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Early sighting

February 2, 2018

We stopped to drink our flask of tea above the deserted settlement of Glac Gugaraidh, and had a surprising early sighting of an Adder! I got such a fright.

Early sighting

I had been thinking just a few minutes beforehand that at this time of year any Adders would still be hibernating.  It had been very sunny this morning, and after the cold north-westerly winds of yesterday, it was warm!   It was overcast this afternoon and cooler out of the sun.  This Adder had obviously chosen a sunny spot to lie, but I was surprised that it was still there.

Treshnish Mull cottages Adder early sighting

Glac Gugaraidh

Glac Gugaraidh sits nestled in a sunny glen, with its back to the prevailing winds.  I love the line of the Treshnish Isles disappearing into the February haze.

Treshnish Mull cottages early sighting Glac Gugaraidh

White tailed eagle

Guests staying in East a few weeks ago had had a wonderful afternoon watching a White tailed eagle.  I wonder if this is the same one?  It hung around here most of the afternoon.  Sitting on a knoll near Duill Cottage to begin with, and then moving into the Black Park.  It kept Farmer company as he was filling potholes.

Treshnish Mull cottages white tailed eagle early sighting

 

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