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  • Beryl on Udal LawA very good law that us Orcadians must never let anyone change.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on A world turned upside downYes, they're lovely to see close. I'm glad you had a great wildlife experience with them.
  • Lee on Orkney Ferries to WestrayGoodness knows his many times we have been on that ferry , at least twice a year since 97 . We like you gave a similar ritual though some family members must include scampi fries . Something lifts off you when you get on that ferry or starts to and as one drives off at ravines you are much light . Then the magic begins
  • Lee Bruce on A world turned upside downSo many ravens up at west side manse this year. Mostly very wary and yet sadly one dead on the road hit by a tractor I think which is odd. We have an ev and because it is silent we actually got close to a couple on fence posts. Lots of rabbits and birds nesting in this friends so hardly suprising. My old camera finally broke but we got a couple of shots with the phone it was brilliant seeing them up close.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on An egg on the edgeYes, all the old stone buildings were beautifully built - and built to last - apart from having no other source of material for roofing, so having to use heavy stone paving slabs, which all, eventually, collapse.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Wild WestrayYes, it's quite spectacular camouflage. What a transformation ahead for it.
  • Pat Nelson on The Wild WestrayThat chick has an impressive design on its back. I'm glad you captured it. And the gull etched with light makes a fabulous ending!
  • Pat Nelson on An egg on the edgeIt must have been quite a feat to lift those massive stones above the fireplace! And the other stonework is impressive as well.
  • Lee bruce on Eider DownI just love there wonderful sound . Walking through stromness a while back i could hear them but not see them eventually down a fennel and down the side of a house to the shore within sight of the harbour there they were .
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on Eider DownThanks so much Elisabeth.
  • Elisabeth Sidler on Eider DownSuch great pictures and riveting information!
  • Heather Owens on Orkney: a choice of islandsMine too. Your posts are keeping me going until our visit in September.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on The divine right of kings and wildlife on the menuThanks so much Manda - much appreciated!
  • Ms AM MacDonald on The divine right of kings and wildlife on the menuBrilliant bit of thorough research and sharp commentary. Manda, Dingieshowe
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on Atlantic Puffin enthroned in Sea PinksThanks so much for your comment - how lovely to hear from you. Probably the best easy access to Puffins and Sea Pinks on Westray is still from the track to the Castle o' Burrian. There's now a new platform built just after Rapness Mill with a barrier which allows you great views, especially when they come back to their burrows in the evening. My best wishes to you and good luck in seeing them.
  • Lee bruce ( mrs) on Atlantic Puffin enthroned in Sea PinksBeautiful image as ever David we haven coming for 26 years set up a few exhibitions etc in our time including one called Heem . Now we are an over and am less mobile have you anywhere to suggest I might still get to see the puffins and pinks . Am not on my knees yet but unsteady . Lived your photos of westray connections . We built the cairn on the links .
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on Arctic Terns and the desolate northI think you should plan another big trip Pat! :)
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on A trip to the ArcticsThanks so much Pat - much appreciated!
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on A juvenile Green WoodpeckerSounds like a wonderful experience Gabrielle. They're very wary birds, so any view of them is a joy.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on Lovely Linnets in the gardenThanks for getting in touch, Becky. Birds die of all the usual diseases, similar to the ones we have cures for in humans. They suffer from viruses and bacterial infections, and have partners such as intestinal worms and fleas, mites, ticks and lice. They suffer from starvation, poisoning and thirst. They collide with buildings, get trapped by domestic cats, caught by raptors and simply die of old age. It's hard to tell why your individual bird has died, but there are plenty of possibilities.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Knowe o’ SkeaSkea is a great name, Robert. Thanks.
  • David @ the HALL of EINAR on Sandwich TernThanks so much Sally. There's so much happening in their lives that we can't see because they live their lives at a completely different pace. I love being able to get an insight into it through these high-speed photographs.
  • Pat Nelson on Arctic Terns and the desolate northBesides seeing the terns, I'd like to come to Westray to see those rocks as well. I loved Orkney when I was there in 1992 and have always wanted to come back to my grandfather's birthplace. Not sure I'll make it, but I like following posts online.
  • Pat Nelson on A trip to the ArcticsWonderful shots. Such a graceful bird.
  • Gabrielle Page on A juvenile Green WoodpeckerYou can see quite a few of these dandy birds in our backyard. We have a good size area left to meadow so plenty of ants to tempt them in. Also fat balls for easy dining plus fresh water provided for everyone.