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: wildlife
Nature always makes progress
Nature always makes progress throughout the year. Watching the local stags late last night, it was interesting to note increased antler growth. The May weather
Deerly Beloved Forever
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
Talking about the weather
Talking about the weather. We all do it. When you feed animals or live in a rural setting, knowledge of the weather is highly important.
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
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,
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
A snowy October outlook
A snowy October outlook. It is not rare to have snow fall in the highlands in late October. The weather during October, to date, has
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
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
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
Positive news for salmon
Positive news for salmon. Our salmon numbers have been in decline for decades. There are many factors responsible for their decline, from warming sea temperatures
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
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
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
A sunset or sunrise?
A sunset or sunrise? I like both but feel more drawn to sunrise, and there are lots of reasons why. But this sequence of photographs,
Changing coats for summer
Changing coats for summer is something us humans do. The bigger, warmer coats for the winter months are replaced by lighter versions. In the animal
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,
Wait a while for winter
Wait a while for winter. Just like this fox, sitting and waiting in the woodland. The fox was photographed sitting in open woodland, and close
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