16th April 2013

Over 18mm of rain, average wind speeds of 50mph gusting to 60mph (storm force 10), low cloud, poor visibility . . . today's Tour was always going to be a bit of a challenge! I love sharing the fantastic wildlife this island has to offer but it's part of the job taking on the elements and sometimes you have to admit defeat . . . . . but not today . . . . well not quite. 

Skye's waterfalls were at their magnificent best and we even had our famous upwards falls at times with the wind blowing the water straight back up the cliffs and into the sky. Gannets were fishing Kyle Rhea. A lone Whooper Swan continues to both concern and delight me. 

The seals didn't care and eyed us from the loch. A Raven peaked from it's lofty nest. . . . And the family of Otters gave us fantastic views as the fished and frolicked in the waves . . . And I was relieved we'd seen something special, and called it a score draw with Mother Nature!