Anglers are often privileged to meet wildlife such as otters, whales, shark and other creatures at close quarters. Sometime (all too rarely) we are able to take a half-decent picture of the experience, but I do treasure the few worthwhile shots I do have.
Sea otter in the Sound of Islay, off JuraAn otter working the shoreline on Loch SunartA Crown of Thorns starfish caught from very deep water in Loch EtiveThousands of stranded sandeels line the beach at Thorntonloch, East LothianOctopus from St Andrews
A dolphin races the boat, Loch CarronOtter – Myrton Loch, GallowayA family of dolphins, Sound of GighaMike feeding the seal in Dunbar HarbourA basking shark off the NW coast of Mull
A red deer stag from near Loch LevenHerd of completely feral goats on the beach, Ardmeanach Wilderness, MullMum and baby seal at Resipond, near DurnessShare this: