Scotland Mull and Sea Eagles

riu · 5 Dec 2013

Toying with the idea of visiting Mull next year for a chance to photograph Sea Eagles, any info on places to stay, guides/tips to use and who to stay clear from would be much appreciated.

regards
Steve

monkeyballs · 5 Dec 2013

If you fancy a change from the Eagles head over to Fingal's Cave, awesome rock structures. Duart Castle is also worth a visit. There's some more location ideas here: http://www.shothotspot.com/hotspots/?nelng=-5.647347099999934&nelat=56.6568576&swlat=56.2634899&swlng=-6.37747139999999&country=GB&types=&place=Isle of Mull, United Kingdom&acc=&kw=&x=#map

riu · 6 Dec 2013

Thanks for the links, looks an awesome place. Might have to rethink how long I will be going for.

regards
Steve

MadWoman · 6 Dec 2013

Mull Charters - their sea eagle cruises are superb and get you within 30 ft of the eagle snatching fish - I was strongly advised not to use too long a lens, and they were right - my 70-200 was perfect and gave frame-filling shots.

riu · 7 Dec 2013

MadWoman said:
Mull Charters - their sea eagle cruises are superb and get you within 30 ft of the eagle snatching fish - I was strongly advised not to use too long a lens, and they were right - my 70-200 was perfect and gave frame-filling shots.

Cheers Sue, will have a look.
regards
Steve

riu · 13 Dec 2013

MadWoman said:
Mull Charters - their sea eagle cruises are superb and get you within 30 ft of the eagle snatching fish - I was strongly advised not to use too long a lens, and they were right - my 70-200 was perfect and gave frame-filling shots.

Sue, I have been in touch with Martin at Mull Charters, got fixed up, staying at his B&B for 5 nights in 2014.

regards
Steve

MadWoman · 13 Dec 2013

Steve, I am so envious! You will have a fantastic time. Expect loads of photos like this one (on a 70-200mm):

riu · 13 Dec 2013

will be over the moon if I get anything like this Sue, got a 70-200 so will be putting it to good use (hopefully)