‘Hey Oll,’ I called,’Fancy a trip in the car’. ‘No need to shout’,he said.I turned around and there he was sat by the door,waiting to go.So off we went, for a drive up into the Lammermuir Hills.
The weather was a bit dull and drizzly but I figured if we found anything it might look good in the rain.The male Red Grouse looks very photogenic at the moment and we found one that posed for a while and even his wife showed for a short time.
We had an enjoyable couple of hours up in the hills and even Ollie had a grin on his face when we stopped at the river on the way home.
Feeding in the rain.
The 'wife'.
Shaking off some of the rain.
Preening.
A bit more preening.
Final pose and off he flew.
Hope you enjoyed the pictures,and if you did,why not leave a comment.Bye bye.
About Phil Mclean
Hi, my name is Phil Mclean.
I'm a nature photographer living in Berwickshire,in the Scottish Borders.I enjoy photographing all aspects of nature,from the birds and the bees,to the mammals and the trees.
I just love being out in the countryside whenever possible and preferably with a camera.
Although I do make it difficult for myself,as I'm normally accompanied by my photographic assistant, Ollie,my springer spaniel dog.
I hope you'll enjoy the pictures that I post and if you have the time and the inclination,please leave a comment.
Thanks.
lovely pictures Phil