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Description
Mull, known as 'eagle island', has the world's most concentrated population of Golden Eagle, with 20 breeding pairs. Loch na Keal, Ben More and Ulva are good spots. White-tailed Eagle were reintroduced in the 1970's and are thriving; there is an eagle watch hide at Loch Frisa. Osprey visit regularly especially Lochdon, Loch Cuin and Loch Torr. Hen Harrier are abundant (I saw 16 in one day), there are also Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk.
Corn Crake, up to 20 calling males, breed on Iona. This small island on the western point of Mull is accessible from Mull by a passenger ferry. Wildlife tours by Minibus operate from Craignure, and whale/dolphin boat trips from Tobermory. Otters are numerous and red deer in the hills. Midges can be troublesome in July and August.
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Access
Caledonian McBrayne operates regular ferries to Craignure (on Mull) from Oban (see the link to ferry service below). Oban is 100 miles northwest of Glasgow by road. The average rail journey over this distance is 3hrs 10 min.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Plain , Mountain , Lake , Beach , Agriculture , City/village , Sea , River , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , Mountainous , Hilly , Rocky , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Mull featured in the BBC's 'Bill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife'.