The moorland looks amazing at the moment on RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve. The heather is in full bloom; the hills are purple and the air is sweet!
This last flush of colour is a sign of autumn. I was out on our moorland seeking out marsh fritillary caterpillars, an other autumnal character.
They feast on devils-bit scabious alone, which is often found in moorland fringes. They form these webs for safety and warmth.
To add a bit of luck to my day I found a couple of patches of white heather, which stood out like snow in a coal yard.
The luck showed itself shortly afterwards when an osprey flew overhead with a fish in its talons and circled me for about 10 minutes before flying off. I took a picture, but I think it is destined for Mark's photography corner...
I'm not sure how it is possible for a camera to make a bird seem further away...