Tag: Scotland

  • Mule swan

    Mule swan

    The white bird from fairy tales… Mule swan, Cygne tuberculé (Cygnus olor)Scotland, May 2018.

  • Common starling

    Common starling

    From afar, it is easy to ignore the starling because of its dull speckled feathers. Nearer (if you can), you’ll notice that the colors of its plumage are worth the efforts not to frighten it. Common starling, Étourneau sansonnet (Sturnus vulgaris)Scotland, May 2018.

  • Eurasian Blue Tit

    Eurasian Blue Tit

    Eurasian Blue Tit, Mésange bleue (Cyanistes caeruleus)Scotland, May 2018.

  • Tufted Duck

    Tufted Duck

    Tufted Duck, Fuligule morillon (Aythya fuligula)Scotland, May 2018.

  • Mallard

    Mallard

    One of the nicest (and most common) ducks of Western Europe, the mallard is also an easy little pleasure for the eyes in Scotland. Mallard, Canard colvert (Anas platyrhynchos)Scotland, May 2018.

  • Scotland: Easy access for ornithos

    Scotland: Easy access for ornithos

    Travelling to Scotland – even to photograph a few birds – is one of the easiest trips you could organize (assuming you’re speaking English – but what would you be doing here if you don’t?) Scottish people are definitely pleasant and bookings are easy to organize from afar (hotels, B&B, boat cruise or guided tour)…

  • Glenesk, Scottish mecca for whisky

    Glenesk, Scottish mecca for whisky

    A 360° bar full of whisky.