Deerly Beloved Forever. Last month I wrote a piece on my lifelong love of deer and the need for a more positive narrative. We have
Category: deer management
A sad wildlife tale
A sad wildlife tale. It’s always disheartening to witness any wildlife injured or distressed. If we can help, we will not hesitate. However, on occasions
Book promotion day 2
Book promotion day 2. It’s all about stepping outside my comfort zone. Doing short videos to promote my latest book and answer questions is fun.
Scottish deer comment 2023
Scottish deer comment 2023. Deer have been a favourite of mine since early childhood, and I am always delighted to write about them. They’re also
BDS local branch visit to Creag Meagaidh
BDS local branch visit to Creag Meagaidh. The visit to the National Nature Reserve gave a welcome insight into the management of wild deer and
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh. On Saturday 28th October 2023, members of the BDS (British Deer Society) Highland Branch visited the Creagh Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
Push boundaries go deerstalking
Push boundaries go deerstalking. If you are looking to do something different, worthwhile, and responsible for the countryside consider going roe deer stalking. Scotland has
The Stags are back
The Stags are back. The red deer rut seems to be drawing to a close. The wild stormy weather has probably hastened the end of
October sunsets and roaring stags
October sunsets and roaring stags. This weekend we witnessed our first skiff of October snow. It’s a much needed drop in temperate to propel the
An appreciation for Deer
An appreciation for deer. The biggest land mammal in the UK, and Scotland’s finest beastie. In Gaelic they are called Fiadh Ruadh, and have long
Red deer rut Scotland
Red deer rut Scotland. The red deer rut takes place in Autumn, in Scotland. Rutting stags are the mature red deer males challenging others and
Scotland’s stag stalking season
Scotland’s stag stalking season. The deer stalking season for stags starts on 1st July through to 20th October. It’s a busy time for deer stalkers
Wildlife evenings in May
Wildlife evenings in May are a feast for the photographer’s senses. The light is long and beautiful, and nature is active. Who wants to be
Longer light creates opportunities
Longer light creates opportunities for taking photographs. The day starts earlier with the sun rising before most people get out of bed, and sets, currently,
Daily choices around us
Daily choices around us. Choices are everywhere should you choose to see them. A morning walk revealed wildlife making choices, just look at the two
Sunset and stags in February
Sunset and stags in February on a Sunday evening was an uplifting ending to a peaceful weekend. What a sky! As the sun started to
What makes your heart sing?
What makes your heart sing? Well, for me it has to be the outdoors, and wildlife encounters. Living in the highlands, I am fortunate I
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
Weekend weather forecast
It’s Saturday and the forecast correctly informed us we would see snow. The wind speed picked up, the rain turned into sleet and the temperature
The Countryside provides us with many things
The countryside provides us with many things. One of them a reason to smile. A photograph taken earlier today, a red deer stag wearing some
January wet weather 2023
January wet weather has been a constant theme in 2023. Fields are sodden, burns have turned into fast-flowing rivers and hillside tracks have transformed into
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 2)
Part 2 Stag stalking in remote Scotland, part 2. The continuation of stalking the final cull stag of the season. However the late October weather
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 1)
Part 1 “Stag Stalking in remote Scotland. A few years ago, I stalked my first red deer stag on Corrievarkie, a remote estate on the
Rural Estate Working Life during the winter months
Rural estate working life during the winter months is one of the toughest. The working life of an Estate chimes along to the tune of