Limpy and I made a return visit to Mull earlier this year. It felt as though we had unfinished business there, due to the fact a boat trip we'd booked last year had to be called off due to the weather. This year we were in luck, and it went ahead. These are my best shots from what was a magical three hours:
I'll be posting some more photos from this boat trip later so watch this space!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
WOW!
Such fabulous photos Clare and definitely magical.
I'm pleased the boat trip went ahead for you both, I do recall the disappointment you both had at its cancellation due to the weather.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Clare your photos are Tremendous, Outstanding, Fabulous, and lots lots more.
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Regards, Hazel
As joyful as it was to see the magnificent eagles they were far from the only species of bird we photographed. Knowing that this particular boat had a habit of throwing fish to the eagles, a far more familiar species of bird lost no time in pursuing the boat:
I might have previously mentioned that I love herring gulls!
This was probably the best possible environment for snapping these birds - they are so beautiful in flight, and their flying skills were well worth watching here.
A younger bird.
Herring gulls, though, weren't the only gulls around .........
A few common gulls were using their smaller size to good advantage!
I was delighted to see a fair number of these beautiful gulls around Mull in the week we were there.
Taking off with a splash!
I hope you all enjoy the additions.
Clare Bailey said:
I think you may have just mentioned it before Clare!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.