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Message: <blockquote data-quote="edenwatcher" data-source="post: 1160061" data-attributes="member: 8070">I would echo what Paul has said.  Corncrakes are fairly straightforward in May, particularly around the visitor centre at Balranald.  There is relatively little cover for them to hide in, compared with later in the year.Not sure about boat trips but I have seen minke whale in the Minch from the ferry and Risso's dolphins whilst seawatching from Aird an Runair. You should try and bag some seawatching time there if conditions are good for the skua passage.  Obviously tricky with non-birders but if you're staying close by, you could get out before breakfast ...Rob</blockquote>