Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

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Here are a few shots of Bamburgh castle one of Northumberland’s most renowned sights.  Situated on the Northumberland coastline the castle overlooks both the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne and is well worth a visit particularly when the sun is shining.

Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle

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My (albeit) limited view of the Eclipse

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Here are a few shots of my very limited view of today’s eclipse in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

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True Love – Otter Stylee

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A shot of true love as demonstrated by a couple of Asian Short Claw Otters.  Taken at the Scottish Deer centre in Fife.

Asian Short Claw Otters

Asian Short Claw Otters

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Scottish Wildcat

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Here are a few shots of a Scottish Wildcat which is Britain’s last large mammal predator.  Although they look very similar to a household tabby cat, these are super-tough, can comfortably survive Scotland’s harshest winters and are more than a match for large eagles.  Unfortunately, the latest figures suggest that there are less than 100 left in the wild.  The Wildcat Haven Project is currently trying to turn the tide in favour of the wildcat, aiming to increase their numbers to around 1,000 to ensure sustainability –  more at: http://www.wildcathaven.co.uk

Scottish Wildcat
Scottish Wildcat
Scottish Wildcat

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Eagle Owl

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Here are further shots of an eagle owl in flight, taken at the Raptor World Bird of Prey centre which is located within the Scottish Deer Centre near Cupar in Fife.

Eagle Owl
Eagle Owl
Eagle Owl
Eagle Owl
Eagle Owl
Eagle Owl

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Macro Insect

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Here are a couple of shots of an unknown Insect taken with my macro lens.

Macro Insect
Macro Insect

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Gecko

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An oldie but goody!

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Gecko

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A Punk Highland Coo?

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Took this picture of a highland cow (known as coo in Scottish slang) and my mind went immediately back to my punk days in the 70’s.  I have nicknamed him Sid!

A Punk Highland Coo

A Punk Highland Coo

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Harris Hawk

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The following shots of a Harris Hawk were taken at the Raptor World Bird of Prey centre which is located within the Scottish Deer centre near Cupar in Fife.  If you do happen to cross paths with this impressive raptor then it is likely an escapee from captivity as they are normally resident in the USA and South America.  The in-flight shots are of the Hawk attempting to catch its food.

Harris Hawk
Harris Hawk
Harris Hawk
Harris Hawk
Harris Hawk

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