Monthly Archives: August 2012

August 2012 Wildlife Sightings

Hen Harrier – 1 ringtail (female or juvenile) seen flying north over Papa Westray on 12th, with another seen on 25th. Kestrel – 1 flying north-east over Papa Westray on […]

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Bird News for North Hill and Noup Cliffs – July/August 2012

The following report was written in 2012. Now in 2024, the same birds are seen breeding in Westray and Papa Westray, but in greatly reduced numbers, as they are in […]

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Richan’s Retreat

Richan's Retreat

  Drinks, snacks and crafts can be enjoyed at Richan’s Retreat, a short walk from the Rapness ferry terminal.  The name comes from Captain William Richan who is in who’s […]

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July 2012 Wildlife Sightings

Sandwich Tern – 1 juvenile seen in cut silage field near North Rendall, Papa Westray on 16th plus 6 juveniles seen at Wellpark, Papa Westray on 25th. Dunlin – 21 […]

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