds most beautiful islands.
Islay
Wildlife Information
The website of the Islay Natural History
Trust, which runs the Wildlife Information Centre
in Port Charlotte where displays illustrate the island's wildlife riches,
from its underlying geology to its birds, butterflies, wild flowers and
mammals. The Trust publishes an
annual report on the birds and other wildlife as well as
checklists of birds,
butterflies and dragonflies, mammals and reptiles, and wild flowers.
Included is information on the main birdwatching sites.
Machrihanish
Seabird Observatory
The Machrihanish Seabird Observatory in Kindred,
Argyll, provides an unrivalled shelter for weather-blasted seawatchers so
that observation can take place during the worst weather, yet best
seawatching conditions. At this exciting base visitors can obtain
assistance and information about recent sightings & details of more
long-term studies.
Montrose Basin
A celebration of wildlife in the
mud by Andy Wakelin which includes bird sightings and counts, tide tables,
and a virtual tour of the Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre.
Mullbirds.com
Designed especially for bird watchers with
an interest in the wildlife of Mull and the islands of Argyll. The aim of
mullbirds.com is to share with and help visitors and locals alike to enjoy
the many birds on the island of Mull and to keep up to date information on
where to see birds at different times of the year, especially any rare or
unusual visitors to the island.
North Ronaldsay Bird
Observatory
The work of the Observatory.
North
Sea Bird Club
Brief details from the Culterty Field
Station website.
The
Orkney Website
Including birdlife on both East and West
Mainland, House Sparrow survey, and a lot of good local information for
the visitor.
Places
to watch birds in Angus
Places to go birdwatching in Angus. A mix
of reserves and countryside ranging from cliffs and sea-watching to
woodland to mountains, by Andy Wakelin.
Scottish Birds
Photographs and video of birds
encountered at various locations throughout Scotland.
Shetland
Visitor - Essential Visitor's Guide
Including pages on wildlife (including
birds) and RSPB reserves and events, plus a host of other information for
the visitor.
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