The Watcher

February 2012 Edition

As I turn another page on the calendar I find it hard to believe we’re heading into February already...

January 2012 Edition

Many birdwatchers spend New Year’s Day trying to get a head start on their year lists. I don’t keep any lists personally, but I will be enjoying a spot of wildlife watching with some of the Guests staying at the Grant Arms for our ‘Hogmanay in the Highlands’ break......

December 2011 Edition

November 2011 Edition

Although bitterly cold and spectacularly snowy, the previous two winters were generous in their wildlife offerings. As winter sets in again we’re all crossing our fingers that it’ll be a milder one than we’ve experienced for the last couple of years, albeit with the same abundance of wildlife.......

October 2011 Edition

As autumn sets in and winter begins to feature in weather reports and local predictions for the ski season, various species settle down at their temporary addresses. Migrants such as Whooper Swans, Greylag and Pink-footed Geese have been arriving over the last month, with numbers set to soar (excuse the pun!) as they continue to head for warmer climates and the food on offer in the UK this season......