2nd January – A lovely sunny morning, so H and I took a trip down to South Ronaldsay for a change of scenery. There are nice views to be found at Windwick and the cliff lined coast looks great catching the sunshine.
The base of the cliffs provides a safe, sheltered location for seals to have their pups and these two are having a snoozy moment together waiting for their Mums to return.
9th January – A beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky. We went for our circular walk around Netherton Road. Passing the marshy corner of a field it was nice to see the first signs of the flag irises emerging from the water. These will provide a colourful display later in the year.
At this time of year, the sun never climbs very high in the sky and on a clear day it can be painfully blinding. This photo was taken about 1:30pm looking south to Hoy, the sun is barely above the hills.
The intensity of the sun almost burning out the camera on my phone, this next was taken from the same place at the same time, just looking slightly to the right..
24th January – It’s been very blustery recently but we’re still able to get out. Seeing some interesting over-wintering birds that I’m not familiar with. I had to get the bird book out to check these ones. These are Purple Sandpipers that come here from Greenland and Scandinavia.
These ducks are Gadwalls, they are resident in UK but many come down from Iceland for a winter getaway.
29th January – We don’t have much choice! A promotional banner, from Orkney.com, of a chilly Stromness. The eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted our little house in the lower left of this photo.
Scapa Views 
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