As the year ticked over from May into June, conditions improved markedly, at least as far as brightness was concerned. That's brightness in the sky, not on the part of the author.
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| Looks tropical, eh? But there was a chilly north westerly breeze. |
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| Rothiesholm Bay, Stronsay |
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| Sedge Warbler singing in the dunes behind the beach |
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| A cruise ship on the horizon, skirting Auskerry and its lighthouse |
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| Sanderling at the tideline |
In the below footage, you are welcome to add your own anthropomorphic commentary to the various characters (in the style of Johnny Morris from BBC's Animal Magic). Just promise that you'll finish off with a slightly panicked "Wait for me!"
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I don't think the saying 'ne'er cast a clout till may be out' applies to the Highlands and Islands🤣
ReplyDeleteI think you're correct!
DeleteI see your corner is now enjoying tropical conditions. Now I’m back home it’s torrential rain and thunderstorms! Youngest son has just texted from Ben Lomond. Blue, blue skies. I wish! Hope it stays sunny for a bit. Love the sanderlings. B x
ReplyDeleteWe've decamped to the Cairngorms and it is hot. Lots of insects on the wing, and a few of them don't even bite!
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