Loch Morlich

sleipnerofasgard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 08:50 PM

This is part three of my trip report, a little belated, i admit but nevertheless, first trip up to Chanonry Point where plenty of seals were spotted and a distant view of Terns diving were, i am reliably informed, a good omen for Dolphins, a few brief views of a diving fin proved this theory.
We then decided on a spot of lunch before the tide turned at 2pm, in hopes of closer views, difficult little blighters to photograph as when you spot them and focus the camera, they have usually gone, but the old point and keep clicking theory finally paid of, thank god for digital eh?

stopped off at Loch Ruthven on the way back, met someone coming out who said they saw nothing about, which did not inspire me with confidence, but after five minutes managed to spot two Slavonian Grebes with the familiar orange triangle, not in their summer finery, and too far for anything but record shots, but still a very satisfying new bird for me, next day we decided on an osprey adventure at Loch Garten, we saw up to five birds including two passing interlopers looking for a suitable nesting site. One even decided to land in the nest in spite of the youngsters sreech of protest, then a few fruitless hours in search of the elusive Crested Tit

failed miserably and then down to Loch Insh for further disappointment.
We were travelling home the next day and decided to stop of at Loch of Loewes, where we had probably the best views ever, of Ospreys and i cannot recommend this place strongly enough, go soon or regret it

An absolute corker of an end to this holiday and in the words of Arnie, I'll be back

Frank

pegasus · #2 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the report and excellent photos. wish i'd been there!

ron1863 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 11:02 PM

A loely report and excellent photographs Frank.

big bill · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:16 PM

Great photos Frank looks like you had a great time.you wont believe it but Chancerry Point were you took the bottler Nose Dolphin is only 15 mins away by car and I still have never been to it ,how sad is that

But glad you enjoyed yourself up here and again great set of pics thanks fore sharing well done

pammosley · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Lovely photos Frank, sounds like you had a great time

sleipnerofasgard · #6 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 06:18 PM

Cheers all, it's always good to get back up to my homeland, if i win that lottery i'll be back full time, well i might go to a few other places too but i will always come back home

Frank