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Male Hen Harrier.⁠ ⁠ One of the most stunning

Male Hen Harrier.⁠
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One of the most stunning raptors we have in the UK, and on Mull, we have good numbers both roosting over the winter months, and breeding.⁠
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This male had been sky dancing with a female earlier, and was out patrolling his territory, and hunting at the same time.⁠
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#henharrier #springwatch #bbcwildlifepotd #mull #scotland #nature_brilliance @bbcspringwatch

Wheatear.⁠ ⁠ They've arrived back on Mull, tho

Wheatear.⁠
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They've arrived back on Mull, though this one looks to be heading further south, to Iona.⁠
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It's a joy to see the migrant birds returning to Mull, and their songs and calls are adding a most welcome soundtrack to life here.⁠
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#Mull #Springwatch #wheatear #migration @bbcspringwatch

Golden Eagles.⁠ ⁠ Hanging in the breeze, crani

Golden Eagles.⁠
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Hanging in the breeze, craning their necks to check for movement below, on the ground.⁠
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#earthcapture #1birdshot #birds_nature #bb_of_ig #uk_wildlife_images #birdsonearth #ig_birds #allmighty_birds #birdfreaks #perfect_birds #sassy_birds #nature_worldwide_birds #nature_spotlight #birdrules #raw_allnature #inspire_nature_now #amazingbirds #naturyst #fotofanatics_nature #hey_ihadtosnapthat #nb_nature_brilliance #discover_wildlife #splendid_shotz #feather_perfection @bbcspringwatch #mull #goldeneagle #canonR5

Golden Eagle⁠ ⁠ Just a slight veer to catch th

Golden Eagle⁠
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Just a slight veer to catch the wind, and they can soar miles in a few moments. This one was hunting over a hillside, and would lift up to catch the breeze, before slowly drifting back down to scan the ground for possible prey.⁠
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#earthcapture #1birdshot #birds_nature #bb_of_ig #uk_wildlife_images #birdsonearth #ig_birds #allmighty_birds #birdfreaks #perfect_birds #sassy_birds #nature_worldwide_birds #nature_spotlight #birdrules #raw_allnature #inspire_nature_now #amazingbirds #naturyst #fotofanatics_nature #hey_ihadtosnapthat #nb_nature_brilliance #discover_wildlife #splendid_shotz #feather_perfection @bbcspringwatch #mull #goldeneagle #canonR5

Golden Eagle⁠ ⁠ Almost beginning to hover with

Golden Eagle⁠
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Almost beginning to hover with those massive wings, but there was no need, as the strong breeze provided the lift needed.⁠
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#earthcapture #1birdshot #birds_nature #bb_of_ig #uk_wildlife_images #birdsonearth #ig_birds #allmighty_birds #birdfreaks #perfect_birds #sassy_birds #nature_worldwide_birds #nature_spotlight #birdrules #raw_allnature #inspire_nature_now #amazingbirds #naturyst #fotofanatics_nature #hey_ihadtosnapthat #nb_nature_brilliance #discover_wildlife #splendid_shotz #feather_perfection @bbcspringwatch #mull #goldeneagle #canonR5

Golden Eagle.⁠ ⁠ Showing off that wonderful go

Golden Eagle.⁠
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Showing off that wonderful golden head as it banked to catch the breeze, and head back up the slopes to continue hunting.⁠
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#goldeneagle #1natureshot #nb_nature_brilliance #mull #wildlifephotography #canonr5 #springwatch #bbcwildlifepotd

Golden Eagles.⁠ ⁠ After dipping on the harrier

Golden Eagles.⁠
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After dipping on the harriers, I thought I'd revisit an area I'd seen golden eagles hunting over. And struck gold, if you excuse the pun.⁠
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Here, the pair were hunting along a ridge not far from me, and the male slowly descended down (he's at the top) and eventually, on subsequent images, crossed in front of her.⁠
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They spent about half an hour in this area, so expect a few other shots from this session to appear on my social media feeds!⁠
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#Mull #goldeneagle #eagle #scotland #birding #eaglesofinstagram #bbcwildlifePOTD

Male Hen Harrier.⁠ ⁠ The ghost of the moors. S

Male Hen Harrier.⁠
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The ghost of the moors. Such a stunning bird in appearance, and so skilled in flight. To see them hunting and courting over the hills this past week has been a wonderful treat.⁠
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#henharrier #ghostofthemoors #skydancer #mull #scotland

Hen Harriers.⁠ ⁠ A moment of interaction in mi

Hen Harriers.⁠
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A moment of interaction in mid-air between the two. The male (above) had been skillfully hanging in the breeze, over the female, when she suddenly soared upwards, threatening to flip over to touch talons, but veered away instead.⁠
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Fantastic to watch here on Mull.⁠
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#henharrier #skydancer #skydance #mull #scotland #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture

Hen Harriers.⁠ ⁠ Part of the sky dance perform

Hen Harriers.⁠
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Part of the sky dance performance that left me smiling from ear to ear on Sunday afternoon.⁠
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I know all birds are wonderful in their own way, but the male hen harrier is simply stunning, those greys and whites...⁠
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Might be airing a few more soon from this session.⁠
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#henharrier #skydance #mull #scotland #wildlifephotography #1natureshot #bbcwildlifepotd

Stonechat.⁠ ⁠ The female, also using the fenci

Stonechat.⁠
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The female, also using the fencing for a vantage point. She was leading the way, so to speak, as when she flew off to a new spot, the male (shown yesterday) would follow!⁠
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#stonechat #mull #nature #bbcwildlifepotd #birding

Stonechat.⁠ ⁠ A male, and always a subject I t

Stonechat.⁠
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A male, and always a subject I try to take advantage of, as they use high perching spots for watching for insects moving below.⁠
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This one was using the fencing around the machair behind Calgary Bay.⁠
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#stonechat #mull #wildlifephotography #bbcwildlifepotd

Female Otter⁠ ⁠ Nestling into some soft seawee

Female Otter⁠
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Nestling into some soft seaweed to groom her coat.⁠
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I'm running otter photography workshops all year here on Mull, as soon as restrictions allow.⁠
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Drop me an email if you're interested, or go to my website, and fill out an online contact form.⁠
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#otter #mull #scotland #workshop #wildlife #nature

Otters.⁠ ⁠ Mother (top) and her cub. She had b

Otters.⁠
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Mother (top) and her cub. She had been fishing for herself, whilst the cub mainly swam around nearby in the loch, occasionally squeaking in the hope she'd respond.⁠
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They were reunited when she had finished her meal, and went to groom on some rocks beside the shore, and the cub spotted her, and came out too.⁠
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Why not join me for a workshop for otters, here on Mull?⁠
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I'm running single or multiple day workshops (when lockdown is lifted) for one or two people. ⁠
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Drop me an email or fill out the contact form on my website, and I'll be in touch.⁠
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#otter #otters #workshop #guiding #wildlifephotography #wildlife #scotland #innerhebrides #mull

Otter⁠ ⁠ When an otter is alert like this, loo

Otter⁠
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When an otter is alert like this, looking round for potential threats, it's time to play statues. While they haven't got the most amazing eye sight, they can pick up shapes and movement, and will flee if they don't like the look of something.⁠
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Fortunately I was tucked down into a gap between some rocks, and remained motionless until the otter looked elsewhere.⁠
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But having a silent camera allowed me to capture the scene still.⁠
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If you would like to join me for an otter workshop here on the Isle Of Mull, when restrictions are lifted, please drop me an email, or fill out a contact form on my website, and I'll get back in touch.⁠
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I'm available for single or multiple day workshops, the latter being the best bet for maximising the chances of seeing and photographing these wonderful creatures.⁠
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As I am now a resident of Mull, I can offer these workshops all year round, and am constantly looking out for otters as I travel round Mull.⁠
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#otter #mull #scotland #workshop #guiding

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