Pairs.

While picking up the guests we found an Otter so I dropped off the guests I had and went to pick up the others. Luckily, on my return the Otter was still around and we managed to get decent views.

We struggled to get views of a feeding RT Diver from the same spot but that's the way it goes sometimes. Stunning views of both the adult WT Eagles were had. Initially there was just one bird in the trees...

...but the other bird flew in and landed a bit closer - awesome!

A pair of RT Diver were seen not long after that. They were close to shore to start with but a boat was lifting lobster pots in the same place so they eventually flew off.

Another Otter was seen on the shore cleaning itself - lovely to watch.

A male Hen Harrier was seen as we drove along and the usual selection of waders were seen - Golden Plover, Ringed Plover, Dunlin and Curlew. It was a long wait for Golden Eagle but the 3 Adders that we saw kept us amused.

A couple of Whinchat were seen while we waited for the big birds. Once we picked up one Golden Eagle in the distance it wasn't too long before we had another three in our sights. Another WT Eagle was seen sitting on the rocks in a bay and another bird was seen flying over the road in a different location.

A good showing from the Mountain Hares with five of them picked up, the Skylarks were as close as ever and a Dunlin was seen close by.

Headdress.

Another decent view of the WT Eagle to start the day - looks like it has a headdress!

Awesome views of Golden Eagle were had next as we watched one of the birds bring in a Mountain Hare - didn't have the shutter speed for a sharper shot.

I think this the same bird coming in again but we'll not worry too much about that.

Good views of a Whinchat perched on the fence - it stayed long enough for photos too.

I thought I better put another Swallow shot on as they will soon be heading south for the winter.

Adder showed well - easy to see but not so easy to get a shot...

...but I can't say the same about the Golden-ringed Dragonfly!

Another cracking day out was finished of with a Mountain Hare and stunning views of the Skylarks.

Dazzling.

The weather was a lot better for this tour but the bright skies provide their own problems! First up was an adult WT Eagle perched in a tree - nice bird.

We were lucky enough to pick up an otter at our next stop so we headed down towards the shore for a closer look. While we were waiting for the Otter to swim past a couple of Rock Pipit were checking us out.

The Otter swam past in the dazzling water.

Another Otter was seen about a hundred yards from the first! A quick view of a male Hen Harrier was all the better for being close.

After the previous days rain the expected influx of waders was in evidence - 38 Red Knot, superb.

Good views of the Adder at lunch...

...plus two Golden Eagle that flew around the whole time we were there.

We had a good afternoon too with a female Hen Harrier, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Linnet and Oystercatcher all seen.

Even the journey back was productive with BH Gull, RT Diver and Goosander all adding interest to the day.