Trip to Kintyre

[Babs]

Enjoyed a really nice trip to Kintyre in Scotland last week.

Superb digs but the weather wasn't too kind to us toward the end of the week. However, at the start of the week we had some lovely sunshine.

Did not manage to catch sight of a Golden Eagle but did manage to spot a Peregrine Falcon whilst walking through a forest. (it's not a great pic but a first for me). Plenty of Buzzards and Kestrals spotted. Whilst driving along the road each corner you took you were able to spot one or two Herons oh and the odd Rabbit or two.

Every beach seemed to have Pied Wagtails bobbing about along with Rock Pippit (Greg's pic) and Oystercatchers.

The Grey Seals were beautiful and didn't seemed to mind having their photos taken.

Whilst driving along the road we often had Goldfinches darting to and fro, they were always near the thistle which grows alongside all of the roads

The Gannets were fascinating to watch with their diving displays of fishing and I've never seen so many Cormorant.

The highlight of the week for us was the Milky Way, never seen a sky like it totally amazing

[Chocky]

Fantastic Babs. Looks like you had an exciting time. I'm so glad.
Well worth a visit. Scotland is a beautiful place

[Babs]

Here are some more photos


The first is a female Stonechat
The second is a Herring Gull with Starfish lunch
The third an Oystercatcher
The fourth a sunrise over Torrisdale Bay

[Babs]

Thanks Chocky, we have already discussed booking for next year because we didn't manage to do all the things we wanted

[Chocky]

Great captures. Seagulls never cease to fascinate.
Hope the weather is better next year.

[Babs]

Here's a few more

The first a male Stonechat
The second Southend, Mull of Kintyre
The third and fourth Highland cattle

[rolf]

Great photos Babs, looks like you had a great time.

[Chocky]

I agree. Fantastic. Well done