Island Wildlife

Warden's Diaries Archive | Island Life (Dan's Diary)

The island and the surrounding water host a diverse range of wildlife. The flora ranges from coastal plants like Sea Pinks, to heathland varieties such as Heather and Tormental. On the island you may see Voles, Pine Marten, Rock and Meadow Pipits, while in the water around, Shags and Cormorants are regularly seen feeding, and Eider Ducks have appeared in large numbers. Porpoises and both Harbour and Grey Seals are visitors, not to mention the resident Otter's!

For an insight into the huge variety of wildlife that visits this area, read from the archived Warden's diaries. A short extract is given below. The Warden provides regular reports on the seasonal changes in Wildlife on and around Eilean Bàn in the Friends of Eilean Bàn newsletter. So if you would like to keep up to date on the comings and goings, and support the Trust at the same time, why not become a member!

" ...Otters are still very much present and Seals and Porpoises can be seen on the neighbouring islands. There is evidence of Pine Martens visiting the island" and "this year there was a large Vole population which was a good source of food for the Pine Martens. In the autumn Pine Martens have been feeding on the Rowan berries." "The rich diversity of bird species includes Gulls, Shags, Wrens, Herons, Pipits, Oystercatchers and Kittiwakes. After a year absence, Eider Ducks have returned to the area and Pipistrelle bats have been sighted flying under the bridge."