Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
The arctic conditions have seen off many of the varieties normally occupying the loch and wetlands, but an uncommon dipper (above) was reported on the river bank off to the east. A solitary redshank conitues to eke out his living while an immobile flock of whooper swans resemble ice-bound yachts. One almost guaranteed daily sighting continues to be our sea eagle, unmissable against a frozen white backdrop.