Posts by skyenatureblog

"Love Skye-Love Nature-Love Life" Skyenatureblog.com provides an artistic journey through the seasons, describing the natural beauty of the island through, prose, poetry, art, photographs and videos. I hope to give readers a taste of the Skye experience. I hope you enjoy the journey The Isle of Skye has dramatic mountains, wild glens and amazing seascapes; it offers a varied wilderness for free spirits. There is an abundance of hidden places full of native trees, wildflowers and wildlife to enjoy, in peace and tranquility. This sensational Island changes constantly through the seasons, with wild Atlantic storms, snowy mountains and balmy Summer nights with spectacular skies. The Summer wildflowers provide a colourful feast for insects, which feed the many species of songbirds, both native and Summer visitors.

Goldfinch

The goldfinch is a beautiful bird with an exquisite song. Goldfinch Jewelled plumes glowing bright flashes of red, white and …

Skye Midsummer Night

The Summer solstice, the longest day of the year is a time to celebrate Nature’s gift. Skye Midsummer Night The …

Morning Dew

The dawn chorus woke me up at 3.00am on Saturday 4th June as the sun rose behind the pine trees …

Chimney Sweeper Moth

The chimney sweeper moth flies during the daytime. throughout the months of June and July. The wing length is between …

Graceful Harebell

Graceful Harebell Your delicate bonnet of baby blue, An iridescent glow from misty hues. Head bows down to hide your …

Three Pines

Three Pines Three pines standing tall surviving westerly gales a symbol of strength Sue Wood

Nature’s Masterpiece

The Jewelled Meadow Sunlight and raindrops ignite this jewelled haven nature’s masterpiece Sue Wood The meadow is alive with pollinators

Dancing Ferns

Dancing Ferns Uncoiling their fronds and growing up high, They tremble and quiver and reach for the sky. Acid-green leaves, …