Black Grouse and Marsh Harrier

The Black Grouse (Black Cock) were photographed just after sunrise in the shadow of a hill and the Marsh Harrier was hunting quite far across a loch.

Red-legged Partridge

A very accommodating Red-legged Partridge sitting at the roadside in Glenisla trying to get some early morning sun.

Fish Hunters, Kinnordy and Backwater Dam

Backwater Dam and Kinnordy fish hunters, from the top, Cormorant in breeding colours, a Grey Heron with a pike and the ever present male Smew.