Saturday, 26 May 2012

Mull & Iona are also Wilds Better!

With a forecast of warm, sunny weather we booked 5 days on Mull commencing Monday 21 May 2012.

Since my first visit in the 1980s, the number of B&Bs  on the island has risen sharply as has the quality. We were not to be disappointed spending a comfortable night in Craignure, 2 nights in Salen and finally one night at the wonderful Staffa House in Fionnphort.

We saw c80 species of bird ranging from the massive White-tailed eagle to the tiny Goldcrest and everything in between! We also had excellent sightings of Otter, Porpoise, Grey Seal, Common Seal, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Mountain Hare, Rabbit and various insects - including the midge! There were also literally thousands of 'Jelly Fish' close inshore on Loch na Keal - a possible feature on the the forthcoming 'Springwatch' series.

If you haven't visited Mull or Iona, please do so - it is an unforgettable experience. Hopefully, the following photos might persuade you to giver it a try.

Duart Castle, Mull

Craignure Ferry Terminal

Hooded Crow

Woodland walk to Torosay gardens

Wood Warbler

Damselfly - possibly Large Red female (any ideas?)

'Bluebell Wood' near Loch na Keal, Mull

Bluebells

Loch na Keal

Record shot of Hooded Crow and White-tailed Eagle

'Jelly Fish' bonanza

Iona - west bay

Iona Abbey

Sunset over Iona from Fionnphort on Mull



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