Wednesday, July 28, 2010

New Family at Fort Augustus


We found this lovely new family up at Fort Augustus a couple of weeks ago when we went through. All appear to be doing well, although we did spot some Chinese visitors trying to feed them dark chocolate! Not a good idea!

Friday, July 9, 2010

"BREAKING NEWS" FROM GGCUA



"DON'T ROCK THE BOAT" AT DOCHGARROCH!

Banners to help raise awareness of speeding on the canal were unvailed today at Dochgarroch.

Designed by British Waterways specifically to highlight the issue of the need to slow down when passing moored craft, they now adorn the walk ways across the lock gates.

Over the coming weeks we shall monitor their effectiveness and feed back to British waterways.

Let's hope we all "feel the difference".

A BIG THANK YOU to Russell Thomson, Highland Waterways Manager, and the team of Waterways staff involved.


Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Spring day at Clachnaharry


Touche

Heading for the sea lock.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

LATEST NEWS FROM GGCUA



SOMETHING "BIBLICAL" HAPPENING AT DOCHGARROCH!

An extraordinary natural event is currently taking place at Dochgarroch.

The lake adjacent to the towpath road, east side, is unleashing its brood of froglets and toadlets in tens of thousands. Large "clumps" of the wee creatures can be seen in the undergrowth along the side of the towpath road awaiting the cool night before dispersing. The lake has large dark areas where thousand upon thousand are awaiting their time to leave.

If you get the chance, come down now and take a look. But be careful, they're everywhere and easily get squished underfoot.

Do you have photographs of something wild going on in your part of the canal? Please feel free to share on this blog.

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