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MV. Isle of Mull Time: All Day HWDT volunteers will be aboard M.V. Isle of Mull carrying out wildlife sightings. Keep your eyes peeled for these enthusiastic folk who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, and might even be persuaded to give you a loan of their binoculars! ABREEF Encounter of the Environmental Kind! Craignure Hall Time: 10am-4pm Craignure Village Hall plays host to a variety of workshops and activities with a green theme. Learn more about the wildlife, wild places and wild people of Mull and Iona. From redshanks to recycling, whales to woodworking - ABREEF has it all! ABREEF (Argyll & Bute Regional Environmental Education Forum) welcomes you to drop in and find out more, Exhibitors include: Mull and Iona Ranger Service (MIRS) RSPB Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) Ross of Mull Historical Centre (RoMHC) Operation Easter/ Wildlife Crime Liason Officer Mull and Iona Environmentally Sensitive Solutions (MESS) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Argyll, Lomond and the Isles Energy (ALIEnergy) Scot An Sgeulaiche (Storyteller) Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Marine Natura Project Group for Recycling in Argyll & Bute (GRAB) Local Biodiversity Officer/ Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group Argyll Green Woodworkers Association Scottish Wildlife Trust Entry is free from 10am to 4pm with events for all the family running throughout the day Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Event announced on 27,04,04 Ledaig, Tobermary Time: 11am - 4pm Locals and visitors alike are invited to pop down to Tobermory Harbour where the Sea Life Surveys fleet of three boats, and its cheerful crew, will be moored. Short tours of the boats will enable visitors to learn about the specialised equipment used to help search for and identify the whales, dolphins and porpoises. Tour the latest addition to the fleet, MS Wild Free, a beautifully built traditional Scottish motor sailing vessel. Learn about her history, and see the skilled conversion work that now enables her to conduct live-aboard package holidays. With free refreshments, high-speed boat rides, free day-trip passes, discount vouchers for weekends and longer trips, as well as a host of other give-aways there are lots of reasons to drop by. For those looking for some added excitement , Edge of the World, will be on hand to offer free exhilarating boat trips across the bay in their high-speed inflatable rib. For further information contact Sea Life Surveys on 01688 302916 Craignure Hall Time: 1pm Let Waggy introduce you to the world of the Lorax - A tale for all ages. Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Aros Hall, Main Street Tobermory Time: 8pm Scotland's finest traditonal music group Capercaillie, will be playing at Aros Hall in Tobermory. SOLD OUT Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Torosay Castle and Woodland Walk Time: 2pm Join Waggy for an insight into the birdlife in Torosay Castle gardens and surrounds Lighthouse Path, Tobermory Time: 5pm Some of the Whale and Dolphin Trust folk will lead a walk to the lighthouse, having a close look at flora and fauna. An Tobar Arts Cantre, Tobermory Time: 8pm A Talk by one of Scotland's leading conservationists and chair of the John Muir Trust Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Ulva Ferry Pier Time: 3.30pm Waggy joins Turus Mara on a one off trip on board M.V. Island Lass. Waggy knows more about wildlife than you could shake a stick at! Event announced 27,04,04 An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Time: 8pm Raptor biologist Sue Dewar of Wings Over Mull Birds of Prey Conservation Centre and Sanctuary tells the success story of Mull's barn owls in comparison with a 70% decline in the UK population over the last 80 years. Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Meet at Kilvickeon Carpark Time: 10.30am till about 1.30pm Ionad Eachdraidh Rois Mhuile (Ross of Mull Historical Society) will lead a walk to Shiaba. The walk lasts approximately 4 hours and requires stout footwear, waterproof clothing etc. Shiaba is a deserted township on a beautiful coastal site. There are spectacular views of Jura, Islay and Colonsay. Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Meet at Forestry Commission Car Park, Ardmore Time: 2.00 till about 4.30pm Come and join a ranger led walk around the northern most tip of Mull. The circular walk takes you through the forests of Ardmore and along the rugged coastline. The walk offers the chance to view a fine mosaic of wildlife, including eagles, seals and coastal and woodland birds. There are also opportunities to learn about the flowers of the area and archaeology. Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just in case. Numbers are limited to 20 so please book on 01680812377 An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Time: 8pm Come along to hear about Operation Easter, the Partnership Against Wildlife Crime and some of PC. Finlay Christine's entertaining anecdotes from the struggle to stop wildlife crime. Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 An Island Apart Meet at: Ulva Ferry Time: 10.00 till 1.00pm The walk starts with a short boat trip to the Isle of Ulva. From there Jan, the Ranger will lead a walk around a small area of this tranquil island, giving you a taster for future visits. During this exploration there will be opportunities to learn about the island's past and to be given a window of island life now. The excursion will offer chances to admire the wonderful scenery and to learn about the resident wildlife. The walk will end at the Boathouse where you may wish to taste the islands hospitality by savouring a much-rewarded strupag (cup of tea and a snack). Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just in case. Numbers are limited to 20 so please book on 01680812377 Cost: Ferry fare, lunch-per menu Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Iona Pier Time: 3pm Dave Sexton of the RSPB heads the search for this elusive little bird. An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Time: 7.30pm Hear about the work of the HWDT and learn some lesser known facts about whales and dolphins Bunessan Time: 10am - 4pm Come and join the staff for coffee and home baking. Free entry. Discover more about the wild history of the Ross of Mull www.romhc.org.uk Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 A Walk on the Edge (of the Sound of Mull). Meet at Forestry Commission Car Park, Fishnish Time 2.00 till about 4.00pm Join the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Ronnie Campbell (retired Forestry Commission Ranger) and Jan Dunlop of the Ranger Service for a guided walk along the coast from Fishnish to Garmony. The walk offers fine opportunities to learn about and to spot (if we are lucky) much of Mull's wonderful wildlife including otters porpoises, seals, woodland and coastal bird species and even eagles. Please wear sturdy footwear, bring binoculars and waterproof clothing just in case. Numbers are limited to 20 so please book on 01680812377 An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Time: 8pm A fascinating insight into the life of one of the country's top Wildlife Film Makers. Gordon was brought up on Mull and has returned to the island after over a decade filming exotic wildlife the world over. His latest project is a Mull wildlife film. Come along to find out more about Gordon's reasons for returning. Loch Frisa Time: 10am Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Loch Frisa Time: 1pm Provisional opening time depending on eagles booking through Forest Enterprise - 01631 566155 mon - fri, Craignure TIC - 01680 812377 Pennyghael Time: 2pm Waggy's enthusiasm regarding otters will ensure that you become an otter fanatic for life! An Tobar Arts Centre Time: 8pm Dave Sexton of the RSPB will introduce this film about the life of Sea Eagles Dervaig Village Hall Barbecue fires up at 9pm. Dancing shoes from 10pm for a final wild fling! Loch Frisa Visits at 10am and 1pm every day Guided visits to a temporary hide with views to the nesting area and CCTV views to a Sea Eagle nest. Bookings are made on a "first come - first served" basis for up to 20 people per session. To book, contact Forest Enterprise on 01631 566155 (Monday - Friday) or Craignure TIC on 01680 812377 (Saturday and Sunday) The Sea Eagle Hide has been provided by a partnership comprising Forest Enterprise, RSPB Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage, with the support of the Mull and Iona Community Trust. Please Note: The hide may not be open if the eagles aren't co-operating! An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Private collection of wildlife art. Watercolours, etchings and drawings by Charles Tunnicliffe, John Tennant, Eric Ennion and others. A unique opportunity to view a varied collection of wildlife paintings and illustrations including some of the countries leading wildlife artists. This year we see the return of the popular Wild Isles Photo Competition. Capture that perfect wildlife moment on film (or digitally of course) and you could be in line to win some great prizes Loch Frisa (Eagles Permitting) This Year it is hoped the Eagle Hide will be up and running again to offer spectacular views of Sea Eagles on the nest David Woodhouse's Wildlife Hotline! 01688 500121 6pm - 9pm Every Evening Call David with any queries whatsoever regarding Mull and Iona Wildlife. |
