Mull 2010 (1 Viewer)

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

This year we made our 6th trip to Mull. The report with photos is on the blog

http://ebirder.net/blog.aspx

Summary of the key sightings;

Birds
Great Northern Diver, many
Whimbrel
White Tailed Eagle,8
Golden Eagle, 2
Hen Harrier, 2
Tawny Owl
Corncrake, 2
Puffin
Razorbill
Guillemot
Shag
Cuckoo, many
Whinchat
Wood Warbler
Wheatear
Twite

+ many more commoner birds

Mammals
Red Deer
Fallow Deer
Mountain Hare
Otter (5 adults, 3 young)
Grey Seal
Common Seal
Highland Cow!

 

[llendorin]

Nice - i'm going over tomorrow, so will hopefully have similar sightings. I'm taking my moth trap with me, though, so lots of moths to be recorded!

You didn't happen to notice if any of the Slender Scotch Burnet or Transparent Burnet have come out yet?

 

[wolfbirder]

Wonderful images on your site Marcus - some of the best and most creative I have seen!

 

[Tree Sparrow]

I've been waiting in anticipation to read about the Mull trip and as I expected I'm filled with envy!

What a fabulous trip and such amazing photos.

I hope you continue with the Mull tours for quite a few years as I hope at some stage I can book in for one.

TS

 

[seggs]

Fantasic review and pics.!.might bump into you again next year.:t:

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Thanks for the feedback. It was tricky this year to get pictures as both weeks sold out so the emphasis was on guiding and giving tuition. Fortunately the Eagles made a few passes and I was kindly given permission to grab a few snaps after everyone had settled in.

Much to my chagrin one of the guests took the best Puffin shot I have ever seen!

Mull has to be one of the best places to visit and if you get the weather then the wildlife will often perform.

My essential tip would be to do your searching/watching between 5AM and 9AM and then 6PM and 10PM when the island is quieter (light is better too) and then either sleep or go on an organised boat trip in the hours in between. All bar one of the 8 or so Otters we saw were in these golden hours, and you don't have to worry about upsetting anyone by getting in to position for a shot.

 

[Geoff Pain]

Were the Puffins on Mull or one of the islands?

 

[Marcus Conway - ebirder]

Were the Puffins on Mull or one of the islands?

Hi Geoff, the Puffins were on the Treshnish Isles.
Thanks, Marcus