1st month done
Well that is the 1st month done and what a month it has been for me. Winter storms, rare local sighting, creepy birdwatcher, brand loyalty destroyed and car troubles. Summary January 1st started well in my local area before moving up to Montrose Basin, Scottish Wildlife Trust visitor center where I met others from several clubs including Dundee Naturalists and the Angus and Dundee bird club. We managed to spot some sightings including green winged teal and a great northern diver (loon). Then on the 2nd I was up in the Cairngorms for crested tits, greylags and whooper swans were among the highlights. I did try to climb Cairngorm mountain but got caught in a wee blizzard and low cloud, so the ptarmigan will wait a few months. Storm Eowyn While other people were hiding from an amber weather warning I reminded myself that I am Scottish and not scared by a strong breeze. So I went out and stood on top Seaton cliffs in Arbroath and then back to the basin, which was sur...