Nature loves May showers. While much of the population hoped the warm, dry weather marked the arrival of summer, the rain ensured our gardens blossomed
Category: nature nurture
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
Nature is a great healer
Nature is a great healer. Most of us feel better when we have spent time outdoors. From a morning dog walk to an afternoon stroll
Morning magic and Unicorns
Morning magic and Unicorns. Don’t we all need a sprinkle of magic in our lives? Uplifting morning light to a glimpse of a wild creature,
Special places around us
Special places around us. Scotland is a scenic country, it is blessed with many beautiful locations. Many of them are visited by people from across
November rain and mist
November rain and mist. November often presents wonderful photographic opportunities. Damp days and lingering mists in the hills above the trees look magical especially when
October sunlight on Birch Tree
October sunlight on Birch Tree. Sunlight uplifts the soul, it makes all the bad things good again. It is a positive influence, and an essential
Morning moon and sunlight
Morning moon and sunlight. A morning walk lit by the sun and looked upon by the moon is a perfect start to the day. October’s
Birch symbolic of renewal
Birch symbolic of renewal. In Celtic mythology, the birch is associated with the Tree of Life and was said to represent the link between the
Red deer in Scotland
Red deer in Scotland. The largest UK population of red deer can be found in Scotland. Scottish stags are sometimes referred to as the “Monarch
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
Barking bucks and roaring stags
Barking bucks and roaring stags. Autumn is perhaps one of the most active times of the year in the Highlands. The overnight freezing temperatures have
Supporting our Red Squirrels
Supporting our Red Squirrels. We are fortunate to have regular visits from Red Squirrels. They visit the garden most days to feed on nuts, and
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
Monday morning welcome light
Monday morning welcome light. After a weekend of prolonged heavy rain and floods, Scotland braced for more rain overnight. Thankfully, it rained very little and
Autumn is soul food
Autumn is soul food. There is something about this time of year no other season can beat. It’s the display from Mother Nature. From colourful
Water, rain, full and flowing
Water, rain, full and flowing. October is a month of active nature. The temperatures dip, the wind picks up and the low light of the
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette. It is one of the most spectacular months for colour and change. The slow and steady approach of winter can be
September and the rain
September and the rain. Looking through my photo archives it’s interesting to compare the weather each year. Depending on what app you use on your
Warm weather animal sightings
Warm weather animal sightings. During the unseasonably high temperatures, our wildlife will change behaviour and be more visible. Often the most active time for wildlife
The weather has an impact
The weather has an impact on activities. As the seasons change and slip into the next, we need to find ways to adapt. After a
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human or animal intelligence. It combines computer science and
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor. Guest, Linda Mellor, enjoys a chat with Hannah and Charlotte in their popular twice-monthly podcast called ‘Women in Wellies’.
An outdoors life
An outdoors life is the best life, just look at the scenes you can capture! Spending time outdoors is never wasted. This is the time
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
Photoshoot conditions worked together
Photoshoot conditions worked together to make it perfect. I was able to achieve exactly what I set out to do. When you work outdoors you
Top up your creativity
Top up your creativity. Experiences and adventures, no matter how small, all help towards topping up your creativity fuel tank. Probably the best way to
Sunrise sunshine yes please!
Sunrise sunshine, yes please! There is no better way to start the day than with a walk. A walk while the sun is rising is
Do you love windy weather?
Do you love windy weather? The windy weather shakes things up and brings about thoughts of change. In this sense, wind can be defined as
Watching the rain
Watching the rain clouds from dry spot higher up the hill. Seeing the clouds dropping their rain over the trees of the Black Wood. It’s
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
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
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
As old as the hills
“As old as the hills was written in the winter on 2021. People started seeking to connect with the outdoors and with nature. More folk
January’s Full Moon
January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon and is due to reach it’s peak a little after 11pm (UK) today. It has been difficult
self-care is the only resolution
Self-care is the only resolution you will need. On second thoughts, and in addition to self-care, a healthy dash of inspiration should be added. Each