Below is a table showing the arrival times of spring migrants over the last ten years 2004-2014, all data taken from Highland Bird Reports. The earliest records are highlighted in yellow. There are several species which have wintered in the area (Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Blackcap and Chiffchaff), in certain years.
The recent House Martin record on Eigg on the 14th March 2017 was a full ten days earlier than the previous earliest record!.
The recent House Martin record on Eigg on the 14th March 2017 was a full ten days earlier than the previous earliest record!.
PETER STRONACH
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