White-tailed eagle Haliaeetus albicilla.

Tracking Mull white-tailed eagles

We're tracking white-tailed eagles on the island of Mull, Scotland. Follow the highs and lows of their journey here.

Working in partnership

This project is a partnership between Mull Eagle Watch (Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, the RSPB, Mull & Iona Community Trust and Strathclyde Police), Roy Dennis Highland Foundation for Wildlife, Natural Research Ltd, BBC Autumnwatch and the Sea Eagle Project Team.

Satellite tracking funded by Scottish natural heritage.

Juvenile White-tailed Eagle at The RSPB East Scotland Sea Eagle Project.

Scottish Tourism Awards

The Mull Eagle Hide is graded by VisitScotland as a five star “exceptional wildlife experience” and it gained a Silver Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

Visit Mull

Make a date with nature and come and see the Mull white-tailed eagles.

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Satellite tracking map

2009

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2009

Breagha
  • 16 May 2009
  • 15 Apr 2010
  • 22 May 2011
Mara
  • 11 Jan 2012
Midge
  • 15 Aug 2010
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • 26 Aug 2014
Oran
  • 05 Jun 2010
  • 06 Jun 2010
Shelly
  • 15 Aug 2010
  • 22 Jun 2011
  • 11 Jul 2012
Venus
  • 20 Jan 2010
  • 21 Jan 2010
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Get the routes for Google Earth

Turtle doves satellite tracking maps

Follow the journey of these Mull white-tailed eagles in more detail by downloading their satellite data for your copy of Google Earth.

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Our Mull Eagle Watch blog

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Gallery

Midge
Midge
Shelly
Shelly
The harness to hold the satellite tag is adjusted to fit each bird
The harness to hold the satellite tag is adjusted to fit each bird
With its satellite tag fitted, the eagle chick is ready to be taken back to the nest
With its satellite tag fitted, the eagle chick is ready to be taken back to the nest
The satellite tags are powered by a small solar panel
The satellite tags are powered by a small solar panel
The eagle chick is held carefully while the harness is fitted
The eagle chick is held carefully while the harness is fitted
The eagle chicks lie quietly on the ground
The eagle chicks lie quietly on the ground
Oran, the male chick
Oran, the male chick
Venus's leg ring
Venus's leg ring
Venus's parent overhead
Venus's parent overhead

Help birds of prey

White-tailed eagle adult stooping for fish

Birds of prey continue to be killed, despite the fact that it is illegal and has been for decades. Some are still shot or poisoned, and their nests are targeted by egg-collectors. Please add your voice to our campaign to stop the killing.

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Frequently asked questions

White-tailed eagle Haliaeetus albicilla. Photo by Ian McCarthy.

Your questions about Mull's white tailed eagle satellite tracking answered.

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