Five Winter Species to Encounter on the Isle of Mull

Despite what you may think, Scotland can be a stunningly beautiful place to spend some time over the harsher winter months. Yes, the weather can be challenging but it can be equally as challenging in July and August. The West coast is known for glorious white sand beaches, turquoise blue seas and comical Puffins. The Puffins are long gone in winter, but the Isle of Mull still has much to offer, including those beaches (often you’ll be the only soul there).

Reduced daylight means diurnal species have less time to feed and the colder temperatures also mean they need to feed more often to replenish lost energy from trying to keep warm.