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Description
Mingulay is located at the Southern tip of the Outer Hebrides (close to Barra Head, in the Bishop's Isles) and is a mix of high cliffs (the highest point of the island is over 270 m) and gentler slopes covered in heathland and protruding rocks. Wide beaches can be found on the Eastern side, where introduced rabbits graze and dig burrows among the ruins of an old village now deserted. Small reed beds around streams will surprise you in their diversity.
The island of Mingulay is small but highly diverse in landscapes and birds. Razorbill, Common Guillemot and other seabirds, notably European Shag and Kittiwake, nest in the thousands on 900-foot cliffs (while Atlantic Puffin prefer the island's vegetated hilltops). Great Skua and White-tailed Eagle fly overhead in search of prey. Many more species can be observed in passing. Small patches of moorland and wetland host many familiar species. Boat trips take you below and above the cliffs, allowing you to observe a diverse array of beautiful species. Sea mammals are also common sights (dolphins, seals, whales). Explore with care and respect for the island's true inhabitants.
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Access
There are regular boat tours and trips (see links to some providers below). Available mainly from Castlebay if the weather is good enough, with parking available, which allow for a whole day of birdwatching in ideal conditions. There are many (albeit narrow and unpaved) footpaths on the island.