Regular Sightings

Frequently seen flying over the meadow and roosting in the barn, haunting screech can be heard most evenings.

Frequently seen early evenings or a dawn, can be heard on a quiet night barking in the distance..

Often hearding hammering away in the trees, can be seen daily over the meadow

Seen twice through 2020, siting in the large pine trees over looking the Lochen - Watching the trout we suspect as they migrate through the area.

This cheeky visitor is partial to fresh eggs and the odd jam sandwich, often seen early evening.

An abundance of Butterflies, moths, dragonflies and other insects are present throughout the changing seasons.

Throughout the changing seasons a number of reptiles and amphibians can be spotted, from common frogs and toads to newts and lizards, you may also be lucky encounter the rare Adder.

At least eight of these adorable animals live around the cottage and can be seen and heard in Autumnal months rustling through the fallen leaves.

New addition to the cottage portfolio list of wildlife. Recent  recordings captured this shy creature late in the evening, snuffiling for insects on the front lawn.   

Regular visitors to the cottage, can been seen at dusk and heard throughout the night.

Common sight around the cottage and can be seen in numbers at times of the year.

Sighting becoming more common around the cottage, loves swooping through the trees before perching and lying in wait for prey

Shy elusive mammals, present around the Burn and Lochen but only the lucky & patient may catch a glimpse of them. 

Shy, but quick peanut pincher, see often bouncing along the stone wall to the bird feeders, a hop, jump a quick munch, and away into the safety of the trees with a cache of nuts and seeds.