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The Cairngorms Wildlife Expedition with Iolo Williams - written by guest contributor Jan Lock
Day 1 - March 15th On day one, the group met up at 2 o'clock down at the Grant Arms hotel’s reception, where we got to know each other and set up a plan for the week. Shortly afterwards, we set off for the area around Nethy Bridge in the hopes of spotting Dipper, Crested Tit and Red Squirrel. Upon arrival, we took a path along the river where we spotted a female Goosander and a pair of Dipper’s that were feeding relatively close to the bank. After a stroll along the river, we
Ewan Miles
Apr 25 min read


Mull 'Spring Skydancer' tour 23rd March - 27th March 2026
23rd evening - day 1 We all met up at our accommodation at Oakfield House before heading out for the afternoon. A wet and windy afternoon to start the trip. On our way to our first stop we had Goosander and Red-breasted Merganser, Bar-tailed Godwit and other common waders plus a few Harbour Seals and 2 showy Red-throated Divers from the roadside. Red and Fallow deer were ticked off next from the van. Sadly, the weather really turned when we arrived at the sea loch, but we saw
Ewan Miles
Mar 285 min read


The Solway Winter Wildlife Experience - Mon 8th - Fri 12th December 2025
TOUR REPORT Day One We all met outside the hotel at 12noon and headed straight for the English side of the Solway. It was a high spring tide, so the waders were pushed in close to the shore and getting ready to roost. It was lovely to see groups of Pintail and Shoveler just offshore near Bowness and wader species consisted of Oystercatcher, Curlew, Lapwing and Redshank. Large numbers of Wigeon and Teal were also offshore, and a group of Common Scoters flying west. As we made
Ewan Miles
Dec 14, 20254 min read


Isle of Mull Autumn Package led by Megan McCubbin & Indy Kiemel Greene
From the 27th - 31st of October, Mull had 8 new residents, 7 were our wonderful guests and the other was the one and only Megan McCubbin. Together we embarked on a week to remember, experiencing Mull's autumn wildlife at its very best. On the Monday afternoon, we welcomed everyone at our beautiful accommodation in Tobermory with fantastic views down the Sound of Mull looking south-east with spectacular sunrises from the living room windows all week. The tour began at 2pm, and
Ewan Miles
Nov 13, 20255 min read


Mull Autumn Package: 2nd-6th November 2025
Day 1 We all met up at our accommodation house before heading out for the afternoon, a windy and rainy afternoon was on the cards and high tide, so we headed to moorland areas of NW Mull, on the way we saw Snipe and Little Grebes. Coming into Calgary bay in a flooded field there were lots of Oystercatchers and Common Gulls and a sizable Greylag Goose flock, hidden amongst them were 10 Greenland White-fronted Geese, a species becoming a very v rare sight on Mull and with 4 of
Ewan Miles
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Islay Autumn Wildlife Expedition: 10th-14th October 2025 - Group 1
10th - day 1 We all met at the Kennacraig ferry terminal and started with the ferry trip to Port Askaig. Through West Loch Tarbert we had several summer plumage Great-Northern Diver, Red-breasted Mergansers, Wigeon, a Little Egret, several Little Grebe, a drake Common Scoter, Eiders and a few Harbour Seals. Down the Sound of Islay there were a fair few Red Deer on the moors of Jura. A pair of White-tailed Eagles were sitting on top of an island with an immature WTE flying ove
Ewan Miles
Oct 19, 20255 min read


Moffat Eagle Festival - Day 3
Into the weekend, I know Carlisle pick-ups today, so straight to the 'Eagle town' to meet the rest of the group for the 10 am start....
Ewan Miles
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Golden Eagle Festival Day 2
12/09/25 The day began at a beautiful mountain range where a charming red kite soared overhead. The winds were ideal, attracting numerous...
Ewan Miles
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Moffat Golden Eagle Festival Day 1
11/09/25 The tour began in a typical Scottish mountain range, characterized by abundant sheep grazing and a division between heather and...
Ewan Miles
Sep 17, 20252 min read


The Isle of Mull Wildlife Expedition with Iolo Williams - April 12-16 2025
Day 1 We all met in Tobermory and headed straight to explore areas in the north of the island. We checked the head of a local sea loch to...
Ewan Miles
Apr 19, 20253 min read


The Isle of Mull Expedition with Iolo Williams - 7th - 11th April 2025
Day 1 We all met in Tobermory at headed out to explore the northern part of the island. A moorland walk to start things off, and we...
Ewan Miles
Apr 13, 20252 min read


Mull Spring Skydancer 5-day package 16th - 20th March 2025
Wildlife Summary: 16th evening - day 1 We all met up at our accommodation in Tobermory before heading out for the afternoon. A lovely...
Ewan Miles
Mar 23, 20255 min read


Islay Spring Wildlife Expedition: 3rd-7th March 2025
3rd - first afternoon We all met at the ferry terminal and started with the ferry trip to Port Askaig. Through West Loch Tarbert we had...
Theo
Mar 9, 20256 min read


Mull November 3rd - 7th 2024 package tour
Wildlife Summary: 3rd - day 1 We met at the accommodation site in Tobermory before heading out to cover the northern side of the island....
Ewan Miles
Nov 12, 20243 min read


The one bird to rule them all!
Ewan has been working on an exciting Golden Eagle project this season with two wildlife media professionals. After Ewan undertook the pre...
Ewan Miles
Sep 30, 20241 min read


THE ISLE OF MULL ‘WALK THE WILDS’ EXPERIENCE with IOLO WILLIAMS
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2024 DAY ONE – Welcome & Sunset Hike After meeting at the hotel and having our first evening meal...
Ewan Miles
Aug 4, 20242 min read


The Cairngorms Winter Wildlife Expedition, 2024
Monday 5th - Friday 9th February 2024 TOUR REPORT DAY 1 After some slight delays due to travel disruptions, the group headed out to the...
Ewan Miles
Feb 10, 20244 min read


September internship on Mull – Sian Adams
I grew up just across the water in Morvern and have returned home after living in the city. I spend a lot of my time on Mull and when I...
Ewan Miles
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Jack - Season 2 - done!
We are sad to say goodbye to our wonderful Naturalist Jack for another season! He has been guiding with us since March and we would like...
Ewan Miles
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Hen Harrier Census
We were contacted by the RSPB to assist with the national Hen Harrier census this year so Jack, Rachel, Indy, Ewan and Theo undertook the...
Ewan Miles
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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