I decided to take off with my cameras to try and capture some images of Scottish Winter Wildlife in their natural environment before the snow melts.
Wanting to maximise my available time I decided to use the services of local expert Marcus Conway on one of his "Ebirder" guided tours.
This turned out to be a great decision, Marcus's friendly manner, superb wildlife knowledge when balanced with his extensive photographic skills, made this trip a great success.
If you are planning a photographic trip to the Highlands, then I would definitely recommend checking out what Marcus can offer.
His website is as follows ..... http://ebirder.net/
Black Grouse at Lek
Black Grouse at Lek
Black Grouse at Lek
Black Grouse at Lek
Black Grouse at Lek
Black Grouse at Lek
Perfect Flight Formation
Home of the Ptarmigan
No tracks existed when we walked up here this morning at first light.
Claiming his Territory
Male Ptarmigan
Loch Morlich from Cairngorm
Spectacular Cairngorm Plateau
Male Ptarmigan
Male Ptarmigan
Hunkered Down
At Rest
Lister in the Hills - now which way is North ?
Three in a Line
Male Ptarmigan
Male Ptarmigan showing his Red "Eyebrow"
Fly Past
Male Ptarmigan
Mountaineers on the Opposite Ridge Climb into the Clouds
The Ice cliffs beckon
Keeping on the path to Avoid the Snow Covered River and Gulleys
Male Ptarmigan
Winter Flock
Snowy Scene
Stags on the Horizon
Centuries Old Majestic Scots Pine
Crested Tit at Home in the Pines
Monarch of the Glen
Pine Forest Dwellers
Twisted Antler Stag
Crestie on Silver Birch
Crestie on the Hunt
Ever Watchfull
Showing Off
Looking at You
Rear Deer
Ever Watchfull
Highland King
Proud Stag
Always Alert
Wintering Group of Stags
Loch Morlich
Relics of the Clearances
Marcus - Scanning for Eagles
Rocks and Glen
Home of the Mountain Hares.
Mountain Hare in Form
Are they coming my Way ?
Somethings on the Move
I am invisible if I don't move !
Did I hear Something ?
Keep low and Perfectly Still
Tracks in My Winter Home
Quick Exit !
I'm Off !
Good bye Splash
Sunset at Loch Garten
I had only put my camera away and a Golden Eagle briefly circled above our transport !!