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2024-03-29T05:32:02+00:00text/html2024-03-25T12:11:08+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.690140 -2.928876NJ4467 : Overlooking Strathlene Sands
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That's Portessie to the end of the beach and that's Buckie on the Horizon.text/html2024-03-25T12:04:59+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.693020 -2.928111NJ4467 : Forensic spaniels by Craigenroan
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There's never a dull moment in the life of a spaniel as they forage and sniff in the dying light and receding tide by Craigenroan.text/html2024-03-25T11:54:09+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.675369 -3.282789NJ2365 : That's the stuff!!
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That's what I like to see! What a haven for insect and bird life this will provide in the not too distant future. There are various specimens planted here but I find the majority consist of Hawthorn which, with its mayflower and thick cover will provide a very adequate refuge for insect and bird alike.text/html2024-03-13T20:50:42+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.621503 -3.206385NJ2859 : Where next?
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It's a cold, blustery day but this wood at Lochnabo is stirred by the approach of Spring with the ashen hues of winter being eclipsed by the nascent greenery of Spring.text/html2024-03-11T12:58:32+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.701770 -3.283723NJ2368 : A breather by a ditch by a badger sett, by a disused railway track
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In the background you can see the little railway bridge on the old Lossiemouth to Elgin railway line.text/html2024-03-11T12:51:03+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.675039 -3.306252NJ2265 : All aboard the monster!
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Seeking the light, a conifer has crept and climbed successfully in Nessie fashion to thrive in the woods near Spynie castle.text/html2024-02-12T17:51:57+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.468716 -3.232356NJ2642 : Spaniels and the bridge over the Lour burn
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Today the river temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit but so what to a spaniel?text/html2024-02-12T17:35:59+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.468508 -3.235183NJ2642 : Angler, Ghillie, Labrador, and Kelt
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A Kelt is a "spent" salmon, that has spawned and is now on its downstream journey to the sea. They are generally long and thin in appearance like the one pictured here and maggots can be found in their gills. If and when they re-enter the salty sea they will mend quickly and their health will be restored.text/html2024-02-12T17:25:36+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.468419 -3.235180NJ2642 : Netted upstream from Victoria Bridge
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It's a Kelt! Once the fly hook has been removed the fish will be carefully returned to the river to continue on its seaward journey. Note the Labrador's interest in the proceedings.text/html2024-02-12T17:17:30+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.468508 -3.235183NJ2642 : Success?
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A fish has taken the fly but is it a fresh run salmon or a Kelt? A Kelt is a salmon which has already spawned and is on its return journey to the sea.text/html2024-02-12T17:08:36+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.470074 -3.231234NJ2642 : And they're off!!!!
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It's February 11th and salmon anglers congregate at Victoria Bridge to celebrate the start of the 2024 fishing season. A bottle of the finest Aberlour malt whisky has just been poured into the now foaming waters of the Spey as is the tradition on this day but to avoid the onset of depression with some of our older viewers the picture of this tragedy has been witheld.text/html2023-07-10T11:43:18+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.716963 -3.282582NJ2370 : The Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
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This Summer visitor is popular throughout Europe and among all Martins and Swallows is the uncontested master of low level flight. It feeds on larger insects than the Martin or Swift and its cup shaped nest of mud and straw, often found in the vicinity of water, is found in barns, outbuildings and derelict houses.text/html2023-07-03T10:36:44+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.380087 -3.219235NJ2632 : Cattle in rich pasturage by Tomchar
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text/html2023-06-27T19:39:05+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.673598 -3.197719NJ2865 : Are you looking at me???
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The pheasant is an introduction from China and is now regarded as the UK's most common bird. An interpretation of the Chinese name for the pheasant is "Mountain Hen".text/html2023-06-27T19:32:04+00:00https://www.geograph.ie/profile/6284Des Colhoun57.675361 -3.182184NJ2965 : The Brown Hare
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The Brown hare or European hare was introduced to Britain by the Romans if not earlier. Reaching speeds of up to 45 mph when pursued the hare can weigh as much as 5 kilograms. With a lifespan of up to four years the species is decreasing in number but is not endangered. This is one of my favourite animals and I find it sad that hares are often found slaughtered on our roads as in most cases a little less speed and more patience from the driver would spare a life.