Saturday, January 14, 2017
We had planned a walk along the dam wall, but even with the Toyota in 4-wheel drive mode, the snow was just too deep to pull into the lay-by - and we'd forgotten to bring a shovel. We drove on and saw a dozen red deer close to the road, seeming intent on crossing; so I walked back to get a couple of pictures. Most of them had jumped the barrier and were making their way up the hillside.
A lingerer crossed the road just in front of a car - the driver had seen it, however, and slowed down.
We gave up on the dam and went for a forest walk. A kite was loitering near the Ben Wyvis car park, probably on the scrounge for whatever people might throw away on this lovely day - and, it being a Saturday, the car park was full.
Greger took the snow-scene on his mobile.
Two crossbills were a nice find.
Again, we were lucky enough to hear the male singing, so I'm beginning to get to grips with the song.
// posted by Christine @ 11:50 AM 
