Day 1 – A Damp Start Our wildlife package began after lunch, meeting everyone in Tobermory before setting off to explore some of the coastal habitats in the central part of the island. The weather certainly lived up to the title of the day, with a damp start greeting us, but that never stops wildlife enthusiasts! Although the sights were quieter than we'd hoped, there were still some lovely moments to enjoy. Two Gannets cruised effortlessly over the sea loch, while a smart Ringed Plover fed...

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 walked into some...

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 a few Shags and...