Mull Wildlife

[pliers]

Hi Ian, a birder i knew moved to Mull a couple of years ago to start his own wildlife buisness. He has an active blog he keeps up to date about the sightings of wildlife on Mull. Beg Bits

Might give you a few ideas about where to look for Otters etc.

Regards brian

[rlchew]

Ian

I visited Mull for 3 days at the end of December and in to January.

I saw a family group of 3 Otters on each of the 3 days from the road along Loch Scridain. On one day I saw 8 Otters including this group of 3.

On previous visits to Mull, Loch Scridain has always been the most reliable site in my experience. Early morning or late evenings tend to be more productive but I have seen Otters at many different times of day.

As with most wildlife, some patience and luck is often required but the rewards are excellent.

I hope you have a great trip in May and that your luck is as good as mine was earlier in the year.

Richard

[Ian Gray]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

I was on Mull at the end of May 2009 and had good views of otters on the northern side of Loch Scridain. Iona is well worth a visit for corncrakes too. I heard plenty last year and with a bit of effort saw three. I'm going back this May as well and hope that the weather is a bit better than 2009. I might get a chance to bag Ben More this time.
For a nice spot, visit Ardalanish Bay near Bunessan, much nicer than the touristy Calgary Bay. At Ardalanish you can find big 'dobber' garnets in some of the rocks also. The Bunessan area I found pretty decent for hen harriers too and oddles of cuckoos.

Regards, Chris

thanks for that Chris. I payed a visit to Iona last year, I also heard the Corncrakes but didn't see them. Bunnessan sounds like a plan especially for oddles of cuckoos ( didn't know that was the collective name)

Ian

[Ian Gray]

Originally Posted by pliers

Hi Ian, a birder i knew moved to Mull a couple of years ago to start his own wildlife buisness. He has an active blog he keeps up to date about the sightings of wildlife on Mull. Beg Bits

Might give you a few ideas about where to look for Otters etc.

Regards brian

thanks for that Brian. A very interesting blog, and one I'll be keeping my eye on.

Ian

[Ian Gray]

Originally Posted by rlchew

Ian

I visited Mull for 3 days at the end of December and in to January.

I saw a family group of 3 Otters on each of the 3 days from the road along Loch Scridain. On one day I saw 8 Otters including this group of 3.

On previous visits to Mull, Loch Scridain has always been the most reliable site in my experience. Early morning or late evenings tend to be more productive but I have seen Otters at many different times of day.

As with most wildlife, some patience and luck is often required but the rewards are excellent.

I hope you have a great trip in May and that your luck is as good as mine was earlier in the year.

Richard

very grateful for that Richard, thankyou. If my luck is 1/8th as good as yours I'd be happy

Ian