Warm light

Warm light

Warm Light Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description The light was rather spectacular this evening, so you are hoping the wildlife is obliging enough for you to capture them with it.  This hare was enjoying the warmth of the late summer sun and was relaxed enough...
Calling

Calling

Calling Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description This image was taken in late summer when the ptarmigan are still in large groups.  I stumbled across a group in amongst the boulder fields, so they were going to make me work hard to get my images.  The family...
Last light

Last light

Last light Findhorn Valley, Scotland Description I was making my way up the hill when these two birds startled me rising over the hillside.  They did not fly off immediately but as I had my camera in hand I was able to capture them in the landscape with the beautiful...
Looking for a mate

Looking for a mate

Looking for a mate Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description Taken high in the Cairngorms, the dotterel is a stunning little plover with it’s rich chestnut-orange feathers.  Female dotterel are more brightly coloured than males and don’t assist with chick...
Displaying

Displaying

Dotterel Displaying Cairngorm National Park, Scotland Description On my way for a days walk, a female dotterel came walking towards me on the path.  Her beautiful chestnut feathers were all puffed up and she was busy walking about looking for food.  It was a mild day...