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| Female Ring Ouzel. Thursday evening |
Some hot weather again this week as we approach the longest day of the year. A few images over the last few days around the Cairngorms.
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| Cloudberry at it's finest |
A fine period for our Mountain flora just now with Cloudberry at its finest before the petals fall soon. Trailing Azaelia and Moss Campion always a delight with their vibrant colours on the hills.
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| Trailing Azealia |
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| Dwarf Cornel |
It has been breezy high up so wildlife photography challenging at times. With the hot conditions comes heat haze which is an annoying problem when photographing at animal or bird level.
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| Heat Haze Hare |
The Cladonia and other vegetation also becomes crunchy with every footstep, no matter how light you travel. Another problem, especially when the wind does fall light.
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| Red Grouse |
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| Yawning in the sun, crispy Cladonia |
This time of year is just wonderful for late afternoon wanderings up the hills. With darkness not falling till way after 10pm (or maybe not at all really) then you can still have a good day out even when setting off after 3pm.
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| Coire an Lochain |
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| Twin Burns |
I headed out for a chance to see Dotterel and/or Ptarmigan but nothing seen unfortunately. A lovely walk all the same.
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| Trailing Azaelia |
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| Looking down on the Great Slab |
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| A Deserted plateau |
Another delight of late walking on the hills is the distinct lack of humans about. Getting off paths will almost definitely achieve this too.
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| Coire Sneachda |
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| Early evening light |
Highlight of this day was right at the end of my walk. A wonderful individual Female Ring Ouzel came tottering up towards me as I just sat in the sunshine. Fabulous.
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| Female Ring Ouzel |
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| Looking beautiful in the sunshine |
Yesterday was another lovely morning. Not too hot, just perfect temperatures.
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| Sunny afternoon |
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| No wind today |
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| Cloudscapes |
My usual walk in the Monadhliath for the hares was quiet, very quiet. Hardly anyone seen. Must be the football.
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| Guess who |
The Wheatears have been fabulous again this Summer. That beautiful song, alongside the Skylark is such a beautiful sound in the mountains.
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| Wheatear |
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| Spotted! |
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