Today started with a Lapwing chick being knocked about by a couple of Jackdaws (and another Lapwing) while (presumably) its parents tried (fairly successfully) to chase off the potetial assailants. The chick, which was in a field just south of braemar, was nearly flying so hopefully another day or two will see it safe. This afternoon's walk in the hills above Glenshee Ski Centre produced some predictable birds (Ring Ouzel, Meadow Pipit, Red Grouse) and some unpredictable ones (Dipper and Kestrel). Stars of the show however were around a dozen Mountain Hares. Plants included Trailing Azalea, Cloudberry and Nordic Moonwort.