On the East Lothian coast…..the bridge to nowhere…..
Category Archives: Nature
One of Northumberland’s most beautiful beaches, caught in the soft light just before sunset.
Jenny, back on the nest, ready to produce this year’s clutch of eggs.
Just below the border from Eyemouth lies the lovely English county of Northumberland. The search is on for the most beautiful beach in a coastline of pure pearls. This is Cocklawburn…a fossil hunters paradise and an absolute stunner.
Just north of Eyemouth are the Lammemuir hills and the beautiful Whiteadder reservoir, favourite with many species of birds and would be sailors, honing their skills before venturing out on the more turbulent waters of the North Sea. Canada geese share the moors with grouse before the hunting season starts in earnest. It is a good place too to […]
Easter Sunday morning and the adult male swan patrols the harbour. Nest building has started again and he is on the look out for intruding males. A sea fret hides familiar landmarks in a shining veil of misty light.
A partial eclipse of the sun over Eyemouth, and the birth of a small green planet in the camera’s filter.
The eyes of a heron at sunrise, panning the clear waters of the harbour mouth in the hope of an early catch.
A week ago the last cygnet reluctantly left the nest and Eyemouth, chased up the road by its parent. For several days Jock and Jenny could be seen patrolling the harbour on the lookout for homing adolescents. Now they return to the muddy bank at the mouth of the river Eye where nest building will begin again in the Spring.
It must be confusing to be a swan. Those parents that have nurtured you for nine months, taught you to swim, to fight, to fly….. now only have time for each other. Not only do they not have time for you…. but they want you to pack up and go. Fly the nest, leave the […]
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