Turnstone at the Peedie Sea
Turnstones have a lovely mottled plumage. They always look as if they are in transition to me. Have they decided how their …
Redshanks at the Peedie Sea
It’s only a few minutes after dawn and there’s a Redshank on the Peedie Sea. I can’t quite believe it’s being quiet. …
Knots landing at the Peedie Sea
I’m wandering the shore at Kirkwall Harbour for an hour before the ferry takes me to Westray. I’m loving the complex singing …
Kirkwall at dawn
I’ve just woken up in a Viking city. A city which is only part of the UK, and not Norway, because King …
PDC
I’m in Orkney working for a week. “Did you walk past the PDC?” My questioner is earnest. She is really interested in …