Mike & Rosy Barlow
Sunnybrae
South Cuan
Isle of Luing
Argyll
PA34 4TU
01852314274
wildlife watching
Whether it is a sighting of otters or seals in
the Sound in front of the caravans, peregrines and buzzards patrolling
for prey, or spotting the red deer on the island, many guests find
that the wildlife is one of the highlights of their stay at Sunnybrae.
There is much in the area to interest keen wildlife
enthusiasts, but if you are less confident, then the range of guide
books available to borrow at Sunnybrae should help you identify
your finds. There are a wide variety of day trips available in the
area, including cetacean watching by boat, viewing breeding puffins
on the Treshish Isles, and landrover wildlife safaris on Mull. If
you are interested in any of the trips in the area, please ask us
when you book as some are only available at particular times of
year.
Firth
of Lorn proposed marine Special Area of Conservation:
Luing borders the eastern edge of the Firth of Lorn. Renowned for
its powerful tidal currents, rugged coastline and scattering of
islands the Firth shelters a rich diversity of marine life. There
are a wide variety of boat trips available to explore the area,
ranging from high speed RIB rides, to more leisurely cruises.
Ballachuan Hazel
Wood (Wildlife Trust Reserve):
Located in the south-east corner of Seil Island, the reserve includes
49 hectares of hazel wood, wet grassland and rocky shore. The wood
has a rich ground flora and is an important site for lichens. Species
of interest on the reserve include otter, badger and marsh fritillary.
It is a rich site for breeding birds with a good cross section of
summer migrants.