Weather forecast was good so the plan is for an 8 A.M. breakfast and head for Canna. Set off just after 9 on a calm sea. The journey time is about 90 minutes. The islands of Eigg and Rum past on the port side and as we approached Canna Andy, the skipper, spotted a Basking Shark. Great views in flat calm sea but apparently this was only a small one. Nearer to Canna we spotted a full grown adult. Also, during the trip we spotted all sorts of Auks, Fulmars, Gannets and Manx Shearwaters.
The north shore of Canna is made of sheer cliffs and ideal habitat for auks, Shags and Kittiwakes.
Also, spotted an eagle high on the cliffs, where else, but this was sent packing by the Ravens.
Headed to Canna pier to moor up and take a walk along the shore and just made it to Sanday Island via the bridge.
On the way back we spotted two more Basking Sharks and brief glimpses of a Minke Whale.
After the evening meal of:
- Cauliflower Soup
- Herb Crusted white fish
- Fruit meringue
the first good sunset of the week appeared and at about 9:50 it developed into a fabulous sight. It did not appear too promising at first but developed nicely.
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