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Pictures from a few outings over the last week.
Thursday I recce'd the walk I should have been leading this Saturday.
It was overcast as I climbed the slopes of the smaller of the Millfores'
Behind me I could see Clatteringshaw's Loch, Benniguinea and Cairnsmore (Black Craig) of Dee.
Zoomed in down to Craigdews cottages.
A selfie on Millfore
One of a number of cairns on Craignelder looking towards the river Cree and the Machars
Looking over to Tonderghie Glen.
The fields of Corwar and Dallash
Murray's Monument looking small.
After composing a drab and dreary panorama to the north I decided to try some enhancements.
Here's the result on Dermander.
Descending Craignelder was difficult. Large tussocks, deep holes and falling on my 'Bahookie' half a dozen times convinced me I couldn't bring a group of ramblers down here. It took me an hour and forty five minutes just to reach the forest road.
On the walk back to my car I came across these wild orchids by the roadside..............
.................and this little beauty.
The closest thing in my book tells me it could be 'Ragged Robin', I'm not sure ?
Friday the first of August
I was treated to this view on opening my bedroom curtains.
I've often seen the odd bird or two, but this morning there were a couple of dozen.
As well as pictures I took some video.
What a gorgeous way to start my day.
So after the weekend's wet weather Monday looked a better day. I headed along the river bank.
Blooming strongly just now is the invasive Himalayan Balsam.
I love it but I suppose it does need to be controlled.
Riverbank wild flowers are in full bloom, Autumn's coming.
The bees are so busy they almost ignore me and my camera.
Close to this pretty spot a water vole slipped down from the bank.
Another busy bee.
Water Forget Me Not.
A short walk through Doonhill Woods to check on................
...............the Blairmount Cygnets.
The little fella is still a bit shorter in the neck than the others but looking healthier than the other day.
One of the Juvenile Moorhens get's more adventurous.
That's it up to this Tuesday morning.
It looks like showers today.
More rain tomorrow.
