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Mulls Sea Eagles have had a successful year with  ten chick being fledges in 2010

Latest reports for  July 2010 

26th Two Corncrake calling one either side of the road beyond Fidden Farm – Carol Marshall   
25th Loch Pottie Amongst the usual were  4 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin, Pair of Little Grebe feeding Young and the Whooper Swan is still there – Mike Wagemakers
26th 1 female Goosander by Aros Castle and male Hen Harriers Glen Bellert. Arthur Brown Discover Mull
25th Quinish: four Jays seen and heard here today,  in a family group, confirming breeding birds of this scarce bird for Mull. 
Alan (pp) John Howard
24th Oban to Craignure ferry: ca.40 Common Terns feeding at entrance to Oban Bay, along with 50 Manx Shearwaters. Total of 250 Manx Shearwaters on sea near entrance to bay is closest this observer has ever seen this species to Oban Bay itself. Small numbers of 'Daddy' Guillemots with juveniles seen in Firth of Lorne during today's 16.00 hrs crossing.   Stuart Gibson
23rd Loch Scridain: Kingfisher at Killiemore. pair of hen harriers & Short eared Owl at lochdon. Ryan Walsh & Vickie Lawton
20th Loch na Keal: We had Red Throated Diver with young on Loch Na Keal today.  Martin Mull Charters19th Killiechronan camp site:  at about 13:30 - Osprey first seen overhead being mobbed by gulls and Oystercatchers, flew off towards Knock, returning 25 minutes later - mobbing a White tailed Sea Eagle which had just taken flight. Carolyn Whenm (currently staying in Dervaig)
A few sightings from this quiet time of year...Bryan Rains Wild About Mull
19th July Loch Beg 1 Black-tailed Godwit, 10 Golden Plover, 6 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 1 RB Merganser.
13th July Fidden 30 Linnet, 1 Whinchat, 3 Stonechat, 6 Greenfinch.
12th July Loch Beg 3 Goosander.
9th Loch Beg : 25 Redshank, 12 Dunlin and 3 Grey Plover had all moved on by lunchtime.
19th Aerial combat observed Loch na Keal  (Male) White Tailed Sea Eagle and Osprey 13.30 hrs. Michael Leigh-Mallory 
Mull in Focus
18th July Male Hen Harrier and a single Snipe at Ensay, Greenshank at Salen,2 Common Crossbills at Crannich 
Arthur and Pam Discover Mull tours
14th Calliach Point: 3 Great Skuas at Cailiach Point today and 5 Ringed Plovers at Calgary. Arthur and Pam Brown
3rd to 9th July, from Geoff and Christine Carr; Richard and Liz Airey
Species Highlights:  Red-throated Diver 2 birds on Loch Buie on the 6th Great Northern Diver 1 bird in summer plumage near Tobermory lighthouse on the 4th Manx Shearwater 100s passing on the sea near Treshnish farm on the 8th
Hen Harrier 1 female hunting the marsh at Dervaig on the 8th
Goshawk A primary feather found near the church on Ulva on the 5th. (experience of Sparrowhawk and Goshawk feathers from ringing- Geoff Carr) 
Kestrel 1 bird at Treshnish Farm on the 8th Peregrine 1 bird near the Tobermory lighthouse on the 4th, 1 hunting over Tobermory on the 7th and 1 at Glen Gorm on the 9th Great Skua 1 bird near the Tobermory lighthouse on the 4th and 1 near Treshnish Farm on the 8th Stonechat A brood on Ulva on the 5th and a brood at Loch Gorm on the 9th Grasshopper Warbler 1 bird singing on the edge of the reed-bed at Dervaig on the 8th Sedge Warbler 6+ birds singing in the reed-bed at Dervaig on the 8th Garden Warbler 1 bird singing singing at Salen on the 6th Blackcap 3 birds singing on Ulva on the 5th Wood Warbler 3 birds in Aros Park on the 7th Twite 30+ around Treshnish Farm on the 8th Lesser Redpoll 6 at the Tobermory lighthouse on the 4th and 2 on Ulva on the 5th Bullfinch 1 bird near Tobermory lighthouse on the 4th and 3 birds in Aros Park on the 7th
Reed Bunting 2 males on Ulva on the 5th
14th Griburn: a Tree Sparrow here today. Mike Shepherd. (we have had previous records of Tree Sparrow here. AS)
8th Knock: a buzzard-sized raptor flying low and purposefully across the field behind the hatchery. The bird was brown with pale barring to the underside. VERY white undertail coverts were particularly striking. The slow yet powerful wingbeats were also noteworthy. Having crossed the field (and flushed dozens of Twite and Redpoll in the process), the bird disappeared into the Pines behind the bungalow to the right of the track. There was no attempt to catch any of the small birds.
The whole sighting lasted about 5-6 seconds and there was no chance to get a good view of the head. However, we are experienced birders and, living in the Peak National Park, we have observed Goshawk previously and see Sparrowhawk in the garden on a regular basis.
We realise that this sighting is probably not detailed enough to be accepted as an official record, but thought you might be interested for your own information. Mark & Helen Porter
8th Ardalanish:There was  a Corncrake in hay meadow to the right of the beach path at Ardalanish.  Mark & Helen Porter
10th Lochdon: male Hen Harrier in field opposite eagle watch caravan.Alan Spellman
6th Killiechrionan: 23 Black headed Gulls on the spit here today. Jenny Buckley
1st Lochdon: 2 Short Eared Owls  between the Eagle watch caravan & Loch Spelve on caravan side of the road. Arthur Brown
Late June – Aros Park  :At least four pairs of Spotted Flycatcher  giving good views, including pair at road entrance to park and pair at Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory. Best views I’ve had of this under-observed migrant visitor for quite some time. Lots of Bullfinch activity in the park, with sightings at six different locations, including several juveniles with their higher pitched calls. Adult male also feeding fledged juvenile at Prison Brae, Tobermory recently. Great Spotted Woodpeckers heard calling on several occasions and two male Chiffchaffs in song along the park’s main driveway   Stuart Gibson
 

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