Working the land. Looking across Stenness Loch towards Seatter. #Orkney

I've just had a history report back for this Oystercatcher 'TXH' that I photographed at Echnaloch beach last month. It was ringed in South Dublin Bay in Sept 2022. This is the third such Oystercatcher from the Dublin Bay ringing project I've seen in Orkney.

It's lovely to see and hear the Long Tailed ducks or 'Calloo' as we call them gathering in their hundreds and moulting into their summer plumage before setting off for their Arctic nesting grounds next month. #Orkney

A magical Orkney spring dawn, windy and sunny. Geese were on the move, a Short Eared Owl surveyed the rushes from its fence post and Brown Hare's grazed quietly in the wide open fields. I saw my first spring migrant too, a beautiful male Wheatear, what a journey he's had!

A Mallimack leaving the shadows of Yettna Geo. #Orkney

Wondering what this clever Hoodie Crow is up to? Take a look at my latest blog to find out. orkney.com/news/wild-orkn…

I love simplicity in the landscape where very few elements such as complimentary colours come together to make a beautiful scene. #Orkney

The power of the Atlantic Ocean brought to a halt by the Borwick cliffs. #Orkney

These big spring tides have given some good opportunities for photographing waders as the water ebbs. I always thought of Ringed plovers as dumpy wee things but this one looks quite leggy! #Orkney

A squall brings alive a rainbow over the Atlantic Ocean.

Join me this month as I reflect on some hide work past and present.

You know when someone asks you what your favourite bird is? It's difficult isn't it because most birds are pretty cool! and favourites often occur because of memories associated with people. I love Hen Harriers but Fulmars with their intelligent dark eyes get my number one spot.

The bubbling calls of the Curlew or 'Whaup' as we call them are synonymous with the Orkney landscape. They're a challenging bird to approach however and easily spooked so I set up a mobile hide on a likely bit of shore and waited for them to roost.

The Standing Stones of Stenness looking pretty special in the calm snowy Orkney landscape.

Just a simple picture of a Mute Swan but the sun came out very briefly and just elevated the light for a moment bringing out its beautiful plumage.

🥃From January 22nd to March 2nd, the Highland Park Whisky Single Malt Scotch Whisky store in #Orkney is present 'Project Seagrass ' by Raymond Besant.

😍A captivating photography exhibition which showcases the flourishing #seagrass meadows and marine wildlife within Orkney's shores.

You can hear me chatting with BBC Radio Orkney about my Seagrass exhibition from 24 mins in - enjoy! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Hi folks, can you do me a favour and help fill out this simple form about UK tree diseases. The results will help Cameron with his University project. Thanks!

Wonderful pic capturing January in a single shot from the excellent Orkney photographer Raymond Beasant.
His work is a constant joy.

It was seriously gusty today with consistently huge waves pushing into the Bay of Skaill. The light was very flat but I like that in these conditions, there was a lot of sea in the air adding to the softness. #Orkney