Happy Wild Bird Wednesday :0)
Click the link below to see photographs from many talented folk around the world and feast your eyes on our fine feathered friends!!
My apologies for many weeks without a post. Normal posting will be resumed from today, but I have been struggling with health issues.
A few weeks ago I drove from Kent to the Isle of Mull, one of the “Inner Hebrides” islands off the west coast of Scotland in search of Otters!
Mull is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream as (notwithstanding Seals, Dolphins, Otters and Minke Whales), it is one of the very few places in the UK where you can see the White – Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
This is the largest bird in the UK and less than 100 can be found in the UK
It has a wingspan of more than 8 feet and is similar in size the the American Bald Eagle. They are also known as the Sea Eagle and primarily feed on fish, but will take lambs, otters and any other creature unfortunate to be spotted by these huge predators!
The sheer cliffs of Granite, interspersed with Grass and Heather provide the rugged natural background
A truly awe inspiring example of wildlife to encounter!!
I have been fortunate to have been able to travel to some remarkable parts of the world in my time, to see magnificent wildlife, but this really does rank pretty much at the top of all these amazing experiences :0)
WHERE ON EARTH HAVE YOU BEEN ???
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Never mind: you’re back -and with a wonderful, wonderful photo, Bennett !
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Many thanks M-R :0) I am back, ready to share and glad to see I have not been forgotten 😉
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As if !
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Yes a magnificent bird to see and photograph. Sorry to hear you had health issue. Hope you are now fully on the mend.
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Much appreciated Margaret. This bird alone was worth the long drive to Mull!
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Amazing photo – I have eagle envy.
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Much appreciated Andrew – a day for Eagles from us both! It was an amazing experience seeing this huuuuuuge raptor in his element :0)
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That is a fantastic photo. This weekly linkup is introducing me to birds I’ve never heard of. Thanks for sharing, and glad you’re feeling better.
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Many thanks Jennifer :0)
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Hope you are on the mend and doing much better. This is an amazing capture!
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Many thanks indeed! On the mend albeit slowly :0)
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