We have often walked in the RSPBs Wood of Cree, but decided to walk a bit further to Loch Middle.
Wood Anemone
Long-tailed Tit with food
We watched this Treecreeper for some time building its nest in a gap near the base of a tree
Ancient woodland
Waterfalls
Dor Beetle, there is always dozens here on the paths
Tree information board
Dog Violets
Celandines
Plenty of logging been going on here
Tree Pipit taking off from its vantage point
Pond Skaters
Bee mimic Eristalis Intricarius
Loch Middle
Plenty of tadpoles still in the puddles
Cottage ruins
Lichen covered tree
Pussy willows
From the viewpoint overlooking the Cree
Bracket Fungi
I know there is an abundance of nesting material here but this is a bit of overkill!
If you stand still in this woods long enough, moss grows up your legs!
A male Blackcap was singing back near the car park
