Loch of Kinnordy Raptors

A cold, early start ascending a glen preceded a lengthy car journey, making my extended break at Kinnordy Loch's Gullery Hide well-earned. The hide offered sightings of four raptor species, with the most captivating activity unfolding over the distant reeds. Notably, an Osprey successfully fished close to the reeds and a pine tree. 

Black Grouse male (Blackcock) in Angus

Ewe with lambs being bothered by a Raven, click here for video I think the Ravens were attracted to overnight afterbirth in a field with many sheep. The Raven in the video seemed interested in some stuck to the ewe's wool? 

Male Marsh Harrier, Kinnordy Loch

Male with a reed for nest building

Buzzard chasing the male

Male Harrier chasing the Buzzard

and then the Buzzard flew off

Female Marsh Harrier

Osprey

Red Kite

Grey Heron

Teal female

Redshanks making new Redshanks

Pseudo wader, a Cock Pheasant, from the Stewart Hide at Murton