Bit of novelty value on Balivanich beach, Benbecula today. A leucistic Turnstone. The local gulls took exception to it and continually chased it round the beach, probably wondering what it was.

One of my favourite records of all time.

Decent aurora last night. The photos don’t do it justice.

Nice to see this cracking Stilt Sandpiper at Loch Pailble this afternoon. Cheers to finders Rob Fuller and Gerry Boner for getting the news out.

Happy to have these Waxwings visiting the garden. Good job I’ve got plenty of apples in.

Sunrise over the Torridon Mountains from the Minch.

A Fogbow on Benbecula today, caused by light being refracted through the fog. Made for an atmospheric trip to the beach.

A great Monday night watching Gruff Rhys and his band play Saint Luke's. My first gig for nearly two years!! Well worth the trip over from the Outer Hebrides.

Stunning aurora on North Uist. #aurora #northernlights

A fine display of the aurora this evening. #Aurora #northernlights

This Puss Moth was so well camouflaged on the path that I nearly trod on it. Also a fantastic Emporer Moth, which has to be one of the best moths in the UK.

This fabulous male Emporer Moth was in my trap this morning. It’s got to be one of the best looking UK moths.

Little Stint with Dunlin at Balranald this evening.

Some cracking orchids on Uist during the last few weeks Frog, Heath Spotted, Lesser Butterfly and Pyramidal. #orchids #wildflowers #outerhebrides

A few of my favourite moths from the garden this week. Poplar Hawk-moth, Burnished Brass, Pebble Prominent and Purple Clay

A few By-the-Wind Sailors were washed up on the beach along with many 100s of Moon Jellyfish

I was greeted by this grim sight when I arrived at Loch Paible today. This lost/discarded fishing net had five dead baby seals entangled in it. It’s so sad that this has had such tragic consequences.

The standing stone Clach Mhor a’ Che on the shore of Claddach Kyles in today’s dusting of snow, with the hills of South Uist in the distance.