Christine's walking & birds blog

Seabirds were still dip-feeding at Ardmair or landing momentarily on the water then flying up with tiny silver fish glinting in their bills. Others were resting on Isle Martin or the campsite spit as the tide dropped. Present were: kittiwakes, herring, black-headed, common, and great-black-backed gulls - and a white winger. I spotted it belatedly as it flew strongly up Loch Kanaird; it seemed to have a pink bill with black tip - so not the usual viking.

On the water were guillemots, razorbills, shags, a couple of mergansers, and a large mixed flock of Eider. Throw in a pied wagtail or two, a seal, and an oystercatcher, and this was the busiest I've seen Ardmair for some time. Not with people though - I had the beach almost to myself for a nice wander, first in a shower of rain and then in sunshine. And no wind!