Commandants OK!!

Finally got permission from the commandant to visit the Ranges. And my first visit for 2015. First sighting of the year was a group of five Bearded Tits feeding in the reeds. 

Snow Creeper

I just couldn't resist the opportunity to photograph this Treecreeper whilst in Grantown on Spey. Especially as I had only ever seen them as there name suggest creeping up tree trunks.

Feeding me Tits off.

Although it was snowing and my feet had gone numb!. It didn't deter me from spending some time trying to Photograph the Crested Tits in Anagach woods, Grantown-on-spey. Thankfully they didn't want to move far from the feeders that the local wildlife club fill daily, this helped finding them and a few other Titmice species a lot easier in the harsh conditions.

Goodbye Grouse.

This was my first trip to Scotland. And how excited we were to be staying at the Grant Arms Hotel
 http://www.grantarmshotel.com. Our four day stay was made most comfortable and accommodating by all the staff. Although the snow had made driving very difficult, we still managed a trip out each day. And the Red Grouse could be seen quite easily along the snow covered verges as we travelled around.