Sea Eagles

It's a beautiful morning here in Kilchoan, with a warm southeaster blowing, so it wasn't difficult to stop for a chat with Trevor Potts at his Ardnamurchan Campsite, where he was proudly showing everyone an article in the summer issue of Scotland Outdoors which features West Ardnamurchan and, in particular, Trevor's site - there's a download available on the Scotland Outdoors link.  Less enjoyable was being told that three sea eagles had just passed over.

But, as we talked, they returned, first this one, which had a tag attached which is clearly visible....

....and then another, flying slightly lower, also with a tag.  They soared above us for some minutes, exploiting the updraft created by the wind rising over the ridge of Druim na Gearr Leacainn.  Both of them were looking intently downwards, as if there was something of considerable interest on the ground below them.

Suddenly, as if, after careful discussion, a mutual decision had been made, they turned away, and within seconds had disappeared.

It's one of the pleasures of living in this place that a short walk back from the shop can turn in to a few minutes of wonder, watching these magnificent birds soar above us.