Owner of Dolphin View Cottages Hillockhead. Self-catering accommodation with stunning views and wildlife. Photographer, author & wildlife tour guide. #blackisle
Joined August 2012
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Great Black-backed gull (Larus marinus) North Sutor, Cromarty / Moray Firth. The largest gull in the world with a wingspan of up to 1.7m they are allegedly capable of taking down an African elephant. @EcoVenturesUK @Natures_Voice @RSPBScotland @RSPBNorthScot #cromarty #blackisle
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Bottlenose dolphins in Loch Broom on 26 May. This was taken with a Canon R5 . The dolphins we saw appeared to be in excellent condition, Thanks to Shearwater Cruises, Ullapool. #dolphin @whales_org @ORCA_web #ullapool
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The last couple of weeks have been very unsettled weather-wise. However the squalls provide dramatic images and the vegetation is lush. Taken from the garden at Hillockhead on a GoPro. #gopro #blackislife #timelapse #scotland #holiday @GoProUK @wildscotland @VisitScotland
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It is the best ever year for orchids here at Hillockhead. Now over 300 plants. A few years ago I was delighted to have 30. Northerrn Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) #orchidsd #NoMowMaymay #wildflowers #blackisle #orchid
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MSC Preziosa anchored up at west harbour Invergordon on 18 May-26. Thanks to ecoventures.co.uk #invergordon #mscprezosia
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Morning commute Hillockhead to Cromarty - the traffic is horrendous 16 May-26 #blackisle #cromarty #timewarp @gopro
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Some weird clouds / rain over Fort George @17:00 hrs from Black Isle, Scotland. #weather @VisitScotland @welovehistory #blackisle #scotland
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During Cromarty's Hoolie at the Harbour, Ecoventures were offering trips around the firth all in aid of a good cause. We had lots of children onboard enjoying the fun. EcoVentures, Cromarty #cromarty #hooolieattheharbour @EcoVenturesUK
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Hypocrisy and arrogance from BDMLR around the walrus at Lossiemouth. telling people not to visit. In the meantime they were taking selfies BDMLR has no statutory powers relating to marine wildlife in Scotland. #bdmlr #naturescot #selfie #lossiemouth #walrus
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Since posting I’ve had a few folk from within the marine mammal community who for various reasons wish to remain anonymous but are concerned about the actions of @BDMLR . Time for action @NatureScot @ScotGovMarine
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Walrus at Lossiemouth. “The British Divers Marine Life Rescue team is on the way.” WHY? Does it deserve any special treatment when compared to any other marine mammal. Any injuries were superficial and typical of the species. Responsibility lies with @naturescotand not @BDMLR
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Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico. This looks like a juvenile due to the absence of barnacles. Mar 2023 #humpbackwhale @whales_org @ORCA_web @happyhumpback
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Me watching a Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexoco. Thanks to whoever took the picture. 04 March 2023 @whales_org @ORCA_web #bluewhale #whale #whalewatching #seaofcortez
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Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) Portal Point, Antarctica. Great to see penguins in such conditions even if photography is challenging. Nov 22 @wildlifeww #penguin #antarctica #snow #gentoopenguins
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Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Blowhole and splashguard. My favourite whale species Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Mar 2023 #bluewhale #whale #mexico @whales_org @ORCA_web #seaofcortez #baja
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Orca (Orcinus orca) Adult female - as evidenced by the twin mammary slits. Bremer Canyon, Western Australia. 07 March 2026 #orca #killerwhale #female #breach @nat_charters @ORCA_web #westernaustralia
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Orca feeding on a beaked whale Bremer Bay, Western Australia. Thanks to Naturaliste Charters Bremer Canyon Killer Whale and Pelagic Expeditions. Not graphic content. @nat_charters @ORCA_web @whales_org @marinemammalogy #orca #westernaustralia #bremercanyon #beakedwhale
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This is not an April fool. On the day the Cairngorms NP introduces a ban on BBQs the fuckwits at Tesco Inverness give pride of place to disposable BBQs. The Store Manager should be criminally liable for any damage they cause. @Tesco Come on @cairngormsnews condemn Tesco Ecocide
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Male Orca (Orca orcinus) Bremer Canyon, Western Australia. I've seen killer whales off all 7 continents and these were probably the best encounters. #orca #killerwhale @nat_charters #westernaustralia #brenercanyon @whalesorg_de @whales_org
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