We have just come back from a lovely week on the Isle of Mull and I will be sharing some of the nature highlights in three separate posts in the coming few days. First up is a wonderful whale watching trip we took with Sea Life Surveys from Tobermory. We took the four hour "WildlifeContinue reading "Seeing Whales and Dolphins on Mull"
A trip to the Fife Coast
The Isle of May is a wonderful destination in season (May to July) and it is worth birding on the Fife Coast too as you approach Anstruther for the boat for a couple of east coast specialities. I thoroughly recommend a trip and in this post will share some of the things to look outContinue reading "A trip to the Fife Coast"
A collaboration in Bird Art
Apart from blood relatives the person I have known longest in my life is my great school friend Jamie. When I was thirteen my family moved to Cumbria and I turned up at a new school, as a geeky teenager, knowing no-one! It didn't take too long for me to make friends with Jamie andContinue reading "A collaboration in Bird Art"
A drive up Sheriffmuir
May and June are great months to take a drive up Sheriffmuir as you are straight into moorland/upland habitat where you see a different range of wildlife to the lowlands. As a bonus the car acts as a great portable wildlife hide. In spring and summer, lots of birds come here to breed. Local migrantsContinue reading "A drive up Sheriffmuir"
Highland Birding in May
Having been working from home and locked-down for over a year I took the first opportunity of relaxed restrictions to book on a Heatherlea "Birding the Highlands in May" holiday. It was good to get out enjoying Scotland's wildlife with fellow birders and a couple of experienced guides. As a bonus it also gave myContinue reading "Highland Birding in May"
A walk in Menstrie Woods
Menstrie Woods at the foot of Dumyat has a lovely mix of wildlife living within it. I have taken a walk here most weeks over the last year. I particularly enjoy the high path that goes from the woodland play park up into higher woodland. May is a great time to visit as all theContinue reading "A walk in Menstrie Woods"
An alternative Big 5 – the White-Tailed Eagle
Hopefully you have seen Scotland's Big 5 - Red Squirrel, Red Deer, Golden Eagle, Otter and Harbour Seal. If you haven't why not set these as a target for a wildlife holiday around Scotland or to see all five during the rest of the year. Doing so will take you to some wonderful places andContinue reading "An alternative Big 5 – the White-Tailed Eagle"
A walk behind Broomhall Castle
I like to take a walk before work and see what Scottish Wildlife I can see. It is often the usual suspects but still a great way to start any day. In this series of posts I will share a walk (or perhaps a cycle) from my house and share what I see. All photosContinue reading "A walk behind Broomhall Castle"
Enjoying Scotland’s Wildlife
Before work on Monday I went for a walk. It is probably the best decision I will make this week. Along the cycle track I saw a returning Chiffchaff with the resident Yellowhammers and Reed Buntings all taking prominent perches and singing their little hearts out. By the banks of the River Devon I sawContinue reading "Enjoying Scotland’s Wildlife"