This is the first publication dedicated exclusively to the birds of Skye. Originally published in 2005, an updated 2^nd edition was published in 2009.  The current 3rd edition was published in March 2019.  It has already proved a valuable source of reference not just to those who live on the island, but to the many tourists and other visitors who come to the area each year.  

Although the importance of the island group for Golden Eagles, and more recently White-tailed Eagles, is well recognised, the fact that Skye supports a wide diversity of bird life has largely gone unnoticed. Over 260 different species have been recorded in Skye, and a number of these are red listed as of high conservation concern, and currently breed on the island. Based on reports which have been collected over the last 125 years, the book analyses all of these records and provides a systematic list of species, their status and distribution. There are additional chapters on habitats, conservation issues, and historical figures such as the Rev. Hugh Macpherson of Glendale , and Seton Gordon, who in different ways, were extremely influential in the development of knowledge of the area. A chapter is also dedicated to identifying areas of special interest to birdwatchers, and this should be invaluable to visitors and locals alike.

Skye Birds is written and compiled by Bob McMillan who has been interested in birds for over 60 years and who formerly acted as a local representative for the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and was also an office bearer with the Scottish Raptor Study Groups and helps to produce the annual Highland Bird Report. Bob now lives in Breakish, Skye and runs this web site (skye-birds.com) which has published this book. There are 194 pages, 8 of which are in full colour. The image of the Cuckoo and Meadow Pipit on the front cover was taken by the author, and all the other images were taken on the island by Bob McMillan, Martin Benson, Andy Stables, Richard Chalesworth and Christine Hammond. The text contains etchings and line drawings by Jean Thomas of the Loch Harport Gallery, Portnalong. The book was also printed on the island by Strath Print of Broadford.