Alba Wildlife

01/06/2019

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29/04/2017

After hearing a busy shrew in the undergrowth, I investigated further to find two very busy shrews!
They were totally oblivious to me, giving the opportunity to watch some incredible views of a usually very secretive and intimate behaviour!
This is why wildlife is never dull!!
Aigas Field Centre

13/03/2017

Some of the marvelous wildlife that I am lucky enough to get to see!
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14/02/2017

I am extremely lucky to live among some wonderful wildlife. There are Pine Martens in the woodlands all around me, but they are seldom seen. They are creatures of habit though and turn up similar places at predictable times. I have watched this young male often. He is very confident but always alert :)

26/11/2016

A couple of short snorkelling trips in Achmelvich and Clachtoll bay revealed a huge amount of wildlife.
We managed to see thousands of juvenile Po***ck in both bays, as well as a large shoal of adults. There were also Corking wrasse, Lesser sand eels, Shore crabs, Velvet swimming crab, Square crab, Edible crabs, Hermit crab (riding on a starfish!), Beadlet anemones, Plaice, Seven-armed starfish. Another highlight was a small group of Harbour porpoise that came into Clachtoll bay and gave us incredible views as they fished very close to shore.
Cheers
George Clark, Ruth Molloy, Katie Hatton, Louise Hughes

A couple of short snorkelling trips in Achmelvich and Clachtoll bay revealed a huge amount of wildlife. We managed to see thousands of juvenile Po***ck in bo...

24/11/2016

Scotland's west coast can compete with anywhere in the world for the 'marine-scapes' and the wealth of wildlife that live there.
Just on the dive at Gairloch, we discovered Shore crabs eating a Plaice, Hermit crabs, a Flounder, a Fifteen-spined stickleback, many juvenile Po***ck, Corkwing wrasse, Common Sea Urchin, Beadlet anemones, Sea Orange sponges, feeding Barnacles.
Enjoy!

Scotland's west coast can compete with anywhere in the world for the 'marine-scapes' and the wealth of wildlife that live there. Just on the dive at Gairloch...

24/11/2016

Gruinard Bay - Beneath the Waves
Above the waves, Gruinard Bay is know for its White-tailed eagles and unusual military history, but below the waves there is a host of wildlife that call the bay home!
On this snorkel trip we saw Common Urchins, Common Starfish, Spiny Starfish, Pollack, Corkwing Wrasse, Two-spotted Goby, Sea Lemon slug, Sea Toad, Dead Man's Fingers, Sea Mat.
Enjoy!

16/04/2016

Now that the trees are in bud, two pairs of Bullfinches have been visiting each day to eat the new growth on the pear tree.

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05/04/2016

Last year I was lucky to be able to watch this pair of Tawny Owls grow up. I watched them leave their nest and branch out, and eventually learn to fly, but they still remained in the area throughout the Summer. I am hoping to have similar luck this year!

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04/04/2016

I have been busy setting up an area for Crested T**s all Winter, and it is beginning to pay off! Not only are they feeding regularly here, they are also showing signs of courtship behaviour and nest building!

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03/04/2016

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