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Dear Argyll and Bute Council, 97% of our UK meadows are gone. So please: if you have wildflowers on road verges and in public spaces,...
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Ewan Miles
Aug 2, 20201 min read
Marsh 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...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Coastal eagles...
A Golden Eagle occupying its coastal territory on the Isle of #Mull. The steep, dramatic cliffs provide excellent safe, secluded nesting...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Twite...
It was nice to discover a pair of Twite on the north of #Mull recently. They are a seed eating species which prefer sorrels, ...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 18, 20201 min read
Female Cuckoo...
We had an incredible encounter with a female Cuckoo interacting with a Meadow Pipit yesterday!! She appears to be partially 'rufous'...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 17, 20201 min read
#WorldOceansDay
Happy #WorldOceansDay #Mull #IsleofMull #Ardnamurchan
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Ewan Miles
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Redstart...
It is fantastic to see Redstarts back in the woodlands of #Mull.
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Ewan Miles
Jul 12, 20201 min read
Creel 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...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 10, 20201 min read
Woody!
The magnificent Wood Warbler is a delight to watch dancing around the canopy of a mature oakwood and their magical song resembles a coin...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 8, 20201 min read
Sea 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)!
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Ewan Miles
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Lesser 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...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 4, 20201 min read
That heraldic pose...
That heraldic pose... Recently on local moors I spotted a Golden Eagle perched up at first light, so potentially at roost. Shortly ...
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Ewan Miles
Jul 1, 20201 min read
'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...
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Ewan Miles
Jun 29, 20201 min read
GND...
Great-northern Divers are currently showing off their pristine plumage on #Mull before they make their way back to breeding grounds...
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Ewan Miles
Jun 29, 20201 min read
The 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...
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Ewan Miles
Jun 29, 20201 min read
Our 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...
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Ewan Miles
Jun 29, 20201 min read
Prints for sale...
Another batch of canvas prints posted off to customers! Thanks very much to everyone for your support during these troubling times....
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Ewan Miles
Apr 6, 20204 min read
March 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',...
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