Monthly Archives: November 2012

Fungi, Lichens and Mosses

Posted on November 30, 2012 by borderslynn

We have endured heavy winds and rain here in the Scottish Borders for a few days. All is calm tonight, with a bright moon lighting up the fells around us. The Forestry gamekeeper will be out looking for deer to … Continue reading →

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Bats around our cottage

Posted on November 15, 2012 by borderslynn

As the winter draws in, Autumn having not been the golden wonder this year, we know our local Bat population will be in a state of near hibernation. Researching this topic, as I do each one I write about in … Continue reading →

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Fast flowing water; Grey Heron and White Throated Dipper

Posted on November 9, 2012 by borderslynn

We live to the south west of Cauldcleuch Head, a 619 metres high ridge which is near the start of the Scottish Watershed (see Peter Wright’s ‘Ribbon of Wilderness’). It is a significant goal for many hardy hikers to aim … Continue reading →

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Buzzard Territory

Posted on November 7, 2012 by borderslynn

The Buzzard is a medium to large sized raptor, and is as an effective killing machine as a Golden Eagle. Geneticist Steve Jones suggests that the Buzzard is one of many creatures probably descended from a ‘segmented worm-like being in … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Owls

Posted on November 3, 2012 by borderslynn

One of the lasting memories of my first night at our cottage was to be looking out of the rooflight window on a magnificent starry night, when a white apparition flew past. I was so shocked, it seemed supernatural. It … Continue reading →

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