The Natural World

The beauty of Nature, Fauna and Flora that can be seen from the cottages or round about is absolutely stunning. All year round there is something different to see and experience

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

Texel Newborn April 2020 | Fauna

20 mins old | Still wobbly legged | Mum Why! do I have to get up?

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

Noble Peregrine falcon stretching his wings

Bell Heather | Flora

Amazing how colours can vary up and down a branch

It's great to get close to nature

Brown Hare Launch | Fauna

Close my eyes and away we go

Wild Flower at Falls of Linn | Flora

Lovely walk | Easy going, level stroll | not far from cottages

Duck paddling | Fauna

Okay, maybe i'll stay here the sun has come out

I know you're looking at me

Cabbage White | Fauna

Enjoy life late in Spring

Alpine fruit | Flora

these are one reason to follow the code and minimise your footfall impact when out and about

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Looking Down, here I come ready or not!

Highland coo | Fauna

It's a hard life being an Icon

First Red Squirrel we have seen at Bluefolds

Poppy Seed Head | Flora

Nature close up

Male Hen Harrier

Voles & Mice beware

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

Red Grouse Male | Fauna

Great to see and hear from the cottages

Tortoise Shell Butterfly | Fauna

Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) is in the corner of the garden outside the cottages, always attracts beautiful butterflies in the summer

Sandpiper | Fauna

Waiting to cross the Burn safely, on a circular walk through the Braes of Glenlivet

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface

Famous Pedigree hill sheep from Hillhead of Morinsh farm

Looking good Mr K!

Moss and Lichen | Flora

Different hues of green against the bark

Bog Cotton | Flora

Higher up the track on the grouse moors

Berries in Winter Snow | Flora

Natural feeding stations for birds throughout the year, loved by visiting Waxwings in particular

Grey wagtail - Falls of Linn | Fauna

Aerial acrobatics in pursuit of lunch

Oystercatcher | Fauna

Fun birds to see, all over NE Scotland

I'm sure the paperazzi can't see me

Lapwing Visitor | Fauna

It's fabulous just watching them swoop around the fields surrounding the cottages. It is easy to loose and hour or three watching the Lapwings

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages

Daffodil surprise | Flora

Hardy plants though, pushed on through the snow and gave a fantastic display

Holly Leaf | Flora

A great place to spend the festive season for a getaway break

I'm not a Sea Eagle, I'm Bald!

Ladybird | Fauna

just out for a walking workout!

Lonesome Scots Pine | Flora

a vision in green all year round

Poppy Seed Pod | Flora

Waiting for the right moment

Welcome back Flowers | Flora

Brownie points on return from Australia

Anthyllis Vulneraria Maritima

Saw this on the cliff edge overlooking the rock

Mountain Alpine | Flora

Nature close up, and providing great backdrops / settings for photography

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

out and about during the day!

Oystercatchers in flight | Fauna

Oystercatchers are regulars in the field in front of the cottages. Easy to spot too

Eider Duck | Fauna

Life is a paddle

Herring Gull | Fauna

OK human that's close enough, I'm kind of busy here

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

The noble Peregrine Falcon stretching his wings, Great place to visit, fun for all the family

Guillemots sunbathing | Fauna

I'll go in after you, it looks a bit choppy

Kestrel hovering

Looking for dinner

Highland Coo | Fauna

Supermodels of the Bovine world

Garden Plant | Flora

even in abandoned grounds beauty can be found

European Eagle Owl | Fauna

Great for all ages (Kids enjoy and learn at the same time, what an experience)

Male Pheasant | Fauna

You'll be able to see me all around Bluefolds

Buffalo | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Water Drip A Moment In Time | Other

Wonders of Nature

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Tree fungus | Flora

An interesting necessity of nature, the camera captures the intricacy of a symbiotic relationship

Not often do I rest

Local Neighbours | Fauna

I'm new here you know. Come and meet me just outside the door of the cottages

Brown Hare | Fauna

Can be seen all year round, and occasional but rather rare visits of their cousin the Mountain Hare

Hillhead Black Face Sheep

Learn from our neighbours on how to enjoy life

Peregrine Falcon | Fauna

Noble Falcon stretching his wings, Great place to visit, fun for all the family

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Red Deer Stag | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Autumnal Daisy | Flora

opposite extremes of natural life

Flowering Thistle bud | Flora

Mid Summer and Scotland is thriving

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Rock pools sea erosion | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Roses in bloom | Flora

Stunning roses of summer, cultivated along side nature

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'

Heather and Lichen | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Cuckoo monitoring guard

to exit or not - Fence sitting

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Local Neighbours | Fauna

Just love the black knees, hello little one

Brown Hare Launch | Fauna

Whats that?, time to go

Hillhead of Morinsh Sheep | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Pied Wagtail | Fauna

Looking for nesting material

Water flowing | Other

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

Highland Coo | Fauna

Scotland's next Bovine supermodel

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

it is a tough life

Hillhead of Morinsh Blackface | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

It's great to get close to nature, who knows what else you will see that close up

Bluebells | Flora

Butterfly enjoying an early opportunity to feed

Determined Alpines | Flora

Exposed cliff face at Bow Fiddle Rock, supporting all forms of life

Longhorn steer | Fauna

Logie Steading is not far from the cottages, where you can see these ancient beauties.

Red Grouse | Fauna

Great to see and hear from the cottages

Highland coo | Fauna

It's a hard life being Scotland's Supermodel

Partridge Family | Fauna

The Partridge Family! Which one is David Cassidy?

Dandelions | Flora

We love honey, come and make it please.

Young Rabbit | Fauna

Cute little garden guest always watching out for friends or foes

Duck patrol | Fauna

Have you seen those humans over there,, they never look comfortable and calm on the water lol

Heather and Lichen | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Seaweed | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools

Grandfather's Beard | Flora

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages

Grey wagtail - Falls of Linn | Fauna

Who cares about the spray with this is your dining room

Red Deer Parade | Fauna

If we tiptoe passed do you think we will be seen?

Lochindorb Castle | Historic Scotland

Drive right around the Loch, the castle in in the middle of it. A great place to see more wildlife so don't forget your camera

Heather amongst the rocks | Flora

never forget your camera, opportunities are all around us in this stunning part of Scotland

Wow! Life is fun here | Fauna

Lambing time is such an exciting time, all around Bluefolds new little ones are appearing. Spring has sprung!

Rock pools sea erosion | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Okay, I'm ready take your photograph now

Stay away or I bolt!

Herring Gull | Fauna

I let the humans take this picture

It's great to get close to nature, who knows what else you will see that close up

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

AWWWW factor with the newborn lambs

Curlew in flight | Fauna

Nests and raises its young on moorland all around the cottages

Garden Plant | Flora

even in abandoned grounds beauty can be found

Peregrine Barbary Falcon cross | Fauna

A whole new meaning to 'pet friendly'. I think he liked it here

Bumble Bee | Fauna

I get a buzz from being here

Hillhead of Morinsh Texel | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Red Deer Stag | Fauna

We are so lucky to be able to see Red Deer close to Bluefolds

Gorse Flower | Flora

Abundant all over the region, and a heart warming sight when in bloom

Life goes on | Flora

Even a break won't stop nature

Waterside Wildflower | Flora

Stop and take a picture of the flowers by the waterside, there are plenty of wonderful walks nearby

Duck Paddling | Fauna

Balance is the key to a successful slide

Community hall | Fauna

Sit and be watched

These flies are a pain in the ......

Scots Pine in Winter | Flora

Always a camera opportunity, then warm up by the fire in the cottage with a dram

Herring Gull | Fauna

How many different gulls and other sea birds will you see on your trip to the coast

Young Rabbit | Fauna

Wow the world is big!

Field Poppy Flower | Flora

Sunbathing for nature

Spring Iris | Flora

Peeping up to say hello, there are lots of signs of Spring around the cottages

Grass strand on Beach | Other

Land fighting back against the erosion of coastal areas

Young Hedgehog | Fauna

Taking a stroll around the gardens

Brown Hare Leaping | Fauna

Best open my eyes and look where I'm going!

Sandpiper | Fauna

Waiting to cross the Burn safely, on a circular walk through the Braes of Glenlivet

Pebbles on a beach | Other

Interesting what can be "Seen" when you look down

Silent but .....

Wildflower by roadside | Flora

Take your time to notice the wild flowers, summer's wildside

Community patrol | Fauna

Famous Pedigree hill sheep stock from Hillhead of Morinsh farm (The Shearer Clan)

Duck family paddling | Fauna

Mother teaching her family about life in the world, Forres has a few good places for this type of photograph

Thistle in flower | Flora

Watch out for the prickles, maybe use the zoom for this one

Male Hen Harrier

Out scoping the menu area

Rock Formations | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Field Poppy Flower | Flora

Everywhere you look something grabs your attention all year round

Rock Pool | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools / rock sculptures

Spring Crocus | Flora

Peeping up to say hello, there are lots of signs of Spring around the cottages

Curlew visitor | Fauna

Nests and raises its young on moorland all around the cottages

European Eagle Owl | Fauna

Great for all ages (a favourite of ours due to the passion of the John and the team)

Sitting in a tree

Red Deer Passing Through

Just popping out for Lunch

Stunning against the purple backdrop of the Glenlivet Crown Estate

Skyline contrast with the trees

Great lighting around the cottages today

Local Neighbours | Fauna

Why not come and see all the new neighbours for yourself

Morinsh Woods | Flora

Autumnal colours add a splash of colour when out walking

Community hall | Fauna

sit and watch the sheep gather during the summer right outside the gardens

Highland coo | Fauna

No autographs please

Water drip A moment in time | Other

Algae directing water drips

Pebbles on the beach | Other

Looking down sometimes has its benefits

Male Pheasant | Fauna

Don't rush me, I can't decide which way to go

An iconic symbol

Cormorants sunbathing | Fauna

See these sunbather all along the Moray Coast, just a short ride away from the cottages

Harris Hawk | Fauna

Another star showing off for the guests

Red Deer Parade | Fauna

On the ridgeline climbing higher towards Ben Rinnes

"These are getting heavy? I think I'm getting a headache!

Spring Iris | Flora

Now that's purple. Don't forget your camera, there's a lot to capture

What you looking at? | Fauna

Yes you can take my photograph, I'm getting used to it.

Woodland Bluebells | Flora

One of the many fauna sights around the cottages

European Eagle Owl

Do you think the head tilt works for me?

Herring Gull | Fauna

Taking in the view!

Fledgling Buzzard | Fauna

Sheltering in the tree on a Dreich day

Motherhood | Fauna

I was a late arrival but I like it now I'm here at Bluefolds

European Wolves | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Bell Heather | Flora

Female Blackbird | Fauna

What do you mean it's not to your taste?

Spring Flower | Flora

Outside a derelict croft in Clash Woods

Super Moon April 2020 | Other

On the edge of the Cairngorms Dark Skies Park

Okay I'll pose for you

I wake up and the grass has grown it must be spring

Lapwing Visitor | Fauna

It's fabulous just watching them swoop around the fields surrounding the cottages. It is easy to loose and hour or three watching the Lapwings

Grandfathers beard | Flora

will only grow when the air is clean, so plenty of it on the trees around the cottages

Mistle Thrush | Fauna

All year round regular visitor

Siskin Dewy Morning | Fauna

One of numerous birds and animals you'll see right outside your door

European Wolves | Fauna

A fantastic family day out, free to members of the Royal Zoological Society

Seaweed | Other

Tide left behind some interesting camera opportunities and stunning rock pools

What are we getting the kids for Christmas?

Duck Paddling | Fauna

Balance is the key to a successful slide

Male Hen Harrier

Flying made easy

Packhorse Bridge | Historic Scotland

Just five minutes from the cottages, a great place to watch for wildlife or just watch the water and ponder

Morinsh Woods Fallen trees | Flora

Nature claiming back it's investment for the next generations

Findhorn Beach | Coast

Enjoy the beach, the sounds and the abundant wildlife ... not forgetting family fun and the picnic

An iconic symbol

I think they saw me!

That was a lovely nap (see my previous photo)