Been a few weeks since I posted here. Things are busy here with the new job and house so not much time at the moment. Some updates:
Black Grouse spotted in road side trees near to Achnasheen several times now with the highest count being 5. A good sign that they are spreading West again and there is plenty of good habitat along the Garve / Achnasheen / Lochcarron corridor with all the new planting schemes.
Lapwings displaying in fields near Achnasheen also.
First Chiffchaff heard from office last Friday (4th) with first heard from the house this morning (7th).
Pair of Golden Eagles seen regularly over the last few weeks as they occupy one of the Glens which I am currently working in from time to time.
Great view of a White-tailed Eagle today at Slattadale as it flew down from a large roadside Scots Pine over the van and down the hillside.
Had two excellent sightings of otters in the last couple weeks both within 100 feet.
Meadow Pipits displaying everywhere just now.
Ticked off a Munro just East of the house called Maol Chean Dearg - plenty of signs of Ptarmigan in the top 300m (poo / feathers / resting places).
Many tree species now flushing - eyes fixed on Larch spp. wherever I go at the moment for early signs of Phytopthora ramorum.
Dunnock singing in garden every morning just now with a Song Thrush joining it just across the road.
Pair of Siskins visiting the garden regularly.
No Sand Martins spotted at the small colony at Achnashellach yet but I'm sure they are on their way.
Spotted signs of what looks like Red Squirrel (stripped cones) near to Achmore last week which would be first confirmed evidence of Reds in the local area - some say the culprit is Wood Mouse, the debate continues.
Very disappointing news about Red Kites and Buzzards from back home in Conon Bridge area, I hope someone comes forward with information soon.
No Ospreys back near to Garve yet but watch this space.
Temperatures a lot milder but still very wet this week.
Spring / Summer is on its way.
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