Posing Siskin

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This charming little siskin happily posed for me whilst at Loch Morlich, Aviemore.  This is indeed a rarity for me as when attempting wildlife photography the subject is normally well gone before I release the shutter, a very frustrating hobby indeed.  In … Continue reading

Wintry Aviemore

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As Billy Connolly once said ‘There are two seasons in Scotland, June and winter… in Scotland, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.’ To say the weather in Scotland is changeable is an understatement.  Only 24 … Continue reading

Blue Tits Preparing

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A few shots of blue tits preparing the nest box in my garden.  The nest box has been quiet the past couple of years so hopefully this year may prove different. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication … Continue reading

Peregrine Falcon – York Minster

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A few shots of one of the resident peregrine falcons at York Minster taken on 6 Apr 19. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author … Continue reading

Lapwings

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A few shots of Lapwings taken in the Cairngorms.   © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links … Continue reading

Courting Great Crested Grebes

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A few shots of a couple of great crested grebes carrying out their elaborate courtship dance.  It would have been ideal if the weather had been better and the grebes closer to shore however, this was the first time I had … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with catch!

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I followed this great crested grebe for an hour whilst it was diving, fortunately my patience eventually paid off.  Taken at Wilstone reservoir near Tring, Hertfordshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2019]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express … Continue reading

Snow Bunting

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A few shots of a Snow Bunting taken on Cairngorm mountain in Scotland.  The snow bunting is very scarce in the UK with only a few breeding pairs however, during winter they are joined by approximately 15,000 migrants. © [John … Continue reading