Loch Etive Wildlife

[Fansler]

I am going to Loch Etive next year for a weeks holiday and have been doing a little research on the area and what wildlife I might be able to see. I am taking my binoculars in the hope of seeing a golden or sea eagle and I have also read on another website that there are rumours of an Orca sighting . I'm not sure if this is possible but can anybody give any advice as to whether this may be possible or where the best place to see an eagle might be?

Also I have been looking in to what fish might be seen/caught (and released) and have seen many sea species mentioned but nothing about salmon or sea trout which are, I know, in River Etive and therefore must travel through the loch on their retun migration. Can anybody shed any light on this?

And if anybody has any more info on any wildlife in that area, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Any pictures I get will definately be posted on here.

Many thanks,

[larachmor]

Loch Etive is largely inaccessible by road, but there's a wildlife cruise that runs out of Taynuilt - Stunning scenery, lots of seals - with regular views of a pair of golden eagles that nest on the slopes of Ben Starav.
The boat also takes you past Ben Cruachan, which, when you're back on land is worthy of a visit of its own ( to view the hydro-electric power station within)

LOCH ETIVE CRUISE

[Fansler]

Hey Bill thanks for the info. I think I'll be taking the cruise.