Tuesday 24 May 2011

After the gales, Montreathmont Forest

Even though the wind had abated from the gales on Monday there was still a strong wind blowing through Angus today so a sheltered spot would be needed to take some photos. Montreathmont Hide seemed the ideal place, little wind due to the trees giving shelter, well stocked feeders and all of the birds with chicks to feed.

Although many of the birds I photographed can be seen even in my own garden the Great Spotted Woodpecker and the Jay I've never seen at home. The Jay did land just in front of the hide but it's wary nature meant it flew off to a tree as soon as I liftred the camera. No sign of the Green Woodpecker today, not even a distant call, I presume they've all mated up now and are keeping a low profile.

Montreathmont Jay

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Blue Tits

Siskin

Chaffinch

Goldfinch

Montreathmont Coal Tit

Friday 13 May 2011

Montrose Basin, Shelduck Hide and Tayock

A few pictures taken in showery conditions at Montrose Basin on the North shore at the Shellduck Hide and at Tayock. There were the usual shellduck, swans, eiders and a red breasted merganser, unfortunately all photos were into bright sun. There were a number of these very hairy caterpillars of the Garden Tiger Moth, a small tortoise shell and a few small white butterflies.

Garden Tiger Moth Caterpillar, Montrose Basin

Montrose Basin, Shellduck Hide

Montrose Basin, Tayock

Montrose Basin, Tayock

Monday 2 May 2011

Montrose Basin, Old Harbour to Bridge of Dun

Some photos taken at high tide on a breezy afternoon at Montrose Basin between the Old Harbour and Bridge of Dun via the path along the South Esk in the area known as "The Lurgies". Probably it would be better to re-visit as the tide ebbs nearer to dusk.

Green-veined White Butterfly at Montrose Basin

Montrose Railway Viaduct from The Lurgies

Shell Duck in flight at Montrose Basin

Eider Duck, Male, at Montrose Basin

Eider Duck, Female, at Montrose Basin



Search Blog

Blog archive