Despite the dreich weather, the guys at the hide today caught occasional but definite glimpses of Mara & Breagha flapping soggily along the south shore of the loch. In the brief respite between deluges, they even managed to have a bit of a game and chase each other. A tiny kestrel too gave chase at one point. Not sure what it thought it was going to achieve against their might but it seemed determined to have a go. Being mobbed by anything and everything is an occupational hazard if you're a sea eagle so they'd better get used to it. For now they just take it, but as they get more agile, the kestrels, hooded crows, ravens, buzzards and everything else had better watch out. A quick flip over by the eagle and they'll wish they hadn't flown so close. So all well with our chicks tonight even though it's still drizzling out there. It's going to be a long wet night for them again.
I wonder if Bonnie enjoyed her first night of luxury for a week? I'll check on her recovery tomorrow.
Dave Sexton RSPB Mull Officer
Dave Sexton, RSPB Scotland Mull Officer
Glad you spotted them - guess that means you will sleep soundly tonight (as well as Bonnie!)