Wildlife Sightings
Every week we log sightings which are of interest or which have caused excitment. To avoid disturbance, locations are generally not disclosed. If you spot something of interest on the estate, please let us know and we'll post your observations here.
We have marked those sightings which we are particularly excited about
with this symbol.
July 2007 - August 2007
4th - 11th AugustGuests kindly reported the following sightings:
- A pair of hen harriers hunting the fields in front of the cottage - the male was there daily.
- A whimbrel near the shore.
- A minke whale sighted between Eigg and the mainland - only visible with a scope I'm afraid!
- Otters on the shore at Achateny.
- A pair of Golden Eagles visible from the road to Kilchoan
14th - 21st JulyGuests kindly
reported the following sightings:
- An otter swimming and eating a fish on the rocks along the shore from Fascadale.
- Countless golden eagles and buzzards, dolphins (and/or porpoises)
- Saw fins of what we thought were basking sharks; all from the shore.
- A snipe was a regular visitor.
1st JulyCommon blue buttefly, badger footprints, and the prints of an adult and baby otter all reported this week.
Image of the Month
Cuckoo, May 2008
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