Wildlife
Dolphins - Chanonry Point (0703)
Wonderful to see dolphins in their natural habitat - especially when there are babies.
Moulting Grey Seal Pup, Sarclet, Caithness (5846)
I wouldn't normally have approached a seal, especially a pup, as close as this however I was worried that it may have been trapped. I tried to see if it was ok and contacted the RSPCA.
Puffin on Brough of Birsay, Orkney (7222)
This trip to Orkney enabled me to see my first ever Puffin. Brough of Birsay is a fantastic place that not only has Puffin's, but also features the remains of a Pictish and Norse settlement.
Blue Tit - (0038)
Taken in the garden and great to see that the bird feeder is attracting so many bird since it was put in place.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8778)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Dolphins - Chanonry Point - (0391)
Wonderful to see dolphins in their natural habitat - especially when they are having such fun...
Blue Tit - (9647)
Taken in the garden and great to see that the bird feeder is attracting so many bird since it was put in place.
Puffin on Brough of Birsay, Orkney (7185)
This trip to Orkney enabled me to see my first ever Puffin. Brough of Birsay is a fantastic place that not only has Puffin's, but also features the remains of a Pictish and Norse settlement.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8779)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Great Tit - (8114)
Taken in the garden and great to see that the bird feeder is attracting so many bird since it was put in place.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8793)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Hawk, Edinburgh (1525)
If I remember correctly, this was taken on a mobile phone. A beautiful bird.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8735)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Moulting Grey Seal Pup, Sarclet, Caithness (5832)
I wouldn't normally have approached a seal, especially a pup, as close as this however I was worried that it may have been trapped. I tried to see if it was ok and contacted the RSPCA.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8736)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8738)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Hawk, Edinburgh (1519)
If I remember correctly, this was taken on a mobile phone. A beautiful bird.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8737)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Blue Tit - (0047)
Taken in the garden and great to see that the bird feeder is attracting so many bird since it was put in place.
Puffin on Brough of Birsay, Orkney (7188)
This trip to Orkney enabled me to see my first ever Puffin. Brough of Birsay is a fantastic place that not only has Puffin's, but also features the remains of a Pictish and Norse settlement.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8756)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
Dolphin at Chanonry Point (8757)
A fantastic encounter with the dolphins, during one of my trips to Chanonry Point. This time in June 2017.
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