ISLAY: A juv PALLID SWIFT was seen and photographed at Tighncachia, Coullabus around 1pm and remained in the area for several hours allowing a few Islay birders to see it. (Frank & Partrick Cavanagh, Jacob New et al). This will become the first record for Argyll if accepted by the BBRC. A male BLACK REDSTART was reported at Bowmore Harbour (David Coleman).
MID-ARGYLL: A GREAT WHITE EGRET was seen & photographed at the Add Estuary mid-morning then it flew off to SE (Andy Paton). A juv OSPREY was seen & photographed by the River Add at Dalvore, Moine Mhor (Jim Dickson)