RSPB Sea Eagle trips on the Isle of Mull

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White-Tailed Eagles on the Isle of Mull

White-tailed Eagle Viewing Hide

Watching the EaglesMull is the only location in Britain where the white tailed sea eagles can be viewed from an organised hide, which is manned by knowledgeable wildlife rangers. The Forestry Commission Bird Hide has been specifically designed for viewing the Isle of Mull's celebrity sea eagles. The Eagle Hide is now open all year - booking is essential Tel: 01680 812556.

A pair of sea eagles, Skye and Frisa (celebrities of Springwatch) have been nesting on the shores of Loch Frisa since 1998. Mull Eagle Watch is dedicated to continuing the successful breeding through nest protection and public viewing of sea eagles on the Isle of Mull.

White-tailed Eagle viewing hideThe hide, overlooking Loch Frisa, sits on wheels, which makes it easier to move it into position each year depending on where the sea eagles nest. The hide is central to a dynamic partnership including Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, Mull and Iona Community Trust, Strathclyde Police and volunteers. The partnership aims to protect the birds, while providing a unique experience to see them and increase social and economic benefit.

Each trip is two hours (including travel time to and from the hide along the track), and there are 30 places on each trip. Adults (including RSPB members): £5. Under 16s: £2. Family ticket 2 adults and 2 children £12. If you live on Mull, it's free.

Please pay the Ranger on the day by cash or cheque (‘Mull & Iona Community Trust').  All of the funds raised go back to the Mull Eagle Watch project to help create new local jobs and to local good causes on Mull & Iona.

Sea Eagle hide on Loch FrisaThe Ranger will meet you at the rendezvous point to start your adventure – it's 1 km up the Loch Frisa forestry track from the Forestry Commission Scotland Loch Frisa junction with the A848 Salen to Tobermory road. There'll be signs from the road to the track. You'll drive up to the hide, guided by the Ranger, in your own car.

Please note that there is no vehicular access along the Loch Frisa track and please take notice of any Mull Eagle Watch warning signs in place.