Ewan MilesAug 15, 20201 minLife, colour and biodiversityDear Argyll and Bute Council, 97% of our UK meadows are gone. So please: if you have wildflowers on road verges and in public spaces,...
Ewan MilesAug 2, 20201 minMarsh Frits...It has been a privilege to spend time watching Marsh Fritillaries on #Mull this month. The species is threatened, not only in the UK but...
Ewan MilesJul 31, 20201 minCoastal eagles...A Golden Eagle occupying its coastal territory on the Isle of #Mull. The steep, dramatic cliffs provide excellent safe, secluded nesting...
Ewan MilesJul 30, 20201 minTwite...It was nice to discover a pair of Twite on the north of #Mull recently. They are a seed eating species which prefer sorrels, ...
Ewan MilesJul 18, 20201 minFemale Cuckoo...We had an incredible encounter with a female Cuckoo interacting with a Meadow Pipit yesterday!! She appears to be partially 'rufous'...
Ewan MilesJul 15, 20201 minRedstart...It is fantastic to see Redstarts back in the woodlands of #Mull.
Ewan MilesJul 12, 20201 minCreel of approval...Here on the Isle of #Mull we say goodbye to true darkness at this time of the year but the beauty of the ever changing seasons means...
Ewan MilesJul 10, 20201 minWoody!The magnificent Wood Warbler is a delight to watch dancing around the canopy of a mature oakwood and their magical song resembles a coin...
Ewan MilesJul 8, 20201 minSea Pig! It was great to see a lone Harbour Porpoise off the coast of #Mull today! It came close enough to be able to hear its blow (or puff)!
Ewan MilesJul 7, 20201 minLesser Celandine photographed in local woods...Lesser Celandine photographed in local woods... I have been doing some wildflower macro photography recently in an attempt to get some...
Ewan MilesJul 4, 20201 minThat heraldic pose...That heraldic pose... Recently on local moors I spotted a Golden Eagle perched up at first light, so potentially at roost. Shortly ...
Ewan MilesJul 1, 20201 min'Groppers'We are lucky to be able to hear the wonderful 'reeling' sound of Grasshopper Warblers from our garden and local areas. I could listen to...
Ewan MilesJun 29, 20201 minGND...Great-northern Divers are currently showing off their pristine plumage on #Mull before they make their way back to breeding grounds...
Ewan MilesJun 29, 20201 minThe mimic masters!? The mimic masters!? It is a privilege to sit and listen to Sedge Warblers in local areas. Their song is a mixture of fast chattering...
Ewan MilesJun 29, 20201 minOur first arrival...It is always great to see Wheatears back on #Mull in healthy numbers. Other bird sightings in our 'home range' this week include male...
Ewan MilesApr 6, 20204 minMarch Overview - Tour Sightings and Spring Arrivals!I hope everyone is okay during these troubling times. With all tours cancelled for the foreseeable future as we 'hunker' for 'lockdown',...