We seem to have an abundance of hoglets this year! Managed to get some photos as they trotted down the road! (whilst stopping the traffic to make sure they made it across safely)
Isle of Bute
Hoglets
Female Blackcap
Pleased to have captured this little female blackcap. She was out an in the tree busy feeding her young and broke cover for only a few seconds.
Isle of Bute
Field mice
Amazing what you see when walking through a farm. Little field mice peeking out from their nest.
Isle of Bute
A few randoms from my walks about Bute
Sometimes I just go for a walk on this beautiful island, not looking for anything in particular, but nature always delivers. Hummingbird Moth, wild orchid, moor cotton and Peacock butterfly moths,
Isle of Bute
Lets here it for the Bees
Bees are known for their crucial role in pollination and honey production.There are over 20,000 known species of bees, here are only a few I found on my walk out today.
Isle of Bute
Spotted Flycatchers
Only aware of one other sighting of Spotted Flycatchers on Bute this year and very few sightings over previous years so really thrilled to be invited to friends garden to photograph them when they nested there.
Isle of Bute
Goosanders
Enjoyed watching these Goosanders, about 18 of them, came ashore right in front of the hide. Their webbed feet positioned far back on their body, and a sharp, slender bill helps when catching fish underwater.
Ettrick Bay, Isle of Bute
Colourful Butterflies
Apparently there are around 59 species of butterflies that are regularly seen in the UK. Here are two of what I believe are the most beautiful seen here on Bute. The common Blues are my favourite.
Isle of Bute
Four Spotted Chaser Dragonflies
Four Spotted Chasers: This dragonfly species can be found near various freshwater habitats, including ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-flowing rivers.
Isle of Bute
Goldfinches
These beautiful colourful little goldfinches were busy gathering nesting material at Loch Fad on the Isle of Bute.
Isle of Bute