After returning from holiday to Mull last night, I headed up to Loch Frisa this afternoon to try and see the chicks with my own eyes after too many weeks of hearing about them and reading about them on the Internet! From the hide I had a brief glimpse of one chick flying well but disappearing over the ridge into Glen Aros.
So I dashed round into the glen and waited and scanned. Finally there was one of them - Mara probably - feeding on a carcase, tugging away at something that was far from fresh and far from appetising but he seemed to be enjoying it.
Suddenly, in flew Breagha and displaced him from his late lunch. They both looked great. I could just make out the tiny sat tags through the telescope so I knew it was them. Breagha then flew back into the trees and out of sight. Half an hour later Skye flew in with new prey and both chicks again appeared hoping for something a little fresher.
At last, confirmation for me with my own eyes that both chicks were fine and behaving normally. What a relief!
Dave Sexton, RSPB Scotland Mull Officer
Hi Carrie
Thanks. Every year is different and each nest site has new challenges. Some will be suitable for a camera, others won't. As ever we'll do our best - whilst putting the birds first every time. Let's see what they do next time! Dave