Still plenty of snow on the upper slopes and corries of Braeriach, highest point on Rothiemurchus and 3rd highest mountain in Britain. There was even an early morning covering of snow at our Fishery last Friday.
More otter
Same otter as 8th March, but not at such close quarters. Eventually it suspected that something was not quite right and beat a quiet and dignified retreat.
Lucky dip
Talk about being in the right place at the right time! The photographer was trying to sneak up on a wary heron when this otter swam across from the opposite bank and emerged virtually at his feet.
Stirks and dirks
A view today of Kennapole Hill & Loch Gamhna (pronounced gahvn) which translates as Loch of the stirks (young cattle). In ancient times, raiders used the Thieves Road beside the loch to sneak into Strathspey to plunder. Legend has it the locals would tie a few cows to a tree beside the loch in the hope that the marauders woul accept the offering & leave the main herds alone.
Burnished Braeriach
A beautiful day here on Rothiemurchus, with frozen snow on the mountains gleaming in bright sunshine. Braeriach is the 3rd highest mountain in Britain and its name translates as spreckled grey top, probably due to the amount of scree and rock on its slopes.
The view from Tullochgrue
Taken at around 3pm today, looking approximately north. The forest around Coylumbridge, Loch Pityoulish & Creag Pityoulish are lit up by low afternoon sunshine, but soon to be obscured by a snow squall heading in from the west.
Meeting of the waters
A light dusting of snow last night in flat calm conditions produced this winter snowscene at Coylumbridge. Two rivers meet above the bridge. On the left, the River Luineag, flowing down from Loch Morlich; on the right the River Beanaidh, flowing down through Gleann Einich and the forest. At this point they form the River Druie, which in turn joins the River Spey just below our Trout Fishery.
