Searching

Searching

Searching Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description The snow bunting has eluded me every time I have headed up the Cairngorms in search of ptarmigan in winter.  So on this occasion I took some bird food with me and thankfully it paid off. Snow Buntings are...
Flying

Flying

Flying Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description Conditions were not ideal in the Cairngorms and visibility was limited, winds were low so I could at least hear the ptarmigan.  They were starting to pair up so the males were in pursuit of each other protecting...
Curious

Curious

Curious Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description This little squirrel would run up and down this fallen silver birch tree so I positioned myself to be able to capture it.  The snow had started so it was going to head off into it’s drey for shelter but it...
Grazing

Grazing

Grazing Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Description The wild goats are very weary of people so I had to ensure that I was downwind and keep a very low profile.  There was light snow falling so I wanted capture the goats in a wider view to clearly show them in their...
Crestie in snow

Crestie in snow

Crestie in snow Inverness-shire, Scotland Description This image was taken in a new location where the light is good throughout the day in the winter months.  There was a heavy snowfall overnight and forecast of good weather the following day so that was the decision...