We are still loving Scotland so much. The Flora and Fauna on site is forever changing. As one plant goes to seed something else pops up and as one bug is spotted another appears.

We went for a walk up in the forest behind us and it had changed so much since the last time we were up there. Everything had grown and certain views we had before had gone because of the trees and bushes all greening up.

But then there were more flowers to see which also means there are more bugs about. The bees were doing what bees do and collecting their nectar. The midges were trying to bite me, yes they are around now.

The birds and the two squirrels are costing me a fortune in food but they give me so much pleasure watching them it’s worth it. The midges have been hiding the last few days because of the wind, they don’t like wind but this morning the wind had dropped so they were out. We have some spray to protect us from them which seems to work and other things like candles etc. we managed to sit outside yesterday afternoon and have a couple of beers without getting bitten so that’s good.

We saw some swallows flying around a few days ago and were hoping they were going to nest in the tractor shed or on the outside of our shack but so far they have not. Swallows are supposed to be a sign that summer is here but they got it wrong this year as it’s been so cold and wet. Perhaps we will have a late summer.

The woodpeckers that go to my feeders (Great spotted woodpecker) are now bringing the young one to feed. Word has got out that Mike provides a good source of food. And a Jay has also started to come around on a daily basis.

A couple of Hares were running around the other day which was great to see. And of course Tufty the red squirrel has been about every day. I can now open the camper window and he is less than three metres away on a feeder and just carries on eating. Again he knows where he is well off.

Two days ago we went for a walk down by Loch Tay and saw evidence of Beavers that had been felling the trees so we know they are about. I would love to get a photo of one but think they prefer to be out in darkness. I also went out on my bike yesterday in Glen Lochay area and spotted a deer in the field feeding.

I also managed to get a couple of Ticks on me. They must like Guinness. Really hard to spot until it’s to late. They can be quite dangerous, not in the way they are going to eat you or attack you but they carry disease so it’s best to get them off you as soon as you can. I now inspect my legs after walking in long grass. I know it would be sensible to put long trousers on but that’s not going to happen. I will take my chances.

I could put so many photos on here of all the Flora and Fauna but it would take a long time so I will end this short blog with some photos of some of the Flora.

So that’s us up to date as I sit here in the camper the rain has yet again started, the temperature is nothing like I was hoping it would be at this time of year but we are in Scotland and it’s stunning.