Moving in....Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Scotland May 2010
Just had a few days in The Boat of Garton, Scotland. The birding was absolutely dire. It was still winter there with no buds, let alone leaves, on the trees. We had rain, hail and snow. There was a serious lack of all birds which makes us think that the long, hard winter has taken its toll. Resident species were obviously absent. Local birders say that most birds died last winter. Raptors were especially poor which makes you think that they are being persecuted. The snow damage was there to see on all the trees with most trees loosing limbs or suffering die back. This was the worst birding holiday we have ever had and came home after 4 days.
Isle of Skye
With the lack of birds we took to the scenery. Managed a sea eagle on Skye and a very, very distant pair of golden eagles. The scenery on the drive there was absolutely fantastic, a mountain round every corner.Karen
There must be a bird here somewhere, any bird will do..........a birdless Scotland!
I'm sure standing on a rock will make me look taller!
Tallest Tree in Great Britain
A Douglas Fir at a staggering 66m and still growing! The tallest tree in Britain.
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