The two chicks were photographed while being ringed. Photo: Alasdair Cameron (Forestry Commission)

Mull Eagle Watch attracts some 5,000 visitors a year to the viewing hide and last year more than £10,000 was received with all the income going to the Mull & Iona Community Trust to distribute to local good causes on the islands. In all, the White-tailed Eagles on Mull bring in some £2 million a year to the local economy.

This year the parent birds are feeding two chicks in the nest, which are now ten weeks old.  Stuart Maidment of Forestry Commission Scotland said: “The two chicks look fit and healthy and will be in the nest for another few weeks. Once they fledge, visitors to the hide will be able to watch them take their first, tentative flights across the loch and we expect them to stay in the area well into the autumn.”

Colin MacFarlane, Scottish Natural Heritage area officer said: "The number of people visiting the hide this year looks set to surpass that of last year, with some 3,200 people already passing through the hide. July and August are some the best months to view the eagles at the hide and we look forward to seeing many more visitors over the next few months."

Visitors to Mull can participate in special ranger-led visits to the purpose-built hide at Loch Frisa. To book a visit to the hide between now and mid July call 01688 302 038.

Mull Eagle Watch is a unique sea eagle protection and public viewing partnership involving Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Mull & Iona Community Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage and Strathclyde police.