After a reasonably traumatic start to our year, we have finally moved back to Scotland. We’re both Scottish, Jo having spent most of her life in the USA and mine throughout England and Wales but, the calling was too great. That and the fact that our landlord in Wales wanted to sell his property kind of gave us the kick in the backside, to get moving. We’ve been kind of looking for some time but never too seriously, hoping for quiet, surrounded by nature and lots to photograph.
So, here we are just outside the small town of Alyth in Perth and Kinross. I’m sure it used to be just Perthshire? We were SO lucky to find and get a wonderful property where the silence is deafening and the neighbours are enchanting.
First drive out saw a taste of what was to come.
Little deer
Our first glimpse of a small deer family of three that roam the surrounding area.
Wassat?
Their hearing is amazing, their eyesight, not so much, apparently but he heard us jabbering excitedly as we wound the window down
Roe deer stag staring
So now our daily schedule includes, where are the deer today?
I’ve not had an opportunity to capture some shots with the “big boy” yet (Sigma 150-600) but, I’m hopeful.
I’m also now getting used to walking the area with my head on a 180 degree swivel.
Roe deer stag
They appear to wander at will, I’ve now seen individuals at various different points in the area.
Dear deer
I was so happy to get any of these shots, seconds after them, they were gone, white fluffy tails bouncing into the distance.
Roe deer stag mid run
So that’s our the deer story so far, hoping that maybe there will be youngsters later on, I’ll keep you posted 🙂
Welcome back to Shotsblog Brian Nice captures of the deer, I am never quick enough to capture them maybe someday 🙂 Thanks for for update on whats been happening and the fantastic captures of deer
Thanks Thomas, been busy moving, unpacking and settling in, hoping to get on here more often now 🙂
Oh Yea I know how that is Scott, Have done that a few times my self!! Would love to see more of Scotland. Pray that you have a good day and your almost done 🙂
Nice to see you have found your way home. Been 3 times in scotland and loved it everytime. We will go back there one dzy.
Thank you Peter, we loved Wales but, home is home 🙂 There is a lot to be seen, explored and photographed, enough to keep me busy now 🙂
Looks like you have found yourself a spectacular place to live. Hopefully we will be lucky enough to have you share this new home/location with us. 😉
Thank you Camellia, it feels pretty special, pitch dark at night, silent, sleeping like a baby and loving it. Who knows? 😉
Fantastic shots, Brian!! Wishing you and your Mrs much happiness in settling down in Alyth! Looking forward to your future posts!