Skye

16-20 Sept - A visit (hopefully) finally complete the Cuillin, and, for a change, superb fine late summer weather. En route from Edinburgh to Skye, a Golden Eagle flew over near Crianlarich, and a stop at Broadford Bay produced a few waders including Bar-tailed Godwit, plus Rock Pipit, and Red-throated Diver out in the bay. My first day on the Cuillin gave an orithological surprise in the form of a group of 4 Ptarmigan flushed on the SE ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean. The following day was a stunning walk above Loch Hourn, amazing blue skies and sunlit reflections, and the last day on the Inaccessible Pinnacle - not many birds seen but dramatic views in addition to Curlew, Wheatear, Pipits, Raven and Siskins.