Hummmmph!!! No, we won't be there overnight, sadly.
Shame I didn't know about them when we stayed on Mull all those years ago.
You're whetting my appetite now Ratal. 11 days to go until we're back up:t:Loch Ruthven is alive to the sounds of Cuckoos! Slavonian Grebes looking absolutely astounding, can see why they are such a firm favourite.
In the local, fly over female Hen Harrier and Kestrels, Red Throated Diver sat preening on Loch Ashie. All in all a very pleasent evening.
Hi Rich,
Where are you staying? We're up at the same time - first week in Lairg, second in Grantown.
If you are free, I am leading a trip up Strathdearn (Findhorn Valley) 10-12 on Monday 16th May, then Loch Ruthven 2-4. Thursday 19th, we'll be doing the same at Burghead 10-12, starting at the harbour before moving round to the Maltings. You are more than welcome to come and say hello if you are in the area.
Cheers,
Gordon Hamlett - author of The Best Birdwatching Sites in the Scottish Highlands
I'm hoping to get one day in Speyside for the Caper watch before heading to Lochindorb/ Cairngorm/ Loch Ruthven etc.
Cheers John. I'm used to dipping on Capers to be honest3. The plan is to go there first before heading off for other Speyside specialities.Might be worth keeping an eye out for news on Loch Garten caper - it's not been seen for last 6 days including today :-C 4+, probably 6, Golden Eagles in Findhorn Valley though :t:
If you are on Mull overnight, make sure to catch the night roost of the Great Northern Divers, over 60 birds on and around Eorsa and the bay it sits in.
Looks like this could be combined with a visit to the Treshnish. Are there birds present all year round ?
Cheers John. I'm used to dipping on Capers to be honest3. The plan is to go there first before heading off for other Speyside specialities.
Rich