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Here are some photos of some colourful characters I’ve come across whilst out and about these last few months, trying to get the hang of a new camera. I was delighted to hear that kingsfishers had once again been seen by the canal in Bishopbriggs and even more chuffed to photograph this one across theContinue reading “Some Colourful Characters”

Today we climbed up Ben Ledi in the hope of seeing some mountain hares. However, I know well enough by now that although you don’t see what you’re looking for, often nature gives you an unexpected surprise. Today’s was seeing this very tame raven at the very top of the mountain. Here it is eitherContinue reading “Raven Review”

They’re back…bohemian waxwings blown in from the east from Scandinavia to plunder autumn berries. Hundreds have been seen in Elgin and these ones were from a flock of about 100 in Dunblane. They would sit perched in a tree close to the berries but when a train went in or out of Dunblane station theyContinue reading “Bohemian Rhapsody”

We’ve recently had a trip to the west coast of Scotland where we were so lucky to spot otters four days in a row. Each time was better than before and I got the best photos on the fourth day. You can see otters anywhere around the west coast, however one of my favourite placesContinue reading “Cavorting Otters”

At the start of this month I had the pleasure of visiting Colorado. I had my medium lens with me and was keen to see some new wildlife. It was a thrill to see this exquisite hummingbird perched on a nearby twig. These tiny birds can dart about at more than 20mph. I was luckyContinue reading “Winged Wonders, Colorado”

Colorado boasts some mighty mammals such as bears and elk, however it was the wee critters which thankfully crossed my path and posed for photos. Chipmunks are only 10cm high when standing up and are incredibly cute. Then high up the mountainsides, scurrying over loose rock fields were picas. They are the size and shapeContinue reading “Wee Critters, Colorado”

The other day we went for a picnic at Antermony Loch. My other half asked me if the ospreys were still about. I wasn’t sure but his question was answered by the sighting of one! It was a distance away from us and we saw some unsuccessful dives before it finally caught and flew offContinue reading “Osprey Plunge”

This month has been great for seeing butterflies, including a first for me, this comma butterfly, so named because of the shape of its wing edges. This was at Amisfield walled garden in Haddington, where dozens of butterflies were feasting on the nectar of the aptly named “gooseneck loosestrife”. I have never seen so manyContinue reading “Butterfly Beauties”

Here are a few photos from a visit to Aberfoyle today. It is a bit of a cheat going to the bird hide at David Marshall Lodge, however it does almost guarantee a red squirrel sighting. We only saw the one today although it was a very short visit. There were “hunners” of small birds,Continue reading “Brief Encounters, Aberfoyle”

Last Friday I went on a boat trip around the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth. I joined 11 others on the rib named “Osprey” from Anstruther. I nearly missed seeing puffins altogether but thankfully there were still a few stragglers around. Apparently there were 10,000 on and around the island on Wednesday!Continue reading “Late to the Puffin Party”