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John Bowler's photo gallery

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  • Glaucous GullGlaucous GullGott
  • Wood WarblerWood WarblerTiree
  • Wood WarblerWood WarblerTiree
  • GarganeyGarganeyTiree
  • Ring-necked DuckRing-necked DuckTiree
  • Todd's Canada GooseTodd's Canada GooseTiree
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Long-eared Owl
 
All photos of Long-eared Owl at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Long-eared Owl Upload a photo of the Long-eared Owl at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Long-eared Owl at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Sun, 14 Sep 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Sun, 14 Sep 2014
  Managing to hide in small sycamore in garden
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Rosefinch
 
All photos of Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Common Rosefinch Upload a photo of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 12 Sep 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 12 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Common Rosefinch
 
All photos of Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Common Rosefinch Upload a photo of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 12 Sep 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 12 Sep 2014
  Vocal Juv early am
Photo: John Bowler
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 08 Sep 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 08 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 08 Sep 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 08 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
  Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
  Sandaig (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Sep 2014
  Sandaig, Isle of Tiree. First found at Loch a' Phuill by Keith Gillon and relocated at Sandaig
Photo: John Bowler
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White-rumped Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of White-rumped Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper Upload a photo of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
  Gott (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
  Adult bird with juv Curlew Sandpiper
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-rumped Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of White-rumped Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper Upload a photo of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
  Gott (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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White-rumped Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of White-rumped Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All photos of White-rumped Sandpiper Upload a photo of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Gott (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
  Gott (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Sep 2014
  Adult bird found by Keith Gillon on 31/8/14
Photo: John Bowler
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Red-breasted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Thu, 19 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 19 Jun 2014
  Elusive bird finally pinned down under canopy over a midge-filled stream
Photo: John Bowler
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Curlew Sandpiper
 
All photos of Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Curlew Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
  Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Curlew Sandpiper
 
All photos of Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Curlew Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
  Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Curlew Sandpiper
 
All photos of Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Curlew Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Curlew Sandpiper at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
  Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 09 Jun 2014
  2 adults on pool near Heylipol Church 1st thing, later flew to Loch a' Phuill
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Red-breasted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Red-breasted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Red-breasted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Red-breasted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Red-breasted Flycatcher at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Fri, 06 Jun 2014
  Female / 2CY male in the bushes at Carnan Mor this evening - also 1f Pied Fly there
Photo: John Bowler
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Rustic Bunting
 
Previous Records of Rustic Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Rustic Bunting Upload a photo of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 02 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 04 Jun 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
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Rustic Bunting
 
Previous Records of Rustic Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Rustic Bunting Upload a photo of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 02 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 04 Jun 2014
  Finally showing in the open but still wary and distant....
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Rustic Bunting
 
Previous Records of Rustic Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Rustic Bunting Upload a photo of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Rustic Bunting at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 02 Jun 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 02 Jun 2014
  Elusive male singing in willows whenever mist descends. Different bird to the female / imm male seen at same site on 21 May 2014
Photo: John Bowler
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Thu, 15 May 2014
  Heylipol (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 29 May 2014
 
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Rosefinch
 
All photos of Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Common Rosefinch Upload a photo of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Common Rosefinch at Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Wed, 28 May 2014
  Balephuil (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Thu, 29 May 2014
  Briefly in garden at 21.20hrs
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Collared Flycatcher
 
Previous Records of Collared Flycatcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Collared Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 27 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 27 May 2014
  at Carnan Mor
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Collared Flycatcher
 
Previous Records of Collared Flycatcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Collared Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 27 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 27 May 2014
  at Carnan Mor
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Collared Flycatcher
 
Previous Records of Collared Flycatcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Collared Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Collared Flycatcher at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 27 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 27 May 2014
  at Carnan Mor. Male showing well this evening
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Heylipol Church pool. Nice display of the white axillaries!
Photo: John Bowler
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Heylipol Church pool
Photo: John Bowler
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 13 May 2014
  Heylipol Church pool. Male again showing nicely on roadside pool this morning
Photo: John Bowler
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Snow Goose
 
All photos of Snow Goose at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of Snow Goose Upload a photo of the Snow Goose at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the Snow Goose at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
    Taken: Mon, 28 Apr 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Mon, 28 Apr 2014
  At Loch Bhasapol. Intermediate morph bird paired with a Greylag. First seen at The Reef on 22nd April and at Cornaigmore on 24th April
Photo: John Bowler
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Mon, 21 Apr 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 22 Apr 2014
  Loch an Eilein
Photo: John Bowler
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Mon, 21 Apr 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 22 Apr 2014
  Loch an Eilein
Photo: John Bowler
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  male Taken: Mon, 21 Apr 2014
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Tue, 22 Apr 2014
  Loch an Eilein
Photo: John Bowler
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American Herring Gull
 
Previous Records of American Herring Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Herring Gull Upload a photo of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Mar 2007
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 21 Mar 2007
 
Photo: John Bowler
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American Herring Gull
 
Previous Records of American Herring Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Herring Gull Upload a photo of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Mar 2007
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 21 Mar 2007
 
Photo: John Bowler
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American Herring Gull
 
Previous Records of American Herring Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All photos of American Herring Gull Upload a photo of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) All the RBA news reports of the American Herring Gull at Tiree (Argyll and Bute) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Mar 2007
  Tiree (Argyll and Bute) Uploaded: Wed, 21 Mar 2007
 
Photo: John Bowler
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