Spain December 2023 Several times a year I head out to the Murcia region of Spain – One of the few advantages of being old and retired is that you can grab a cheap flight at the quieter times of the year. In the autumn and spring, I usually take my camera.  There are a […]

Bearded Reedlings Nov 29 2023 This is a good time of year to head over to the Tay reed beds to try and get some shots of one of my favourite wee birds, the bearded reedling, also known as the bearded tit.The theory is that during the summer they grub about on the ground, but […]

Finally – Some Short Eared Owls There have been a couple of reports of short eared owls locally at Musselburgh this year, but I haven’t seen any.  However, a safer bet is always Aberlady Nature Reserve, but again, I’d been down there a few times with no luck. However, what reports there had been, all […]

Musselburgh November 12 2023 It’s that time of year when there is always a chance, if you are very lucky, of coming across a short eared owl.  So my walks  at this time of year do tend to concentrate on likely spots – namely, Aberlady and Levenhall Links at Musselburgh. The good thing about both […]