We eventually pulled in at Uig harbour well ahead of schedule and had around an hour before the ferry was due to leave, so plenty of time to scan the harbour area etc. Everyone got their first views of these superb raptors.Īnother stop gave us a flyover Lesser Redpoll and several of the first ubiquitous Meadow Pipits. Although the bird was high, it was obvious, with the short tail and big plank like wings. We then headed onwards for Skye, a large raptor was spied soaring over a hillside and we pulled over the “big” raptor was indeed a White-tailed Eagle. Just South of Skye we stopped for an Otter, just offshore of a Loch, it surfaced a couple of times but moved quickly, sadly away from us.
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The journey passes through some spectacular mountain scenery and a few birds were noted en-route from the minibus – Hooded Crow, Buzzard plus Willow Warblers could be heard singing from most bushes. We hadn’t been going too long when I noticed a Barn Owl hunting the verges as we passed along the edge of Loch Lomond, a lovely start. We had a long journey ahead of us up to Uig ferry terminal on Skye. We left Glasgow at 2.45am in cloud that eventually gave way to fine bright sunny spells. Overnight Premier Inn North west Glasgow.Įvening meal in restaurant at Premier inn. We had an enjoyable evening meal and then headed off for an early night, ready for leaving early the next morning at 2.45am, due to the cancellation of our ferry by Calamc, 48 hours before the tour from Maillaig, we were forced to travel all the way to Uig, Skye for the 9.30am ferry to Lochmaddy. I collected several of the group from Nottinghamshire and we met up with the rest of the group in Glasgow at Stepps, Premier Inn. Transport was via our 9 seater minibus, so there was ample space for luggage, scopes & cameras etc. Transport was from an agreed meeting point near Junction 25 of the M1 and North with an overnight stay in Glasgow, prior to the ferry journey on to the Uists. On one of the evenings we cooked and ate at the accommodation and on the final evening we picked up take out fish and chips. We ate out on four evenings at three different pubs/restaurants. Whilst on North Uist we visited the Supermarket on North Uist & bought breakfast provisions & foods for making up packed lunches. It has a large lounge, diner & kitchen area with 2 fridge freezers and 4 en-suite rooms at ground floor plus 2 twin rooms with dedicated bathroom at first floor. The accommodation on North Uist is extra special! A fantastic architect designed & re-fitted house with amazing moorland & machair views to the sea. The tour was based on 5 star self-catering accommodation and 4 star Bed & Breakfast.
White-tailed Eagle – seen almost daily during our tour! Participants:- Seán Dempster, David du Croz, Peter & Deborah Ibbotson, Adrian Roach & Paul Woodham. Tour leader – Chris Mills Norfolk Birding
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