This mute swan was just washing and drying itself, but it looks like it was giving flying lessons to its six full grown cygnets! 

Otters feed underwater of course but eat their catch on the surface or on the bank, this one is munching a small fish. 

Otters are becoming more common, this one was in the River Tweed today. It's my best photo yet but I want to improve on this a lot! 

Linhope Spout waterfall after heavy rain and during a storm, the tail end of hurricane Katia. Taken with a waterproof camera it clearly shows the drama of the torrent rushing over the edge of the falls. 

Buddleia bushes flowering in Autumn are a big attraction for butterflies, in this case I saw lots of Red Admiral and Peacock varieties. 

Those who wake early get rewarded sometimes by lovely skies. 

Mute Swan flying over at dawn. Looks like he's talking but he's a mute swan.

Nothing beats the beauty of an eagle owl in flight, thanks to falconer from Gleneagles, ironically enough! 

Now you have to admit that is one interesting tongue, and pretty useful too I'm sure. 

Still having regular visits from the woodpeckers. But even better yesterday a Roe Deer walked across the road in front of the car and it's two fawns were in the wood nearby, very nice. Always good to be cautious when there are deer around!