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Nature and Wildlife

“Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius.” ~ E. O. Wilson

 

  • Bald Eagle

    Close up of a Bald Eagle or Sea Eagle devouring a fish

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    Bald Eagle
  • Common Starling

    This shot taken from the garden proves that there are images all around us without having to travel too far.

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    Common Starling
  • Starling 2

    I have loved photographing the Starlings during the lockdown period, a common but very photogenic bird due to their iridescent plumage.

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    Starling  2
  • Eye to Eye

    A Rainbow Trout wriggles as the Grey Heron seems to look it right in the eye before swallowing it.

    Eye to Eye Eye to Eye
    Eye to Eye
  • Greater Spotted Woodpecker

    A very striking bird that is usually heard rather than seen...

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    Greater Spotted Woodpecker
  • Laughing Kookaburra

    Named after its distinctive call, the laughing kookaburra is the largest member of the Kingfisher family, with females weighing up to one pound and growing to 18 inches in length.

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    Laughing Kookaburra
  • Little Owl

    At only 8 - 9 inches in length the Little owl can be found throughout Southern Scotland, England and Wales

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    Little Owl
  • Lunch

    Long Eared Owl with Lunch

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    Lunch
  • Night Visitor

    Undercover of darkness this Pine Marten forages for food

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    Night Visitor
  • Red Kite in Flight

    A tagged Red Kite taken at Bellymack farm.

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    Red Kite in Flight
  • Fishing Osprey

    An Osprey takes off with a large Trout after a successful dive, a wonderful thing to witness and photograph

    Fishing Osprey Fishing Osprey
    Fishing Osprey
  • Sparrow Hawk

    A Male Sparrowhawk on the lookout...

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    Sparrow Hawk
  • Male Chaffinch

    A Male chaffinch, the Chaffinch is one of the most common birds in Britain. The male is brightly coloured with a blue-grey cap while female is much duller in colouring.

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    Male Chaffinch
  • Red Squirrel in winter coat

    A Red Squirrel looking great in its winter coat searching for food on the forest floor

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    Red Squirrel in winter coat
  • Male Red Squirrel

    Male Red Squirrel watching incase I get too close

    Male Red Squirrel Male Red Squirrel
    Male Red Squirrel
  • Harris Hawk

    A superb Harris Hawk, a popular bird for falconry

    Harris Hawk Harris Hawk
    Harris Hawk
  • Glen Etive Stag

    This shot of a Red Deer Stag was taken in Glen Etive

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    Glen Etive Stag
  • Great Grey Owl

    The Great Grey is believed to be the world's largest species of owl by length although it is lighter than some other species due to having a lighter body under its mass of fluffy feathers.

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    Great Grey Owl
  • Jay

    Although they are the most colourful members of the crow family, Jays are actually quite difficult to see. They are shy woodland birds so I was quite excited to catch my first sightings

    Jay Jay
    Jay
  • Thirsty squirrel

    This thirsty little Red Squirrel came down to the forest floor for a drink, luckily for me he chose to do it in a little patch of sunlight that had managed to get through the tree canopy.

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    Thirsty squirrel
  • Greater Spotted Woodpecker 2

    This Woodpecker landed right in front of me and seemed happy to pose for a while.

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    Greater Spotted Woodpecker  2
  • Sparrowhawk 2

    This Sparrowhawk only stayed for a minute or two, but long enough for me to get a few good images.

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    Sparrowhawk  2
  • On Golden Pond

    Male Mallard  Duck

    On Golden Pond On Golden Pond
    On Golden Pond
  • Scottish Wildcat

    The elusive Scottish Wildcat, now critically endangered and is primarily threatened by hybridization wth domestic endangered species. There are thought to be only around 400 animals that now meet the genetic criteria of a wildcat.

    Scottish Wildcat Scottish Wildcat
    Scottish Wildcat
  • The Catch

    I never tire of watching the Ospreys dive for fish and am blessed to have witnessed them do so many times.

    The Catch The Catch
    The Catch
  • Starling in Snow

    One of the Starlings that regularly visit my garden to look for a meal as the winter makes food scarce. 

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    Starling in Snow
  • Feeding Time

    The Starling chicks grow so fast and its a never ending job for the parent to satisfy the youngsters appetite

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    Feeding Time
Bald Eagle
Common Starling
Starling  2
Eye to Eye
Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Laughing Kookaburra
Little Owl
Lunch
Night Visitor
Red Kite in Flight
Fishing Osprey
Sparrow Hawk
Male Chaffinch
Red Squirrel in winter coat
Male Red Squirrel
Harris Hawk
Glen Etive Stag
Great Grey Owl
Jay
Thirsty squirrel
Greater Spotted Woodpecker  2
Sparrowhawk  2
On Golden Pond
Scottish Wildcat
The Catch
Starling in Snow
Feeding Time

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