Tributes after death of 'birdman of Sherkin Island' Julian Wyllie

Scot who had lived on Cork island for almost two decades was a respected ornithologist and conservationist 

It is believed Julian Wyllie may have suffered a heart attack while walking home. Picture: Denis Minihane

Tributes have been paid following the death of respected ornithologist and conservationist, Julian Wyllie, who was known affectionately as the ‘birdman of Sherkin Island’.

Mr Wyllie, a Scot who had lived on Sherkin Island, off the Cork coast, for almost two decades, was found dead close to his home on January 2. He was in his mid-60s.