Arran Bird Report 2025
Reports
The annual Arran Bird Report is a "must" for anyone interested in Arran and its birds
With a great team effort, the Arran Natural History Society has again got the annual bird report in outlets throughout the island for the Easter holidays. With an intriguing photograph of Whimbrel A2 on the front cover, it is yet another eye-catching annual report. The Arran Bird Report 2025 is a "must" for anyone interested in the birds of Arran. It includes information on all species seen on Arran, a month-by-month summary of what was around in 2025, information on ringed birds, and articles on some of Arran’s birds. It is in full colour and is beautifully illustrated with photographs from over twenty photographers. The uniqueness of Arran is reflected throughout the report, including the number of UK protected birds that share our island with us, as well as the differences between here and the adjacent mainland.
The annual report is jam packed with information. Over three hundred contributors, shared over 31,000 records on 156 species.
This publication showcases the fascinating birding year of 2025. Here is a flavour of some the highlights. 2025 was a fascinating birding year on Arran. Cetti’s Warbler was reported for the first time. There was the second ever report of Surf Scoter. Marsh Harrier was reported for the first time since 2022. There were reports of several species which are not reported every year including Barnacle Goose, Long-tailed Duck and Snow Bunting. There were further records of Kingfisher, Nuthatch, Little Egret and White-tailed Eagle, all of which may colonise the island in the future. On the downside, Fulmar is almost lost as a breeding species, Yellowhammer, which had been lost as a breeding species, had almost no records, and there was only one transient record of Wood Warbler. The warmer drier spring and summer was helpful to the breeding success of many passerines. The vole numbers continue to be low. As a result the breeding success of some predators, including owls, was also low.
The impact of human disturbance on ground nesting birds is a growing concern. Strenuous efforts continue to be made by a range of organisations on Arran to try to address this. Please follow the Arran Wildlife Code. See the inside of the front cover of this report for more
The annual Arran Bird Report is a "must" for anyone interested in Arran and its birds. It is available from these outlets Arran Active, Brodick tel. 302113, the Book and Card Centre, Brodick tel 302288, Inspirations, Brodick tel. 302990, the Harbour Shop, Blackwaterfoot tel. 860215, the Wee Bookshop, Corrie (adjacent to the Village Hall) tel. 810531, Pirnmill Shop and Post Office tel. 850235 and The Pillar Box, Whiting Bay tel. 700205 and is priced £9.99. This price has not changed in five years.
It is also available directly online through one of our local shops, Arran Active. Use this link https://www.arranactive.co.uk/p/arran-bird-report-2025
Make sure you get your copy. Only a limited number have been produced.