Surprise visitor

During a short stay in Weymouth we were surprised to see a roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in the front garden one morning. It was a bit confused about where it was and attempted to push its way through a metal gate before turning and retreating down the drive. We're not sure where it went but hope it found its way back to the fields.

Cute coal tit

Coal tit (Periparus ater)

Winter visitors

This weekend I went to see a friend in South Gloucestershire who has some very friendly neighbours who come to visit regularly.

Female Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Scottish seals

Last week I was in Scotland on a research trip. I had a bit of time while I was there to go in search of the local wildlife and my favourite spot was a group of frolicking seals in Portgordon. I think there were both grey and common seals present and I was amazed at how happily they swam in the water near to the beach, unperturbed by my presence.

Common or Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina)

A new blog

Last year I started my blog Wild Catalonia and I have enjoyed adding photos and videos to it and certainly hope to continue doing so in the future. However, being British, I feel that I need to have a blog to share any wildlife experiences that take place when I am back in my home country. I have been prompted to start the blog now because I will soon be going to Scotland for a few days on a research trip and I really hope to get some good photos which I can share here. In the meantime, here is a photo from last summer, taken in Dorset, of some badgers enjoying a peanut snack at Old Henley Farm.