Jan
05
Just some of the many visitors we have to the bird feeders dotted around the garden.
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Dec
25
Christmas morning was calm and mild in contrast to some to the recent storms that had been pounding the North Coast. This was a good excuse to take the dogs for an early morning walk along the Beach at Sandend.
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Dec
25
Over the last few months Agnes had been telling me that she had seen a Woodpecker using the bird feeders we have in the garden, but each time she tried to point it out it was no where to be seen. Finally we were able to grab a picture from the kitchen window of it taking some peanuts.
Dec
01
In November 2011 Agnes & Myself spent two weeks scuba diving in the Maldives. The first week was spent on the island of Vilamendhoo on the South Ari Atoll. Vilamendhoo offers excellent accommodation and restaurants, but most importantly has a well run and friendly Dive center and an array of dive sites a short boat ride away. We still can’t understand how people spend their holiday on a sun lounger each day no matter how stunning the surroundings.
Aug
25
Once again this years Scottish Dog of the Year final was held during the SKC August Show at the Ingliston showground. This years Judge, Ian Mallabar, set a fast flowing course with just enough subtle traps to catch many of the competitors out.
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Jul
20
During the summer months the Huntly Falconry Centre put on flying displays with some of their birds each day.
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May
27
Having a large pond in the garden means we have easy access to interesting wildlife on our door step. We have Moorhens all year round. During the Winter months we sometimes see them feeding below the bird feeders. They breed in the early spring hiding their chicks in the reeds beds around the pond.
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Oct
16
Manouk (a.k.a. Mr Perfect) headlines with an all star cast in his latest block busting movie, “Fun Agility at East Glacks” (Although I think Agnes could have come up with a snappier title!)
Sep
22
The 2011 World Sheepdog Championships were held between the 15th and 18th September at the Lowther Estate in Cumbria. Torrential rain fell during the first 2 days turning the venue into a mud bath ( a bit like Glastonbury, but for Dogs). The photographs here were taken during the semi finals on the Saturday the 17th when the rain finally stopped.
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