sheep whisperer goes to Braes of Gight nature reserve

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DSC01986 by John Little, on Flickr
Start of walk is on a nice dry track.

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A bit of squelching followed but this grassy, wooded area before the castle was a lot drier.

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DSC01993 by John Little, on Flickr

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Not too much to see of the castle ruins but does add to the atmosphere.

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Into the nature reserve proper on a good path descending to the River Ythan. Not much in the way of actual nature but a few butterflies around.

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First bridge on our loop walk.

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Onto a damp, grassy path now.

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Getting a bit more jungly but I am coping.

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Some crags visible through the trees.

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At Otter Bridge but no otters to be seen.

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Wife in conversation with sheep. She has a way with animals (see: here).

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The whole flock coming to join in, either sensing a meal or falling under a spell.

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Shook off the sheep.

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And got back to the castle meadow.

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And so ends a pleasing wee walk.

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