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Wednesday wildlife – making the most of the winter sun

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (8:00 AM)

This week’s photographs from site director Nick Card.

 

Widgeons battle a rough Loch-of-Stenness.
Swan sunset on the Stenness loch with the winter sun disappearing behind the hills of Hoy.
Slavonian grebe in winter plumage.
Otter on the prowl.
Large flock of golden plovers bank over the Ring of Brodgar.
Heron watches and waits on the Loch of Harray.
Common seals basking in the winter sun.

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