The red deer rut is now underway, with Stags bellowing on the hillside to warn challengers off as they lay claim to their harem of hinds. UK safari describes the sound of the stags as "something between a chainsaw and a burp". Couldn't have put it better!
An early morning trip up Glen Garry found four groups with between 6 and 20 hinds to each stag. Plenty more stags roaring elsewhere in the glen. Just one brief scuffle, when a very young stag tried to sneak past the main man to get at his hinds. He was chased off very quickly with no bloodshed.
Had word, from a reliable source of a Capercaillie calling in Leanachan. Great news if it's correct. I went up this morning but heard nothing. Maybe a bit late as they're most active at first light. I'll head up before sunrise soon as I get the chance. No pics of this magnificent bird to share on here (YET!)
An early morning trip up Glen Garry found four groups with between 6 and 20 hinds to each stag. Plenty more stags roaring elsewhere in the glen. Just one brief scuffle, when a very young stag tried to sneak past the main man to get at his hinds. He was chased off very quickly with no bloodshed.
Had word, from a reliable source of a Capercaillie calling in Leanachan. Great news if it's correct. I went up this morning but heard nothing. Maybe a bit late as they're most active at first light. I'll head up before sunrise soon as I get the chance. No pics of this magnificent bird to share on here (YET!)
Should be seeing the return of the winter migrants soon - Fieldfare, redwing, Whooper swans and goldeneye duck to name but a few. Watch this page for further updates,
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