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Harebell, Castle Roy, Nethybridge
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) or Scottish Bluebell at Castle Roy, Nethybridge. Harebell flowers between July and September and is regularly visited by bumblebees and honeybees, providing an autumnal source of nectar for these insects. Photo taken by David Palmar
22 July 2023
Harebell, Tulloch Moor
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Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) or Scottish Bluebell at Tulloch Moor. The delicate bell shaped flowers are made up of five triangular petals that are most often lavender blue but can be white or pink. Photo taken by David Palmar
22 July 2023
Arran sunset
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Arran
In late January, the sunset fits exactly into the valley between Goatfell to the left and Cir Mhor to the right, when seen from the west coast of Great Cumbrae. On the extreme right is Caisteal Abhail, (the Sleeping Warrior)
29 January 2006
Arran sunset
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Arran
Arran seen from the west shore of Great Cumbrae in January.
28 January 2006
Arran sunset
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Arran
Arran with a sunset sky seen from Turnberry, on the mainland to the south-east.
Holy Island is the dark conical shape in the middle.
Holy Island encloses Lamlash Bay, where an experimental no-fishing zone has led to the recovery of seafloor fauna and flora.
17 September 2006
female hen harrier flying up and left
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Loch Lomond - West Loch Lomond
Female hen harrier flying over the moors near Loch Lomond. Please note that a Schedule 1 licence from Scottish Natural Heritage is needed to take images like this near the nest.
08 July 2006
Tawny owl at Polkemmet Country Park
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West Lothian
Tawny owl (Strix aluco) perching at the Scottish Owl Centre, Polkemmet Country Park, West Lothian
20 August 2016
Tawny owl at Polkemmet Country Park
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West Lothian
Tawny owl (Strix aluco) perching at the Scottish Owl Centre, Polkemmet Country Park, West Lothian
20 August 2016
Male Crossbill, Polkemmet Country Park
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West Lothian
Male Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) at the Scottish Owl Centre, Polkemmet Country Park, West Lothian. The bills of Common or Red Crossbills can cross either way, dictating the direction the bird will spiral up the cone.
20 August 2016
Eagle owl, Polkemmet Country Park
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West Lothian
Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) at the Scottish Owl Centre, Polkemmet Country Park, West Lothian
