Ollie and I walk alongside the same stretch of the River Whiteadder,here in the Scottish Borders,most days.In time you get to see the same wildlife going about their lives on a regular basis.Wether it’s the swans setting up their nest site,the peregrine sat on its’ nest or the occasional otter hunting in the river margins.
One of these regular sightings is the plump,little dipper zipping up and down the river or sat on a rock at the waters’ edge.They are nesting on a rock face,behind some grassy tussocks,overlooking the river and have just succeeded in raising their first brood.With the first set of young fledged,helped on their way,they are now repairing the nest for the second brood to come.It’s wonderful to see this lovely little bird doing so well and long may it continue.
Here’s a few pictures.
Gathering food for the young.
Bringing food back to the nest site.
The young have now fledged and are always hungry.
Back to have a look at the nest site.
With some nest repair materials.
That’s All Folks.
