Three Amigo's Birding

• Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Snow Bunting on Cairngorm

As well as great views of the Ptarmigan we also had several other species of birds on the plateau. A small flock of Snow Bunting was encountered just above Lurcher’s Crag, most didn’t get too close but one confiding juvenile allowed some photo opportunities. Meadow Pipit was the most abundant bird on the plateau as well as small numbers of Wheatears. Two small herds of Reindeer were sighted; these are feral herds but never the less very nice to chance upon. After we had dropped off the mountain we came across a small colony of Scotch Argus Butterflies feeding in grassy meadows (I think on Scabious).

Snow Bunting, Cairngorm NP, 6 Aug 2009

Snow Bunting, Cairngorm NP, 6 Aug 2009

Reindeer, Cairngorm NP, 6 Aug 2009

Reindeer with calf, Cairngorm NP, 6 Aug 2009

Scotch Argus, Cairngorm NP, 6 Aug 2009

 

Steve Copsey

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We are Tony, Mark and Steve, three wildlife enthusiasts who met up whilst serving in the Royal Navy. This Blog will be a record of our collective birding and wildlife watching exploits. Mainly in and around the county of Hampshire, but occasionally farther afield.

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