Oran Uisge nature reserve

I decided to write this post in celebration of International Dawn Chorus Day. If you are anxious about life’s circumstances …

A beautiful morning, the first day of May, my favourite time of year. Morning Dew – I wrote this poem …

Spring time and I can hear the wild call of the curlew on the moorland. Curlew Calling Across the moor …

The skylark has returned to the moor. His song is a wonderful reminder that Spring is here. A time to …

This tiny celandine flower reappears every Spring. It has survived every storm, frost, gale, drought and snowstorm but, still lights …

Spring is on the way! First flowers are growing on the Òran Uisge (Gaelic for song of water) nature reserve, …

Moonlit Sky ” On a still, still night, clear and cold, Skies are dark with stars so bold. The moon …

“The sunshine glows in an azure sky, lighting sparkles as the minutes pass by”

Morning Dew This is my moment to stop and stare, In total solitude with, no one to share. Sunshine beams …

The Rowan Tree Glorious and graceful, a tree to admire, Feathery foliage and berries of fire. Delicate leaves like friendly …

Autumn Glory Red and orange, yellow and gold, An Autumn treat with hues so bold. Colourful flakes swirling around, While …

Tawny Owl “A ghostly sight floats with grace, As he passes the moons shining face. This plumed spectre, silent and …

Fantastic Aurora Borealis last night. The first one I have seen this year. A big thank you to Glendale Skye …

Western Sunset On this amazing eve with, air so still, I watch in wonder at this sight to thrill. My …

The River “The bronze river flows over rises and hollows, singing forever” SuWoo “singing river”

Red Admiral “Adorning the sky like tiny fires burning, lighting up our world” SW

I went for a leisurely walk along the riverbank on a bright afternoon to see the Heather in full bloom. …

I visited the nature reserve this afternoon to look for butterflies. I saw several Scotch Argus and small Whites flying …

I went out for a walk this evening and I was amazed at the beautiful sunset. I took this photograph …

What a stormy day yesterday, very wet all day, with high winds. The river Roskhill was thundering down the gorge. …