Little Blackcap looking splendid for the mating season. Normally very illusive little birds he just peaked out for a few seconds, long enough to get a quick shot.
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Blackcap
Amorous Mallards
That time of year again, two amorous Mallards at the Kirk dam hide.
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Great Northern Diver also known as a Common Loon
“Smile for the camera”…. only managed one shot of this beautiful bird and then it was gone. Taken a couple of years ago but never seen one so close to shore since.
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Little Egret
After flying about, stopping at various places near the hide it finally landed right in front, just for a few minutes but long enough to get a shot. Such elegant birds.
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Cuteness alert… fabulous little longtail tits
Little longtail tits enjoying the winter sunshine. Just wonderful to watch.
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Hen Harrier
After 3 hours in a very cold bird hide was just packing up when this hen harrier arrived… couldn’t believe it… so exciting!
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Waxwings
A bit of journey up to Ardrishaig, but well worth it to get the waxwings. I cannot believe how they can clear a tree of berries so quickly. They are comical though, they will hang on to anything just reach the berries, even upside down.
Ardrishaig, Argyll
Tawny Owl in moonlight
A little tawny owl on a lovely moonlit evening.
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Little tufted duck having an early morning stretch
Little tufted duck having an early morning stretch.
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Stonechat
Stopped for a picnic on route to Glen Borradale and was joined by this little stonechat.
Ardnamurchan