Sunday 5 May 2013

Sea, Skye and moors....

Just back from a wonderful week in the Highlands, with a visit to Skye as well!!  Great company, food and birds.  Highlight for me was a boat trip from Portree and a Caper before breakfast (yes I do get up early sometimes!!). 




 Capercaille, Red Grouse in flight and Black at the lek.....

 
Crested Tit at Lock Garten

Great Northern Diver and Otter




 
a Cormorant called Charlie who knew where the fish were


 Black Guillemot
 


 White-tailed eagle from the boat


White Wagtail and Snow Bunting
 

 
early morning Roe Deer from bedroom window

 
Red Grouse walking
 

 
Brown Hare


 
Rock Pipit


 
Dunlin


 Osprey at lunch
 
 
Iceland Gull in the rain
 
 

Parrot (Scottish?) Crossbill and Whimbrel