After a few days on the Isle of Bute it was off to Skye to look for eagles. Within six hours we had had great views of White-tailed Eagles and less impressive views of Golden Eagle but by the end of the first two days we had a count of eight White-tailed and three Golden with a supporting raptor cast of Merlin, Peregrine and Buzzard. I couldn't manage any photos of the Golden Eagles but I did manage some shots of the White-tailed Eagles.
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| Adult female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - Skye |
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| Adult female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - Skye |
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| Adult female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - Skye |
We found that Portree was one of the most reliable sites for the White-tailed eagles. You can join a 2hr eagle cruise from the harbour or scan the bay from the town. Another reliable spot is Sligachen. Park by the A87 near the café or campsite and scan the surrounding Cuillin Hills. A couple of days before we arrived there had been a report of eleven birds soaring in the thermals at Sligachen. We saw a couple of Golden Eagles here too. We also saw both Golden and White-tailed soaring at Macleod's Tables (Mountains!) in the north west of Skye.
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| Adult White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - beetling off with a freshly caught fish. |
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| Adult female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - Skye |
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| Adult female White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla - Skye |
Travelling over to Cairngorm next for loads and loads of grouse!
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