The Arran Natural History Society publishes the following for sale;

This book describes the mapping of the birds of Arran for the first time.

Under the direction of Dr Jim Cassels, the bird recorder for the Arran Natural History Society, over thirty volunteers conducted fieldwork over five years covering the whole of the island. In addition almost seven hundred people contributed bird sightings during these five breeding seasons and five winters.

The data collected contains over thirty six thousand records on one hundred and seventy-seven species. It is an outstanding effort by residents and visitors, who share a passion for the birds of Arran. Adding to this community effort, at the publication stage over thirty photographers agreed to the use of their images.

The work involved in this project was recognised nationally when the Marsh Local Ornithology Award was presented to the Arran Natural History Society in October 2013 by the Marsh Trust and the British Trust for Ornithology.

The key features of the resulting full-colour publication are:168 pages with more than 400 maps and more than 200 photographs on 177 birds.

With the support of funds from the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club and the Arran Trust, the Arran Natural History Society has kept the cost to an affordable £8.00. The publication gives an insight into the distribution of Arran’s birds and provides a source of information for future land management. It is a must for all with an interest in Arran.

This fabulous publication is £8.00 + £2.00 P+P.

The Arran Bird Report 2015

Published in 2016. The annual Arran Bird Report is a "must" for anyone interested in the birds of Arran.

It includes a summary of the year, the impact of weather on birds, information on ringed birds, as well as reports on all species seen and some of Arran's special bird projects. 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 even the adjacent mainland.

Make sure you get your copy. This latest version of the annual bird report is now available from shops and other outlets throughout the island.

Price £5 plus £1.50 postage.

Where Can I see...?

A guide on Where to find some of Arran's best wildlife.

Price £4 plus £1.30 postage.