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Originally Posted by gwales  My first post here but the advice on this thread was first rate so thought a follow up would be of use.
MV Stardust is well worth the £12. They know exactly where the Sea Eagles are the only question is are they hungry. If you go in May or June then there will likely be chicks in the nest which keeps the parents busy and in the area. Both parents could be seen on the cliff and as we were on the first boat of the day (10 a.m.) they felt like eating.
By inflating a fish with air from a syringe they ensure that it floats and is hard for the gulls to handle. As soon as it hit the water the male eagle launched from the cliff and swooped over the boat. It then turned and came back to rest on the rocks at the bottom of the cliff, before deciding the coast was clear and lining up a run on the fish. It actually missed the grab first time around and cycled back a second time.
Once he had the fish he went back up to the nest. They tried a second fish to see if the female would come but alas not.   |
You were lucky gwales - I have just come back from Skye and found the MV Stardust trip a complete waste of time. The eagles were both there, one on the nest and another sat in the trees (only just visible with binoculars). The fish was duly thrown in the water and the eagles had no interest whatsoever. However, a passing seal decided to have a snack instead!
The moral of this tale is, I think, to go on one of the earlier boats in the day. The eagles had obviously had enough fish and enough performing for one day.
Jenny