The real lords of the isles

摘要

Shetland is the best place in Britain to see orcas, otters andbreeding seabirds. James Fair reports on the islands thatsome say rival the Galapagos as a wildlife experience. "I'M WATCHING A POD of sixorcas between Garths Ness andSumburgh on the mainland," cameHugh Harrop's voice on my mobilemessaging service. "It's3.40pm ..." I looked at my watch it was 4.15pm, so there was achance they might still be around.Earlier in the week, I'd missed myfirst pod of Shetland orcas by a daywhen I visited Noss NationalNature Reserve - "You shouldhave been here yesterday," I wastold more than once. This time Iwas flying over Sumburgh Head onmy way back from Fair Isle just asHugh was leaving his message. IfI'd looked down, I might even haveseen them.