WILDLIFE
Mull is well known for its amazing array of wildlife. A fantastic place for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Mull has a coastline of 300 miles (480 km) with a landscape is primarily moorland, with a few peaks, and its climate is moderated by the Gulf Stream.
Minke whales, porpoises and dolphins are among the sea life that can be seen on boat tours from Mull. There are plenty of red deer on the island, including the Auchnacraig Estate where during October, you can be in amongst the rut!
Otters and seals are frequently seen down at Grasspoint and porpoises are also regularly spotted off the coast.
The Isle of Mull is a favourite place for bird watchers and has a large list of regularly seen species including many breeding raptors as well as rare and endangered birds. Some magnificent birds choose to over winter around the shores of Mull.
The island is home to over 250 different bird species including the white-tailed sea eagle which was reintroduced in the nearby Island of Rum and migrated to Mull, where they now have a stronghold.
Resident breeding birds include some of the most spectacular birds of prey like Golden Eagle, White-tailed Sea eagle, Merlin, Buzzard and Hen Harrier. We also have lots of singing Song Thrushes and Skylarks, now becoming much scarcer on the main land.
The Auchnacraig Estate has a fantastic variety of birds. The estate is bordered by three bodies of water, all with their own unique style of habitat. Lochdon estuary in particular provides a fantastic haven for a variety of resident and migrating birds. We have had lots of keen birdwatchers stay with us and one couple recorded 86 different birds during a one week stay on Mull in Ardnadrochet Cottage!