The Charismatic and endangered Barn Owl

A male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) displaying in snow

A male capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) displaying in snow, Cairngorms National Park.

An increasing rare sight in the Scottish mountains as habitat changes reduce the Capercaillie's.

Scottish Pine marten (Martes martes)

Pine marten (Martes martes) climbing tree, Cairngorms National Park

Scottish Mountain hare (Lepus timidus)

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in winter pelage, in the snow in the Cairngorms National Park

Scottish wildcat (Felis sylvestris)

Scottish wildcat (Felis sylvestris) climbing fallen tree in pine forest, Cairngorms National Park.

May 2011: Beautiful Rhododendron Time at the Garrique

Sheepdog Show with a difference, Aberfoyle

The Sheepdog Trial with a difference, at Aberfoyle

First the rather elderly star of the show. Don't be decieved by his appearance this is one smart dog.

What has these ducks in such a stramash?

Oh! Now I see!

He and his lovely assistant are herding the ducks and puting them over and through the obstacles

Now the last obstacle. Through the tunnel and heading for the finish line

Carefully! Don't let them split up!

With the final result that all the ducks are contained