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Winter aconite, Montrose Basin
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Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) exploits gaps in the canopy, early in the year, before trees shade out the sun with their leaves. This picture was taken at the Bridge of Dun, Montrose Basin.
19 February 2017
Winter aconite and Snowdrops, Montrose Basin
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Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) exploits gaps in the canopy, early in the year, before trees shade out the sun with their leaves. It is often seen growing in amongst Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) as in this picture, which was taken at the Bridge of Dun, Montrose Basin.
19 February 2017
Great spotted woodpecker, Montreathmont Moor
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Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) perched on a tree, Montreathmont Moor.
19 February 2017
Mallard nest box, Montrose Basin
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Experimental Mallard nest box, set up by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), Montrose Basin.
19 February 2017
Redshank, Montrose Basin
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Redshank (Tringa totanus) foraging on the banks of the Montrose Basin.
19 February 2017
Common seal, Montrose Basin
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Common seal (Phoca vitulina) swimming upstream in the South Esk river.
19 February 2017
Pink-footed Goose, Montrose Basin
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Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight, Montrose Basin.
