WINTER IS COMING, CHECK OUT THE PTARMIGAN

Cairn Gorm and Loch Avon

Ptarmigan all set for winter, shouting for it

Loch Avon

Cairn Gorm in afternoon sun

Nearly white!

The one that got away

A bright afternoon with some nice sunshine today. A strong wind on the plateau and bitterly cold if you hung around for any length of time. Plenty of ptarmigan around and plenty of croaking going on. They are just getting into their winter plumage. Quite right, winter is most definitely just round the corner now. Forecast suggesting much colder early next week and the prospect of some snow. Bring it on.