Scotland, November '22 (part two)

A second and final quick post from our recent Highland adventure - including the 435+ strong flock of Greater Scaup at Gemimaville (some of which came fantastically close - check out the video), tame Eiders from Burghead, a wonderful Black Grouse lek (including, amazingly, a female - see video), Crested Tits from behind the hotel in Anagach Woods, and a wing-tagged Red Kite from the Black Isle. Here's to next year!

Almost as close as the Scaup on the neighbouring interp board, the real things numbered at least 435 at Udale Bay today, as well as Slav Grebes, Long-tailed Ducks, Goldeneye, lots of waders, geese and more. A lovely day guiding for the good folk of the Grant Arms Hotel! pic.twitter.com/OK7u7R7ED3

— Mark James Pearson (@Markthebirder) November 9, 2022

A formerly pretty lazy lek of nine male Black Grouse stepped it up a notch as soon as this female arrived this morning here in the Highlands....

(Filmed at distance with @ZEISSBirding #Harpia95) pic.twitter.com/KH0HhyyZMC

— Mark James Pearson (@Markthebirder) November 12, 2022

Wonderful last couple of days in the #Highlands - more eagles, Cresties, Black Grouse lekking (+ a ♀️!), Red Squirrels, mass Salmon spawning, plus good times with our lovely friends up there. Roll on next year 😍🏔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦅 pic.twitter.com/L9B1ZgK2xB

— Mark James Pearson (@Markthebirder) November 13, 2022